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Drew Stickel
Production Supervisor
Stoney Creek,ON
Summary
A diversified individual with Production Management know-how acquired over 30 years of progressive work experience. Skilled in managing the flow of material, manpower, and equipment to ensure a quality product is produced in a timely and safe manner, while meeting customers' expectations. Creates a work atmosphere that promotes teamwork, respect, and participation within the workforce.
Work Availability
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Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Norstar Windows and Doors
05.2022 - 07.2023
- In charge of up to 40 operators in cutting, CNC, sash, assembly, glazing, doors and railings
- Responsible for moving workers as to where priority orders are needed
- Responsible for inventory for all areas and ordering materials as needed
- First Aid/CPR certified in March
- Responsible to get any machine breakdowns up and running as quickly as possible.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
Production Supervisor
Del Windows and Doors
02.2021 - 01.2022
- In charge of 30 to 35 operators in building, glazing, shapes and QC
- Responsible for meeting production, safety, quality and housekeeping goals
- Responsible for all training of new employees and to sign them off as trained
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
Production Supervisor/Operations Manager
Arcor Windows and Doors
05.2010 - 02.2021
- Hands on managing of Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, Scheduling
- Manage the flow of materials through the plant from glass, vinyl, paint, doors
- Manage up to 25 non union employees
- Liaison between customer service and order entry with production
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Provide assistance to senior management on technical questions relating to production
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Perform product related service calls when requested
- Responsible for producing windows and IGU's for IGMAC, Energy Star with Quality Auditing Institute, and NFRC testing
- Responsible for all regular maintenance and Preventative maintenance of machinery
- Responsible for meeting all budget, quality, safety, production and housekeeping
- Responsible for interviewing candidates for all production related jobs
- Responsible for all production employees performance and necessary disciplinary actions including dismissal aligned with Human Resources and Company Policy's
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Supervisor of Aluminum Department (contract)
Kromet - Cambridge
03.2009 - 05.2010
- Supervise a crew of 20 unionized employees
- In charge of CNC, Fabrication (V-Notch, angle and straight saws, benders, drill fixtures, milling machines), aging oven, and aluminum extruder press departments
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Responsible for continuous improvement, quality, safety, production, housekeeping, and scheduling targets
- Responsible for progressive disciplinary actions, up to and including dismissal
Group Leader
Golden Windows
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Supervise a crew of 45 non-unionized employees in a window manufacturing facility
- Responsible for meeting all budget, quality, safety, production, and housekeeping
- Established clear goals and expectations for everyone on the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Initiated process improvements that optimized workflows, reducing bottlenecks and increasing overall efficiency.
- Responsible for progressive disciplinary, actions up to and including dismissal
- Interviewed potential candidates for manufacturing positions
- Tow motor and crane operator experience
- Determine weekly manpower requirements
Shift Manager
Collins and Aikman - Kitchener Plant
02.2005 - 02.2007
- Supervise a crew of 35 unionized employees in a fiber automotive plant
- Assisted in the implementation of BPCS production computer system
- Received training in First Aid/CPR, Kaizen, and Due Diligence
- Completed projects as Kaizen Facilitator, thus implementing process improvements that streamlined daily operations. One was to have a recycling company buy 75% of all scrap, which took away the cost of scrapping it, and the revenue for it.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Managed employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours, resulting in a smoother workflow.
Education
Sir Sanford Flemming - Forestry Technician
Skills
- Computer literate in MS Office, PRMS, MasterPoint, Winstar, Corvu, MFG Pro, Friedman, Kronos, and BPCS
- Understanding of many types of manufacturing machines, tools, and moving equipment
- Experienced with 5-S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Six Sigma
- Have always used resource allocation to get jobs out on time
- Started as a quality assurance inspector, and have always made it of up most importance
- Team Development is important to have, as it will help make a strong team that will work together to get the job done
Accomplishments Training
- Certified member JHSC, First Aid, Confined space, and Lock out/Tag out & Due Diligence
- Coordinator of Emergency Response Team
- Kaizen Facilitator
- Implemented ISO 9002/14000, TS 16949
- Facilitator for plant relocation from Flamborough to Brampton
- 5-S Fundamentals
- I.A.P.A. supervisor diploma, 12 courses
- Alcan Operational Leadership Development course
- Knowledge and experience with Kaizen Continuous Improvement practices
- Knowledge of Kanban product control
Certification
Saint Johns First Aid and Cpr ( expires 03/26 )
pallet jack certified (manual and electric)
working at heights certified
References
References available upon request.
Interests
Timeline
Production Manager
Norstar Windows and Doors
05.2022 - 07.2023
Production Supervisor
Del Windows and Doors
02.2021 - 01.2022
Production Supervisor/Operations Manager
Arcor Windows and Doors
05.2010 - 02.2021
Supervisor of Aluminum Department (contract)
Kromet - Cambridge
03.2009 - 05.2010
Group Leader
Golden Windows
02.2007 - 03.2009
Shift Manager
Collins and Aikman - Kitchener Plant
02.2005 - 02.2007
Sir Sanford Flemming - Forestry Technician
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