Gerald Dubois

• Federated Co-op Ltd - Calgary
• Responsible for daily operations as well as achievement for all goals / targets / expenses approved under the branches budget.
• Oversee 20 employees.
• Manage the production team, sales team and procurement team.
• Managed budgets, reducing operational costs through careful financial planning and monitoring of expenses.
• Optimized scheduling processes for better resource allocation and workflow management.
• Exceptional communications skills coupled with the ability to achieve desired results.
• Reduced production downtime with regular equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Active with this branch's major accounts regarding sales, marketing, negotiations, product knowledge and service.

• Nutreco Canada - Otterburne/Rosenort/Strathmore/Sherwood Park/Olds
• Responsible for multiple mills during my time with this company.
• Dealt with the day-to-day operations.
• Oversaw an average of 40 employees.
• Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
• Worked closely with Purchasing, Customer Service and Sales Teams.
• Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
• Had a sales growth of 100% during my 4.5 years in Sherwood Park.
• Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
• Increased commercial bulk sales from 81,800 tonnes per year to 145,400 tonnes per year.
• Increased warehouse bag sales from 18,200 tonnes per year to 54,600 tonnes per year.

Maple Leaf Agri Farms - Landmark, MB (Bought out by Nutreco)

• Worked closely with Production Manager and developed detailed production reports for senior management.
• Supervised, coordinated production and dispatched our trucking fleet.
• Worked with Maintenance to ensure projects were done without affecting our daily production goals.
• Managed daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
• 6 day per week/24 hour per day operation with minimal down time.
• Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
• Acted as HACCP coordinator, reviewing documents and ensuring compliance with SOP's.
• Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.

Maple Leaf Agri Farms - Otterburne, MB

• Cleaning, bagging, shipping, receiving, mixing and pelleting.
• Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
• Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
• Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
• Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.