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Harkamal Singh Sidhu

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

BIMBO CANADA
05.2020
  • Set up, operate, and adjust industrial machines
  • Observing gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to ensure correct processing
  • Checking and ensuring product quality is within specifications and adjust, necessary
  • Ensuring work area, tools, and supplies, are organized and sanitary throughout shift
  • Maintaining shift logs and record of other data
  • Keeping the line supplied while adhering to the pace set by the Supervisor
  • Completing and delivering all batch forms (Formula Sheet) to the Production Supervisor
  • Verifying that all batches are produced in the shift
  • Communicating with lead-hand if problem arises with product or machine line
  • Packing or shaping of product at rate of production line
  • Following Standard Operating Procedures for each line
  • Preparing products for distributions which includes wrapping, packaging & shipping
  • Promoting a safe work environment
  • Actively participating in and report all Health & Safety/Quality issues to Supervisor/QA
  • Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, Company Health & Safety Programs, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

BIMBO CANADA
09.2023 - Current
  • Supervises staff to produce manufactured products and organizes and monitors workflow
  • Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
  • Recruits, selects, onboards, trains, and mentors' employees
  • Maintains workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points, and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
  • Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries
  • Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing production standards
  • Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques
  • Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, and answering questions and responding to requests
  • Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, and implementing change
  • Researches and negotiates with vendors and suppliers to improve efficiency of processes and reduce unnecessary costs
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, and maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
  • Maintains working relationship with union members and representatives by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
  • Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and content, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Warehouse Associate

Canpar Express
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Working in extreme climate conditions
  • Handled daily customer service aspects and maintained positive relationships with external customers and freight partners.
  • Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.

Education

MOTIVE POWER TECHNICIAN -

MOHAWK COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

YOUNG SCHOLARS PUBLIC SCHOOL

Skills

  • Had Safety training and certificates
  • problem solving and critical skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Analysis
  • Staff Management and team work skills
  • experience in working extreme climate conditions
  • worked with and have a vast knowlege about heavy machinery
  • Decision Making Skills
  • High Communication Skills
  • Multilingual - English, French,Hindi and Punjabi
  • Adaptability
  • Technical Proficiency

Certification

OSHA Safety Training certificate

GMP training ( Good Manufacturing practices)

Argo body machines training

Class G License


Timeline

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

BIMBO CANADA
09.2023 - Current

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

BIMBO CANADA
05.2020

Warehouse Associate

Canpar Express
01.2020 - 01.2021

MOTIVE POWER TECHNICIAN -

MOHAWK COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

YOUNG SCHOLARS PUBLIC SCHOOL
Harkamal Singh Sidhu