Harsimran Kaur Sidhu

• Planned, organized, directed, controlled, and evaluated the daily operations of the production department.

• Managed shipping documentation, and ensured timely scheduling, dispatch, and tracking. Established transportation service rates and monitored performance metrics, responsible for managing the transportation and flow of products.

• Audited and approved freight invoices, investigated any exceptions, and coded invoices wherever applicable.

• Established and implemented policies and standards for the transportation, production, and storage of goods.

• Received and resolved carrier inquiries, complaints, and appropriately escalated issues.

• Negotiate agreements with transportation providers, warehouse managers, and insurance providers to secure optimal services and rates.

• Liaise between customer service, quality assurance, and production scheduling teams as inventory issues arise. Also, liaise with third-party transport and warehouse.

• Managed the departmental budget effectively.

• Hired and trained staff members to ensure a skilled and competent workforce.

• Maintained inventory of food supplies and ingredients by conducting regular stocktakes, ordering low-stock items and frequently updating inventory lists.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety standards, passing all inspections with high marks.
• Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
• Maintained accurate records of employee hours, facilitating payroll accuracy and punctuality.