Ian Dixon
Team Lead Supervisor
Summary
Team Leader Supervisor With Over 18 Years Experience in Manufacturing that thrives in fast-paced environments. Proven Ability in meeting company expectations to propel accomplishments while providing associates the necessary tools to improve overall team performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
General Laborer
QRC Logistics
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Used hand-held scanner to enter data product information.
- Monitored outgoing packages for proper labels and accurate address information.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of conveyor belt and sorting line areas to reduce safety risks.
- Swept and mopped floors and removed and stacked pallets.
- Sealed products by applying stretch wrap and confirmed seal integrity to prevent product and packaging damage.
- Stacked items according to weights, sizes, types and picking priorities.
- Transported packed items to delivery pallets to assist loaders in loading and stacking pallets on delivery vehicles.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Informed team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Assisted warehouse manager with during busy periods, boosting warehouse efficiency.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
Builder
Tamco
08.2021 - Current
- Built Dampers and packed parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Set up and powered saws to cut, trim metallic and workpieces according to specifications.
- Mounted workpieces in holding device.
- Installed protective devices such as bracing, strapping to prevent shifting or damage during shipping.
- Completed durable assemblies and with hand and power tools.
- Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Mounted motors and other components according to specifications.
- Inspected product for appearance and size defects according to specifications.
- Tested products for functionality or quality and troubleshoot problems with equipment, or products.
Operations Supervisor
Canopy Growth Corporation
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Responsible for continuously developing and supervising all area personnel
- Monitored clean room operations to ensure compliance with GMP requirements
- Follow SOP's at all times to ensure that both quality and other standard are all met accordingly
- Planned, scheduled, coordinated and expedited materials
- Package and distribute cannabis oil to specialty laboratories for more thorough testing as needed
- Operated machinery on a production line
- Collaborate with other managers to determine supply needs
- Document room and equipment logs
- DayForce Processing of payroll transactions
- Interviewing Candidates For Employment
- Completed inventory checks accurately and prepare detailed documentation
- Performed visual inspections of final products to ensure all desired criteria
- Filled out documents, presented findings to employer, and filed those documents into digital bookkeeping system
Team Leader Supervisor
Grenville Castings Magna International
07.2007 - 06.2019
- Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices
- Led participant training activities, directed selection process and monitored the implementation of training and progress
- Assists management and supervisors in investigating accidents and developing measures to prevent recurrences
- Monitored the manufactured product and ensured that it corresponds with the engineering documents and other specifications.
- Completed inventory checks accurately and prepare detailed documentation
- ADP Processing of payroll transactions
- Maintained close communication with shipping clerk to make necessary adjustments to ensure on-time shipments and to maintain "good standing" with customers.
- Assigned tasks to individuals and departments
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery
- 24/7 On call trouble shooting support
- CNC Operator
- Low Pressure Operator
- Laempe Sand Core Operator
- Band Saw Operator
- Mentored lower performing team members to raise expected company metrics
- Managed Employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules
Education
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University Of Cape Breton College Sydney, Nova Scotia
01.2003 -
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Maritime Drilling School - North Sydney, Nova Scotia
01.2002 -
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Inverness Academy Inverness Nova Scotia
01.2001 -
Skills
Manufacturing Operations Management
Certification
Supervisor Competency Training Part 1
Courses
2021 AODA Training
2021 WHMIS
2021 Health & Safety Training
2020 5's Training & The Visual
2019 Effective Communication Training
2019 Supervisor Health And Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
2019 Spill Control Incompatible Chemical Training
2019 WHMIS 2015 including the GHS for Workers and Supervisors - All
Jurisdictions
2019 Managing Up Best Practice Training For Professionals
2019 Conflict Resolution Training
2019 Ethics And Professionalism Training
2019 Lead By Example Training
2019 Professionalism In The Workplace Best Practice Training For Supervisors
2019 Respect In The Work Place Training
2019 Principles Of Effective Problem Solving And Sound Decision Making
Training
2019 Handling Difficult Employee Conversations Training
2019 Handling Change At Work Training For Employees
2019 How To Motivate Employees From Within Training For Leaders
2019 Understanding Human Rights Training (AODA Edition)
2019 Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Supervisors in
Ontario
2019 AODA Customer Service Training (Condensed)
2019 Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Managers (Ontario -
Bills 168 and 132)
2019 Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training
2019 Handling Sensitive Information - Canadian
2019 ESD: Control for Operators
2019 ESD: See It! Believe It! Control It!
2019-07 Fall Protection
2019-07 PCL Training
2019 Responsible Consumption In The WorkPlace
2018 AODA Training
2017 Emergency First Aid CPR Level C
2003 Stress Management
2003 Super Host
2003 Food Safety
2003 Responsible Beverage Program
2003 First Things First
2003 Work Place Etiquette
2002 Basic Fire Fighting
2002 Confined Space Entry
2002 Fall Protection
2002 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
2002 Rig Pass
2002 Occupational Health & Safety
2002 WHMIS
2002 Saint John Ambulance Level B
2002 Emergency First Aid CPR Level C
Timeline
General Laborer
QRC Logistics
09.2022 - 02.2023
Builder
Tamco
08.2021 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Canopy Growth Corporation
07.2019 - 09.2020
Team Leader Supervisor
Grenville Castings Magna International
07.2007 - 06.2019
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University Of Cape Breton College Sydney, Nova Scotia
01.2003 -
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Maritime Drilling School - North Sydney, Nova Scotia
01.2002 -
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Inverness Academy Inverness Nova Scotia
01.2001 -
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