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Jonathan Watson

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Seeking a challenging career opportunity with long-term stability and room for professional advancement. Ready to contribute skills and expertise in a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented work environment. Committed to continuous learning and development to excel in the role and positively impact the organization. Passionate about achieving personal and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the workplace.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim Plant Manager

Give and Go Foods – Etobicoke
10.2024 - Current
  • Work with Finance on annual budget
  • Monthly Financial Forecasting
  • Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reviews on plant performance with Senior leadership
  • Manage plant operations from the receipt of raw materials through processing and shipment to our distributions center.
  • Lead coach and develop plant employees.

Production Manager

Give and Go Foods – Etobicoke
11.2019 - Current
  • 8 direct reports. 6 Supervisors and 2 Production clerks. Indirect reports are over 200 in the facility.
  • Monitor MUV and LUV. When there are deviations against the budget, investigate and initiate corrective actions.
  • Ensuring a reduction in production errors, therefore improving results and savings overall.
  • Verify labor standards are accurate for new SKU’s that are introduced to the facility.
  • Work with Sanitation and Maintenance to provide a schedule to optimize lines, Sanitation requirements and time for Maintenance PM’s.
  • Excellent knowledge of Food Safety, SPC, GMP’s, SQF, Allergens and Health & Safety.
  • Ensures compliance within the plant, preparing employees and equipment for each audit.
  • Oversee vendors/contractors onsite, providing information and guidance where applicable.
  • Assisted in hiring and training of production team from Supervisory level to GPW’s.
  • Lead, coach and develop personnel including feedback and conduct formal evaluations.
  • Verify production schedule is accurate to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Consistent delivery of cost, quality, plant conformance to plan (fill rates), productivity, and CI targets to plan.
  • Develop new PSOP’s for new equipment and update old PSOP’s if required.
  • Helped in the development of a new LOTO program in the facility.
  • Organized cross-functional Safety and Quality walks.
  • Instituted a new shift handover between supervisors to enhance communication.
  • Achievement: Integral part to a successful startup of 2 new lines.


Production Supervisor

Give and Go Foods – Etobicoke
06.2018 - 11.2019
  • Scheduling staff for daily production schedule.
  • Verifying the next shifts schedule to account for any scheduling changes.
  • Ensuring that the lines are running according to PSOP’s.
  • Following GMP’s and food safety guidelines.
  • Coordinating with receiving, QA, maintenance, and scheduling to make sure we are running at optimal efficiencies.
  • Time and attendance for the shift I am overseeing.
  • Daily plant walks to make sure the area is safe, and all temperature sensitive areas are at the correct temperature.
  • Work with PD on the development of new products.
  • Report and submit accident and damage reports.
  • Issuing discipline and attendance letters when required.
  • Management Member of the Health and Safety Committee.
  • Achievements: Consistently ran the afternoon shift 5% above standard when running 3 lines.
  • Worked with the Plant Manager to reduce OT in Sanitation by finding time to complete tasks during the regular work week.


Process Lead

Maple Leaf Foods - Hamilton
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Scheduling staff for daily production.
  • Ensuring everyone is running according to PSOP’s for their products.
  • Following GMP’s and food safety guidelines.
  • Coordinating with other departments to make sure we are running at optimal efficiencies.
  • Time and attendance for the department I am overseeing.
  • Issuing discipline and attendance letters when required.
  • Reporting and submitting accident and damage reports.
  • Working alongside CFIA to make sure the department is running according to food guideline standards.
  • Achievements: Worked with Maintenance to eliminate sanitation gaskets in pipes to reduce foreign material in product.
  • Added natural sealant substitute in transfer pipe couplings to eliminate waste on floors from pipes.
  • Worked with HR to revamp training documents for all positions in the department.
  • Improved quality on product without slowing production. This was done by increasing the vacuum on the equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Scott Park SS
Hamilton, ON

Skills

  • Plant and warehouse operations
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Production planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Performance improvements
  • Safety management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 direct reports and 186 indirect FT staff members.
  • Achieved $200,000.00 savings in labour by optimizing staff member placement without affecting accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 15 in the development and start up of two production lines.
  • Identified and resolved overuse of Raw Material which led to $60,000.00 in savings.

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in Hockey

Timeline

Interim Plant Manager

Give and Go Foods – Etobicoke
10.2024 - Current

Production Manager

Give and Go Foods – Etobicoke
11.2019 - Current

Production Supervisor

Give and Go Foods – Etobicoke
06.2018 - 11.2019

Process Lead

Maple Leaf Foods - Hamilton
03.2016 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Scott Park SS

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