Leslie Smith
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Dahl Valve Limited, excelling in strategic management and process improvements. Recognized for enhancing productivity and safety standards, while fostering strong team leadership and communication. Certified in Lean 5S and Six Sigma, driving operational excellence and achieving significant revenue growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Dahl Valve Limited
03.2021 - Current
- Lead and executed strategic plans to achieve business goals and objectives, resulting in specific achievements such as revenue growth, market expansion, etc.
- Lead and managed a diverse team of professionals across sales, operations, customer service, and technical functions, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and supplier partnerships.
- Monitored industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, leading to [specific outcomes such as new product/service introductions.
- Implemented and maintained safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, resulting in [specific outcomes such as improved safety records, reduced incidents.
- Key achievement: Lean 5s Certification
- Green belt certification
- Six Sigma certification
- Certified First aider.
Production Supervisor
Carib Cement Company Limited
01.2005 - 12.2019
- Delegated manufacturing tasks to a team of at least eleven persons regularly to meet production deadlines.
- Managed and developed new strategies to improve productivity output among manufacturing workers.
- Enforced occupational health and safety procedures among team members.
- Trained and mentored new and existing team members.
Service Technician
Carib Cement Company Limited
01.1996 - 12.2005
- Planned and Scheduled repairs.
- Performed maintenance of electrical systems.
- Key Achievement: Winner of the safety employee of the year 1999
- Promoted to Supervisor Production.
Field Service Technician
Jamaica Industrial Equipment Company Limited
01.1994 - 12.1996
- Prevented safety hazards by conducting the best maintenance practices on the electric circuit.
- Repaired or advised on replacements of faulty equipment or machines.
- Surveyed buildings & equipment daily to ensure everything was up to standard.
- Key Achievement: I have troubleshooted equipment and corrected technical issues on site safely and cost-effectively, updated records, and documented product flaws.
- Awarded for achieving the highest target in an eight-hour shift after producing 34,000 bags of cement with a goal of 20,000 bags.
Education
MBA -
Girne American University
07.2024
Project Management -
Humber College
01.2020
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Technology
01.2010
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Plant Technology
University of Technology
01.2007
Certificate in Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
University of Technology
01.2003
Skills
- Budget Mgmt
- Time Management
- Inventory Control
- Initiative-taking
- Process Improvements
- Strategic Mgmt
- Health and safety
- Quality Assurance
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- ISO 9001
- Microsoft Office
Target Roles
- Production Supervisor
- Project Management
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Dahl Valve Limited
03.2021 - Current
Production Supervisor
Carib Cement Company Limited
01.2005 - 12.2019
Service Technician
Carib Cement Company Limited
01.1996 - 12.2005
Field Service Technician
Jamaica Industrial Equipment Company Limited
01.1994 - 12.1996
MBA -
Girne American University
Project Management -
Humber College
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Technology
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Plant Technology
University of Technology
Certificate in Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
University of Technology