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Marcus Simopoulos

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in root cause analysis, 5s implementation and project management. Streamlines workflow to increase productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime. Focusing on aligning a company’s operations strategies with its internal goals and aspirations to meet the voice of the business.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Supervisor

Aspire Bakeries
11.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for Scheduling employee’s and approving timecards (Dayforce)
  • Root cause analysis
  • Training new staff on job requirements, policies and procedures
  • Responsible for KPI data entry and shift reports
  • Review SAP requirements adjust production plans as necessary
  • Work closely with Human Resources Department on employee matters
  • Attend daily scrim providing production line updates
  • Performance managing employees
  • Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects with change control.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Operations Manager

Trichome JWC Acquisition Corp. / Galaxie Brands Corporation
04.2020 - 11.2023
  • Responsible for overseeing production and inventory departments
  • Responsible for ensuring operations conforms to GMP policies
  • Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects
  • Responsible for KPI tracking, NCR /RCA and change control
  • Modify production schedule to maintain and enhance profitable operation of the plant
  • Work closely with Human Resources during business acquisition/merger
  • Work closely with Health & Safety Manager Department and Joint Health and Safety Committee
  • Work with Human Resources conducting internal investigations
  • Training of production supervisors on leadership and active management
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are being implemented
  • Establishing and maintaining employee recognition programs
  • Work closely with payroll to ensure timecards and vacation requests are processed using HRIS database (ADP)
  • Led strategic workforce planning initiatives to avoid labor and skill shortages during peak seasons
  • Organized and directed workflow to satisfy production requirements in a cost-effective manner reducing labor and overtime costs
  • Ensuring operational initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic goals.

Assembly Line Worker

Ford Motor Company
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for manufacturing vehicles in trim department
  • Operating of hydraulic equipment to remove car doors
  • Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
  • Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
  • Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.

Lead Cook

Adams Rib Restaurant
01.2009 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for preparing all meals
  • Cleaning Kitchen and Bar
  • Training new Cooks/ Bartenders
  • Keeping track and procuring inventory.

Education

Paralegal Diploma -

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
04.2020

Police Foundations Diploma -

Sherdian College
Brampton, ON
04.2012

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Health and Safety
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • People Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Waste Reduction
  • Process Improvement
  • Enterprise Resource Planning

Certification

  • Joint Health & Safety Committee
  • Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
  • Forklift Certification
  • P1 Paralegal License (Law Society of Ontario)
  • Health Canada Security Clearance (Responsible Person in Charge)
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

References

  • Kuldip Bening (VP of Operations), 416-271-8006
  • Kyle Ritsic (Operations Manager), 905-966-9661

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Aspire Bakeries
11.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

Trichome JWC Acquisition Corp. / Galaxie Brands Corporation
04.2020 - 11.2023

Assembly Line Worker

Ford Motor Company
09.2017 - 12.2019

Lead Cook

Adams Rib Restaurant
01.2009 - 09.2018

Paralegal Diploma -

Mohawk College

Police Foundations Diploma -

Sherdian College

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