McKenzie Vandusen
Brockville,ON
Summary
Committed Group Leader with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing employee satisfaction to drive work performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Trillium Healthcare Manufacturing
08.2020 - Current
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company's mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Developed a collaborative work environment through open communication enhancing overall group performance.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Mentored team members for skill development, resulting in enhanced productivity and job satisfaction.
- Developed training programs to ensure all employees were up-to-date on industry best practices and technologies.
- Managed daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects and meeting customer demands.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
- Coordinated employee scheduling to ensure adequate coverage while minimizing labor costs.
- Successfully transitioned between different roles within the factory as needed, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in meeting operational requirements.
Line Leader
Trillium Healthcare Manufacturing
01.2011 - 08.2020
- As a high functioning Line Leader, I am entrusted to co-ordinate the activities and have ownership of production lines focus factory production area such as monitoring and directing from five to ten hourly direct and contract employees as well as being responsible for completing the various quality control checks necessary for the manufacturing of quality product
- Meeting production and financial standards outlined in the department key metrics, such as production variances, waste control and labor utilization
- Monitor and ensure that production lines operators conform to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
- Some activities are but no limited to; Communicate production or quality issues to the department Manager, Group Leader, quality and or maintenance leaders as necessary, Facilitate daily team meetings, Ensure trained qualified employees are on line, In the event of equipment failure, assign temporary work to line operators, Ensuring all the required supplies are available prior to the start of a production work order by using JD Edward's inventory control system, Back up Group Leader on off shifts or for absence backup, Work with the local staffing agency to fill the daily staffing requirements and communicate changes when required, Collaborate with Eng
Cook/Dietary Guest Attendant
Van Horne Manor
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Covering for a maternity leave, I prepared and cooked meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Performed duties related to clean and sanitize counters and sinks, serving meals as well as cleaning tables and washing dishes
- Trained in housekeeping and various housekeeping duties.
Manager
The Bakery Cafe
01.2007 - 01.2008
- I was responsible for opening and closing of the business
- I ordered supplies, operated the cash and performed general cleaning
- I served customers, handled food preparations and well as making specialty drinks
- I interviewed and hired the necessary staff to operate the Cafe.
ACZ Transport Driver
Kriska Transportation
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Transportation of various good to and from the USA and locally in Canada
- Responsible for maintenance and safety checks on the truck and the trailer and completing the required daily logs.
Education
O.S.S.D -
T.R. Leger Adult High School
Brockville, ONSkills
- Continuous Improvement
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Punctual and Reliable
- Schedule Coordination
- Motivational Skills
Qualification Highlights
- Strong emphasis on safe practices and following safety policies and procedures
- Committed & flexible employee who 'does what it takes to get the job done right & on time'
- Focused with high attention to detail and quality of the work being performed
- Strong coaching and Leadership skills while understanding how to capitalize on others strengths and manage others' weaknesses
- Collaborative, cheerful, very personable & helpful team player and independent worker
- Self-motivated individual who needs little direction or supervision to complete daily tasks
- Excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills
- Proven ability to quickly learn, apply and retain new skills & information
- Knowledgeable in JD Edwards inventory control systems
Training Licenses
- ACZ License
- Cross Border Training Course
- Hazmat Course
- WHMIS Training
- Bonded
Employment Objective
To develop my career by pursuing a position that will further utilize my Leadership skills.
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Timeline
Group Leader
Trillium Healthcare Manufacturing
08.2020 - Current
Line Leader
Trillium Healthcare Manufacturing
01.2011 - 08.2020
Cook/Dietary Guest Attendant
Van Horne Manor
01.2010 - 01.2011
Manager
The Bakery Cafe
01.2007 - 01.2008
ACZ Transport Driver
Kriska Transportation
01.2006 - 01.2007
O.S.S.D -
T.R. Leger Adult High School
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