Misty Findlay
Summary
My leadership style is a “trust but verify approach” that helps the team become more empowered on a day to day basis. I like to always learn from the professionals and that is the team members that are on the job.
Safety is key in all places of work and never taken lightly.
I just recently took on a new role to expand my scope professionally and dive into training matrix’s and budgeting. Also helping plan training and work with the planning team to determine daily attainment goals. In this role I have also been asked to be a back up for the site director in her absence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Coordinator
Hiram Walker and Sons
03.2025 - Current
- Encouraged team input for process optimization.
- Scheduling staff for daily duties and to cover all necessary duties through the site. Developing all team members with a strategic training plan for their individual growth.
- Developed strong relationships with all department leaders, engage in cross training capabilities to become world class.
- Maintained a safe and productive work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines, promptly addressing any hazards or non-compliance incidents.
- Oversaw successful project completions while consistently meeting or exceeding both internal and client expectations in terms of quality, scope, budget, and timeline parameters.
Material Handling Supervisor
Hiram Walker and Sons
12.2022 - Current
- To ensure an effective, efficient and safe shipping and receiving area. To lead and engage the hourly group to ensure production receives all materials on time and in full. To ensure finish good shipments are sent out on time and in full directly from Walkerville site and Pike Creek facility. Inventory and excise control of all dry and finish goods at the Walkerville facility.
- Key Responsibilities
- Customer Service – ensure product is delivered on time and in full; internally and externally
- Resource Management – ensure efficient and effective use of resources – including people, space, equipment and facility
- Direct supervision of Material Handling Utility Operators and Receivers to ensure maximum effectiveness in resource utilization, logistical efficiency, product quality, operating costs, production schedule attainment and customer service.
- Inventory Accuracy & Excise Compliance
- Dry supply and finish good cycle count
- Direct shipments to customers
- Supervision of shuttle services
- Management of people including scheduling, kronos, absenteeism, discipline and conviviality
- Execution Overhead & CAPEX Budget
- Continuous Improvement
- Health & Safety. Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of food safety systems specific to department which includes, but not limited to the organization’s products, processes, equipment and food safety hazards within the ISO 22000 scope
- Financial responsibility for Operational & Overhead: $2,000,000CDN (Level: C) and Capex: $200,000CDN (Level: C)
- Carriers – ensure meeting their contractual obligations and expediting loads
- O Contractors – obtaining quotes and ensuring work is completed according to contract
- O Customers – Jim Beam, Gibson. Corby, PRUSA
- Excise office –ensure finished good and barrel inventory compliance
Supervisor
Vistaprint
09.2018 - Current
- Supervise 40+ Logistics Team Members and manage appropriate software programs (tracking/ authorizing employee vacation and sick time)
- Work closely with all departments to ensure effective continuation of the manufacturing process and in accordance with production schedules and communicated priorities
- Organize and ensure the safety of warehouse inventory and racking system
- FIFO management of raw materials and using SAP inventory software for all inventory transactions. (Goods receiving, Goods Issuing, Material Transfers, Cycle counting, etc)
- Supervise maintenance schedules and safe use of department vehicles (forklifts, power walkies, etc)
- Responsible for customer return orders (tracking and processing) and all outbound customer shipments via numerous carriers including all customs documentation and carrier manifests
- Maintaining the flow of materials from receiving area
- Responsible for waste management disposal (paper, plastic and aluminum plate recycling) and chemical waste removal
Distribution Supervisor
Jamieson Laboratories Limited
09.2000 - 09.2018
- Supervise hourly workforce staff ensuring safe and efficient use of the facilities and equipment.
- Oversee and control allocations of manpower to ensure customer order fulfillment meets business needs.
- Analyze, measure, interpret and apply corrective actions to inventory controls in a continuous improvement mindset.
- Coordinate with Customer Service all facets of promotional program development and implementation.
- Maintain accurate SOP's and assure GMP compliance across all distribution centre requirements.
- Develop and maintain scorecard performance reporting programs in assigned program responsibilities.
- Perform daily cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory
- Responsible for directing workload and flow for 16+ material handlers and 31+ Picker Packers.
- Train all personnel on all SOP's, job functions and responsibilities.
- Handle all daily and weekly schedules for all employees.
- Complete payroll for all hourly employees in WFN program.
Distribution Lead Hand
Receiver
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Responsible for accurately receiving all incoming product, both inventory and non-inventory.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records within QAD of all finished goods, both inventory and non-inventory.
- Responsible for directing workload at times throughout the day when directed by a Supervisor
- Ensuring that warehouse personnel are trained and follow all applicable GMP and SOPs.
- As part of Jamieson's Continual Improvement Philosophy, identify and make suggestions to improve efficiencies and accuracy of work functions as they relate to the warehouse.
- Direct the transfer of products from one warehouse to another in an efficient and organized manner.
- When required, participate in the material handling of inventory and assist in maintaining departmental targeted objectives.
- As required, update departmental reports whether in QAD, Word or Excel.
- Oversee the cleanliness and organization of bulk, raw materials, displays and finish goods areas.
- Oversee the storage and shipping of all third party contracts.
- Complete customer returns.
Distribution Material Handler
Jamieson Laboratories Limited
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Transfer all goods to applicable alpha/numeric rack location(s) in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Responsible for loading and unloading trucks that are serviced by the loading dock(s)
- Pick and pack orders when needed
- Perform duties independently and as a group.
- Wrap and prepare orders for shipping.
- Complete all necessary paperwork in a professional manner
- Sticker, stack and label all inbound material.
- Perform cycle counts of inventory when required
Distribution Picker Packer
Jamieson Laboratories Limited
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Pick and pack all orders provided.
- Accurately enter shipping information into shipping computer
- Prepare all orders based on customer requirements and label accordingly
- Pick orders using a RF based system or paper system in a timely manner
- Pick at a standard productivity rate set by the company
Education
Diploma - undefined
St Clair College Windsor
Windsor, ON01.2000
Diploma - undefined
Catholic Central High School
Windsor, ON01.1998
Skills
- Forklift Operation (10 years)
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Management (10 years)
- Conflict Resolution (10 years)
- Payroll (7 years)
- Training
- Operations
- Excel
- Inventory
- Inventory Control
- MS Office
- Microsoft Word
- SAP
- Logistics
- Forklift
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Supervising Experience
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Interviewing
- Conflict Management
- Shift Management
- Order Fulfillment
- Supply Chain
- Manufacturing
- ERP Systems
- Recruiting
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Team Management
- Warehouse Experience
Certification
- Forklift
- Standard First Aid and CPR
Languages
English - Advanced
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Additional Information
- Exceptional communication skills
- First Aid, CPR and Defibrillator certified
- Valid Forklift License both sit-down and narrow aisle.
- WHMIS training
- Train the trainer forklift
- Ability to write and create Standard Operating Procedures
- Familiar with Good Manufacturing Processes
- Strong interpersonal conflict resolution skills
- Computer literate with programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and QAD
- CAPA training
- Starfish training
- Supervisor Development Training
Timeline
Site Coordinator
Hiram Walker and Sons
03.2025 - Current
Material Handling Supervisor
Hiram Walker and Sons
12.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Vistaprint
09.2018 - Current
Distribution Lead Hand
Receiver
01.2005 - 01.2010
Distribution Material Handler
Jamieson Laboratories Limited
01.2002 - 01.2005
Distribution Supervisor
Jamieson Laboratories Limited
09.2000 - 09.2018
Distribution Picker Packer
Jamieson Laboratories Limited
01.2000 - 01.2002
Diploma - undefined
St Clair College Windsor
Diploma - undefined
Catholic Central High School
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