Mohit Wasan

Assumed full executive leadership through the strategic acquisition of company assets following bankruptcy, ensuring uninterrupted operations and a successful transition under a new corporate entity. Accountable for overall corporate governance, financial strategy, stakeholder engagement, and long-term growth planning across multi-location operations.

Key responsibilities and initiatives:

• Led full post-acquisition restructuring, including legal transition, operational continuity, and team retention across Vancouver and Calgary.
• Implemented new financial, payroll, and supply chain systems to support stable and scalable operations.
• Spearheading strategic partnerships, including collaboration with Signify to deploy next-generation smart vending machines.
• Leading national expansion initiatives, including market entry into healthcare, retail, and private label segments.
• Actively engaging with senior investors to support Q4 expansion of UpMeals’ fast casual and grab-and-go offerings.

Production General Manager with extensive experience leading full-cycle business operations, including financial management, production oversight, and strategic planning. Played a central role in major business restructuring initiatives—executing cost reductions, workforce streamlining, organizational realignment, and price strategy adjustments to stabilize operations and improve margins.

Continued to perform senior leadership duties, reporting directly to the CEO, managing cash flow, budgeting, and financial oversight during a period of critical transition. Successfully led the turnaround from consistent monthly losses of $90K–$100K to breakeven, followed by sustained profitability.

Key accomplishments:

• Negotiated improved credit terms with clients, strengthening cash flow and working capital.
• Directed large-scale projects, including facility expansion and operational transitions.
• Oversaw cross-functional teams, ensuring high performance, accountability, and execution.
• Managed sales operations and closed key accounts while building strong client relationships.
• Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising product quality or compliance standards.

Proven ability to drive measurable results, optimize operations, and lead high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

• Supervised prep and production teams, managing daily operations to meet food safety, quality, and output targets.
• Oversaw staff training, shift planning, and performance management to ensure consistent execution and productivity.
• Maintained production records, monitored inventory, and coordinated raw material procurement to avoid delays.
• Conducted quality checks and implemented SOPs to improve workflow efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Supported new product rollouts by adjusting prep procedures and scaling production processes.

Calgary Expansion (2024):
Led the operational launch of the Calgary facility as a senior team member. Established production workflows, trained and deployed the local team, and aligned prep and packaging systems with Vancouver operations to ensure consistency across both sites.

Managed hiring, training, and delegating tasks for employees at Commissary Connect, ensuring efficient operations.

• Developed cleaning duties and interviewed candidates to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization.

• Oversaw labor budgeting and scheduling, optimizing resources for maximum productivity.

• Processed payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payment for all employees.

• I was responsible for overseeing all the production departments, Quality control, Making processes, building new tools, doing performance and compensation reviews, working on different projects such as budgets, cost controls (food and labour) also ensuring payroll is processed on time, auditing timesheets and handling employees and customer concerns. My biggest priority is to ensure food is served at it's best quality and all departments are run smoothly.
• Some other duties: Planning of resources
• Participate in workforce requirement planning by defining hiring needs
• Support the production team and resolve any issues that may arise
• Lead, coach, train and supervise the team of front-line supervisors
• Maintain constant and clear communication with the teams and departments
• Manage relations with different stakeholders and suppliers
• Hiring, Training, Selecting and interviewing candidates

• Oversee daily operations across four assigned sites to ensure all cleaning and maintenance tasks are completed to standard.
• Assign tasks to site staff, and monitor progress to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct regular site inspections to maintain quality and compliance with company protocols.
• Manage the inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; place orders as needed to maintain stock levels.
• Create and manage staff schedules, adjusting for site needs and employee availability.
• Coordinate routine and emergency maintenance tasks with relevant contractors or internal teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for site staff, clients, and management to resolve any operational issues.

• Supervised day-to-day kitchen and packaging operations, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to production schedules.
• Trained and coordinated team members on prep procedures, portioning, and food safety protocols.
• Monitored inventory levels and supported ordering of ingredients and packaging materials.
• Ensured cleanliness, organization, and compliance with sanitation standards across all workstations.
• Collaborated with operations and logistics teams to meet client order deadlines and minimize waste.

• Joined as one of the first team members when the company was in its early startup phase, working in a hands-on role across all areas of production.
• Learned core production line operations including food prep, portioning, packaging, and labeling.
• Supported daily order fulfillment with limited resources, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and production demands.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the production area in compliance with food safety protocols.
• Gained foundational experience in scaling small-batch prep and assisting in the development of early operational systems.

• I was working Part-Time as a Cashier