Navjot Singh
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Experienced Food Manufacturing Supervisor with a strong background in bakery production and team leadership. Skilled in optimizing operations for safety, quality, and efficiency, while ensuring compliance with GMP and food safety standards. Proven ability to manage inventory, lead employee training, and drive continuous improvement. Committed to maintaining high product quality and fostering a collaborative, productive work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
TWI Foods
Etobicoke, ON
02.2021 - Current
- Performed daily pre-operational checks on all food processing equipment including ovens, conveyors, and burners; verified baking profiles aligned with product specifications and addressed any deviations to ensure product consistency.
- Ensured availability and proper preparation of raw and packing materials on all lines; monitored mixing parameters and timings to match product standards and reported any material shortages for timely replenishment.
- Verified that all production staff reported on time and followed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs); coordinated with HR/agency for replacement of absentees and delivered onboarding training for new hires to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized production environment, ensuring equipment, floors, and work areas met sanitation standards; partnered with the sanitation team and line leads to address any cleanliness or organizational issues.
- Guaranteed on-time start-up of all production lines and proactively resolved any operational delays or bottlenecks to maintain smooth, continuous production.
- Confirmed availability of skid paper, MORS, and labels across all lines; reported and resolved any missing items to prevent disruptions.
- Tracked hourly production output, monitored progress against daily targets, and ensured finished goods (FG) skids were accurately wrapped, labeled, and verified for traceability.
- Conducted real-time quality checks for appearance, bake consistency, and packaging; responded promptly to any underbaked, overbaked, or damaged products to uphold food quality standards.
- Partnered with the maintenance team to swiftly address and resolve any mechanical issues, reducing downtime and maintaining line efficiency.
- Participated in daily management meetings to review prior day’s challenges and corrective actions, plan next-day production, and adapt schedules based on equipment availability or material shortages.
- Led discussions to identify continuous improvement opportunities, focusing on enhancing food product quality, optimizing process efficiency, and reducing waste.
Production Team Leader
TWI Foods
Etobicoke, ON
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted frequent cycle counts and inventory audits to verify accuracy of computer records.
- Supervised successful team of 22 workers by conveying project information consistently, quickly resolving issues and delivering constructive feedback.
- Supported team meetings and team leaders to motivate and inspire member team to improve output and quality.
- Created excellent operations experience to cultivate customer loyalty and retention.
- Assessed employees' strengths and delegated tasks based upon expertise and knowledge, which increased workflows by 70%.
- Reduced waste and increased profitability through effective inventory management and quality control measures.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing valuable insights on process optimization strategies.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Coordinated and collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations, resulting in a 20% increase in team productivity.
- Implemented comprehensive packing guidelines, ensuring compliance with labeling requirements, box specifications, and workplace safety protocols, which reduced packing errors by 15%.
- Developed and conducted training programs to educate employees on strategies to enhance production efficiency, leading to a doubling of production output within six months.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Computer Networking Technical Support
St. Lawrence College
2018
Skills
- Employee development
- Safety assurance
- Product costing
- Supervision and training
- Client relations
- Staff training
- Project management
- Operations management
- Computer-savvy
- Networking abilities
- Continuous improvements
- Work Scheduling
- Contamination prevention
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Production Supervisor
TWI Foods
02.2021 - Current
Production Team Leader
TWI Foods
01.2019 - 01.2021
Advanced Diploma - Computer Networking Technical Support
St. Lawrence College