BRIJESH PATEL
Winnipeg
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Planner
Motorcoach Industries
Winnipeg, MB
05.2024 - Current
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
- Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Production Coordinator
New Flyer Industries
Winnipeg, MB
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing team.
- Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
- Communicated scheduling with 5 employees to promote on-time delivery.
- Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams.
- Monitored inventory use and adjusted inventory control techniques.
Material Handler
MONARCH INDUSTRIES LTD
Winnipeg, MB
03.2017 - 04.2022
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Production Assistant
MAPLE LEAF FOODS
11.2011 - 12.2016
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
Procurement Officer
EIMCO ELECON (INDIA) LTD
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Input all data into system using Oracle.
- Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.
Education
High School Diploma -
B&B INSTITUTE oF TECHNOLOGY
VALLABH VIDHYANAGAR . INDIA03.2006
Skills
- Work Order Following
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- Inventory Tracking
- Attention to Detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- Production Documentation
- Data Entry
- Willing to Learn
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- MS Office
- Team building
Timeline
Process Planner
Motorcoach Industries
05.2024 - Current
Production Coordinator
New Flyer Industries
04.2022 - 04.2024
Material Handler
MONARCH INDUSTRIES LTD
03.2017 - 04.2022
Production Assistant
MAPLE LEAF FOODS
11.2011 - 12.2016
Procurement Officer
EIMCO ELECON (INDIA) LTD
07.2007 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
B&B INSTITUTE oF TECHNOLOGY