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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Rakesh Sajwan

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

As a seasoned Operations Manager with eight years of managerial experience, I have consistently applied exceptional forward-thinking and problem-solving abilities to build successful teams, cut costs, and improve operations. I am proficient at making independent decisions and committed to being always available for the company and taking on additional responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Mehtoj Group Ltd.
12.2020 - Current
  • Managed 75 trucks and 120 trailers (maintenance, safety, service calls)
  • Responsible for 95 employees (scheduling, recruitment, orientation, training, work delegation, review, team meetings).
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and developing clear communication channels.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, dealerships, Government officials, Insurance provider, brokers, On-call service providers resulting in improved service quality.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identified improvement areas, and developed action plans to address them.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Lead Supervisor (part-time)

JYSK
10.2022 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.

Accounts Manager

Shiv Shakti Technology Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 09.2017
  • Supervise team of 25 employees.
  • Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on
    time.
  • Implemented efficient budgeting processes to forecast expenses and monitor actual performance
    against projections and streamlined month-end closing procedure.

Education

Post Graduation - International Business

Manitoba Institute of Trades And Technology
Winnipeg, MB
04.2021

MBA - Finance

PTVA's Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, India
04.2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Economics

Lala Lajpatrai College of Commerce And Economics
Mumbai, India
04.2011

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Labor Relations
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Inventory Management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Project management abilities
  • New product introductions strategies
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 95 employees.
  • Received recognition through 4 pay increments in a financial year.
  • Achieved seamless all-around tracking goals by organizing numerous portals.
  • Passed every company audit comprehensively (MPI / Safety inspector / Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure / CTPAT / Food safety etc.)

Timeline

Lead Supervisor (part-time)

JYSK
10.2022 - Current

Operations Manager

Mehtoj Group Ltd.
12.2020 - Current

Accounts Manager

Shiv Shakti Technology Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 09.2017

Post Graduation - International Business

Manitoba Institute of Trades And Technology

MBA - Finance

PTVA's Institute of Management Studies

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Economics

Lala Lajpatrai College of Commerce And Economics
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