Ryan Fierling
Woodstock
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with proven leadership skills. Skilled in problem-solving and process improvement, effectively enhancing operational efficiency. Successfully managed personnel and resources to meet production targets, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Strong communicator dedicated to fostering team collaboration and achieving excellence in production outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
05.2021 - 04.2025
- Ensured the safe, efficient and effective use of the workforce, equipment and material resources.
- Provided leadership, direction, guidance, supervision, evaluation, motivation and training of production employees.
- Scheduled equipment and personnel to ensure production requirements/targets are met on a timely basis.
- Effectively used operational data daily to measure and communicate trends; reinforces positive results and initiates corrective actions as appropriate.
- Ensured that both Company and Governmental quality, sanitation and environmental standards are met through close liaison with Quality Assurance and Technical Services Department, as well as frequent review and implementation of such policies.
- Liaised with the Maintenance Department to minimize downtime and ensure product safety and quality.
- Reviewed and maintained inventories, monitored daily production projections, ensuring adequate stock of all ingredient usage.
- Responsible for personnel management including recruitment, performance and disciplinary, time and attendance and labour planning.
- Supported and maintained Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards.
- Built and maintained effective internal and external relationships with other plants.
Lead Hand/Milk Receiver/Cheese Maker
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
11.2003 - 05.2021
- Attended scheduled shift punctually and ready to fulfill all duties required.
- Met daily performance targets stipulated by the Production Supervisors & provided feedback to other team members.
- Participated in job rotation, as required.
- Assisted in setup, changeovers, and tear down of machinery and equipment.
- Promptly reported any/all food safety and quality issues, and health and safety concerns/infractions to the Line Operator, Production Lead Hand, and/or Production Supervisor.
- Completed all required documentation accurately and timely.
- Completed daily sanitation duties.
- Wore all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Adhere to good hand washing practices to ensure food safety.
- Complied with all Saputo Safety, Food Safety and Quality regulations.
- Completed additional duties, as required.
Education
Introduction To Cheese Making Technology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON05-2018
High School Diploma -
Waterloo Oxford District Highschool
Baden, ON06-1999
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Process improvement
Certification
First Aid Certification
Expiry February 2027
Plant Milk Graders (PMG) Certification - Ontario Dairy Council
Expiry March 2027
Working at Heights - Industrial Certification
Expiry March 2028
Confined Space Entry Certification
Expiry November 2026
Forklift (Sit-down counterbalance) Certification
Expiry October 2026
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
05.2021 - 04.2025
Lead Hand/Milk Receiver/Cheese Maker
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
11.2003 - 05.2021
Introduction To Cheese Making Technology
University of Guelph
High School Diploma -
Waterloo Oxford District Highschool
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