Sammy Kim
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Accomplished production professional with over 8 years of experience at IEM Industrial, including more than 6 years in the role of IP Product Lead. Proven expertise in leading daily operations, managing production teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality metrics. Skilled in team development, cross-departmental collaboration, and continuous process improvement. Demonstrated success in employee training, timecard auditing, and resolving operational challenges. Certified in Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA2) and an active member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), where I actively contribute to workplace safety initiatives. Seeking to leverage my experience in production leadership to step into the Production Supervisor – Integrated Products role at IEM, where I can help drive operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Lead & IP Product Lead
IEM Industrial Manufacturing Ltd.
01.2019 - Current
- Supervise Integrated Products department operations, ensuring production processes align with takt time, safety standards, and quality metrics.
- Lead and mentor a team of production employees, offering daily guidance and hands-on training to ensure team members are fully equipped to meet production goals.
- Review timecards and manage shift schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborate closely with Maintenance and Quality teams to troubleshoot and resolve production line issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining continuous workflow.
- Manage the onboarding of new product lines, ensuring all equipment, workflows, and staffing are prepared for smooth integration into production. This includes managing the onboarding process for multiple versions of products simultaneously, ensuring that all equipment, workflows, and personnel are seamlessly integrated into the production process.
- Serve as OFA Level 2 responder and contribute as an executive member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), actively driving safety and compliance initiatives across the plant.
- Audit training checklists and ensure timely updates to the Training Matrix to track employee performance and readiness.
- Facilitate strong cross-departmental communication to ensure smooth handovers and information sharing across teams.
Documentation & Accounting Coordinator
Green Touch Trading Co. Lumber Export
Coquitlam, BC
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Canada
- Managed end-to-end export documentation and customs clearance for international shipments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Oversaw accounts receivable/payable, handled monthly financial statement reconciliations, and ensured smooth financial operations.
- Coordinated logistics with clients, freight forwarders, and financial institutions to ensure efficient and timely delivery of products.
- Canada
Education
Early Childhood Education
Ewha Womans University
Seoul, South Korea01.1989
Skills
- Production Team Leadership & Supervision
- Workforce Management & Scheduling
- Timecard & Attendance Auditing
- Employee Training & Development
- Safety Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Maintenance, Quality, etc)
- Process Efficiency & Quality Improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Teamwork
Certification
- Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA2), Certified
- Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), Executive Member
Languages
- Korean, Native Fluency
- English, Intermediate
Timeline
Product Lead & IP Product Lead
IEM Industrial Manufacturing Ltd.
01.2019 - Current
Documentation & Accounting Coordinator
Green Touch Trading Co. Lumber Export
01.2004 - 01.2016
Early Childhood Education
Ewha Womans University
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