Simrandeep Mandal
Winnipeg
Summary
Results-oriented Production Supervisor with extensive experience at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway, specializing in root cause analysis and process development. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage multi-skilled teams, significantly improving operational efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols. Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting and committed to fostering collaboration for ongoing improvement initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for managing and motivating a multi skilled work force (Electricians, Millwrights, Power Engineers and Machinists) in supporting operational activities to achieve high efficiency performance and excellence
- Find and implement opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiencies of processes in support of production
- Managing the annual training plan to ensure employee’s development and technical skills required are available to support our technologies
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies, regulations, guidelines and best practices
- Promotes and demonstrates the organizational values to create a positive and respectful working environment
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
Manual Machinist
Progressive Machine & Mechanical Service Ltd.
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed jigs and fixtures required for machining complex components.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings accurately to determine proper cutting methods and tool selection.
- Operated manual milling, drilling, tapping, and grinding machines to fabricate parts according to blueprints or drawings.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Checked finished products for accuracy against specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Designed detailed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance tool performance.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
CNC Setup and Operator
GREENWOOD MACHINING
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Manual Machinist
WALLIN INDUSTRIES
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Developed jigs and fixtures required for machining complex components.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings accurately to determine proper cutting methods and tool selection.
- Operated manual milling, drilling, tapping, and grinding machines to fabricate parts according to blueprints or drawings.
- Measured, laid out and marked metal stock to display placement of cuts.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
Maintenance Person
DR SAW
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Operated power tools safely while performing various tasks around the building.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment, machinery and systems.
Piston Machine Shop Trainee
Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Ltd
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Monitored quality processes to detect irregularities and failures.
Quality Inspection Department
Metal Craft Industries
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Optimized task completion through structured time management.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Designed solutions leading to significant budget reductions.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Education
Red seal/journeyman - Machinist
Manitoba Apprenticeship Board
Precision metal machining -
Red River College
Winnipeg, MbBachelor - mechanical engineering
Punjab Technical University
Higher secondary - math, physics and chemistry
Punjab School Education Board
High school -
Punjab School Education Board
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Audits
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Effective Time Management
- Process Development
- Operational Method Development
- Supervision
- Industrial equipment handling
- Microsoft Word
- SAP
- AIC
- FIORI
- SMTC
- Precision Machining
- Parts Enhancement
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Training
Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Ltd, Bahadurgarh, Patiala, Punjab, India, 12/17/12, 05/29/13, Piston machine shop
References
References will be provided on request.
Accomplishments
- Dynamic machine corporation award
- Manitoba highest achievement award/Apprenticeship board
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
01.2018 - Current
Manual Machinist
Progressive Machine & Mechanical Service Ltd.
07.2017 - 03.2018
CNC Setup and Operator
GREENWOOD MACHINING
02.2017 - 01.2018
Maintenance Person
DR SAW
09.2014 - 06.2016
Manual Machinist
WALLIN INDUSTRIES
04.2014 - 07.2017
Piston Machine Shop Trainee
Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Ltd
12.2012 - 05.2013
Quality Inspection Department
Metal Craft Industries
01.2012 - 12.2012
Precision metal machining -
Red River College
Bachelor - mechanical engineering
Punjab Technical University
Higher secondary - math, physics and chemistry
Punjab School Education Board
High school -
Punjab School Education Board
Red seal/journeyman - Machinist
Manitoba Apprenticeship Board
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