Sourav Sourav
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Experienced production leader knowledgeable about molding practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Silcotech North America Inc
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Led day-to-day operations, ensuring quality and efficiency
- Implemented lean principles for process optimization
- Managed team, enforced safety protocols, and handled inventory.
- Managed team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with production manager to resolve
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime
Mold Setup Technician/Process Technician
CUBE Packaging Solutions Inc
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared and maintained molds for production
- Troubleshooted equipment malfunctions and ensured safety compliance
- Collaborated on process optimization and participated in new tooling trials.
- Worked with supervisor to create new standard work procedures to reduce mold change time and efficiency
- Created mold set-up sheets to reduce startup time and time wasted on waiting for process technician
- Worked with supervisor to enforced S5 stations.
- Created Standard Work procedure for easy color change which reduced the scarp by 10%
Mold Setup Technician/Process Technician
ORBIS Corporation
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Installed dies, set up molding machines, and performed mold changes
- Developed standardized work procedures and addressed quality issues
- Utilized crane hoist for mold changes and optimized molding processes.
- Created mold height sheet for each press to reduce mold change time by 3%
- Did 5s project on tool box so every tool have its specific place in tool box
- Created pre-staged area for mold where everything can be tested before actual change-over to reduce change-over time by 5%
- Inspected molds to identify maintenance and repair needs
- Helped team follow production standards and OSHA requirements for optimal safety
- Worked with engineering to carry out inspections and improve procedures on future runs
- Set up scheduled machines to meet demands of different production plans
Shift Supervisor/Process Technician
J.M.R Plastics Inc
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supervised production operations, led team of 10, and ensured quality
- Conducted troubleshooting and implemented continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintained accurate production reports and fostered positive employee relations.
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications
- Delivered successful training to more than 50 employees during tenure, educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies
- Developed job assignments for production team, planned production schedules and strengthened organization of task flows
- Documented daily production and materials usage in SAP to track data
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress
- Conducted performance reviews and provided staff with feedback and guidance
- Attended training seminars and met with vendors to understand new equipment and train other employees
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment
- Operated all packing and labeling equipment
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime
Junior Engineer
G.N.A Gears
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided support to engineering department
- Verified and tested metrics, identified areas for improvement
- Ensured compliance with quality requirements and reported problems to senior engineers.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
- Consulted with other disciplines and clients to resolve issues effectively.
- Designed projects under direction of experienced engineering professionals.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Worked closely with engineers and assisted with testing of Agriculture products.
- Analyzed and planned workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Conducted root-cause analysis of component failure.
- Created 3D models from 2D drawings.
Grocery Store manager
Family Owned
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Managed store operations, including staff recruitment, training, and performance
- Oversaw budgeting, inventory control, marketing strategies, and customer service standards
- Ensured compliance with safety and legal requirements, and initiated changes for business improvement.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Education
Post-Graduation Diploma - Embedded Systems
Lambton College
Toronto, ON2020
Certification in CAD/CAM -
GNA University
Punjab,india2015
High School Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
G.E.S Polytechnic College
Punjab,india 2014
Skills
- CAD/CAM
- Computer Programming
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Optimization
- Mold Setup & Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Leadership and Management:
- Operations Management
- Supervision of Production Operations
- Training and Development
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Enforcing Safety Protocols
- Hazard Reporting
- Compliance with Industry Standards
- Communication and Interpersonal:
- Strong Communication Skills
- Collaboration with Teams
- Positive Employee Relations
- Clear and Consistent Communication between Shifts
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Generating Production Reports
- Record Keeping (Setup Details, Process Changes, Troubleshooting)
- Accuracy in Production Reports and System Requirements
- Quick Learner
- Staying Current with Molding Tech Advancements
- Schedule Management
- Production Targets
- Continuous Improvement
- Materials Handling
- Assembly and Production
- Audit Management
- Quality Control
- Staff Management
- Priority Management
- Equipment Monitoring
- Inventory Oversight
- Records Administration
- Process Documentation
- Raw Materials
- Inventory Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Schedule Oversight
- Waste Reduction
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Coordination
- Supply Chain Management
- Scheduling Coordination
- Production Planning
- Quality Assurance Expertise
- Worker Training
Certification
AZ License (since 2020)
Paulson Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Fork lift License
Overhead Crane License
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Silcotech North America Inc
09.2023 - 02.2024
Mold Setup Technician/Process Technician
CUBE Packaging Solutions Inc
06.2023 - 09.2023
Mold Setup Technician/Process Technician
ORBIS Corporation
07.2021 - 06.2023
Shift Supervisor/Process Technician
J.M.R Plastics Inc
01.2019 - 01.2022
Junior Engineer
G.N.A Gears
08.2015 - 12.2017
Grocery Store manager
Family Owned
01.2012 - 08.2015
Post-Graduation Diploma - Embedded Systems
Lambton College
Certification in CAD/CAM -
GNA University
High School Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
G.E.S Polytechnic College
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