Sunil Poovan
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Experienced Shift Manager highly effective at keeping operations running smoothly and customers satisfied with high-quality, efficient service. Talent for proactively solving problems and keeping team members on task.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Sons Bakery
09.2019 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and participated in production and cleaning of food production equipment in high-volume food processing facility
- Managed team of 15 unionized employees from Production, Maintenance, Shipping and Sanitation departments
- Improved line efficiency from 86 % to 93 % by addressing critical equipment issues and operator training deficiencies.
- Increased plant yield from 83 % to 91 % by implementing continuous improvement methods
- Reduced customer complaints by 20% by following up with process checks and following up with customer complaints
- Followed up with equipment issues and ensure are ready for production
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work
- Checked building to confirm maintenance and cleaning met code and regulations
- Improved operational procedures to increase productivity.
Production Supervisor
Weston Foods
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed team of 50 unionized employees from Production, Maintenance, Shipping and Sanitation departments to ensure food specifications, quality assurance and adherence to HACCP, CFIA and safety regulations
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Scheduled, trained, and mentored crew to produce at maximum efficiency
- Ensured adequate staffing, direction, discipline, and corrective action
- Directed employees in proper safety procedures and identified/eliminated avoidable accidents
- Verified that associates are following correct shop orders
- Coordinated communication between maintenance and sanitation departments to ensure line is ready during changeovers.
- Reduced downtime by addressing key maintenance issues
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output, and reducing safety incidents
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Coca Cola Refreshments Company
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervised team of 25 unionized associates from Production and Maintenance departments on three production lines
- Successfully implemented automated pallet tagging system
- Successfully implemented online quality checks
- Reduced absenteeism through coaching, motivation, and attendance management programs
- Verified that all associates are working safely and educated associates on unsafe acts
- Provided first aid to injured associates
- Improved efficiency of operation by identifying threshold points
- Collaborated with maintenance department to rectify problems
- Assisted in investigation of accident and incidents
- Escalated any production related engineering, quality, and material supply issues
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Production Supervisor
Canada Bread
01.2008 - 06.2015
- Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing production processes and meeting all deadlines
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow
- Ensured that employee, food, and environmental safety are never compromised at any cost
- Updated SOP's and ensured that all associates are trained on SOP
- Worked proactively to ensure customer order deadlines are met
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
Machine Operator
Canada Bread
11.1999 - 01.2008
- Operated production equipment (e.g., mixer, divider, proofer, oven, and wrapping machines) at
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products
Maintenance Engineer
Hard Castle & Waud Mfg. Co. Ltd
11.1997 - 12.1998
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Reduced breakdown by more than 20% by ensuring Preventive maintenance done on time, following up with production department on equipment issues.
Quality Assurance Officer
SAIF Electronics Limited
11.1996 - 11.1997
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors
- Monitored activities and supporting systems to meet compliance regulations
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
Education
Supervisory Certificate Program -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON01.2021
Supervisory Leadership Program -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2010
Certified Red Seal Industrial Electrician (442A) -
Ministry of Training Colleges And Universities
Toronto, ON01.2003
PLC certification -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2000
Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
Mangalore University
Mangalore, India01.1996
Skills
- Safety Coordinator
- Inventory controls
- Team Leadership
- Scheduling
- Team Development
- Team Building
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Shift Manager
Sons Bakery
09.2019 - Current
Production Supervisor
Weston Foods
06.2017 - 09.2019
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Coca Cola Refreshments Company
06.2015 - 05.2017
Production Supervisor
Canada Bread
01.2008 - 06.2015
Machine Operator
Canada Bread
11.1999 - 01.2008
Maintenance Engineer
Hard Castle & Waud Mfg. Co. Ltd
11.1997 - 12.1998
Quality Assurance Officer
SAIF Electronics Limited
11.1996 - 11.1997
Supervisory Certificate Program -
University of Waterloo
Supervisory Leadership Program -
George Brown College
Certified Red Seal Industrial Electrician (442A) -
Ministry of Training Colleges And Universities
PLC certification -
George Brown College
Electrical & Electronics Engineering -
Mangalore University
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