Todd Wilkins
Wheatley
Summary
Production Supervisor with extensive expertise in managing food manufacturing operations and warehouse operations, leveraging 20-plus years of experience to optimize productivity and ensure regulatory compliance. Having extensive knowledge of HACCP demonstrates commitment to quality and shows consistent, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic initiatives. Vast knowledge of high-speed packaging lines, including glass bottle auto filling, film form bag lines, auto case fillers and palletizing equipment.
Professional supervisor with strong background in team management and operational oversight. Known for effectively coordinating tasks and improving workflow processes. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on collaboration and achieving team goals through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kingsville Freezer Operations Working Supervisor
Lanessa Foods
- Oversee daily freezer operations, ensuring efficient fish fillet processing and packing.
- Optimize staff schedules to meet operational targets and enhance productivity.
- Conduct HACCP quality checks, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- Shipping and receiving – order picking and fulfillment orders, and freezer organization, maintaining FIFO
- Plan product throughput to maximize output and minimize CO2 usage.
- Review production standards and quality systems, ensuring consistent performance.
- Led freezer operations, overseeing CO2 freeze tunnel process and packaging. Managed staff scheduling ensured HACCP compliance and optimized product throughput for maximum efficiency.
Operations Supervisor
Highbury Canco
- Led plant operations, enhancing production by 15% and reducing waste significantly.
- Trained and supervised over 35 employees, ensuring efficient workflow on two high-speed production lines.
- Operated and maintained two high-speed glass lines with auto filler and capper, labeller and carton packaging
- Reduced production downtime by 10% with proactive equipment inspections.
- Ensured quality standards through hourly audits, maintaining HACCP and TQM compliance.
- Drove production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs. Led 35+ team members, implemented cost-saving initiatives, and maintained quality standards.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in substantial cost reductions. Developed preventive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability.
Sanitation Manager
Aphria
- Managed sanitation for 30+ staff, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Implemented procedures reducing micro counts to industry standards.
- Trained staff in safety, enhancing compliance and workplace safety.
- Managed budget, optimizing resource allocation effectively.
- Introduced the ATP program for daily cleaning effectiveness measurement.
- Spearheaded GMP-level cleaning program, surpassing industry standards and reducing microbial counts to acceptable levels, enhancing overall hygiene.
- Revolutionized sanitation procedures, leading to a substantial reduction in micro counts and improved operational efficiency across shifts.
HACCP Coordinator
Bellewood Poultry
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed HACCP program, ensuring safe food production and compliance with regulations.
- Led audits and liaised with CFIA inspectors, achieving consistent operational standards.
- Trained staff on HACCP, GMP, and sanitation, enhancing team knowledge and efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive internal audits, identifying and resolving operational challenges.
- Implemented effective pest control and sanitation measures, ensuring a safe production environment.
- Managed HACCP program, overseeing production, maintenance, and sanitation. Conducted audits, ensured regulatory compliance, and maintained food safety standards.
- Led internal audits and training programs for HACCP, GMP, and food handling. Improved quality control processes and streamlined documentation procedures.
- Coordinated with CFIA inspectors and served as company representative. Facilitated smooth operations and fostered positive relationships with regulatory bodies.
Sanitation/Operations Supervisor
Weston’s Bakery
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Managed sanitation for 20+ staff, optimizing a $900k budget and saving $75K annually.
- Enhanced safety protocols through comprehensive training programs.
- Led AIB audit preparations, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, resolving issues effectively.
- Implemented CI program, identifying cost inefficiencies and improving processes.
- Led sanitation operations, managing 20+ staff and $900k budget. Implemented CI program, reducing costs by $75k. Improved safety protocols and AIB audit readiness.
- Revamped documentation, work instructions, and training programs. Continuously optimized EAM work order system, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with department heads to establish safety protocols and best practices.
- Led incident investigations, analyzing root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Maintained accurate records of safety inspections and training sessions for regulatory compliance.
- Facilitated emergency response drills to enhance preparedness among employees.
Education
Food Science & Technology Diploma -
Seneca College
North York, ONSkills
- Team Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Management
- HACCP Coordinator
- Operational Efficiency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Supply Chain Management
- SAP
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Planning and scheduling
- Crew leadership
Accomplishments
I developed and restructured warehouse freezer operations, including complete reorganization of main freezer , improving efficiency and accuracy for shipping of products and improved inventory accuracy
Languages
English
Certification
- Certified HACCP Auditor
- First aid Certified 2025
- Certified Forklift Operator
Timeline
HACCP Coordinator
Bellewood Poultry
04.2020 - 11.2020
Sanitation/Operations Supervisor
Weston’s Bakery
02.2014 - 01.2019
Operations Supervisor
Highbury Canco
Sanitation Manager
Aphria
Kingsville Freezer Operations Working Supervisor
Lanessa Foods
Food Science & Technology Diploma -
Seneca College