VIRENDER SINGH JAKHAR
London,ON
Summary
Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management and workflow optimization. Eager to bring knowledge to support business and customer needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Production Supervisor
Maple Leaf Foods
05.2023 - Current
- Preplanned daily activities to drive crew productivity to meet job schedule.
- Ordered and coordinated delivery of materials.
- Monitored quality control of production workers.
- Analyzed and resolved worker problems and recommended solutions.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed team of 110 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Responsible for employee rotations on the line, employee training, employee breaks.
- Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with BRC, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure safety within the workplace and the production of safe and quality product(s)
Machine Operator
Maple Leaf Foods
london,on
2022.12 - 2023.04
- Working on Production line in Packaging departments in variety of different roles
- Monitoring product Quality and specification and performs necessary checks as per requirements
- Follow up on all health & food quality and safety checks
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Observed packaging operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Forklift Operator
Royal Containers Ltd
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Loading and Unloading Trailers
- Moving Cardboard Bails from Trailers and loading on line (rollers) for packaging stamping
- Using RF scanner to load and unload Bails and unfinished products.
- Finished products are staged in warehouse.
- Experience dealing with baled, not skidded product.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices
Team Lead
The Original Cakerie
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managing decorating line on daily basis by providing guidance and completing performance reviews
- Worked on Production line when shortage of workers
- Equipment set up and troubleshooting adjustments, to keep products within standard and to keep all lines running at or above required performance.
- Start and operate all equipment within department assigned, however, Critical.
- Equipment such as VRT and robotic cutters handled by Maintenance department.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Adherence to procedures, sanitation and quality compliance, safety compliance.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Line Haul Driver
FedEx Freight
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Transported Freight from London to United States (Ohio and New York) and Ontario within allotted time frame.
- Maintained detailed records of vehicle inspections Maintained Trip Logs of miles driven, fuel receipts.
- Communicated with Dispatcher on timely efficient way of any delays on Highway, border.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Line Haul Driver
Elgin Motor Freight
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Transported Freight from London to different states of US and within in Canada
- Operated the truck in Accordance with all company, state, federal safety regulations
- Maintained a clean driving record completely free of accidents and tickets
- Inspected trailer for damage before, during and after deliveries
- Followed all highway Traffic rules
- Noted successful deliveries both manually and in Digital database
Flat Deck Owner Operator
R.Jakhar Transport Co.Ltd
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Followed predetermined routes to and from destinations located throughout northwest region of Alberta.
- Reviewed shipping / receiving papers and verified loads for accuracy.
- Secured up to 50,000 lbs.
- Of freight onto Flatbed trailers with chains, straps, tarps, bungees, and other
- Accessories in accordance with Federal Regulations (FMCSA)
Transportation Shipping & Receiving Manager
Westfair Foods Ltd, Loblaw's Canada
12.2006 - 01.2012
- Implementing new ideas and procedures
- Adhering strictly to policies and procedure
- Handled tasks of providing exemplary service for expeditors.
- Responsible for controlling expenses and increased revenue of organization.
- Coordinate fleet maintenance with contracted lease company for checking availability of Trailers.
- Responsible for generating awareness of safe driving among drivers on road.
- Handled tasks of conducting weekly meetings and trainings with carriers.
- Handled tasks of managing designated routes with focus on customer service
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Experience in computerized routing and Warehouse Management systems (WMS)
- Handled task of auditing equipment's on daily basis, are in working conditions.
- Managing overall cost per case by managing Load quality and quantity, Routes, miles traveled, on time Delivery to customer.
- Member of Transport Management System (TMS) transition team of Canada –Making 97% of on time delivery to Customers
- Responsible for Dock safety Policy, followed by all third-party carriers and on a weekly basis, meetings are held with all third-party carriers.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
PM Freight Manager
Home Depot
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Managed 80 employees on floor at any given time with 4 supervisors.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Within predefined schedule
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Relied upon liaison between supervisors, lead hands, sales and customer service in absence of other Supervisory staff.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Involved day to day operation of commodity exchange of stores.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
- Checking Customers orders in COM, looking for any duplicate orders and advising store of any unusual
- Dispatching Trips/Loads to third party carriers to all over Canada/America
- Doing all invoicing and inventory control for customers
- Developing and maintaining all customers and carrier Invoices on regular basis
- Tracking shipments and working with trucking and shipping lines
- Extensive experience in Full load and LTL Shipments primarily along Canada and America
- Providing training on Import/export policy to all employees
- Coordinated vehicle inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance and DOT requirements.
- Working as liaison between customers, buyers, customs brokers and trucking companies to coordinate efficient Transfer of product at reasonable cost.
- Scheduling work crews and monitoring hours of part time help
- Company had 580 trailers that had to be maintained.
- Making sure that Operation had enough equipment to be reused during night operations.
- Office skills are exemplary and apart from years of experience with all forms of computer software and general Office etiquette.
Shipping Supervisor
Westfair Foods Ltd, Loblaw's Canada
05.2004 - 12.2006
- Manage shipping Operations.
- Perform performance evaluations and analyze ways to increase productivity.
- Manage work hours to effectively balance costs and demands.
- Work with WMS and payroll systems
- Monitor work hours and performance of employees to ensure on time departure schedule are met to best to
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Maintained professional, customer service - oriented manner at all times
- Strong work ethic with proven commitment record, punctuality, honest
- Strong management skills and experience Good knowledge of computer
- Skills, Experience in Microsoft excels, Pdf files
- Familiarity with traffic and highway safety rules and regulations
- Skilled at operating 2-way radio
- CDL Class AC with Z endorsement with Outstanding Safety and driving record
- Sustain Record of zero preventable accidents proactively perform vehicle and equipment
- Check
- 3 Yrs of driving Counter Balance Forklift Pallet Jack, Reach Truck Valid Fork Lift certificate
Certification
Food handling Certificate
Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness Certificate
Forklift Certificate
References
Sudanne Packaging Supervisor
Maple Leaf Foods
Kevin Doak
Manager Fedex Freight
Timeline
Assistant Production Supervisor
Maple Leaf Foods
05.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
Maple Leaf Foods
2022.12 - 2023.04
Team Lead
The Original Cakerie
05.2022 - 08.2022
Forklift Operator
Royal Containers Ltd
02.2022 - 11.2022
Line Haul Driver
FedEx Freight
09.2016 - 01.2020
Line Haul Driver
Elgin Motor Freight
08.2015 - 09.2016
Flat Deck Owner Operator
R.Jakhar Transport Co.Ltd
02.2012 - 12.2014
PM Freight Manager
Home Depot
06.2008 - 06.2009
Transportation Shipping & Receiving Manager
Westfair Foods Ltd, Loblaw's Canada
12.2006 - 01.2012
Shipping Supervisor
Westfair Foods Ltd, Loblaw's Canada
05.2004 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
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