VRAJ SHAH
Toronto,ON
Summary
Passionate Production Supervisor with technical skills and experience working in Production, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, Operations, warehouse, Logistic, Quality and Packaging area looking for career growth opportunity. Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
AMCOR
07.2022 - Current
- Team Leadership: Led a team of production operators to consistently meet and exceed daily production targets, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Production Management: Oversaw day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Continuous Improvement: Implemented Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Progressive Maintenance (PM) systems, driving efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Safety & Compliance: Enforced safety protocols and regulatory compliance, conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Cost Control: Managed department budgets, focusing on cost-saving initiatives and resource optimization.
- Union Relations: Collaborated with union representatives to resolve labor issues and maintain a positive work environment.
Team Leader
Give and Go Foods
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Responsible to continuous improvement in production, quality and safety goals
- Involved in maintaining safety rules, conducting safety meetings, employee safety education and improving safety awareness throughout the organization
- Coordinate and encourage employee involvement in team building skills, as well as company policies and procedures
- Responsible for assisting with production problems, ensuring tools and equipment are available
- Responsible for minimizing scrap and maximizing efficiency and productivity
- Assisting in hiring and training employees
- Conduct labor tracking or production orders and demonstrate accountability on productivity of the operators
- Delegate work assignments based on the production schedule and customer requirements and assure that employees are at maximum productivity
- Document departmental performance metrics, included but not limited to: Direct Labor Hours, On-time Delivery, Training Hours Conducted, Errors per Employee & Employee productivity.
Continuous Improvement Leader
PepsiCo
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Optimized processes by streamlining workflows and reducing waste using Lean and Six Sigma.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Led improvement projects, ensuring timely completion and successful implementation.
- Trained and mentored staff on Lean principles and best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with business goals.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
- Standardized processes to improve consistency and quality.
- Drove cost reduction and sustainability efforts.
- Monitored and adjusted improvements for sustained success.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and safety standards.
Production Coordinator
Nestle Foods
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Optimize workflows for better efficiency using Lean and Six Sigma.
- Analyze production data to identify trends and improve processes.
- Lead and manage improvement projects from start to finish.
- Train and mentor staff on best practices and process enhancements.
- Collaborate with other departments to align production goals.
- Standardize processes to ensure consistency and quality.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Drive cost reduction and sustainability initiatives.
- Continuously monitor and adjust improvements to maintain success.
Education
Food and Nutrition Management -
Humber College
Toronto, ON06.2020
Food Engineering -
Anand Agricultural University
Gujarat, India05.2017
Skills
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams effectively
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Conflict Resolution: Ability to handle challenging interpersonal situations and resolve conflicts
- Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of autonomous and progressive maintenance systems
- Process Improvement: Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Six Sigma principles
- Data Analysis: Skills in analyzing production data to drive performance improvements
- Safety and Compliance: Understanding of safety regulations and ability to enforce compliance
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally and foster a collaborative environment
- Budget Management: Experience in managing budgets and controlling costs
- Union Relations: Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment
Accomplishments
- Enhanced Production Efficiency: Increased cost-to-production ratio by 5% through the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Upgraded Systems: Implemented and upgraded Production and Quality Systems, including GMP and HACCP, resulting in improved retail sales through enhanced product quality and compliance with hypermarket standards.
- Boosted Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Achieved a 5% increase in OEE by establishing and enforcing precise operational standards.
- Driven Continuous Improvement: Introduced the KAIZEN system and initiated a Kaizen competition to engage employees in ongoing process improvements and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Reduced Labour Costs: Lowered labour costs by 5% by minimizing overtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
AMCOR
07.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Give and Go Foods
09.2019 - 07.2022
Continuous Improvement Leader
PepsiCo
06.2018 - 07.2019
Production Coordinator
Nestle Foods
05.2017 - 04.2018
Food and Nutrition Management -
Humber College
Food Engineering -
Anand Agricultural University
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