John Weir111 - 650 Lawrence Avenue West 905-505-1401 Toronto, ON M6E 4S1 Johnnyx24@live.ca

ProfileHard working, adaptable and detail oriented team leader with progressive experience gained over eight years working within a fast paced warehouse environment. Working knowledge of manufacturing principles, production procedures and warehousing protocols; hands-on experience in implementing 6S initiatives to create production efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve safety. Focused on facilitating the creation and implementation of quality processes and procedures to exceed customers’ expectations and achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Supervisory Continuous Quality Improvement

Production goals attainment

Workplace Safety

Work Prioritization/Scheduling

Troubleshooting

Union Experience

Time Management Preventative Maintenance

SAP, Lotus Notes, MS Office

Implementation of 6S initiatives

Raymond reach and counter balance operator

Professional Experience

H.A. Kidd Company October 2014 to December 2014Shipper/ReceiverScarborough, ON

Offloaded and sorted all inbound freight in a safe and timely mannerReceived all inbound shipments to the correct department and location both using RF

scanners and physically moving the productPicked, packed and staged orders for shipping using RF scannersCreated waybills and shipping manifests for outbound shipments

Winters Instruments June 2012 to November 2012Production Supervisor Toronto, ON

Planned and supervised manufacturing of pressure gauges and thermometers which included daily reporting of all manufacturing; including any issues or delays, managing all shipping and receiving operations to meet KPI targets, on time delivery and making necessary adjustments of inventory based on daily counts. Responsible for employee safety following OSHA guidelines, and provided additional training or corrective counseling to warehouse associates.

Achievement HighlightsImplemented paper based warehouse management system to improve efficiency of picking and

shipping operations as the implementation of an RF system was not a cost effective option for the organization.

Increased production efficiencies: Accomplished by revising the stand operation procedures for production, increased communication with associates, and expedited raw material shipments.

Increased order picking efficiency: Accomplished by reviewing and revising warehouse layout and bin locations for optimized picking and packing.

Improved order packaging accuracy: Accomplished by revising the packing process to include an additional check and updating the standard operation procedure. This created a major cost savings of return freight due to inaccurate shipments.

Set-up new metrics for KPIs.Scheduled and implemented a cross training program for associates to cover for unexpected

absences or vacations.

Blanco Canada Inc. 2006 to 2012Packaging and Receiving Supervisor Assistant Warehouse Supervisor Mississauga, ON

Planned and supervised all packaging and coordinated all inbound and outbound freight, including a third party warehouse location. Entered all finished products into SAP, determined daily production schedules and modified as needed based on customer requirements. Coordinated with office staff to ensure timely receiving, packaging and shipping of all orders to maintain fill rates and meet KPI targets. Supervised and trained permanent and temporary associates in all packaging, receiving and shipping operations, planned labour requirements, and ensured a safe work environment following OHSA guidelines, including notifying health and safety committee of any immediate concerns and implementing recommendations.

Achievement Highlights

Increased packaging efficiency: Accomplished by revising packaging process, upgrading mechanical components, revising lot sizing and re-training of associates.

Increased receiving efficiency and accuracy: Accomplished by streamlining receiving and put away process and re-training associates.

Decreased number of packaging sku’s (cartons) required for production, resulting in significant annual cost-savings.

Interim & Previous PositionsSnow Removal Associate Nov 2013 to presentVertical Horizons Contracting Inc., GTADetailing Associate 2005 to 2006Colonial Chevrolet Ltd., Newmarket, ONElectrical Apprentice 2005GNP Electric Ltd., Pickering, ONProduce/Grocery Clerk 2002 to 2005Gerry’s No Frills, Aurora, ON

EducationHumber College, Logistics Management certificate 2010Sheridan College, Microsoft Excel Level 2 certificate 2010Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School, OSSD 2000 to 2004