RM2 CANADA INC. Production Supervisor
Jan. 2013 - Aug. 2014Mississauga, Ont. CanadaLed scheduling, development, and performance management of a production team while upholding high safety and quality standards for this innovative, sustainable, composite pallet solutions provider for businesses. Oversaw workforce planning, recruitment, and team management to drive operational efficiency and achieve production targets. Managed 70 direct reports; 16 indirect reports while reporting to Plant Manager. Applied People, Information & Communication (PIC) and Service/Product Quality Plan (SPQP) principles to optimize performance and interdepartmental communication. Navigated equipment utilization, ensuring alignment with production goals and company policies.
Key Achievements:
Augmented team performance by coaching and mentoring staff, reengineering disorganized work sites, strengthening productivity and job satisfaction, while optimizing resources in brand new facility.
• Recruited, onboarded, and developed a 60-member peak-performing team, aligning talent with operational requirements.
• Spearheaded cross-training initiatives and coached new and transitioning teams to increase flexibility and support SPQP goals.
• Fostered a culture of accountability by providing consistent, constructive feedback and performance appraisals to drive individual and team success.
• Ensured adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards through regular inspections and corrective actions.
• Led daily shift meetings and communicated safety talks to maintain team engagement and uphold safety compliance.