Andrew Callender
PPilgrim Place B Christ Church
Summary
Seasoned Manufacturing Production Supervisor with background in overseeing daily operations, implementing strategies for productivity enhancement, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Display strong leadership skills, ability to manage team tasks efficiently, and ensure product quality standards are met consistently. In previous roles, improved production efficiency by streamlining processes, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring time-efficient completion of projects. Possess deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application in a production setting.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Hipac ltd
Bridgetown , St.Michael
08.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Interact with other departmental heads on a weekly basis to plan the following week schedule.
- Monitored and maintained quality control standards, ensuring that products met customer requirements.
- Coordinated the maintenance of equipment, tools, and facilities to maximize efficiency.
- Submit daily production reports.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Analyzed production data to develop strategies for improving efficiency and reducing waste.
- Enforced company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations among production staff.
- Conducted quarterly performance reviews with team members to identify areas of improvement.
- Trained new personnel on the safe operation of machinery and production processes.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Managed daily operations within budget constraints while meeting deadlines.
- Resolved employee issues or grievances related to safety, productivity, or morale issues.
Production Supervisor/Sous Chef
Goddard Catering Group
Bridgetown, Christ Church
11.1999 - 08.2010
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
Education
City & Guilds - Electrical Installation Technology
Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute Of Technology
Bridgetown 09-1999
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
UWI Cave Hill Campus
Cave HillSome College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Barbados Community College
Pommarine Hotel Hastings Skills
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Workforce planning
- Operations management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Hipac ltd
08.2009 - Current
Production Supervisor/Sous Chef
Goddard Catering Group
11.1999 - 08.2010
City & Guilds - Electrical Installation Technology
Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute Of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
UWI Cave Hill Campus
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Barbados Community College