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Mathew Lewis

Supply Chain Specialist
Brantford,ON

Summary

Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.

Successful at reducing costs, improving delivery times and optimizing production schedules to maximize the effectiveness of the supply chain. Results-driven and hardworking with excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Analytical supply chain professional knowledgeable about gathering and analyzing data to make proactive adjustments to business supply chain operations. Tracks and models metrics, forecasts trends and stays on top of changing resource requirements and availability. Advanced skills in SAP.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Ferrero Canada
Brantford, Ontario
09.2017 - Current
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
  • Built strong relationships with suppliers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment tasks and operation while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
  • Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
  • Led team of 20+ members while providing exceptional service to all departments.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.

Manufacturing Operator

Sherwin-Williams
Brantford, Ontario
06.2012 - 08.2017
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
  • Analyzed test data to determine performance and reliability of materials
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.

Batch Maker / Oven Operator

Western Waffles (Now Treehouse)
Brantford, Ontario
04.2005 - 06.2011
  • Reduced and eliminated downtime to drive quality of products.
  • Performed inspections throughout processes to meet quality standards.
  • Reported issues and took action to prevent food safety and food quality problems.
  • Maintained work area and equipment to comply with company and sanitary standards.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
  • Chose, inspected, weighed and measured ingredients for each production run.
  • Adhered to strict food safety and health practices to prevent such illnesses as E.coli and listeria from contaminating products.
  • Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.

Education

Certificate - Supply Chain Management

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04.2022

High School Diploma -

St. John's College
Brantford, ON
07.1999

Skills

  • Collaborative Environments
  • Overseeing Daily Activities
  • Supply Chain and Inventory Management
  • Assessing Production Schedules
  • Critical Thinking
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Warehouse Staff Management

Timeline

Team Leader

Ferrero Canada
09.2017 - Current

Manufacturing Operator

Sherwin-Williams
06.2012 - 08.2017

Batch Maker / Oven Operator

Western Waffles (Now Treehouse)
04.2005 - 06.2011

Certificate - Supply Chain Management

George Brown College

High School Diploma -

St. John's College
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