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Levi Gardiner

Hastings,HKB

Summary

Experienced Night Shift Manager offering 17 years of progressive Food manufacturing experience along with excellent skills in solving problems and developing teams. Practiced team leader and trainer ready for career growth and advancement in a new role.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Shift Manager

McCain Foods Ltd
Twyford, Hastings
08.2021 - Current
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Reduced labor costs by assessing and improving staff training, developing engagement programs and improving processes.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Communicated with management via email or phone message to report issues needing attention.
  • Supervised the team to ensure customer service standards were met.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Ensured all areas of the store were properly staffed during night shifts.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Managed the night shift operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.

Team Leader

McCain Foods Ltd
Twyford, Hastings
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Built and developed lasting relationships with employees, peers and upper management
  • Trained new employees on the proper use of equipment related to the handling of frozen foods.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Worked closely with store quality team to ensure that safety protocols were followed when handling frozen foods.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Lead a team of 30 staff in the day to day operations of a frozen food manufacturing plant.

Production Worker

McCain Foods
Twyford, Hastings
11.2007 - 05.2018
  • General Process worker/laborer
  • Cleaning - Performed general cleaning tasks such as hosing/shoveling as required.
  • Machine OP - Operated multiple machines, cutoff saws, sealers, baggers,
  • Sauce Cook - Kept detailed records of inventory levels, production processes, and ingredient usage.
  • Forklift Driver - Drove diesel or electric powered vehicles to transport materials/product in processing and between storage areas.
  • Freezer Operator - Operated and maintained blast freezers

Skills

  • Operating with a clear vision
  • Team Building
  • Effective communication
  • Making connections and being approachable
  • Accountability
  • People Management
  • Planning

Timeline

Night Shift Manager

McCain Foods Ltd
08.2021 - Current

Team Leader

McCain Foods Ltd
05.2018 - 08.2021

Production Worker

McCain Foods
11.2007 - 05.2018
Levi Gardiner