Harpreet Singh
Wolverhampton,west midlands
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leadership management, adept at implementing continuous improvement strategies and quality control techniques. Demonstrates exceptional skills in customer focus, effective delegation, and performance monitoring, ensuring deadline adherence and health and safety compliance. Proven track record in team leadership, conflict resolution, and motivational leadership, fostering a culture of cultural awareness and relationship-building. Committed to leveraging creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive organisational success while maintaining calmness under pressure.
Driven professional with keen ability to lead and inspire teams towards operational excellence. Possesses leadership and problem-solving skills, coupled with ability to manage production schedules and ensure quality standards. Aims to optimise production processes and enhance overall productivity.
Experienced professional with focus on production management and shift operations. Skilled in optimising workflows, improving productivity, and ensuring quality standards are met. Achieves results by leveraging leadership abilities, process improvement techniques, and strong team collaboration.
Have worked in all 4 shift during shift manager role to improve either efficiency, safety, quality or shift morale.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Production shift manager
Cargill Protein Europe
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated with team members to optimise resource allocation and enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols and training sessions to promote a safe working environment for staff.
- Monitored production schedules and adjusted processes to meet demand and improve output consistency.
- Guided and developed new staff to enhance skills and cultivate a collaborative team environment.
- Resolved production issues swiftly to minimise downtime and maintain operational continuity.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices.
- Improved staff morale with regular communication and team building activities.
- Managed production line operations, ensuring timely product delivery.
- Liaised with other departments to maintain smooth interdepartmental relations and coordination.
- Fostered a positive working atmosphere by promoting teamwork and open communication amongst staff members.
- Handled customer complaints efficiently, resulting in improved customer satisfaction ratings.
- Completed Nuggets Double Reduction project, achieving an annual savings of £300,000.
- Oversaw all four shifts at various times to enhance efficiency, quality, and shift morale.
- Coached struggling ASM and enabled transition to Shift Manager role
Assistant Shift Manager
Cargill Protein Europe
Wolverhampton, West MIdlands
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Led team in executing daily operational plans and ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
- Mentored new staff in best practices for product handling and quality control procedures.
- Collaborated with management to refine process workflows and improve overall efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated timely replenishment to meet production demands.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on compliance standards and operational protocols.
- Improved team morale with effective communication and proactive problem-solving strategies.
- Liaised with other departments to maintain smooth interdepartmental relations and coordination.
- Fostered a positive working atmosphere by promoting teamwork and open communication amongst staff members.
- Handled customer complaints efficiently, resulting in improved customer satisfaction ratings.
- Controlled process start-up and shut-down with adherence to documented procedures.
Team leader
Cargill Protein Europe
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Led team in daily operations to ensure workflow efficiency and adherence to company standards.
- Implemented training sessions for new team members to enhance skills and promote a collaborative environment.
- Evaluated team performance regularly, offering constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
- Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture.
- Fostered a high-performing environment to drive productivity and quality.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
- Implemented new working methods which improved overall efficiency of the team operations.
Machine minder
Cargill Protein Europe
Wolverhampton , West Midlands
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Operated machinery in accordance with safety protocols and operational guidelines.
- Monitored production processes to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent operational downtime.
- Trained new team members on machinery usage and safety procedures.
- Inspected finished products for defects and ensured adherence to specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production requirements and material types.
- Performed minor adjustments on equipment; improved operational efficiency.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work quality and safety.
Production line operator
Cargill Protein Europe
Wolverhampton , West Midlands
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Operated production machinery efficiently to ensure seamless assembly line processes.
- Monitored quality control standards to maintain product integrity throughout production.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline operations and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and proper equipment usage in production area.
- Identified technical issues promptly to prevent downtime.
- Collaborated with supervisors to identify process improvements and enhance overall productivity.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from lorries, promoting efficient workflow.
- Handled raw materials carefully, reducing wastage significantly.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
College of Social Science
Vilnius, Lithuania 08.2005 - 07.2009
Skills
- Customer focus
- Calmness under pressure
- Team building and leadership
- Quality control techniques
- Performance monitoring
- Communication proficiency
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Communication skills
- Product knowledge
- Quality Control
- Conflict Resolution
- Motivational techniques
- Risk Assessment
- Effective delegation
- Production oversight
- Motivational leadership
- Performance coaching
- Creative thinking
- Problem Solving
Affiliations
- Fitness, cricket, football, running
Accomplishments
Received excellent feedback every year at end of year performance.
Received yearly recognition in 2023 for excellent performance.
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Native
Punjabi
Native
Lithuanian
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Production shift manager
Cargill Protein Europe
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Shift Manager
Cargill Protein Europe
02.2022 - 03.2023
Team leader
Cargill Protein Europe
08.2018 - 02.2022
Machine minder
Cargill Protein Europe
08.2015 - 08.2018
Production line operator
Cargill Protein Europe
03.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
College of Social Science
08.2005 - 07.2009