Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Last Key Roles
References
Languages
Timeline
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Raewyn Maxime

Raewyn Maxime

Port of Spain,POS

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 12 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

RAMCO Industries Limited
02.2023 - 06.2023

1. Daily Plant performance review and data collection. Chaired daily production meetings for Key Operational roles;(Plant Mgr; Maintenance Mgr.; LPG services Leads)
a. Ops Operators Overtime review. JSA daily reviews; Production Staffing review with HR; Monthly reports.
B. Coordinated multiple emergency responses to leaking LPG Cylinders.
2. Represented Ramco on recently completed PPGL -FTAR; where on land production stopped for major maintenance works (19Days), Coordination with PPGL and National Petroleum Company of Trinidad & Tobago (NP), to keep country supplied with LPG cooking gas.
3. Projects included (Phase 1 Garage expansion; San Fernando Hill Play Park Restoration; Forklift Cylinder refurbishment Project) Paint both conversions.

PLANT & PRODUCTION Manager

House of Paper Products
09.2022 - 01.2023

1. Initiated 5’s methods to operational staff towards elimination of wastage (Space/ Scrap/ housekeeping/Sorting)
2. Formulated plans for structured maintenance using available resources.
3. Management of Operational employees conducting full Performance review and coaching of employees alongside Human resources team

Autonomous Maintenance Manager

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Overall Equipment efficiencies improvement of 45% to 68% on targeted Cell
  • Customer complaint reduction 35% on cell
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing Autonomous maintenance program and managing Technical Operator repair schedules .
  • Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.

Primary Manufacturing Manager

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Waste reduction 3% (TUA); Standardization product contact materials BAT Compliancy food grade.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Managed teams of production staff, fostering positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Achieved aggressive production and quality requirements for Tobacco industry.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.

Shift Supervisor

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2012 - 04.2014

a. Payroll & Vacation management in SAP
b. Daily Work Scheduling and management of staff
c. Resource management>breakdowns and decision making to reduce downtimes.
d. Change management rollout. (New strategies and way of work)
e. Safety review and monitoring all actions within shift.
f. Coordinating Primary department, Warehousing and QA departments for finished goods and materials management; recording daily and shift production reconciliations in SAP)
g. Shift reports to Key Operation management Team. (Volumes, Incidents, Actions taken, Next steps) Lock down and opening of factory

Technical operator

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2009

Machine Operator

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2003 - 06.2010
  • Operated Machinery based on Production Plan delivering product in full on time and at correct quality

General laborer

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.1999

Education

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering

University of Trinidad And Tobago
Point Lisas
12.2011

Diploma, Grade(B+) Mechanical Engineering Technician - Mechanical Engineering

John Donaldson Technical Institute
Port Of Spain, POS
12.1998

High School Diploma -

High School
Port Of Spain, POS
12.1993

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Operations Management
  • Team Player
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • SAP System Administration
  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem Resolution

Last Key Roles

  • Ramco Industries
  • Daily Plant performance review and data collection. Chaired daily production meetings for Key Operational roles;(Plant Mgr; Maintenance Mgr.; LPG services Leads) Ops Operators Overtime review. JSA daily reviews; Production Staffing review with HR; Monthly reports. Coordinated multiple emergency responses to leaking LPG Cylinders. Represented Ramco on recently completed PPGL -FTAR; where on land production stopped for major maintenance works (19Days), Coordination with PPGL and National Petroleum Company of Trinidad & Tobago (NP), to keep country supplied with LPG cooking gas. Projects included (Phase 1 Garage expansion; San Fernando Hill Play Park Restoration; Forklift Cylinder refurbishment Project) Paint both conversions.
  • HOPP Production Manager Initiated 5's methods to operational staff towards elimination of wastage (Space/ Scrap/ housekeeping/Sorting) Formulated plans for structured maintenance using available resources. Management of Operational employees conducting a full Performance review and coaching of employees alongside Human resources team Autonomous Maintenance Manager (WITCO) Locally based training of six-member cell teams in Secondary Manufacturing Department executing Integrated Work Systems (IWS tools) on cell carrying 30% of factory outputs. Training Cost Saving of $20K monthly versus international trainer Overall Equipment efficiencies improvement of 45% to 68% on targeted Cell. Customer complaint reduction 35% by cell Post Maintenance reliability improvement of 20%; 33% increase in Mean time before failure. Increased machine availability, better production planning: 30% of factory increase Conformance to schedule. Managed Lowering of inventory listing through strategic condition monitoring Mtce initiated at Operator level. Training Methods included. Analysis through use of Pareto analysis of data Defect type identification and Resolution Trouble shooting methods. Universal Problem-Solving Tools (UPS) Where Where -Why Why analysis. Multiple functional seconded to management roles in department as needed.
  • Department Manager/ Cell Manager / Shift Coordinator / Maintenance Coordinator
  • Primary Manufacturing Manager Management of seventeen-member operational department Payroll & Vacation management in SAP Daily Shift Work Scheduling and management Quarterly & Yearly performance reviews Department Management $900K budget management (Spares, localized projects & Maintenance) External supplier management (fabrication to waste removal and cleaning) Process management (monthly Volume input vs Output; Quality management through KPI's; Production Planning & scheduling to deliver to internal customer (SMD); Process reviews to targets; Pest & Hygiene control) Responsible for all safety in department in alignment to company policies. (Risk assessment and Training). Monthly / Quarterly presentations on department to local and regional management
  • Shift Supervision Shift management of operational Staff of Secondary Manufacturing Department Payroll & Vacation management in SAP Daily Work Scheduling and management of staff Resource management>breakdowns and decision making to reduce downtimes. Change management rollout. (New strategies and way of work) Safety review and monitoring all actions within shift. Coordinating Primary department, Warehousing and QA departments for finished goods and materials management; recording daily and shift production reconciliations in SAP) Shift reports to Key Operation management Team. (Volumes, Incidents, Actions taken, Next steps) Lock down and opening of factory

References

  • GISELLE SUI, Operations Manager, Bermudez Group Limited, 688-4199
  • DEXTER BRATHWAITE, Production Planning & Control Manager, Caribbean Airlines, 754-4110, brathwaite_dex@hotmail.com
  • ALLYSON CHARLES, Corporate Finance Manager, West Indian Tobacco Company Limited, 293-2550, Allyson_Charles@bat.com

Languages

English
Native language

Timeline

Manager

RAMCO Industries Limited
02.2023 - 06.2023

PLANT & PRODUCTION Manager

House of Paper Products
09.2022 - 01.2023

Autonomous Maintenance Manager

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2019 - 01.2021

Primary Manufacturing Manager

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2014 - 01.2018

Shift Supervisor

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2012 - 04.2014

Technical operator

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2009

Machine Operator

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.2003 - 06.2010

General laborer

West Indian Tobacco Company Limited
01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering

University of Trinidad And Tobago

Diploma, Grade(B+) Mechanical Engineering Technician - Mechanical Engineering

John Donaldson Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

High School
Raewyn Maxime