Gwenne Hudson

• An accomplished and energetic leader with 10+ years’ experience in production operations, leading teams, financial management, and training
• Proficient at developing and executing operational strategies to reach daily, weekly and monthly targets
• Innovative and performance – driven leader; proven track record of success in using analytic tools, driving production, and increasing productivity
• Highly effective interpersonal, organizational, and time management abilities with exceptional aptitude in decision making and problem solving
• Skilled in coaching individuals of all ages, various cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Strong software skills including MS Office, SharePoint, SAP, 5S, Six Sigma Green Belt, ADP and CRM software

Production Supervisor, Canduct Industries London, ON               April 2024 – October 2025

• Oversaw daily production operations, including planning, organizing, and coordinating workflow across departments to meet targets.
• Managed staff scheduling, work assignments, rotations, and overtime to ensure optimal coverage and productivity.
• Maintained raw material inventory levels and ensured all work areas were properly supplied and production-ready.
• Ensured compliance with quality standards by monitoring processes, documenting measurements, and addressing customer specification requirements.
• Identified and resolved complex operational issues involving equipment, materials, and production processes.
• Partnered with Human Resources and Senior Leadership on employee relation matters, including complaints, disciplinary action and performance management
• Approved employee time cards using Time and Attendance system to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S activities, to enhance efficiency, product quality, and overall workflow.
• Enforced safety standards, conducted workplace inspections, and participated in incident investigations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Led, trained, and coached production team members; conducted performance evaluations; supported hiring; and prepared daily production reports.

Production Supervisor, Cintas, London, ON                                      April 2023 – May 2025

• Oversaw daily production operations, including planning, organizing, and coordinating workflow across departments to meet targets
• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures across production, safety, quality, ISO audits, overtime management and inventory control
• Saved 20,000 motions a day in production within my first 90 days of employment
• Developed and implement process improvement initiatives for the production department
• Experienced meeting and exceeding productivity goals, to ensure products are ready to be delivered to customers
• Implemented and maintain a culture of safety and engagement within the production department to ensure standard operational and working practices are followed to compliance within the company
• Interviewed, developed, and gave feedback to employees including performance reviews, disciplinary action and other necessary documentation
• Responded to given priorities by determining a work schedule daily. Scheduled and upheld an adequate level of trained employees are in the plant
• Reported and resolved operational issues and worked closely with maintenance to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays to maintain alignment with budget expectations

Manager, Goodwill Industries Great Lakes, London & Oakville, ON   May 2014 – March 2023

• Managed day-today operations of a retail store and production area
• Lead and motivated a team of 50 employees and dozens of volunteers annually
• Quarterly, surpassed sales budget by 15% over previous year
• Produced reports for Vice President of Operations on production goals, and increased all areas of KPI’s over previous year
• Implemented improvement to workflow, work processes and efficiencies 
• Created succession plans to promote 2-3 employees annually 
• Recruited, trained/cross trained, developed, managed, and completed annual performance reviews with possible compensation for all team members
• Corresponded and resolved internal and external customer issues and concerns
• Ensured safe working conditions, maintenance of facility, and equipment 
• Compiled and accurately complete all daily, weekly and monthly paperwork and tasks within deadlines, including payroll, accounts payable, entering information into database and extracting information to strategically set outcomes related to sales and production
• Ensured donation flow and logistics of transportation of goods
• Engaged with other departments and internal team to empower effective management

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, York University, Toronto, ON            September 1990 – April 1993

Certified Member | JHSC, Occupational Safety Group                          June 2025 - December 2028