gord kennedy

* Development, Planning and Commissioning of a Greenfield Canola Processing Facility in Yorkton, SK * Developed Human Resource Program, Policies and Initiatives * Developed and executed recruitment strategy for new facility * Ensured recruiting and hiring techniques are established to attract and retain top performers * Oversaw performance management process and assist staff with coaching, training and development * Liaised with External Regulatory Agents; ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained and submitted as required by law * Developed EH&S Program, Policies and Initiatives

* Production Management for Cintas’ Calgary Facility * 85 full time reports * Operating 21 hours/day * Recognized as Top Plant Manager in North America NW Region for 2 Consecutive Years * Established and maintained safety rules, practices and procedures * Monthly accountability for Safety Initiatives, Safety Training and Environmental Compliance * Managed Production Functions, Quality and Continuous Process Improvement * Annual Planning for Forecast, Budget and Projections * Customer Service – met with potential and existing customers to explain our processes and work towards mutually beneficial solutions * Maintained and further developed a Preventative Maintenance program * Reduced total production % to sales by 3.13% * Manage Edmonton Tractor Trailer Shuttle and Inventory Control for the Edmonton operation.

* Purpose of Program is to learn all aspects of the business * HR Administrator * Safety Coordinator * Stockroom Supervisor * Check-in Coordinator * Service Sales Representative * 1st Shift Production Supervisor * 2nd Shift Production Supervisor * New Account Coordinator / Installer * Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable

* Managed integration of a newly acquired business unit consisting of Canadian and US based Milling Facilities * Managed Labour Relations Activities and Collective Agreement Negotiations for Canadian and US Unionized facilities * Facilitated the development of Contingency Plans in the event of a labour disruption * Facilitated Succession planning and development of programs to aid in development of operational benchstrength across organization * Integrated division into existing Richardson Compensation Framework * Managed recruitment & selection process for facilities in Canada and U.S * Developed and implemented recruitment strategies for difficult-to-fill positions * Advised managers on employee relations issues including performance, disciplinary issues and terminations * Managed disability management and return to work programs * Developed HR policies; coordinated within HR management team to ensure consistency across the organization * Coordinated succession planning process for Milling division