Theo Cheung

Experience

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  FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Production Team Member

  - Excelled at unit/component assembly with recognized consistent, high-quality results - Gained a robust understanding of 15 different jobs in the plant, having the flexibility to fill in shifts or multiple points along the line

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  Environment and Climate Change Canada

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  Research Assistant

  - Collaborated with multi-functional teams to perform data collection in the field efficiently- Presented a seminar on current sediment science research methodology to the Science Advisory and Executive Director- Visualized and identified patterns in raw data analysis through charts and interactive maps- Updated SOPs on particle size analysis instrumentation to improve process efficiency

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  Maple Leaf Foods Inc

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Food Technologist

  - Conducted rapid prototyping, testing novel formulations with alternative protein sources that lead to a quality product that exceeded customer expectations- Designed and executed a study to quantify effects of functional ingredients in plant-based food- Used benchtop expertise to collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce product samples to food service customer - Trained team members on SOPs and oversaw benchtop sample production

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  Maple Leaf Foods Inc

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Food Technologist

  - Successfully supported the development and commercial execution of RTE products for foodservice customers, leading to sales of 2,000,000 lbs of product ($8M) per year- Optimized formulations to reduce cost of product by 5% (~$500,000/year) - Coordinated cross-functional teams to produce, pack and ship large quantities of handmade benchtop samples to customers (up to 40kg/ shipment)- Led the development and renovation of a current RTE product for clean label claims progression, expediting product development timelines Show less

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  Maple Leaf Foods Inc

  Sept 2022 - now

  - Owned the Toronto Centre West territory of 43 stores across 10 banners (approx. $25M in branded sales/year)- Identified and negotiated growth opportunities at the store level by anticipating any concerns and generating buy in from the department/store managers- Sold in new products, closed distribution gaps, sold in POS and built engaging displays, sold in incremental volume- Executed on banner priorities and shopper marketing programs at the store level, across multiple categories- Strategically hybridized two roles (Rep and Analyst) into one sustainably - Created processes and SOPs to build internal performance reports using Market IQ Show less - Lead the Wieners Stuffing department, delivering volumes of up to 650,000kg per week - Managed 25+ direct reports and an additional 50+ indirect reports, which included providing direction, motivating, coaching, disciplining and conflict management - Managed DPC (Direct Product Cost) through labor efficiency, yields by controlling giveaway and waste, and material consumption with adherence to the BOM (Bill of Materials)- Rational decision-making used when tackling issues that arise on the production floor, factoring in the financial implications of each course of action - Daily duties included H&S inspections, shift reports, SAP transactions/notifications/work orders, parts inventory and staging, payroll (Kronos), QA records review, conducting daily department meetings and lean labor management - Collaborated cross functionally with H&S, FSQA, HR, Maintenance, scheduling/planning, sanitation, contractors and materials suppliers Show less

  • Marketing Associate - Meal Solutions

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Retail Sales Representative & Field Sales Analyst

    Nov 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Production Supervisor

    Sept 2022 - Nov 2023