Ken Sawka
About Ken Sawka
Ken Sawka serves as the Production Data and Scheduling Manager at Berry Global, Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, a position he has held since 2021, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in operations and planning management across various companies.
Work at Berry Global
Ken Sawka has been employed at Berry Global, Inc. as the Production Data and Scheduling Manager since 2021. He operates from the company's facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing production data management and scheduling processes, ensuring efficient operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Before joining Berry Global, Ken Sawka held several positions in operations management. He worked at RPC bpi group, where he served as Operations Manager from 2017 to 2019 and as Planning and Conversion Manager from 2016 to 2017 and again from 2019 to 2021. His roles at RPC bpi group involved overseeing production planning and conversion processes, contributing to operational efficiency.
Career Background in Air Traffic Control
Ken Sawka began his career in aviation as an Air Traffic Controller at NAV CANADA. He worked in this capacity from 1997 to 2000, gaining experience in managing air traffic operations across various locations, including Cornwall, Edmonton, and Villeneuve.
Educational Qualifications
Ken Sawka earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry from the University of Alberta. His studies spanned from 1981 to 1985, providing him with a solid foundation in scientific principles that have informed his subsequent career in operations and management.
Diverse Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Ken Sawka has accumulated diverse experience across multiple industries. He has held positions at LSI Corporation, where he worked in customer order management and production operations, and at Celanese as a Planning Manager. His roles have included responsibilities in production supervision, planning, and customer management, showcasing his versatility in various operational capacities.