Christopher Swan
Stratford,ON
Summary
Reliable Lead Hand with exceptional team leadership and delegation skills. Proven history of offering management support in organizing tasks. Aiming to utilize strong critical thinking skills and a resourceful approach to problem-solving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead hand/ Yard Worker
Russel Metals
06.2011 - Current
- Lead Hand (February 2012-Present).
- Organized and directed shift in assigned duties.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time with planning with shift supervisors.
- Responsible for receiving inbound material via trailer or rail cars.
- Ensured safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and improving resource allocation.
- Helped create companywide training program for various jobs and machinery used within warehouse (Train the Trainer)
- Mentored new hires through comprehensive training programs, fostering professional growth and building strong teams.
- Operated overhead bridge cranes (8,10,16,20 ton).
- Operated Kamatsu forklift (13 ton).
- Operated Toyota forklift (3 ton).
- Operated track mobile Shunting in rail cars for receiving
- Conducted training courses for crane, forklift aerial platform, propane and first aid.
- Operated various tools found in steel warehouse setting ie: scanners, radios, banders, crimpers and crowbars.
- Adhered to industry safety protocols and enforced team member compliance.
Shop Labourer
Carsteel
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Assisted Journeymen with various tasks and duties within shop and job sites.
- Operated cranes and forklifts
- Operated steel bandsaw to cut material.
- In charge of receiving material.
- Kept shop clean and organized.
- Prepped job site tools and materials.
Infantry Soldier
Royal Canadian Military
04.2007 - 10.2010
- Princess Patricia Light Infantry 3rd Battalion
- Graduated BMQ course (August 2007)
- Graduated DP1 course (December 2007)
- Graduated DP2 course (April 2008)
- Graduated various weapons and career advancement courses (2008)
- Obtained rank of Corporal (May 2009).
Education
High School Diploma -
St Benedicts Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge, Ontario06.2007
Skills
- Management Support
- Team Member Development
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Procedures
- Inventory Control
- Team Member Training
- Delegation Skills
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Leadership Abilities
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Source Industrial Services - Train the Trainer, Russel Metals, 08/01/17, Telescopic Boom, Industrial Fall Prevention, Crane, Forklift, Awp, Skid Steer/loader, Fall protection
- WHIMIS, Russel Metals, 06/01/11, ongoing
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Lead hand/ Yard Worker
Russel Metals
06.2011 - Current
Shop Labourer
Carsteel
10.2010 - 03.2011
Infantry Soldier
Royal Canadian Military
04.2007 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
St Benedicts Catholic Secondary School
- Source Industrial Services - Train the Trainer, Russel Metals, 08/01/17, Telescopic Boom, Industrial Fall Prevention, Crane, Forklift, Awp, Skid Steer/loader, Fall protection
- WHIMIS, Russel Metals, 06/01/11, ongoing
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