Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizations vision and future.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Manager
Goodyear Canada INC.
06.2021 - 09.2024
Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to out of tolerance guidelines.
Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
Improved customer satisfaction rates (Down stream) through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among department team members.
Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental uptime, knowledge, and versatility.
Shift Coordinator
Goodyear Canada INC.
01.2010 - 06.2021
Provided regular updates to senior management regarding shift performance metrics, identifying trends or concerns that needed attention or remediation efforts.
Monitored and improved performance of teams and individual employees.
Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering a team-oriented atmosphere that encouraged collaboration and mutual support among employees.
Monitored inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available for uninterrupted operations during shifts.
Maintained accurate records related to employee hours, scheduling changes, and payroll documentation for efficient shift management and reporting.
Tire Room Technician
Goodyear Canada INC.
07.2007 - 01.2010
Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Improved customer satisfaction, swiftly addressing and resolving technical inquiries and issues.
Production Line Worker (Tire Builder)
Goodyear Canada INC.
08.1987 - 07.2007
Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries to self and colleagues.
Followed instructions to make products in line with customer specifications.
Consistently met or exceeded daily performance metrics, showcasing dedication to company objectives and personal growth as an employee.
Demonstrated flexibility in working various shifts, overtime hours, and weekends as required to meet production demands.
Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crescent Heights High School
Medicine Hat, AB
06-1985
Skills
Workplace Hazard Management
Office Sanitation
Maintains Composure in Stressful Situations
Proficient in Prioritizing Tasks
Team Oversight
Proficient in Delegating Tasks
Product Quality Assessment
Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of 7 people with a budget of $270,000.00 in the removal of Bias cutter "A", and install of upgrade unit.
Documented and resolved Bias fabric waste issue which led to cost savings and increased uptime.
Achieved reduction in environmental smoke issue through installation of a smoke extraction assembly.
Through Plant optimization we were able to increase water cooling and temperature reduction on critical components at the fabric calender.