Denis Desjardins
Welland,ON
Summary
Furnace Section Leader experienced in establishing and enhancing production initiatives to achieve performance objectives. Well-versed in establishing work priorities to support personnel duties and tasks to promote quality service. Monitors cost-effectiveness and develops countermeasures and process improvement activities to train workers and enhance productivity.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Section leader ( Lead hand )
St. Gobain
03.2010 - Current
- Member of the safety committee
- Drive various equipment ( forklifts, grade all, payloader, bobcats , track mobile)
- Operated furnaces and all equipment associated with the furnace
- Operated the lions as the grain processing operator yardman/ shipping loading and unloading of all raw materials.
- Monitored production targets to meet company and customer demands.
- Coordinated safety improvement activities and training to promote safety awareness.
- Liaised with manager to discuss adverse trends and identify and resolve production issues.
- Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency.
- Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet production schedule parameters.
- Monitored Type production schedules and made adjustments to achieve compliance with preset timelines.
- Executed quality assurance audits and addressed non-complying issues to improve section performance.
- Created and maintained project documentation to establish operations framework and enable adherence to preset guidelines.
Furnace Operator/ Yardman
St gobain ceramic
03.2010 - Current
- Kept operations in compliance with company targets, safety requirements and legal statutes.
- Carefully reviewed daily work orders to maintain accuracy, reduce material waste and increase overall productivity.
- Operated equipment such as lift trucks, bobcats and cranes to transport materials and products.
- Documented daily activities efficiently and accurately with accurate company logs.
- Reacted calmly and quickly in emergency situations to best provide support for employees and seek additional help.
- Scheduled and performed informal inspections to identify safety and operational concerns.
- Closely watched employee use of Type equipment, maintaining high standards of safety and quality in work zones.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Raker/labourer
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Used various hand tools to assist in the preparation of a driveway
- Operated various equipment ( front end loader, asphalt spreader, dump truck)
Inspector/welder
JOHN DEERE WELLAND WORKS
05.1999 - 05.2009
- Inspected welds and paint for quality as well as outside parts from suppliers to make sure they met standards
- Audit and inspected complete goods prior to shipping.
Steel Worker
Robinson enterprise
03.1997 - 05.1999
- Everything involved in erecting a steel building , welding bolting blueprint reading
Floor finisher
Edwards concrete
05.1988 - 06.1997
- Installed forms for concrete , poured concrete, and finished concrete
Education
First Aid - undefined
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Fall Arrest
2016
Drafting - Blueprint Making
Niagara college
Welland, ON1997
Correctional Officer - Corrections
Niagara college
Welland, ON1995
Skills
- POS Inventory System Operation
- Continuous Improvements
- Solo Performances
- Industry Networking
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Assignment Delegation
- Operations Improvement
- Restocking Items
- Work Assignments
- Monitor Production
- Resource Allocation
- Materials Coordination
- Repair Work
- Manage Inventory
- Workforce Management
- Safety Control
- Mechanical Measurements
- Inventory Control Processes
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Corrective Actions
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Equipment Efficiency
- Safety Awareness
- Goal Attainment
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Accuracy
- Lean Manufacturing
- Mixing Skills
- Training
Timeline
Section leader ( Lead hand )
St. Gobain
03.2010 - Current
Furnace Operator/ Yardman
St gobain ceramic
03.2010 - Current
Raker/labourer
06.2009 - 03.2010
Inspector/welder
JOHN DEERE WELLAND WORKS
05.1999 - 05.2009
Steel Worker
Robinson enterprise
03.1997 - 05.1999
Floor finisher
Edwards concrete
05.1988 - 06.1997
First Aid - undefined
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Fall Arrest
Drafting - Blueprint Making
Niagara college
Correctional Officer - Corrections
Niagara college
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