Drew Garbauski
Madeira Park,BC
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Leadhand with a proven track record at LafargeHolcim, enhancing team productivity and project completion through effective team coordination and resource management. Excelled in fostering high standards and optimizing workflows, significantly boosting output. Skilled in complex problem-solving and team member development, ensuring high-quality results and workplace safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Leadhand
LafargeHolcim
Earl Creek
03.2018 - Current
- Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Boosted overall productivity by providing hands-on training and guidance to junior team members.
- Optimized workflows with effective communication among team members, resulting in higher quality output.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Streamlined daily operations by delegating tasks based on individual strengths, maximizing team performance results.
- Communicated with management and team members to resolve obstacles and complete Type projects.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Managed a team of Millwright’s and welders in a high production setting.
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Pender Harbour Automotive
Kleindale Bc
09.2011 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with management to develop short-term and long-range plans for shop improvements, resulting in increased revenue growth.
- Created custom preventative maintenance programs tailored to individual client needs, resulting in fewer unexpected breakdowns.
- Increased overall productivity by implementing efficient scheduling systems to optimize mechanic workload distribution.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality parts at competitive prices.
- Trained staff on advanced diagnostic techniques to expedite problem identification accurately, leading to faster repair times.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring quality workmanship on all repairs and maintenance tasks.
Education
Red Seal - Millwright
Bcit
Burnaby, BC04.2022
Red Seal - Automotive Service Technician
Bcit
Burnaby, BC02.2017
Skills
Inventory Control
Team Oversight
Team Member Training
Safety Protocols
Team Coordination
Resource Management
Team member development
Facility Maintenance
Work Planning and Prioritization
Complex Problem-Solving
Team motivation
Overseeing Daily Activities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Millwright interprovincial red seal
- AST interprovincial red seal
- Occupational first aid level 3
- Mines rescue (surface)
- Fall protection
- H2s
- Metso crusher academy
- Garage guru suspension
Timeline
Mechanical Leadhand
LafargeHolcim
03.2018 - Current
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Pender Harbour Automotive
09.2011 - 02.2018
Red Seal - Millwright
Bcit
Red Seal - Automotive Service Technician
Bcit