Gerald William Melkert
Brampton,ON
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leads team members to complete jobs on-time. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Operation Supervisor
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Brampton And Mississauga
10.2001 - 01.2024
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Receiver
Canadian Tire
Brampton Distribution Center
12.2005 - 12.2011
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between purchase orders and delivered goods promptly, minimizing negative impacts on business operations.
- Reduced errors in received shipments by conducting thorough inspections and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Kept work areas clean, safe, and organized.
- Placed, tagged, and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Evening Custodial Supervisor
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, And Orangeville
07.1996 - 10.2001
- Assigned job duties and monitored performance against objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating best practices into departmental policies as appropriate.
- Collaborated with building administrators to address facility issues, leading to a more functional work environment.
- Recruited and selected well-qualified employees to fill vacancies.
- Coordinated special event setups and teardowns, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Established open lines of communication between custodial staff members, encouraging collaboration and problem-solving among the team members.
- Prepared and submitted accident and injury reports.
- Provided comprehensive training for custodial staff, resulting in improved job performance and satisfaction.
Engineering Drafting Technician
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Dufferin And Peel Regions
01.1989 - 07.1996
- Maintained a high level of drafting proficiency by continually learning new software tools and industry practices to stay current with technology advances.
- Facilitated seamless team collaboration through regular progress meetings, discussing design changes, and ensuring all parties were informed of the latest updates.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
- Collaborated with engineers to revise and update drawings based on design changes, ensuring accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
- Played a key role in successful project completion by meeting strict deadlines and maintaining open communication with team members.
- Provided timely and accurate updates to project managers, facilitating effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Education
Architectural And Building Technology
Humber College
Toronto, ONTimeline
Receiver
Canadian Tire
12.2005 - 12.2011
Facilities Operation Supervisor
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
10.2001 - 01.2024
Evening Custodial Supervisor
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
07.1996 - 10.2001
Engineering Drafting Technician
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
01.1989 - 07.1996
Architectural And Building Technology
Humber College