Gerard Witt
Meadow Lake,SK
Summary
Dynamic team leader with a proven track record at Tolko Industries, excelling in operational efficiency and safety compliance. Adept at conflict resolution and fostering collaboration, I leverage strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to ongoing training to drive team performance and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Tolko industries
Meadow Lake, SK
02.2018 - Current
- Led team in daily operations and workflow management.
- Facilitated training programs for new team members.
- Coordinated safety meetings and compliance checks on site.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity.
- Communicated operational updates to upper management regularly.
- Supported conflict resolution and team morale initiatives.
- Monitored equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Back-up Team Leader
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2018 - Current
- Knowledge regarding best safety practices
- Delegate responsibilities
- Ability to resolve conflicts
- Maintain daily and ongoing goals of OSB
- Led team in daily production activities and ensured operational efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for workplace safety and risk management compliance.
Woodroom Operator
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2018 - Current
- Operate heavy duty equipment needed for handling of logs (Prentice, Tanguay, Loader, Zoom-boom, Skidsteer)
- Operate woodroom de-barkers and HMI system as required
- Responsible for worksite inspections
- Responsible for completing equipment lock outs
- Additional duties as required
Packaging Technician
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2018 - Current
- Bagging
- Tagging
- Resorting
- Troubleshooting
- Perform the duties of a saw tech when required
Shipping
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2018 - Current
- Operate a forklift
- Monitor for a safe workplace
- Loading/Unloading trucks
- Prioritizing shipments
- Handling specialty products
- Keeping records up to date and accurate
Driller's helper, Driller 1 and 2
BOART LONGYEAR
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Rig and daily site organization
- Ensure safety to crew and report writing
- Responsible to equipment assigned
- Operate drills LM 150, 75
- Drill all coring diameter PQ, HQ, NQ and BQ in different kinds of ground mater
- Drilling in high volume of water, sand and under pressure.
- Freeze hole drilling, Exploration, Probe and grout and Overcoring.
- Perform without supervision tasks for which competency has been assessed and performed.
- Monitor a safe workplace, maintain workplace safety and apply risk management processes for elimination of work related injuries, damage to equipment and incident - related lost time.
- Identify and minimize environmental hazards.
- Address customer needs.
- Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs.
- Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills, coaching and mentoring to other field employees.
- Respond to problems.
- Assisted drill operators in setting up equipment and preparing drilling sites.
- Cleaned and organized tools, ensuring readiness for daily tasks.
Motor hand
PRECISION DRILLING
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Setting up and dismantling of rig.
- Making pipe connections.
- Maintenance of motors.
- Various duties as required.
Meat Manager
LO-COST IGA
01.1991 - 01.2005
- Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, and monitoring market trends.
- Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Determine staffing requirements, and hire and train new employees.
- Performed daily duties pertaining to the successful operation of a department in a meat retail setting.
- Prepared weekly orders, log verification, monthly inventories and maintenance tasks.
- Have great rapport with customers and keeping up with customer relations.
Education
Grade 12 Diploma -
Humboldt Collegiate Institute
01-1988
Skills
- Active team member
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work in challenging conditions
- Public relations
- High initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Creative thinker
- Goal achiever
- Physically fit
- Ability to work in remote areas
- Flexible working hours
- Focus on safety
- Attention to detail
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to consult with people
- Proven ability to multi-task
- High level of organization
- Time management
- Committed to ongoing training
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
Certification
- Industrial Supervisor Certificate - Modular 1, 2, and 3
- First Responders Certificate
- Basic First Aid/CPR level C
- White belt in lean training
- WHMIS
- Occupational Health and Safety Certification Level 1 and 2
- Common core certification
- Trained on mine equipment (4 yard scoop, bobcat, triple force tractor, Kubota)
Timeline
Team Leader
Tolko industries
02.2018 - Current
Back-up Team Leader
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2018 - Current
Woodroom Operator
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2018 - Current
Packaging Technician
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2018 - Current
Shipping
TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2018 - Current
Driller's helper, Driller 1 and 2
BOART LONGYEAR
01.2008 - 01.2018
Motor hand
PRECISION DRILLING
01.2005 - 01.2008
Meat Manager
LO-COST IGA
01.1991 - 01.2005
Grade 12 Diploma -
Humboldt Collegiate Institute