GREG PETGRAVE
Barrie,ON
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
GFL Environmental
Barrie, ON
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to company protocols.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated logistics and scheduling to optimize resource allocation and reduce delays.
- Developed training programs for new hires, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Operations Supervisor / Department Manager night shift operation
Lowes / Rona
Barrie, Ontario
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Receive and unload all inbound trailers, sort and load all store product accordingly
- 7 employees
Operations Supervisor
Loomis EXPRESS CANADA
Brampton, Ontario
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Ensure all methods and procedures are followed on a daily basis.
- Daily operations meetings with staff of 15+ employees on people, service and productivity
- Completes accurate and timely reports for management as required (dangerous goods incidents, WSIB reports, daily load quality audits, arrival/departures of domestic and international freight)
- Ensure all employees are trained appropriately for their specific job functions and understand their roles.
- Ensure all outbound trailers meet predefined clear times
- Ensures timely and accurate distribution of inbound and/or outgoing freight daily, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Identifies, tracks, adjusts operation to meet warehouse productivity standards by auditing & measuring productivity.
- Attendance management.
Assistant Hub Manager
DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS
Brampton, Ontario
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Responsibilities include managing overtime and labor related costs of the Brampton Hub for both AM & PM operation. Significantly reduced employee absenteeism, tardiness and lowered lost time due to accidents.
- Supervision of nine-(9) supervisors to ensure misdirect counts are minimized
- Ensure all outbound trailers meet predefined clear times
- Daily operations meeting concerning people, productivity and service improvement
- Time sheet approval and attendance management
- Marker training course development team member
- Hiring and ensuring employees are properly trained for their specific job functions
- Ensuring that relevant methods and procedures are in place and utilized
Operations Supervisor
DHL EXPRESS CANADA
Brampton, Ontario
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Ensure all methods and procedures are followed on a daily basis.
- Daily operations meetings with staff of 80+ employees on people, service and productivity
- Completes accurate and timely reports for management as required (dangerous goods incidents, WSIB reports, daily load quality audits, arrival/departures of domestic and international freight)
- Ensure all employees are trained appropriately for their specific job functions and understand their roles.
- Ensure all outbound trailers meet predefined clear times
- Ensures timely and accurate distribution of inbound and/or outgoing freight daily, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Identifies, tracks, adjusts operation to meet warehouse productivity standards by auditing & measuring productivity.
- Attendance management.
- Marker training course development team member
- Hiring and ensuring employees are properly trained for their specific job functions
- Ensuring that relevant methods and procedures are in place and utilized
Section Manager
PUROLATOR
Mississauga, Ontario
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Supervision of twelve-(12) sort managers to ensure misdirect counts are minimized
- Ensure all outbound trailers meet predefined clear times
- Daily operations meeting concerning people, productivity and service improvement
- Time sheet approval and attendance management
- Marker training course development team member
- Hiring and ensuring employees are properly trained for their specific job functions
- Ensuring that relevant methods and procedures are in place and utilized
Sort Manager
01.1988 - 01.1995
- Supervision of dock foremen in both inbound and outbound areas
- Completion of daily sectional timesheets
- Responsible for 12 outbound destinations or 20 inbound lanes
- Working with dock foremen in order to minimize downtime
- Allocating resources based on demand
- Flow control of freight through lanes
Dock Foreman
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Assisting mangers in resolving problems along with various other administrative functions
- Ensuring trailers are loaded and unloaded properly and are on schedule
- Assisting with the training and development of new employee
Education
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined
Humber College
01-1986
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Westview Centennial
01-1984
Skills
Operations management
Performance monitoring
Task delegation
Staff supervision
Team Training
Safety oversight
Employee development
Customer relations
Warehouse operations
Logistics oversight
Customer relationship development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Pursuit of Excellence Award 3rd and 4th Quarter of 1994- (Purolator courier)
RELEVANT COURSES / WORKSHOPS
- Management I, II, III
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Labor Relation
- Recruitment and Selection
- Performance Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Priority Planning
- Time Management
- St. John’s Ambulance – Emergency First Aid -CPR A-AED
- Fork lift operator
- Canada Labour Code Part II
- WHMIS
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Clear Language
- Security Guard Certificate
Section name
- Self-motivated diligent
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Analytical
- Results oriented
- Energetic, Co-operative and Conscientious
- I believe my experience and solid record of achievement that will make me an ideal candidate. My resume is included for your consideration.
- Throughout my career in the Courier Industry, I have acquired a thorough knowledge of logistics and management principles. My skills and experience include the following:
- 16 Years+ in the Courier Industry
- 13 Years+ in a Management Role
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- I am confident that my combination of strong organizational skills and experience would be a definite asset, and would welcome an opportunity to clarify any questions or concerns that you may have with the attached resume.
- I look forward to speaking with you, at your earliest convenience, to discuss this opportunity and my various experiences in greater detail.
- Regards, Greg Petgrave
Certification
First aid CPR certification
Security
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
GFL Environmental
11.2024 - 06.2025
Operations Supervisor / Department Manager night shift operation
Lowes / Rona
01.2021 - 01.2023
Operations Supervisor
Loomis EXPRESS CANADA
01.2015 - 01.2020
Assistant Hub Manager
DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS
01.2006 - 01.2015
Operations Supervisor
DHL EXPRESS CANADA
01.1996 - 01.2006
Section Manager
PUROLATOR
01.1995 - 01.1996
Sort Manager
01.1988 - 01.1995
Dock Foreman
01.1987 - 01.1988
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined
Humber College
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Westview Centennial