Kerry Lanegraff
Sechelt,BC
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards, and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime. My strong communication skills and ability to mentor underscore my commitment to operational excellence and workforce efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor - Pits and Plants
Heidelberg Materials
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee daily mining activities, maintaining adherence to safety standards set by the BC Ministry of Mines
- Ensure that the shipment of top-quality materials are shipped to our customers
- Conduct interviews with prospective employees to assess their qualifications and determine suitability
- Oversee employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks
- Establish clear priorities and production quality standards
- Mentor team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development within the team
- Coordinate with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow
- Resolve issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
Sawmill Supervisor /Relief-Production Manager
Interfor
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Sawmill lockout checker ensuring all lockouts are done correctly and tested properly
- Adhere to all Interfor safety protocols and enforced team member compliance
- Maintained updated knowledge of all company policies and procedures and ensured employees were trained accordingly
- Knowledgeable in operating all machine centres within the Sawmill
- Evaluate employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Monitor production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily production targets
- Continually strive for operational improvements which result in less downtime and increased production
- Proficient in Kronos time keeping to ensure compliance that is aligned with our attendance management program.
- Site recruiter in charge of reviewing resumes, conducting interviews and new employee on-boarding
- Tracking employee safety observations, hazard reports and monthly safety meetings in both iTrak and Intelex reporting systems
Chargehand/Relief-Supervisor - Sawmill
Interfor
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Responsible for wide varieties of duties including, but not limited to, delegating tasks for the clean-up crew, day end shift reports, running production shifts and always maintaining the highest level of safety standards
- Monitoring First Aid inventory levels to ensure availability of all supplies
- Communicated with management and team members to ensure timely completion of all delegated tasks
- Kept work environments safe and efficient at all times
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions
- Maintained necessary level of communication between shifts
Haul Truck Driver - Open Pit Mine
Westcoast Mining
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Fully trained to operate both 50 and 70 ton haul trucks including, daily walk-around, start-up and shut-down procedures, basic maintenance, knowing all ISO symbols, and completing day-end paper work after every shift.
- Hauled material from extraction site to pit dump site for further processing
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Education
Associate Certificate - Industrial Wood Processing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC09.2021
High School Diploma -
Chatelech Secondary School
Sechelt, BC2008
Skills
- Supervisory training and experience
- Safety policy and procedure compliant at all times
- Knowledgeable in operations, equipment and inventory management
- Strive to reach production targets with quality assurance
- Effective communication with interpersonal skills
- Responsible, reliable, and flexible
- Hard working, quick learner, and ability to assume responsibilities
- Goal oriented in personal and professional life
Courses Completed
- BC Mines Shiftboss Open Pit Certification - Open School BC
- OFA Level 2 - Vital Training/WorkSafe BC
- Surface Mine Rescue - BC Mine Certifications
- Marine Facility Security Officer (MFSO) - Silverstraight Solutions Inc.
- Leadership for Safety Excellence - BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA)
- Communication Techniques for Strong Work Relationships - Canadian Management Centre
- Management Skills for New Supervisors and Managers - Canadian Management Centre
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Production Supervisor - Pits and Plants
Heidelberg Materials
11.2021 - Current
Sawmill Supervisor /Relief-Production Manager
Interfor
10.2019 - 10.2021
Chargehand/Relief-Supervisor - Sawmill
Interfor
10.2013 - 10.2019
Haul Truck Driver - Open Pit Mine
Westcoast Mining
04.2010 - 03.2013
Associate Certificate - Industrial Wood Processing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Chatelech Secondary School