Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Manager

Lorne Wiebe

Neilburg,SK

Summary

I originally came from an agriculture background.

Started into construction in 1990.

I'm a Journeyman Concrete Finisher

And a Journeyman R/T Crane Operator, Boom B.

I've run all kinds of construction equipment and done the related troubleshooting and repairs.

I've been an IronWorker, erecting steel buildings including my own welding/manufacturing shop.

I've had my own manufacturing business since 2009.

Building grain storage tanks as well as oil containment facility tank up to a capacity of 2500 bbl.

In the last few years I have focused on contracting as a efficiency and productivity consultant.


Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Industrious and enthusiastic Manager proven to consistently meet productivity goals and business and customer service objectives. Skillfully works with all employees to enhance performance and improve day-to-day processes. Diplomatic in resolving customer issues to maximize satisfaction and meet targeted service level.


Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Samurai Industries
01.2008 - Current
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
  • On boarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • In recent years I have taken my knowledge and experience into other businesses as a contractor in the position of "Operations Manager Consultant" to help maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Managed up to 90 employees.

Foreman

Wilco Industries
09.2000 - 06.2007

Organized and coordinated the yard men and equipment as well as shop production and efficiency.

Operated R/T Crane with ticket as well as forklifts and loaders.

Welded & Fabricated & Loaded and Unloaded Semi-trucks.

Painted & Insulated Oil Production Tanks

  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.

Sales Associate

Rotation Power & Equipment
01.1998 - 01.2000

Used Oilfield Equipment Sales

Packaged Saltwater Injection Packages With Multiple Power Sources

Sold all types of pumps, positive displacement, centrifugal & progressing cavity

Engines

Electric Motors

  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.

Journeyman Concrete Finisher

Toews Concrete Construction
09.1994 - 11.1997
  • Poured and Finished commercial concrete projects of all kind including decorative residential concrete work.
  • Operated loaders, backhoes and track excavator.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Installed re bar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
  • Engaged with customers and subcontractors and provided timelines for project completion.
  • Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.

Education

No Degree -

Wheatland Christian School
Neilburg, SK

Skills

  • Policies and procedures
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Sales and marketing
  • Coaching and mentoring

Timeline

Manager

Samurai Industries
01.2008 - Current

Foreman

Wilco Industries
09.2000 - 06.2007

Sales Associate

Rotation Power & Equipment
01.1998 - 01.2000

Journeyman Concrete Finisher

Toews Concrete Construction
09.1994 - 11.1997

No Degree -

Wheatland Christian School
Lorne Wiebe