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Michael Kropf

Edmonton

Summary

Dynamic Yard Foreman at Expo Crete, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency through effective inventory management and team leadership. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and incident reporting, I fostered a positive work culture and ensured compliance with safety regulations, significantly improving workplace safety and productivity.

Experienced with coordinating yard operations and maintaining organized workflow. Utilizes effective inventory management and logistics oversight to enhance operational efficiency. Knowledge of team leadership and problem-solving, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Yard Foreman

Expo Crete an Oldcastle Company
11.2006 - 05.2025
  • Promoted a positive work culture through consistent employee training programs and performance evaluations.
  • Involved in hiring process and trained newly hired yard personnel on processes and procedures to successfully perform job responsibilities.
  • Achieved operational excellence by enforcing compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety guidelines.
  • Conducted safety and yard inspections and documented and distributed findings and observations.
  • Enhanced yard efficiency by implementing effective organization and storage systems.
  • Optimized space utilization through efficient inventory management, leading to a well-organized yard environment.
  • Coordinated activities of field personnel when in yard or between projects to facilitate equipment maintenance, yard organization and clean-up.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with loaders, forklifts and other heavy equipment and supervised routine maintenance, inspection and registration to maintain good operating condition.
  • Inspected loading operations for outgoing delivery to comply with shipping specifications, load limits and safety regulations.
  • Ensured proper handling of hazardous materials by training employees on safe practices following regulatory guidelines.
  • Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
  • Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
  • Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.

Dry Kilns Lead

Millar Western Industries
06.1988 - 11.2006
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

No Degree -

Spruce Grove Composite Highschool
Spruce Grove, AB
05-1987

Skills

  • Materials handling
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Traffic management
  • Incident reporting
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership
  • Organizational skills
  • Equipment control

Certification

-WHIMIS

-Train the Trainer for Counter Balanced Forklift

-Counter Balanced Forklift

- Wheel loader

-Telehandler

-LOTO Training

Timeline

Yard Foreman

Expo Crete an Oldcastle Company
11.2006 - 05.2025

Dry Kilns Lead

Millar Western Industries
06.1988 - 11.2006

No Degree -

Spruce Grove Composite Highschool

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