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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Patrick Fogarty

Regina,Saskatchewan

Summary

Decisive Production Supervisor exceptionally skilled at identifying measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Consistently achieved inventory goals and maintained minimal downtime for process systems.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dry End and Loadout Production Supervisor

K+S Potash Canada
04.2015 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals including Granular Production and Rail car Loading Records.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations (PSP), leading to professional growth and skill development.
  • Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
  • Created and implemented Rail Safety Management Program while. Liaison with the provincial government for licensing and regulatory requirements.
  • Trained all mobile equipment operators on the safe and productive use of all rail equipment and standards to meet Canadian Rail Operating Rules and regulations
  • In charge of procurement processes for Locomotives, shuttle wagons and brandt R4 rail car movers. Trained Heavy Duty mechanics on Locomotive inspections (92 day inspections) and still complete these as required.
  • Worked closely with Port Moody Logistics and CP rail for the first 5 years of employment until we hired a local logistics team to fill these rolls. Assisted in training and handover during this process
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
  • Commissioned Dry end and Loadout/Rail from Green Field status
  • Escorted operations team to various German process plants over the course of a 5 month span for training related to compaction and standard product production
  • Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.

Manager, Yard Operations, Scrap and Bulk Materials

Ipsco/Evraz
01.2004 - 04.2015
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Implemented Rail Safety Management Plan on a multinational level with Canadian and American facilities
  • Monthly budget of scrap, raw materials and refractory around 15 to 32 million depending on market and inventory levels
  • Worked up from melt shop 3rd helper role to yard switchman, locomotive operator, crane operator, supervisor and ultimately manager of not only the local mill but numerous scrap yards in western Canada and the USA
  • Extensive travel to Chicago and Pueblo Colorado assisting in scrap Procurement, Equipment purchasing and inspection as well as training and operations duties

Education

High School Diploma -

Miller Comprehensive High School
Regina, SK
06.2002

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Production Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Production targets
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Staff Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Process Improvement
  • Production Planning
  • Extensive industrial certifications

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 40+ staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Consistently reviewed at Above Expectations year over year
  • Have truly started at the ground floor and worked my way to high level management though leadership and extreme dedication to my roles.
  • Perfect attendance record through entire employment
  • Have achieved numerous Loading records and Granular Production Records

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Licensed 1A, Dozer Operator, Loader Operator, Locomotive Operator, Crane Operator including Gantry and Pendant crane
  • OHS Level 1 certified
  • Member of ERT Team at Previous employer
  • Exceptional Safety Record and Training

Timeline

Dry End and Loadout Production Supervisor

K+S Potash Canada
04.2015 - Current

Manager, Yard Operations, Scrap and Bulk Materials

Ipsco/Evraz
01.2004 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Miller Comprehensive High School

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