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Scott Spence

Thornloe,ON

Summary

Seasoned General Manager with a proven track record at W.Lafrance Logging Ltd., excelling in budget analysis and team leadership. Spearheaded operational strategies that significantly enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in fostering a collaborative environment, demonstrated through successful project completions and staff development initiatives. Fluent in bilingual communication, adept at contract negotiations, ensuring organizational excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

W.Lafrance Logging Ltd.
Englehart, Ontario
01.2018 - Current
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Provided guidance and support to supervisors in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental, health, and safety departments.
  • Tracked monthly inventory to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Maximized time and employee productivity.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
  • Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Negotiate contracts, including pricing, quality parameters, and volumes.

Operations Supervisor

W.Lafrance Logging Ltd.
Englehart, Ontario
06.2002 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated maintenance and repair schedules for equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
  • Help established performance metrics to evaluate operational efficiency and guide team objectives.
  • Coordinated logistics and resource allocation to meet project deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Supervised harvest operations, which included block and road layout.
  • Monitor log quality, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies.
  • Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
  • Directed employees on how to use equipment properly and safely.
  • Trained new employees on operational protocols, significantly reducing onboarding time.
  • Analyzed data related to production, distribution, quality control, inventory levels.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Forestry Technician

Atlas Information Management
Kamloops, British Columbia
05.1998 - 05.2002
  • Developed recommendations for improving forest health based on research findings.
  • Assisted forester in preparing and collecting data for forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
  • Worked with surveying teams to plan logging roads through forest lands designated for harvest, using laser rangefinders and electronic calculators to determine target distances and locations.
  • Performed forest inventory and data collection using GPS technology and mapping software.
  • Maintained records of field activities, including inventories, measurements, observations, and other information related to forestry operations.
  • Reviewed and interpreted aerial photos to aid forest management.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Education

High School Diploma -

Temiskaming District Secondary School
Temiskaming Shores, ON
06-1992

Some College (No Degree) - Forest Technician

Sir Sandford Fleming
Lindsay, ON

Skills

  • Budget analysis
  • Project scope
  • Training and coaching
  • Customer relations
  • Departmental operations management
  • Staff training/development
  • Policy/program development
  • Process improvements
  • MRP and ERP systems
  • Project planning
  • Team leadership
  • Safety assurance
  • Bilingual
  • Data review
  • Contract negotiations
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Certified equipment operator including, Bulldozer, Excavator, Wheel Loader, Haulage truck, Grader, and Skidder.
  • First Aid
  • JHSC
  • WHMIS
  • TDG
  • Train the Trainer

Languages

English
Professional
French
Limited

Timeline

General Manager

W.Lafrance Logging Ltd.
01.2018 - Current

Operations Supervisor

W.Lafrance Logging Ltd.
06.2002 - 01.2018

Forestry Technician

Atlas Information Management
05.1998 - 05.2002

High School Diploma -

Temiskaming District Secondary School

Some College (No Degree) - Forest Technician

Sir Sandford Fleming

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