Shawn Brand
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Lemare Lake Logging
01.2015 - Current
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
- Assisted customers with questions and problems to build brand loyalty and cultivate lasting business relationships.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews.
Hook Tender
Lemare Lake Logging
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Maintained safe and secure job site to prevent injuries, accidents and mistakes during logging projects.
- Used correct terms and explained job tasks to workers as part of comprehensive daily management and process improvement strategies.
- Supervised proper setup, dismantling and removal of equipment at work sites.
- Acted in a leadership role to help achieve production targets safely.
- Supervised and trained new workers.
Forestry Laborer
Lemare Lake Logging
02.2004 - 01.2007
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Learned and operated in a variety of positions starting as a choker man and worked my way up as a Chaser, Rigging Slinger, Landing Bucker and graduated to grapple yarder Hook Tender.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Working Towards My Bachelor of Commerce - Business
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BCOFA 3 ( Held For 10 + Years) -
ABCB First Aid & Safety Training
Nanaimo, BCCertificate - Basic Forest Supervisor
BC Forest Safety Council
Nanaimo, BC06.2013
Skills
- Professional
- Leadership
- Communication
- Risk Management
- Safety Oversight
- Staff Supervision
- Performance Monitoring
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Operations Management
- Compliance Management
- Production Management
Languages
English
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Lemare Lake Logging
01.2015 - Current
Hook Tender
Lemare Lake Logging
01.2007 - 01.2015
Forestry Laborer
Lemare Lake Logging
02.2004 - 01.2007
Working Towards My Bachelor of Commerce - Business
Thompson River University
OFA 3 ( Held For 10 + Years) -
ABCB First Aid & Safety Training
Certificate - Basic Forest Supervisor
BC Forest Safety Council
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