Wes Hildebrandt
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Dynamic Yard Coordinator at Lafarge North America with proven expertise in safety management and employee training. Successfully optimized workforce performance through strategic scheduling and process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, fostering a collaborative environment that drives team success and meets project goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Coordinator/Charge Hand
Lafarge North America
Winnipeg, Manitoba
08.2007 - Current
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff regarding yard operations.
- Moved and loaded materials by operating equipment like forklifts.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Collaborated with other departments across the organization as needed.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles, machinery, and tools to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or shipping delays.
- Managed the scheduling of yard personnel for loading and unloading tasks.
- Provided training to new employees on safe handling practices in the yard area.
- Streamlined processes by identifying areas for improvement within the department.
- Enforced company safety standards at all times while working onsite.
- Organized periodic inventories to track stock levels in the yard area.
- Ensured proper storage and maintenance of all yard equipment.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Supervised the daily operations in the yard area, including safety protocols.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crocus Plains Regional Secondary High School
Brandon, MB06-1996
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety management
- Employee training
- Workforce scheduling
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Resource allocation
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Heavy machinery operation
- Collaboration skills
- Yard safety procedures
- Load planning
- Shipping and receiving
- Scheduling expertise
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional demeanor
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Worker training
- Self motivation
- Stress tolerance
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking capacity
- Leadership skills
- Active listening
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Train the Trainer HEOT - MHCA
- Train the Trainer Forklift - Made Safe
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods - MHCA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Yard Coordinator/Charge Hand
Lafarge North America
08.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Crocus Plains Regional Secondary High School
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