Thomas Carda
West Allis, WI 53227
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A Fleet Manager position where experience in shop planing and management backed by innovative decision-making and leadership abilities, will result in a more profitable organization.
Eight years of leadership that includes managing risk, reengineering unproductive work processes, creating sustainable and cost-effective work programs, and strategically positioning organizations to evolve technically through calculated resource management and regulatory compliance. Acknowledged as a pivotal contact point for troubleshooting, driving "big-picture" change, and enlisting the enthusiastic support of peers to accomplish ongoing efficiency of cost improvements.
EXPERIENCE
Waste Management
Second Shift Supervisor, 2010 - Present
Planned and established work schedules, assignments, and production sequences, to meet production goals. Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, and grievances. Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within departments and between departments. Requisitioned materials, supplies, equipment parts, and repair services. Inspected materials, products, and equipment to detect defects and malfunctions. Demonstrated equipment operations and work procedures to new employees and assigned employees to experienced workers for training. Monitored and patrolled work area and enforced safety and sanitation regulations. Adjusted brakes, aligned wheels, tightened bolts and screws, and reassembled equipment. Read job ordered and observed and listened to operating equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and to determine malfunctions. Inspected defective equipment and diagnosed malfunctions, using test instruments, such as motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges. Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications. Inspected, repaired, and maintained automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors. Reconditioned and replaced parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves. Attached test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Total Fleet Service, Waukesha,Wi
Shop Manager, 2005 - 2010
Performed marketing, sales, advertising, and customer service. Reviewed/analyzed costs and operational data to ascertain company progress. Monitored operations, and inspected, tested, and measured completed work, using devices, such as hand tools, gauges, and specifications to verify conformance to standards. Computed estimates and actual costs of factors, such as materials, labor, and outside contractors, and prepared budgets. Patrolled work area and examined tools and equipment to detect unsafe conditions and violations of safety rules. Recommended and initiated personnel actions, such as employment, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Trained workers in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and work aids, such as blueprints, hand tools, and test equipment. Completed and maintained reports, such as time and production records, inventories, and test results. Requisitioned materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts for work activities. Established and adjusted work methods and procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines, equipment, and personnel. Interpreted specifications, blueprints, and job ordered, and constructed templates and laid out reference points for workers.
EDUCATION
Wyoming Tech, Laramie, WY
Associate of Science, Diesel Tech, 0191
Associates degree in Diesel Tech
Perusing Business Management Degree.