ICHAEL CARRUTHERS
** *. ****** ****** • Joliet, IL 60436 • 815-***-**** • **********************@*****.*** Established entrepreneur and team leader with a proven ability to implement change management principles for the advancement of organizational metrics and personal life skills development. Adept and extensive skillset has poised a unique and dynamic ability to lead and serve simultaneously while ensuring that the mission and values of the organization are exceeded. Proven record in positively impacting the focus of employees to serve with diligence and integrity.
Areas of Expertise:
Coaching/Training Quality Control/Assurance Compliance Auditing
Problem Solving (ICQA) Process Improvement Professional Counselling
Recruiting & Training Lean Six Sigma Business Management WORK EXPERIENCE
Amazon • Joliet, IL • 2020 – Present
(IHS Services/Crown Services Staffing Agency)
JANITORIAL/WAREHOUSE SERVICES SUPERVISOR
TRAINER
• Supervised the facilities janitorial staff and provided routine performance reporting to management.
• Trained new hires on safety policies and operating procedures for heavy equipment such as hydraulic lifts and scrubbing machines.
• Performed continuous monitoring to ensure that safety protocols for hazardous materials were adhered to. Mike's Janitorial and Maintenance, Inc. • Joliet, IL • 2016 - Present OWNER
• Partnered with The Hope Center of Joliet to operate a program aimed to increase the employability of ex- offenders and reduce the recidivism rate.
• Designed and executed interactive training sessions in the areas of janitorial services, housekeeping, warehouse equipment and industry standard practices.
• Provided life skills and counseling services to program participants.
• Worked with Renaissance Rebirth Staffing to secure contracts with nursing and hospice facilities and place ex- offenders in available positions.
Amazon • Joliet, IL • 2015 - 2017
IC QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Trained Associates to verify SOP compliance.
• Analyzed revenue trends and made recommendations for increase.
• Lead safety and production meetings to achieve safe process compliance.
• Improved the DMAIC process to reduce cycle time and cost, increase revenue and improve collaboration.
• Built a lean culture to sustain the improved process and build momentum for additional process improvements using OE tools and techniques.
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• Trained and coached associates to effectively handle adversity and monitored corrective actions after offenses.
• Ran SIPs and made required corrections to orders. Home Depot • Joliet, IL • 2014 - 2016
ASSET PROTECTION/WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
• Inspected equipment, tools and working conditions to ensure safety of workers.
• Prepared detailed inventory reports in a timely manner.
• Managed the resolution of safety, environmental and regulatory issues.
• Received and counted stock items and recorded data manually or using computer.
• Operated console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer and stack on pallets containers of finished products.
Carruthers Construction & Safety Company • Joliet, IL • 2003 - 2012 OWNER
• Employed ten full-time carpenters and ten full-time laborers.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable using a $1M budget.
• Developed a cross-training and mentoring program to promote skillset diversity. Mike’s Janitorial and Building Maintenance, Inc. • Joliet, IL • 1991 - 2003 OWNER
• Marketing and management of competitive bidding of requisitions.
• Managed and mentored twenty-five full-time staff.
• Covered overall payroll of $200,000 annually.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL NEW LENOX, IL
SERVICE - Honorable Discharge
UNITED STATES NAVY
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board of Director for Present Political Committee 37 2001-PRESENT
Board of Director for Will County Land Use
2009-PRESENT