General Foreman

WARREN LEBLANC

***************@*****.*** 385-***-**** Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Summary

Veteran General Foreman bringing over 15 years of experience in Production and Manufacturing. Excellent critical thinking and communication skills along with firm grasp of recordkeeping, inventory management and safety requirements. Dedicated to accurate, high-quality and cost-efficient work. Proficient team leader experienced in managing any crews to accomplish demanding, deadline-oriented work. Skilled in assigning jobs, coordinating schedules and managing resources. Top-notch planner, multitasker and problem-solver.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Job Planning

Project Leadership

Employee Training

OSHA Compliance

Cost Estimation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Workplace Safety

Time Management

Work Planning and Prioritization

Crew Scheduling

Schematics and Blueprints

Job Site Management

Worker Supervision

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Hand and Power Tool Operation

Hiring and Onboarding

Work Monitoring

Production Optimization

Verbal and Written Communication

Materials Estimation

Experience

Sprung Instant Structures Salt Lake City, Utah (UT)

General Foreman

01/2019 - Current

Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.

Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.

Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.

Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.

Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.

Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.

Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans.

Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.

Studied project specifications to plan sequence and schedule for pipe installations.

Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.

Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.

Maintained trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies for tracking purposes.

Added log entries and wrote [Timeframe] reports.

Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.

Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.

Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.

Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.

Monitored job site parts and equipment.

Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.

Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.

Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.

Implemented budgets to support equipment and workforce requirements and successfully complete projects.

Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.

Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.

Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.

Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.

Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.

Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.

Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.

Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.

Implemented cost-saving measures and process improvements to align with company goals and objectives.

Geneva Pipe and Precast Salt Lake City, Utah (UT)

Lead Operator

01/2016 - 01/2019

Set up machines at start of shift, checking for [Type] issues and potential malfunctions.

Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.

Maintained tools by cleaning before and after each shift.

Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.

Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance.

Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.

Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.

Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.

Evaluated materials for quality and sorted parts and final products.

Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.

Calibrated company machines at beginning and end of shifts.

Detailed plant activities, noting concerns and issues and disseminated reports to management.

Inspected [Type] equipment on daily basis and made monitoring adjustments to maintain system integrity and peak operations.

Monitored operating power plant equipment and readouts to identify problems and pursue corrective action.

Removed and replaced tools and dyes to complete various tasks.

Collected oil, water and electrolyte samples to complete laboratory testing.

Greencore USA Salt Lake City, UT

Crew Lead

01/2015 - 01/2016

Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.

Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.

Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.

Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.

Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.

Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.

Supervised project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.

Completed minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.

Instructed crew on requirements, policies and procedures to launch project kickoff.

Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees.

Set employee work schedules and breaks.

Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.

Maintained work environments that encouraged compliance with safety laws and employment guidelines.

Hired and trained new and current staff members to handle various work tasks.

Promoted adherence to company policies and health and safety standards.

Created shift schedules and communicated to team members.

Managed time off requests and unexpected no-show situations.

Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd. Unit 1 Houston, TX

CNC Machine Operator

01/2013 - 01/2015

Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.

Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.

Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.

Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.

Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.

Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.

Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.

Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.

Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.

Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.

Achieved safety, quality and performance standards to meet production schedules.

Performed welding and brazing using machinist hand tools.

Compared numerical displays with process sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments.

Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.

Read blueprints and 3D models to determine product specifications and plan operational sequences.

Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.

Established and performed quality assurance duties to maintain acceptable production levels.

Worked with supervisor to debug and develop production processes and learn machine set-up skills.

Programmed robotics to support production requirements.

Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.

Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts.

Collected data, fostering continuous improvement and production inspection process.

Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.

Education and Training

Willis High School Willis, TX

High School Diploma

05/1993

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