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Thomas Gaspard

Iowa,Louisiana

Summary

Experienced area supervisor driven to improve processes and reduce costs with hands-on management style. Bringing strong communication, planning and problem solving abilities demonstrated several years in the field. Dedicated to streamlining operations and maximizing team performance.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Supervisor

Westlake Corporation
08.2022 - Current
  • AAR Site Quality Assurance for Lake Charles South Plant, Manage Rail Track inspections and maintenance, Tank Car repair Shop Supervisor manage all AAR documents for railcar maintenance done at this site ensure all rail shipments meet FRA regulations
  • Team Leader for Chlorep team.

Supervisor Production (Shipping Shift Supervisor)

Westlake Corporation/ AXIALL
01.2014 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for supervising the safe loading, unloading, & shipments of all plant products & communicating shipping information to Customer Service and Traffic Department
  • Coordinate daily with plant logistics personnel to effectively meet customer needs
  • Responsible for the development and supervision of the Shipping Department Tankermen to ensure that all Westlake products are safely loaded & timely shipped to the customer without incident
  • Assist in maintaining Shipping Department loading facilities and docks, and adhere to Environmental, DOT, FRA, AAR, and USCG requirements.

Supervisor Production (Marine)

Westlake Corporation/ AXIALL
03.2010 - 01.2014
  • Supervise the loading, unloading, of all shipments in barges and ships at Axiall docks
  • Ensure top performance & reliability of loading equipment by prioritizing and completing all maintenance, piping and equipment upgrades on four loading docks
  • Coordinate all Ship and barge loading at Axiall docks
  • Ensure compliance with all USCG requirements and regulations regarding all aspects of loading and unloading Flammable and Nonflammable products, training, and equipment.

Shipping Tankerman

PPG/ AXIALL
12.1993 - 03.2008
  • To safely load & ship conforming products via ship, barge, railcar or trailer in compliance with DOT, FRA & US Coast Guard requirements

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Skills

  • AAR Quality Assurance Site Representative
  • Chlor Rep Emergency Response Team Leader
  • Rail Maintenance Supervisor
  • Tank Car Maintenance Supervisor
  • Shift Supervisor
  • Marine Supervisor
  • Westlake Chlorine Emergency Response Team
  • Instructor at Texas A&M / Mississippi Fire Academy Firefighting School
  • SAP proficient
  • Team Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Excellent Communication
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • AAR Audit Certified

Timeline

Area Supervisor

Westlake Corporation
08.2022 - Current

Supervisor Production (Shipping Shift Supervisor)

Westlake Corporation/ AXIALL
01.2014 - 08.2022

Supervisor Production (Marine)

Westlake Corporation/ AXIALL
03.2010 - 01.2014

Shipping Tankerman

PPG/ AXIALL
12.1993 - 03.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

McNeese State University

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