Christopher Lucy
Dolphin,VA
Summary
Skilled shop foreman familiar with strategies for keeping team members working well and shop operations moving smoothly to achieve demanding targets. Well-versed in employee training, coaching and motivating techniques. Bringing several years of related experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
James River Equipment
Burkeville, Virginia
02.2012 - Current
- Supervised service shop operations at James River Equipment dealership.
- Assigned repair work to technicians and monitored bay workflow.
- Inspected equipment repairs for quality, safety, and completion standards.
- Coordinated parts requests with parts department and service team.
- Trained technicians on diagnostics, repairs, and shop procedures.
- Managed customer updates and resolved service concerns promptly.
- Reviewed work orders, labor notes, and repair documentation.
- Enforced safety practices across agricultural and construction equipment service areas.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.
- Reported any issues or concerns with machines or personnel directly to upper management.
- Procured necessary parts to facilitate efficient equipment repairs. for repair jobs as needed from suppliers or vendors.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all machines used in the shop.
- Collaborated with management to align on project tasks and required tools. to coordinate work activities or identify needed resources.
- Identified areas for improvement within the shop to increase efficiency levels.
- Implemented workplace safety protocols to minimize accidents and incidents.
- Inspected and assessed completed work using hand tools or gauges.
Ground man
Vulcan Materials
Richmond, VA
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
- Performed preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, conveyors, and compressors.
- Inspected plant equipment for wear, leaks, and safety hazards.
- Replaced faulty parts, belts, bearings, and valves in plant machinery.
- Documented maintenance work in plant systems and service records.
- Coordinated repairs with operations staff during production schedules.
- Followed safety procedures and supported plant cleanliness standards.
- Adjusted controls on machinery according to specifications provided by manufacturers' manuals or engineering drawings.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and other supplies necessary for machine maintenance.
- Monitored production lines for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts and alerted management when immediate attention was needed.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, replacements, and inspections for all machines in the plant.
- Conducted regular safety assessments of all machinery and ensured that any hazardous conditions were immediately addressed.
- Diagnosed problems with malfunctioning equipment and quickly identified solutions to repair or replace components.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians regarding troubleshooting techniques and problem-solving strategies related to machine maintenance issues.
Education
Brunswick Senior High
Lawrenceville, VASkills
- Diesel diagnostics
- Hydraulic systems
- Repair documentation
- Service scheduling
- Welding and steel fabrication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shop Foreman
James River Equipment
02.2012 - Current
Ground man
Vulcan Materials
04.2011 - 02.2012
Brunswick Senior High