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Clarence Abbott

Sullivan,IN

Summary

Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Sunrise Coal
Oaktown, IN
09.2014 - 12.2023
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Supervisor/Miner Operator

Black Panther Mining
05.2008 - 09.2014
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
  • Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
  • Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
  • Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
  • Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
  • Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Drilled floors, hung plywood, and applied Product to achieve production requirements.

Labor/roof Bolter//miner Operator/ Ventilation

Five Star Mining
01.2003 - 05.2008
  • Assisted in removal of old roofing materials and debris to prepare for application of new roofing.
  • Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
  • Performed patching and resealing of roofs to provide maintenance, repairs and protection.
  • Installed asphalt shingles, tile and metal roofing systems to manage exterior construction projects of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
  • Expanded knowledge of roofing materials, techniques, and cost effectiveness.
  • Followed manufacturer instructions and specifications to perform proper installation.
  • Managed inventory of roofing supplies and materials.
  • Handled drilling of bolts into roofs at distances specified by safety guidelines.
  • Forced bolts into holes using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  • Performed safety checks on equipment before operating.
  • Verified proper installation of truss bolts spanning underground mine roofs.
  • Installed truss, glue and resin bolts that traversed entire ceiling spans.
  • Prevented mining accidents by observing strict safety measures and internal company procedures.

Education

Sullivan High School
Sullivan, IN
05.2002

Skills

  • Inventory Control
  • Schedule Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Operations Management
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Project Management
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Staff Discipline
  • Decision Making
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Employee Motivation
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership Abilities
  • Project Planning

Timeline

Supervisor

Sunrise Coal
09.2014 - 12.2023

Supervisor/Miner Operator

Black Panther Mining
05.2008 - 09.2014

Labor/roof Bolter//miner Operator/ Ventilation

Five Star Mining
01.2003 - 05.2008

Sullivan High School
Clarence Abbott