Damon Gilders
Cootamundra
Summary
Results-driven Production Supervisor with site management skills and in-depth understanding of production operations.
Handles stress well and quickly adapts with changing demands to consistently meet daily goals.
Talents include task prioritization and resource management for successful production work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Plant Operator
Coota Concrete
10.2022 - Current
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
- Measured and adjusted chemical feed rates.
- Maintained strict adherence to environmental regulations, preventing any compliance issues.
- Streamlined waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
Skilled Laborer
Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated versatility in adapting quickly between different types of skilled labor tasks depending on project requirements.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Used problem-solving skills to troubleshoot unexpected issues during construction projects while minimizing delays or additional costs involved in resolving them.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Maintained safe work environments by following established safety protocols and regularly inspecting equipment for potential hazards.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Enhanced job site safety by rigorously following all safety protocols and guidelines.
Production Supervisor
Holcim
04.2014 - 12.2021
- Managed day to day safety concerns and implementation of strategies to resolve safety hazards or incidents.
- Organized Heavy Vehicle Management Strategy (HVMS) Documents.
- Managed incoming and outgoing material for stocktakes.
- FEL and forklift accredited operator.
- Prepared and delivered onsite safety meetings.
- Oversaw day to day allocation and batching operations.
- Managed planned and unplanned maintenance to plant, forklift and FEL.
- Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.
Laborer
DJG Concreting
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Supported needs of concretor's with skill and efficiency.
- Formed up Concrete slabs, driveways staircases etc.
- Knowledge of how to level earth before concrete is poured.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to team results in fast-paced onsite environments.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Able to lay and put down a finish on concrete slab.
Carpenter Apprentice
Affordable Portables
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Identified product defects and brought to job foreman for resolution.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs as needed.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Completed installation and removal of Portable buildings large and small.
- Proficient education in refurbishment of portable buildings and construction of new portable buildings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Richmond, NSWCraft Certificate - Carpentry
TAFE NSW
12.2012
Skills
- Production targets
- Assembly and production
- Compliance understanding
- Inventory oversight
- Safety and compliance
- Materials management
- Operations management
- Staff Management
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment operation
- Schedule Management
- New product introductions strategies
- Purchasing and procurement
- SAP expertise
- Management information systems
Hobbies
In my spare time, I enjoy riding my motorcycle, it gives me time to relax, this is one of my most enjoyable hobbies, I have also started in modifying which is self gratifying and a personal achievement.
Timeline
Concrete Plant Operator
Coota Concrete
10.2022 - Current
Skilled Laborer
Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council
04.2022 - 09.2022
Production Supervisor
Holcim
04.2014 - 12.2021
Laborer
DJG Concreting
12.2012 - 12.2013
Carpenter Apprentice
Affordable Portables
01.2008 - 12.2012
Craft Certificate - Carpentry
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
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