Edward gamble
oak park,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with over a decade of experience in the railroad industry. Expertise in safety enforcement, continuous improvement, and staff supervision. Committed to driving productivity and maintaining a secure work environment for all employees.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift supervisor of railroad dept
Cleveland cliffs
Dearborn, Michigan
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Coordinated shift schedules to enhance workforce coverage and operational efficiency.
- Enforced safety regulations and company policies to ensure a secure work environment.
- Led team meetings to pinpoint workflow improvements and tackle operational challenges effectively.
- Assigned tasks to team members according to strengths and skill sets, optimizing team performance and efficiency.
- Reviewed employee time sheets for accuracy before payroll submission.
- Resolved staff conflicts promptly to maintain a harmonious workplace.
- Coached team members to enhance productivity and reduce workplace accidents through targeted training.
- Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
Railroad operator
Cleveland cliffs
Dearborn, Michigan
03.2013 - 07.2024
- Trained new operators on equipment operation and safety procedures to enhance team competency and safety adherence.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, reducing operational downtime and ensuring smooth production flow.
- Operated machinery to ensure timely movement of materials throughout plant.
- Transferred molten metal from blast furnace to caster operations efficiently.
- Relocated slabs and coils between production areas to facilitate efficient material handling and workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and equipment per safety regulations.
- Followed established safety and emergency procedures diligently.
Education
Associate in Robotics - Robotics
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI08-2026
High School Diploma -
Ferndale High School
Ferndale Mich06-1993
Osha 30 - Safety
Osha
Online09-2026
Skills
- Safety management
- OSHA compliance
- Policy enforcement and compliance
- Team leadership and supervision
- Staff supervision
- Employee mentoring
- Problem resolution
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Production scheduling
- Robotics programming
- Verbal and written communication
- Communication effectiveness
- Interpersonal relations
- Team supervision
- Written communication
Timeline
Shift supervisor of railroad dept
Cleveland cliffs
07.2024 - 09.2025
Railroad operator
Cleveland cliffs
03.2013 - 07.2024
Associate in Robotics - Robotics
Oakland Community College
High School Diploma -
Ferndale High School
Osha 30 - Safety
Osha