Elmer Quimby
Columbus,MT
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Sibanye-Stillwater Mine, adept in production management and quality control. Excelled in enhancing productivity and product quality, mentoring teams for skill development, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Demonstrated continuous improvement, achieving significant output increases. Skilled in worker training and schedule management, with a focus on surpassing production targets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed production miners and support groups, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Assisted in the implementation of new systems or machinery upgrades for enhanced productivity and cost savings.
Production Leadman
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Led a high-performing team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of projects and meeting productivity goals.
- Improved product quality with thorough inspections, identifying defects, and providing feedback to team members for corrective actions.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
Miner 1
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Participated in emergency response drills to be prepared for any potential incidents or accidents onsite.
- Consistently met production targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Maintained excellent communication within the team to ensure smooth coordination of activities across various sections of the mine site.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues before they escalated into larger problems while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
Miner1
Moran Mining
10.2018 - 04.2019
Miner1
Jerritt Canyon Gold
09.2016 - 11.2017
Miner1
Quimby Contracting
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Improved mining efficiency by implementing innovative extraction techniques and processes.
Miner1
Drumlummon Gold
08.2010 - 08.2012
Miner1
Gold Road Mine
09.2009 - 08.2010
Miner1
Us Silver and Gold Galena Mine
09.2007 - 05.2008
Miner2
Ashdown Project LLC
09.2006 - 03.2007
Nipper/Miners Helper
Benton Mine
06.2006 - 09.2006
Nipper/Miners Helper
Manrock Mining
10.2005 - 05.2006
Education
High School Diploma -
Absarokee Public School
Absarokee, MT05-2005
Skills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Production targets
- Health and safety compliance
- Schedule management
- Worker training
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
04.2023 - 11.2024
Production Leadman
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
05.2021 - 04.2023
Miner 1
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
07.2019 - 05.2021
Miner1
Moran Mining
10.2018 - 04.2019
Miner1
Jerritt Canyon Gold
09.2016 - 11.2017
Miner1
Quimby Contracting
01.2012 - 01.2016
Miner1
Drumlummon Gold
08.2010 - 08.2012
Miner1
Gold Road Mine
09.2009 - 08.2010
Miner1
Us Silver and Gold Galena Mine
09.2007 - 05.2008
Miner2
Ashdown Project LLC
09.2006 - 03.2007
Nipper/Miners Helper
Benton Mine
06.2006 - 09.2006
Nipper/Miners Helper
Manrock Mining
10.2005 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Absarokee Public School