Jason Hunt
Concord,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Manager/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
All seasons underground construction
Tipton, Michigan
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
- Supervised 1-25 people on daily basis. Assigned tasks to be done in and around the shop.
- Set up new machines, developed process guidelines for employees to follow when operating the said machines. Such as tremels, stackers for processing topsoil, gravel etc.
- Purchased tools, and materials to provide field crews with proper materials to effectively finish the job in a timely manner.
- Schedule failed equipment to be replaced with new equipment in the field in a timely fashion.
- Schedule failed equipment for repairs with service technicians for in house and or out sourced technicians
- Operates any and all heavy equipment, as well as training for new hires before they are sent out into the field.
- Service machinery as needed and or assign employees to the given task at hand, inspect, and sign off.
- Supervise and maintain shop cleanliness inside and out, maintain snow, gravel, etc.
- Maintain stock of sand,gravel,overburden. Process as needed.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Built and maintained sound business relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Instituted a comprehensive maintenance schedule, ensuring all equipment operated optimally.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism, preserving the shop's reputation.
- Conducted regular stock takes to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Organized special events such as product launches, promotions or discounts.
Project Manager/Alternate Heavy Equipment Operator
Rothenberger inc
Concord, Michigan
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Owner/Operator Technician
Hunts property maintenance
Concord, Michigan
05.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Shift Production Supervisor
Adco products
Jackson, MI, MI
02.1994 - 11.1994
- Repaired minor mechanical problems on mixing equipment as needed.
- Transported materials from one area to another using forklift or crane when necessary.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Monitored employees' performance and provided feedback.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production output.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Concord, MI06-1994
High School Diploma -
Jackson Area Career Center
Jackson, MI06-1994
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- Customer engagement
- Hiring management
- Welding
- Employee scheduling
- Policy enforcement
- Task delegation
- Health and safety
- Employee management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loading/hauling
- Communications
- Customer relations
- Conflict resolution
- Mechanic
- Operating semi(no cdl)
- Lowboys, dovetails, rock box
Accomplishments
- Built and maintained a successful landscaping business through integrity and hard work. While developing strong communications skills along with strong problem solving and conflict resolution.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shop Manager/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
All seasons underground construction
01.2022 - 01.2025
Project Manager/Alternate Heavy Equipment Operator
Rothenberger inc
01.2020 - 01.2023
Owner/Operator Technician
Hunts property maintenance
05.2014 - 01.2020
Shift Production Supervisor
Adco products
02.1994 - 11.1994
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
High School Diploma -
Jackson Area Career Center