Jeremy Behne
Lithia,FL
Summary
Experienced Shop Foreman with a strong focus on safety management, team training, and operational efficiency. Achieved significant reductions in downtime through process improvements and maintained high safety standards across all operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
United Rentals Inc.
Lakeland, FL
05.2018 - Current
- Managed team schedules and workflow to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring equipment readiness and safety compliance.
- Trained and mentored staff on equipment maintenance and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and enhanced service delivery.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring availability of essential tools and parts.
- Conducted regular safety inspections, maintaining high standards of workplace safety.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project execution and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving strategic decisions for efficiency gains.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Directed daily operations of a team of 14 technicians and shop professionals.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded company and client expectations before final delivery.
- Increased shop efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and organizing work areas.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Before becoming the Shop Foreman I was a field diesel tech.
- With United Rentals I was the area trainer for the last 5 years
- Before training I started as a CDL A driver and moved my way up the ranks.
- Continuously updated technical knowledge through attending industry workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay abreast of new trends or advancements in technology relevant to our field of expertise.
- Currently CPR Certified.
- Also have my MSHA and FPP for the Mines.
FDOT
State of Florida
Tampa, FL
03.2014 - 05.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- I was part of the DOC Supervisory role; had to care and keep accountable for the inmates working in my zone.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Soutern Vermont Tech
Brattleboro, VTSkills
- Safety management
- Workplace safety
- Safety training
- Team delegation
- Cost reduction
- Inventory management
- Cost management
- Staff coaching
- Team training
- Resource allocation
Certification
- Certified trainer, as well as practical evaluator. also performed decision driving and coaching.
Timeline
Shop Foreman
United Rentals Inc.
05.2018 - Current
FDOT
State of Florida
03.2014 - 05.2018
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Soutern Vermont Tech