John Kauhane
Pearl City,HI
Summary
Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving agency goals. Drives success by directing high-producing teams while developing lasting employee rapport. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining production processes. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hazmat Warehouse Temporary Supervisor
Defense Logistics Agency
03.2023 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Established performance metrics for the team, consistently tracking progress towards goals and making adjustments as needed.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Warehouse Lead
Defense Logistic Agency
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with management to solve problems of a special, controversial, or technical nature within all phases of accountable property management
- Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
- Served as a liaison to management in regards to the status and maintenance of capital and non-capital assets
- Maintained accountability for capital projects and monitored depreciation
- Developed procedures to adhere to policies and guidelines.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of 8-person warehouse staff.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Safely transported hazardous items using material handling equipment avoiding accidents and mishaps.
- Analyzed and edited reports.
- Audited hazardous waste weekly to assist with pick-up scheduling and maintain necessary safety controls.
- Arranged pick-ups, managed documentation and reported quantities of waste to help coordinators make appropriate planning decisions.
- Executed safe handling to minimize exposure to internal and external hazardous material with precautious measures.
Field Technician
Charter Communications
08.2015 - Current
- Employer Address: 200 Akamainui St, Mililani, HI 96789
- Supervisor: Mike Arashiro (808) 479-2798
- Hours per Week: 40 hours, Sunday-Thursday
- Managed repair documentation while troubleshooting for coaxial cable devices.
- Adhered to safety protocols by implementing routine tests and guaranteeing accurate and safe equipment handling resulting in 0 safety incidents while employed by Charter Communications
- Improved customer service ratings by resolving technical, on-site and account issues quickly and accurately.
- Discovered and resolved issues that affected project outcomes.
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production work orders.
Construction Electrician
Unitd States Navy Reserve
06.2011 - Current
- Address: 400 Fuller Way Bldg. 279, JBPHH, HI 96818
- Supervisor Name: Eric Luiz (808) 783-6839
- Prepared and assembled conduits and connected wiring.
- Read blueprints and technical diagrams.
- Used variety of testing devices to identify electrical problems.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, building repair.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
Honolulu, HI2009
Skills
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Staff Discipline
- Waste Reduction
- Industrial hygiene
- Expectation setting
- Priority management
- Goal-Oriented
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Processes and procedures
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
Completed two overseas deployments with the Navy Reserve as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician. Worked on vertical construction of electrical systems, and generator repair and maintenance in various locations including Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Niger and Cameroon. Received the Joint Service Achievement Medal while on deployment to the Northwest Africa Region, and the Army Achievement Medal while on deployment to the Middle East.
Timeline
Hazmat Warehouse Temporary Supervisor
Defense Logistics Agency
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Defense Logistic Agency
02.2020 - 02.2023
Field Technician
Charter Communications
08.2015 - Current
Construction Electrician
Unitd States Navy Reserve
06.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus