Jonathan Grimsley
Bennington,VT
Summary
Dynamic Crew Leader with a proven track record at Unistress, excelling in crew management and safety protocols. Enhanced productivity through effective task prioritization and proactive problem-solving. Skilled in equipment maintenance and fostering teamwork, resulting in improved crew morale and customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Leader
Unistress
Pittsfield, MA
04.2002 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and workflow to ensure efficient team performance.
- Trained new crew members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated project tasks, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines effectively.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing overall productivity within the crew.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with supply chain for timely replenishment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
- Provided ongoing training and support for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring that all crew members provided high-quality service in line with company standards.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Developed a strong sense of teamwork among crew members through regular communication and team building activities.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Managed resources efficiently, ordering supplies as needed and keeping track of inventory levels.
- Streamlined inventory management, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary materials.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and creativity within team.
- Established clear communication channels within team, preventing misunderstandings and boosting efficiency.
- Boosted crew morale and productivity through effective leadership and regular feedback sessions.
- Conducted thorough training sessions for new hires, ensuring they were well-prepared to meet job expectations.
- Facilitated collaboration between different departments, enhancing cohesiveness and success of projects.
- Promoted safe and inclusive work environment, resulting in lower turnover rates and higher crew satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily tasks for crew, optimizing manpower and resources to meet project deadlines.
- Prioritized and delegated tasks effectively, ensuring critical project milestones were met on time.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and addressing maintenance needs for equipment.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce downtime and increase overall productivity within the team.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for achieving company goals, such as increasing efficiency or improving customer service.
- Provided expert guidance and support to crew members when faced with complex challenges or difficult decisions, fostering a solutions-oriented approach in the workplace.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent results across all completed tasks and projects.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Anthony Union High School
Bennington, VT06.1995
Skills
- Crew oversight
- Safety guidelines
- Multitasking and organization
- Crew management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Crew coordination
- New hire training
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Issue troubleshooting
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Proactive problem-solving
- Delegating work
- Team management
- Equipment inspection
- Task prioritization
- Heavy machinery operation
- Rational Decision-making
- Jobsite safety
- Product knowledge
- Job assignments
- Job planning
- Motivation techniques
- Vehicle operations
- Work task assignments
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and dependable
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Hand and power tool operation
- Worksite safety and maintenance
- Multitasking
- Forklift certification
- Material loading and unloading
- Blueprints and specifications
- Incident reporting
- Demolition and destruction
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Punctuality
- Power tools operation
Accomplishments
I have worked at Unistress going on 25 years, I have worked in just about in every department over the years and have excelled and learned many skills and knowledge, and have become a great and proud asset to this company .
Certification
1C-Boom forklift cert, 2A-backhoes, bucket loader, skid steer, and yard horse and trailer cert. Hazardous material and First aid .
Additional Information
Back up superior
Responsibilities- receive and close purchase orders in myssis and vista
Receive and send out foundation and erection orders and material,
Receive and send out orders for Berkshire concrete and construction, print&scan and save all POs and BLOs to pdf files,
Coordinate with project managers and supervisors on in coming and out going purchase orders through e-mails and phone.
Communicate with crew daily and perform safety talk and stretch and flex crew.
Timeline
Crew Leader
Unistress
04.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mount Anthony Union High School