Lesley James Jr.
VISALIA,CA
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leading team members to achieve on-time job completion and shipments. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Working in tandem with safety, quality, production, project managers, builders, vendors and transportation companies on all levels to ensure product gets to builders on time and in good condition.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Traffic - Supervisor
BluescopeBuilings
03.2016 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Demonstrate commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaboration with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Conduct performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
Hand Welder/ Traveling Welder
BluescopeBuildings
08.2010 - 03.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
- Trained and supervised new welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
- Used hand tools skillfully to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, minimizing material waste and rework.
- Improved team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers and supervisors on project requirements.
- Fostered a positive working environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, respect, and collaboration with team members.
- Certified and welded in flat 1G, horizontal 2G for GMAW, and vertical 3G, and overhead positions 4G in SMAW.
- Traveled and performed job site repair and inspection.
Education
Certifications-Supervisor Academy & Communication - Management And Communication
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CANo Degree - Construction Management
Fresno State
Fresno, CA05.2026
High School Diploma -
El Diamante High School
Visalia, CA06.2007
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Oversight
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Mobile Equipment Train the trainer, Bluescope - 2017 to current
- HazMat certification, Bluescope - 2023
- Communication Certifcation, COS - 2024
- Supervisor Certification, COS - 2017
Timeline
Shipping and Traffic - Supervisor
BluescopeBuilings
03.2016 - Current
Hand Welder/ Traveling Welder
BluescopeBuildings
08.2010 - 03.2016
Certifications-Supervisor Academy & Communication - Management And Communication
College of The Sequoias
No Degree - Construction Management
Fresno State
High School Diploma -
El Diamante High School