Michael Cappola
Dunkirk,NY
Summary
Proven leader and safety expert, adept in enhancing operational efficiency and workplace safety at AmeriCold Logistics. Spearheaded safety program overhaul, reducing incidents by 30%. Skilled in safety compliance and team motivation, with a knack for developing impactful safety protocols and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Worker
Special Metals
Dunkirk, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Completed daily maintenance tasks in record time to maximize productivity.
- Collected and disposed of trash and debris.
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Efficiently and safely operated Type machines after checking changing daily work orders.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
Supervisor/safety Coordinator
AmeriCold Logistics
Dunkirk, NY
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
Foreman
Patterson Steven’s
North Tonawanda, NY
07.2004 - 03.2022
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
Education
Diploma - Basic
Forestville Central High School
Forestville, NY06.2000
Skills
- Safety reporting
- Safety oversight
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Compliance
- Occupational safety
- Safety policies
- Construction safety
- Safety Procedures
- Safety briefings
- Forklift safety
- Plant Safety
- Scaffolding Safety
Timeline
Utility Worker
Special Metals
05.2024 - Current
Supervisor/safety Coordinator
AmeriCold Logistics
03.2022 - 11.2023
Foreman
Patterson Steven’s
07.2004 - 03.2022
Diploma - Basic
Forestville Central High School