Mike Downard
Lucasville,OH
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. More than 30 years experience in the mining industry. Held foreman's license for 20 plus years.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CUSTOMER LOADER
Olen Corporations
03.2012 - Current
- Preforming pre-shift inspection of equipment and maintain safe working area
- Load customer trucks in a safe and timely manner
- Maintain customer relations
- Some plant operation and maintenance
- Report problems to supervisor.
Production Supervisor
The Olen Corporation
03.2004 - 02.2012
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
Dredge Foreman
The Olen Corporation
03.2002 - 02.2004
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Successfully mitigated risks associated with complex projects by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate contingency plans.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime due to mechanical failure or repairs.
Maintenance Crew Member
The Olen Corporation
03.1996 - 02.2002
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Increased team productivity through effective communication and collaboration on maintenance tasks.
- Improved equipment efficiency by conducting regular preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of maintenance work.
- Achieved timely completion of repair projects by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact on operations.
- Solved complex mechanical problems using critical thinking skills and extensive knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Piketon High School
Piketon, OH05.1989
High School Diploma -
Pike County Career Technology Center
Piketon, OH05.1989
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Raw Material Handling
- Truck Loading
- Load Balancing
- Machinery Operations
- Safety Monitoring
- Materials Management
- Workplace Organization
- Quality Control
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Stacking and Storing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hand-eye Coordination
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Conflict Resolution
- Rigging
- Damage Prevention
- Protective Equipment Use
- Equipment Operation
- First Aid Certification
- Decision-Making
- OSHA Standards
Certification
- Level 1 aggregate technician
- OSHA 30 hour
Timeline
CUSTOMER LOADER
Olen Corporations
03.2012 - Current
Production Supervisor
The Olen Corporation
03.2004 - 02.2012
Dredge Foreman
The Olen Corporation
03.2002 - 02.2004
Maintenance Crew Member
The Olen Corporation
03.1996 - 02.2002
High School Diploma -
Piketon High School
High School Diploma -
Pike County Career Technology Center
- Level 1 aggregate technician
- OSHA 30 hour
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