Richard Coleman
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Inspector offering 16-year background checking incoming and outgoing materials and products for conformance. Familiar with quality testing machines and systems such as Automotive. Hardworking individual skillful in conducting accurate visual and measurement tests and preparing and maintaining comprehensive inspection reports and records. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Final Inspector
U Haul Co
09.2007 - 03.2024
- Ensured product quality by conducting thorough final inspections before shipping.
- Reduced defects and increased customer satisfaction with detailed inspection processes.
- Collaborated with production team to identify areas for improvement, enhancing overall product quality.
- Implemented new inspection techniques, resulting in a more efficient inspection process.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new inspectors, promoting consistency and accuracy across the team.
- Maintained accurate records of inspected items, providing valuable data for future process improvements.
- Adhered to safety protocols during inspections, maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
- Supported quality control initiatives by meticulously documenting inspection results for analysis and review.
- Improved communication between departments by providing timely updates on inspection findings and required corrective actions.
- Developed safety plans, procedures and policies in collaboration with business leaders.
- Performed inspections of vehicles, containers and equipment to check for compliance, safety, tampering and evidence of illegal activities.
Yardmaster
Long Island Railroad New York
12.1996 - 06.2006
- Enhanced yard efficiency by implementing strategic scheduling and resource allocation.
- Reduced train dwell time by optimizing yard layouts and streamlining switching procedures.
- Improved safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and policy enforcement.
- Coordinated cross-departmental teams to ensure successful completion of complex rail operations.
- Implemented cost-saving measures that reduced overall operational expenses without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
- Oversaw maintenance programs, ensuring timely repairs and minimizing equipment downtime.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Conducted thorough investigations into accidents or incidents, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among employees through ongoing education on best practices.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
- Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calhoun
Merrick, NYSkills
- Safety Procedures
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Equipment Calibration
- Precision measurement
- Visual Inspection
- Equipment Operation
- Inspection Reporting
- Quality Control
- Training and mentoring
- Clean Driving Record
- Valid drivers license
- Product Inspection
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time Management
Certification
- D.O.T. License - 2011-2024 Inspections
- Certified Yardmaster, LIRR - 1996-2006 Train Movement
Timeline
Final Inspector
U Haul Co
09.2007 - 03.2024
Yardmaster
Long Island Railroad New York
12.1996 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Calhoun