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Richard Rivera

814 Asbury Ave.,NJ

Summary

Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. 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.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Railroad Superviser

PSC Group
05.2015 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.

Locomotive Engineer

Sms Rail Lines
01.2011 - 05.2015
  • Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
  • Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
  • Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
  • Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
  • Assisted in training new Locomotive Engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
  • Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
  • Strengthened communication between crew members through regular briefings and debriefings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
  • Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
  • Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Deptford High School
West Deptford, NJ
06.2007

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Data Analysis
  • Audit reporting
  • Logistics Coordination

Timeline

Railroad Superviser

PSC Group
05.2015 - 03.2024

Locomotive Engineer

Sms Rail Lines
01.2011 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

West Deptford High School
Richard Rivera