Robert LeRoy
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated General Foreman with extensive leadership experience overseeing field and shop operations. Proven track record in enhancing locomotive reliability while maintaining strict safety compliance. Strong trainer and mentor, committed to fostering a safety-first culture and optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
BNSF Railway
Kansas City, KS
12.2023 - Current
- Oversees field, yard and shop operations
- Managing union personnel in the analysis and repairs of locomotives while maintaining strict adherence to FRA and AAR standards
- Focusing heavily on safety compliance, operational efficiency in conjunction with maximizing locomotive availability and reliability.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and safety procedures effectively.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assistant General Foreman
BNSF Railway
08.2015 - 12.2023
- Analyzed, prioritized, and assigned craft personnel for repairs based on daily plan, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Motivates and supervises subordinates in the planning of safe daily production that meets or exceeds the daily plan.
- Assumed responsibilities of General Foreman during his absence to ensure continuity of operations.
- Reviews locomotive work plans and repair history to develop the process repair process that will improve equipment reliability.
- Built safety awareness through daily safety briefings, risk identification challenges, and employee safety contacts, fostering a culture of safety.
- Coordinated with upper management and communicated information to front-line supervisors and craft personnel to meet project requirements such as PTC, camera installs, and winterization modifications.
DSF and A Desk Mechanical Foreman Trainee Experience
BNSF Railway
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Executed arrival of locomotives for SFS, M03 light, and UNSC light repairs; managed ADP process and collaborated with locomotive technicians to enhance repair processes.
- Managed consist build and coordinated with shop to expedite power delivery to DSF post-release; updated daily OPCON levels and communicated information to General Foreman while handling light unscheduled repairs and service movements.
- Enforced BNSF’s safety rules, scheduled agreements and compliance with all FRA regulations
- Positioned craft and equipment for inspection, testing, and repair to align with daily operational plan.
Operations Supervisor
United States Army
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Analyzed and planned current and future operations for a logistics unit supporting 4,000 personnel
- Coordinated resources for ongoing operations
- Received missions from higher headquarters and tasked appropriate company
Forward Support Company First Sergeant
United States Army
10.2009 - 06.2012
- Managed administrative actions for a 200 Soldier organization, to include periodic evaluations, awards, promotions, and personnel actions.
- Senior advisor for the company that coordinated the maintenance operations, food service operations, fuel operations, ammunition supply and resupply, and transportation requirements for a 780 Soldier Battalion.
Logistics Advisor
United States Army
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Partnered with Iraqi Army to establish Standard Operating Procedures for maintenance operations, supply accountability and ordering.
- Developed and taught training lessons to senior Iraqi officers on procurement procedures and supply accountability.
Maintenance Supervisor
United States Army
08.2003 - 07.2008
- Planned and executed maintenance, recovery operations, and battalion quality assurance quality control for 411 various track and wheel vehicles.
- Conducted new equipment fielding and equipment turn-in on unit’s outdated fleet.
- Supervised, inspected, diagnosed, maintained, replaced, repaired, and serviced various combat wheel and track vehicles.
- Performed quality control inspections on completed assignments.
Instructor Writer
United States Army
10.2001 - 08.2003
- Collaborated in developing and implementing daily lessons for 63M10 Advanced Individual Training Systems Maintainer Course, improving training effectiveness.
- Facilitated practical exercises and evaluated trainee performance through examinations, ensuring competency in key skills.
- Instructed Initial Entry Trainees on maintenance procedures, enhancing foundational skills for future roles.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Technical Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV02-2021
Certificate Of Training - Property Book Manager's Course
Department of The Army
Fort Hood, TX08-2012
Skills
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Operational efficiency
- Crew coordination
- Personnel management
- Emergency response
Awards
Over 20 personal awards for superior professional performance, including: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Accommodation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.
Timeline
General Foreman
BNSF Railway
12.2023 - Current
Assistant General Foreman
BNSF Railway
08.2015 - 12.2023
DSF and A Desk Mechanical Foreman Trainee Experience
BNSF Railway
04.2013 - 07.2014
Operations Supervisor
United States Army
06.2012 - 02.2013
Forward Support Company First Sergeant
United States Army
10.2009 - 06.2012
Logistics Advisor
United States Army
10.2008 - 06.2009
Maintenance Supervisor
United States Army
08.2003 - 07.2008
Instructor Writer
United States Army
10.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Applied Science - Technical Management
American Military University
Certificate Of Training - Property Book Manager's Course
Department of The Army