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ROBERT YEAGER

Boulder City,NV

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. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

Universal Refractories/ Vesuvius Penn
08.2014 - 02.2024
  • 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.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.

Instructor

United States Army
05.1983 - 01.2022
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
  • Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
  • Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.

Product Development Supervisor

Horsehead Corperation
02.1992 - 02.2014
  • Reduced time-to-market for new products by implementing agile development methodologies and fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the department resulting in reduced waste and increased productivity levels.
  • Coordinated efforts between engineering, design, marketing, and sales departments to bring new products from concept to launch smoothly.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying updated on relevant standards and guidelines related to product development processes.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback for their growth.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures across various stages of the product life cycle, resulting in significant savings without compromising on quality or overall performance.
  • Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and addressing issues in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined production processes for increased efficiency by optimizing workflows and resource allocation.
  • Championed innovative ideas within the organization that contributed towards creating more efficient systems or enhancing existing products'' functionality.
  • Oversaw multiple simultaneous projects using strong organizational skills and attention to detail while mitigating risks and addressing potential challenges proactively.
  • Collaborated closely with Quality Assurance teams during pre-production phases ensuring seamless integration between design specifications and final output.
  • Developed new products through extensive research, analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Maintained internal product knowledge database.
  • Approved product documentation to promote easy-to-follow manuals and technical documents.
  • Reviewed product development budgets, expenditures and research.
  • Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
  • Managed product lifecycles by monitoring product research, development and determining retirement dates.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.

Education

NCO Course

United States Primary Leadership School
Fort Bragg, NC
05.1989

52D Power Generation Repair

United States Army Engineer School
Fort Belvoir, VA
08.1985

54C Smoke Operation

United States Chemical School
Fort McClellan Alabama
08.1984

High School Diploma -

New Brighton Area High School
New Brighton, PA
06.1984

54D Chemical Operations

United States Chemical School
Beaver Falls, PA
07.1990

Basic Leadership

Army Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course
Fort Dix New Jersey
05.1992

Leadership Course

United States Army Advanced Noncommissioned Office
Fort Dix New Jersey
04.1996

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Development
  • Staff Discipline
  • Processes and procedures
  • Operations Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Process Monitoring and Improvement
  • Schedule development
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Priority management
  • [Software] experience
  • Waste Reduction
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Audit reporting
  • Process Analysis
  • Quantitative skills
  • Disaster Recovery Planning

Certification

  • Certified Hazmat Operation Instructor
  • Certified Hazmat Tech Level
  • Mas Casualty Decon Instructor

Timeline

Supervisor

Universal Refractories/ Vesuvius Penn
08.2014 - 02.2024

Product Development Supervisor

Horsehead Corperation
02.1992 - 02.2014

Instructor

United States Army
05.1983 - 01.2022

NCO Course

United States Primary Leadership School

52D Power Generation Repair

United States Army Engineer School

54C Smoke Operation

United States Chemical School

High School Diploma -

New Brighton Area High School

54D Chemical Operations

United States Chemical School

Basic Leadership

Army Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course

Leadership Course

United States Army Advanced Noncommissioned Office

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