Ronald Dighton
Seward,AK
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Alaska SeaLife Center
10.2022 - Current
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
Maintenance Crew Member
Seward Windsong Lodge
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Oversaw use and maintenance of machines such as lights and fans and plumbing, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
Production Supervisor
Raining Rose
05.2015 - 02.2022
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed team of 20 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Maintenance Supervisor
Feiereisen Inc.
01.2001 - 11.2014
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids, IA04.1980
Skills
- Operations Management
- Environmental Awareness
- Cost Reduction
- Waste Reduction
- Workforce Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Supplier Management
- Quality Control
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Staff Development
- Cost Control
- Priority Management
- Worker Training
- Project Management
Additional Information
I have the Knowledge and experience to train employees in basic first responder and safety procedures.
I at one time was certified as an EMT
Timeline
Custodian
Alaska SeaLife Center
10.2022 - Current
Maintenance Crew Member
Seward Windsong Lodge
03.2022 - 10.2022
Production Supervisor
Raining Rose
05.2015 - 02.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Feiereisen Inc.
01.2001 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
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