Shawn Gallagher
St. Charles,MO
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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Supervisor
Olin Corporation
07.2023 - Current
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering positive work environments and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining harmonious working environments conducive to productivity.
- Established performance metrics, consistently tracking progress towards goals and making adjustments as needed.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience.
- Enhanced communication by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading overall increase in effectiveness.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- 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.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Primer Mixer
Olin Corporation
01.2003 - Current
- Enhanced product consistency by closely monitoring and adjusting mixing processes.
- Reduced waste by optimizing ingredient measurements and maintaining accurate records.
- Ensured safety compliance, adhering to company guidelines and industry regulations during mixing operations.
- Collaborated with team members for better workflow coordination and increased productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing expertise on mixing techniques and best practices.
- Contributed to cost savings through effective inventory management of raw materials and supplies.
- Kept clean and organized workspaces, minimizing potential hazards and promoting safe working environments.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process optimization and sharing feedback with management.
- Safeguarded product integrity by adhering to established recipes and ensuring precise measurements of ingredients.
- Expedited order fulfillment through efficient batch preparation and timely handoff to packaging teams.
- Prevented downtime with proactive equipment inspections, detecting potential issues before they became critical problems.
- Consistently met or exceeded production quotas while maintaining high-quality output standards.
- Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation of work activities and batch information for future reference or audits.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by diligently following sanitation protocols when cleaning mixing equipment.
- Maintained 100% mixing accuracy by closely weighing materials and ingredients.
- Checked newly mixed products for safety, accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Kept detailed records of equipment problems and reported irregularities to supervisor.
Safety Ambassador
Olin Corporation
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Collaborated with management to develop and revise safety policies and procedures.
- Implemented safety training programs for employees, resulting in reduced accident rates.
- Created positive safety environments by promoting open communication and proactive reporting of safety concerns.
- Participated in internal audits, contributing valuable insights towards enhancing overall safety performance.
Training Specialist
Olin Corporation
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined onboarding process for new hires, resulting in reduced time to productivity.
- Increased employee retention through engaging and relevant training sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback surveys and assessments, making continuous improvements as needed.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
Villa Park, IL05.2011
Skills
- MS Office
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Directed
- Organization and Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
Affiliations
- Managing a cover band
- Drums
Timeline
Temporary Supervisor
Olin Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Safety Ambassador
Olin Corporation
07.2022 - 12.2022
Training Specialist
Olin Corporation
07.2022 - 12.2022
Primer Mixer
Olin Corporation
01.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
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