Shawn Knight
Louisa,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated professional known for training excellence and safety compliance in operational settings. Experienced in managing personnel and enhancing performance through effective route scheduling and conflict resolution. Committed to fostering a safe and efficient work environment. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
GFL Environmental USA
Ruckersville, Virginia
04.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to develop operational strategies and goals.
- Resolved operational issues by analyzing problems and facilitating solutions.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Managed scheduling and staffing, optimizing labor costs while ensuring operational demands were met.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and implement strategic improvements.
CDL Class B Driver
Time Disposal
Ruckersville, Virginia
07.2011 - 04.2021
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport waste materials, contributing to timely service delivery.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, documenting any issues or malfunctions.
- Complied with Department of Transportation regulations for hours of service.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing team compliance and safety awareness.
- Engaged in safety meetings to promote awareness and compliance among team members and training sessions, reinforcing commitment to a culture of safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Monroe
Stanardsville, VA06-2005
Skills
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Staff training
- Performance analysis
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Scheduling coordination
- Operational planning
- Route optimization
- Vehicle operation
- DOT regulations compliance
Certification
- CDL Class B
Accomplishments
- Most Valuable Employee- 2019
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
GFL Environmental USA
04.2021 - Current
CDL Class B Driver
Time Disposal
07.2011 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
William Monroe