Stephen Tate
Danville,VA
Summary
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.
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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Woodwick Candles
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Managed safety team of 10 employees doing safety audits.
- Managed SEAL program for our plant.
Supervisor
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised production tire mold departments.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Managed the quality inspection of the tires.
Supervisor
Woodwick Candles
07.2015 - 12.2021
- Supervised inventory cycle team operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Supervised production operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Area Lead and Process Improvement
Elkay Wood Products
01.2006 - 06.2015
- Worked as a lead in 5 different areas improving setups of areas and increasing production goals. This led me to a process improvement job. I worked on LOTO, 6S program, safety training and standard work program.
- Updated processes and process maps to improve material flow throughout factory.
- Created standard work instructions for the entire plant to improve workflow.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Danville, VA06.1989
Skills
- Job Safety Analysis
- Safety Inspections
- Safety Planning
- Safety Audit
- Safety Courses
- Safety Coordination
- 6S Programs
- Employee Motivation
- Team Bonding
- Written Communication
- Workflow Planning
- Quality Control
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Woodwick Candles
03.2022 - 02.2023
Supervisor
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
01.2021 - 12.2021
Supervisor
Woodwick Candles
07.2015 - 12.2021
Area Lead and Process Improvement
Elkay Wood Products
01.2006 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
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