Thomas Kohler
Northampton,PA
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 18 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Foreman
ABC Automatic Sprinkler
2014.06 - Current
- Maintained safe working environments by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, reducing workplace injuries.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections to identify issues early on, preventing costly rework or delays later in the project timeline.
- Improved communication between team members through regular meetings and updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented innovative construction techniques that improved both the speed of completion and overall building sustainability.
- Evaluated employees'' performance periodically; provided constructive feedback aimed at improving overall job performance and ensuring project success.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior team members, enhancing their skills and increasing overall productivity.
- Organized and delivered supplies for each job.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors for seamless integration of materials and services into projects.
- Optimized resource utilization by closely monitoring inventory levels, ordering necessary supplies promptly as needed to prevent disruptions in workflow.
- Troubleshot potential roadblocks during construction projects proactively; implemented creative solutions to minimize downtime effectively.
- Assigned tasks and monitored completion of work to full satisfaction of company standards and customer requirements.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
Foreman
Keystone Fire Protection
2013.05 - 2014.06
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
Foreman
Adelphia Fire Protection
2006.12 - 2013.05
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northampton Area High School
Northampton, PA06.1996
Skills
Construction supervision
Crew Leadership
Customer Relations
Site Inspection
Safety Protocols
Gathering supplies
Blueprint Reading
Task Delegation
Scheduling Coordination
Daily Planning
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Employee Training
OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Lead Foreman
ABC Automatic Sprinkler
2014.06 - Current
Foreman
Keystone Fire Protection
2013.05 - 2014.06
Foreman
Adelphia Fire Protection
2006.12 - 2013.05
High School Diploma -
Northampton Area High School
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