Tyson Smith
Fort Dodge
Summary
Adaptable and reliable production operator with a strong background in safety protocols and equipment maintenance. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering high-quality outputs through effective supervision and teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
United States Gypsum, USG
Fort Dodge, IA
03.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery to produce gypsum products efficiently and safely.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met consistently.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
- Conducted routine maintenance on production equipment to enhance reliability and performance.
Railroad Track Laborer
CN Railroad
Fort Dodge, IA
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Inspected and maintained railroad tracks to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for track installation and repair tasks.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, enhancing workflow efficiency on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and address potential hazards proactively.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime during operations.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and standard operating procedures effectively.
- Implemented process improvements that increased the speed of track repairs and installations.
Assistant Site Leader
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Fort Dodge, IA
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on service protocols, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in service delivery and reduced wait times.
- Collaborated with site leader to develop training materials for new hires, promoting consistency in service quality.
Unit Supply Sergeant
United States Army
Fort Polk, LA
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Supervised logistics operations, optimizing distribution processes for efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed supply inventories to ensure availability of essential equipment and materials.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers on supply chain management best practices.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance inventory control mechanisms.
- Coordinated with various units to streamline requisition processes and fulfill supply requests.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain compliance with military regulations and standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulations by closely monitoring hazardous material handling and disposal protocols.
- Reduced supply shortages by conducting regular audits and maintaining accurate records of all unit assets.
- Streamlined requisition processes, improving response times for urgent supply requests from soldiers in the field.
- Managed the maintenance, repair, and replacement of unit equipment through diligent monitoring and follow-up actions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Digital Marketing
Bryant And Stratton
Buffalo, NY05-2028
High School Diploma -
Cedar Falls Highschool
Cedar Falls, IA05-2018
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable to change
- Material quality control
- Safety protocols adherence
- Materials management
- Process improvement
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics
- Maintenance documentation
Timeline
Production Operator
United States Gypsum, USG
03.2025 - Current
Railroad Track Laborer
CN Railroad
08.2023 - 02.2025
Assistant Site Leader
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
04.2023 - 08.2023
Unit Supply Sergeant
United States Army
06.2018 - 09.2021
Associate of Arts - Digital Marketing
Bryant And Stratton
High School Diploma -
Cedar Falls Highschool