Thomas Hansen
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Supervisor
Alliance Group Pukeuri Plant
09.2021 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling cars.
- Made decisions on safety and scheduling employees to support operational requirements.
- Maintained records of train movements, daily logs and train performance reports.
- Communicated with dispatchers about train cargo and timetables.
- Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures..
- Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
- Interpreted and relayed hand signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed
- Used Risk Manager to prepare reports regarding problems encountered such as accidents, signalling problems, unscheduled stops, and delays.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
Truck Driver
Mainfreight
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Yard Gang Forklift Driver
Alliance Group Pukeuri Plant
10.2015 - 09.2020
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Safely operated lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists and forklifts.
- Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Manoeuvred forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Labourer
Rainbow Confectionary
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waitaki Boys' High School
Oamaru, NZ03.2014
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Staff Management
- Process Improvement
- Business Development
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Development
- Employee Motivation
- Staff Discipline
- Policy Enforcement
- Expectation setting
Affiliations
- Valley Sports Club
Additional Information
I volunteer my time to the Valley sports club as a junior rugby coordinator. this position consist of organising and maintaining junior rugby teams ranging from ages 4yrs-12yrs, so the young kids in our community can play the sport they love. Valley sports club is a small country club consisting of Rugby, Netball and Cricket all at senior and junior levels. the Valley club is run by a small committee.
i also coach my sons rugby team and have done for the past 3 years, i really enjoy watching my young team grow into the players they are today, it gives my great joy to be able to pass on my knowledge to the young players.
Timeline
Locomotive Supervisor
Alliance Group Pukeuri Plant
09.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
Mainfreight
09.2020 - 09.2021
Yard Gang Forklift Driver
Alliance Group Pukeuri Plant
10.2015 - 09.2020
Labourer
Rainbow Confectionary
03.2014 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Waitaki Boys' High School
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