Field Operations Manager

• Oct 2019 - Present

Service Manager

• Jun 2004 - Oct 2019

(January 2007-Present) Manage a team of 5 employees along with maintenance and repair of 30 large diesel trucks, 80 trailers, farm equipment, yard dogs and company vehicles. Established a solid preventative maintenance program with customized KPI reports to ensure safe equipment, less downtime and more miles on the road. Maintain tight inventory control and management. Utilize MRP system to track inventory, equipment costs and data. Manage fleet fuel island equipment, repairs and contracts, handling over 100,000 gallons of fuel each year. Full-process custom design trailers to protect product and efficiently load & unload the product. Handle the buying and selling of equipment. Purchase and contract the salt and sanding of Alsum properties along with outsourcing to local businesses. React to everyday challenges and ability to problem solve quickly and carefully. Excellent communication with employees, vendors and various company departments to work as a team for the best interests of the company. Oversee a strong safety program. Started as Service Supervisor and moved into Service Manager with same responsibilities.

Driver

• Jun 2004 - Dec 2006

Transferred fresh produce from farms or to retail stores throughout the Midwest in accordance with company procedures, safety protocols, DOT regulations and traffic laws. Preformed pre-and post-trip inspections to ensure personal and truck safety. Verified load related documentation for completion and accuracy. Maintained vehicle log. Navigated effectively with use of maps and GPS to ensure timely deliveries. Worked independently. Worked with vendors to ensure smooth deliveries. Performed basic maintenance, including fixing minor issues and defects to ensure safety and efficiency. Possessed very strong communication and management skills.

Steel Erector / Crane Operator

• 1997 - 2004

Steel Erector (Welding Certification, American Welding Society)Assemble steel framing and other structural components. Set up hoisting equipment. Communicated clearly with other equipment operators and signal operators. Guided steel members into position utilizing hoisting devices using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools. Aligned and verified vertical and horizontal alignment of members and welded into place. Cut welds steel members to make alterations. Erected or repaired different structures. Crane OperatorSet steel buildings. Knowledge of crane equipment and operations. Clear communication through hand signals with crew members. Operate rigging safely to OSHA standard to ensure a safe securement of materials being moved. Knowledge of weight shifting and placing blocks and outriggers to prevent crane from toppling during transport of heavy loads. Inspection of crane equipment, chains and rigging.

Farm Hand

• 1994 - 1997

Worked in milking parlor for a 300+ cattle herd operation. Handled parlor set-up and clean-up, equipment sanitation and filter exchange on a daily basis. Monitored cattle for health and appropriate milk disbursement. Maintained parlor equipment and repairs. Worked independently and as a team player paying attention to details of the farm. Planted, fertilized and harvested crops. Use of all farm equipment . Handled repairs of equipment and other farm duties as needed. Worked in milking parlor for a 300+ cattle herd operation. Handled parlor set-up and clean-up, equipment sanitation and filter exchange on a daily basis. Monitored cattle for health and appropriate milk disbursement. Maintained parlor equipment and repairs. Worked independently and as a team player paying attention to details of the farm. Planted, fertilized and harvested crops. Use of all farm equipment . Handled repairs of equipment and other farm duties as needed.

Farm Hand

• 1993 - 1994

Assisted in the daily milking operations of 75 head of cattle in a stanchion barn and fed calves. Maintained barn by cleaning feed alleys, changing animal bedding and keeping the milk house clean. Assisted in managing cropland as directed, including planting, fertilizing and harvesting crops. Utilized skid steer and other farm equipment to perform tasks. Assisted in the daily milking operations of 75 head of cattle in a stanchion barn and fed calves. Maintained barn by cleaning feed alleys, changing animal bedding and keeping the milk house clean. Assisted in managing cropland as directed, including planting, fertilizing and harvesting crops. Utilized skid steer and other farm equipment to perform tasks.