JOHN Watson
Honea Path
Summary
Professional leader with background in managing and guiding teams to achieve project objectives efficiently. Proven ability to drive productivity and efficiency through effective team collaboration and strategic problem-solving. Strong skills in project management, safety protocols, and hands-on technical expertise. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring seamless operations and consistent results. Skilled in conflict resolution.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadman/Fabricator
Overhead Door of Greenville
Simsonville, SC
02.2018 - Current
- Carried out high-quality fabricating work with little oversight
- Taught junior employees how to perform tasks such as troubleshooting and installing overhead doors and docks
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
Lead Foreman/Alternate Heavy Equipment Operator
Clary Hood Inc
Spartanburg, South Carolina
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined key milestones, objectives, and timelines for efficient execution of tasks.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors for seamless integration of materials and services into projects.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections to identify issues early on, preventing costly rework or delays later in the project timeline.
- Facilitated effective collaboration between design teams and construction personnel during all phases of the building process, ensuring alignment on project goals and specifications.
- Defined work activity priorities for day and implemented best practices to achieve efficiency and safety
- Completed a wide range of site tasks such as clearing land and grading earth for planned projects
- Completed basic upkeep such as adding fuel, lubricating parts and removing buildup from machine surfaces
- Inspected equipment before and after use to quickly detect maintenance and repair needs
- Carried out high-quality work with little oversight
- Operated various tractors, Haul Trucks, rollers, dozers rough grading and finish grading also excavator experience mostly minis
Clamp Truck Operator/Corrugator Operator
PCA
Honea Path, SC
12.2010 - 09.2016
- Operated forklift, Clamp Truck unloaded corrugated rolls from railcars and trucks unloaded sheet trucks
- Operated corrugator made sure to work professionally and safely to produce good products in a timely manner
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies
- Verified production checklists for correct items, goals, and orders
- Inspected and maintained all equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts
- Adhered to all OSHA and established company safety protocols regarding the use of heavy machinery
- Ensured all work stations and equipment were properly cleaned for incoming shifts
- Verified products and shipments for accurate labeling
- Utilized equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanning devices accurately and safely to meet daily objectives
Education
High School Diploma -
Belton Honea Path Highschool
Honea Path, SC05.2007
Skills
- Welding
- Operating
- Fast Learner
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Operate equipment
- Equipment and machine
- Hand tool proficiency
- Inspection readiness
- Leadership trained
- Construction
- Worksite organization
- Workplace safety
- Planning and scheduling
- Critical thinking
- Dedicated work ethic
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Welding Certified
- Aerial and Scissor Lift OSHA Certified MEWP & AWP
- Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat
Timeline
Leadman/Fabricator
Overhead Door of Greenville
02.2018 - Current
Lead Foreman/Alternate Heavy Equipment Operator
Clary Hood Inc
09.2015 - 02.2018
Clamp Truck Operator/Corrugator Operator
PCA
12.2010 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Belton Honea Path Highschool