John Bolander
Munfordville
Summary
Dynamic safety professional with a proven track record at Brock Insulation, enhancing team performance through superior communication and situational awareness. Achieved a significant reduction in workplace incidents by implementing effective safety protocols and conducting thorough hazard identification. Recognized for adaptability and commitment to fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Spoter
Brock Insulation
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Strengthened team performance by assisting colleagues in understanding hand signals and other communication methods essential for safe spotting practices.
- Reduced accidents through vigilant monitoring of the worksite, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective actions promptly.
- Improved overall spotting efficiency by actively participating in training sessions focused on new equipment usage guidelines and best practices for signal communication techniques.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining clear lines of communication between lifting equipment operators and ground personnel.
- Consistently met deadlines through diligent work ethic and effective prioritization of tasks.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected changes in project timelines or job site conditions, ensuring successful task completion despite challenges encountered.
- Promoted a safe working environment by conducting regular inspections of rigging equipment and reporting any issues immediately.
- Increased overall job site safety by actively participating in safety meetings and sharing best practices related to spotting activities with colleagues.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Production Department Leader
The Carbide Graphite Group Incorporated
04.1976 - 08.2000
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback aimed at fostering professional growth within the team members'' roles.
- Managed daily operations, consistently meeting or exceeding production targets while maintaining safety and quality control measures.
- Ensured adherence to established safety protocols, resulting in a significant reduction of workplace incidents and injuries.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, identifying solutions for immediate corrective actions and long-term prevention strategies.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Operated specialized equipment, gauges and instruments to track and assess gas levels.
- Checked meters and interpreted readings to assess functionality of gas retrieval systems.
Education
No Degree - Electronics Engineering/ Psychology
Jefferson Community College
Louisville, KY05-1984
General Education/ TV And Radio Repair
Aaron's Vocational And Technical High School
Louisville, KY05-1971
Skills
- Effective teamwork
- Quick decision making
- Superior communication
- Situational awareness
- Persistence
- Stress tolerance
- Physical fitness
- Exceptional concentration
- Environmental awareness
- Keen perception
- Visual acuity
- Advanced observation
- Detail orientation
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Safety program development
- Hazard identification
- Decision-making skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Industrial safety
- Teamwork skills
- Relationship building
- Accident prevention
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
- OSHA compliance
- Workplace hazard mitigation
- Health and safety monitoring
- Worker protection
- Communication skills
Timeline
Safety Spoter
Brock Insulation
11.2024 - 02.2025
Production Department Leader
The Carbide Graphite Group Incorporated
04.1976 - 08.2000
No Degree - Electronics Engineering/ Psychology
Jefferson Community College
General Education/ TV And Radio Repair
Aaron's Vocational And Technical High School
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