Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies
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Craig Dale

2 Gaer Road, Newport,IOW

Summary

I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual, who adapts easily to change. I'm not afraid to take on a new challenge as i am always seeking opportunities to learn and develop new skills. I work well alone, but i am also a reliable and resilient team player. I am a quick-learner confident at following complex instructions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Viridor
08.2024 - Current
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient shift scheduling and task delegation.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and upper management effectively facilitating communication that bridged any existing gaps.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious work atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
  • Stepped up to cover Shift Manager during absence/annual leave.

Level 3 Multiskilled Operator

Viridor
06.2021 - Current

• Overseeing machine function and performance, quickly diagnosing malfunctions to reduce operational downtime.

• Clear debris and waste from working areas, maintaining safe conditions.

• Apply quality checks on equipment to gauge and solve problems.

• Produce QA samples and conduct quality testing.

• Set appropriate machinery parameters to deliver exceptional quality standards across high-volume jobs.

• Sanitize machinery and maintain a organized work area to support cleanliness.

• Liaise with engineering team to resolve breakdowns. • Record machine productivity and required repairs.

• Keep machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.

• Maintain machines regularly to achieve peak performance levels, improving operational efficiency.

Furnaceman

Celsa Steel Uk
06.2015 - 06.2021
  • My duties as Furnaceman was to light up, shutdown and control the furnace temperatures to make sure steel billets are at a certain temperature, this is vital as if the temperatures are too hot or cold it could affect the rolling process of the steel product or even affect customers quality control specifications
  • Competent Steel worker with a variety of roles undertaken throughout the Steel mill
  • Qualified Gauger on all Steel products produced, ensuring the product is within the correct specification for the customer with no defects
  • Proficient in the use of technical instruments to calculate the precise dimensions such as micrometers and Vernier gauges
  • Inputting and extracting relevant process data into and from various databases
  • Health and Safety advisor to management on specific aspects within own area of operation
  • Liaising with different departments to rectify any health and safety issues
  • Troubleshooting any issues that may arise while maintaining a safeworking environment at all times
  • Fully trained in heavy machinery operation.

Senior Assistant Printer

The Westdale Printing Group
05.2007 - 06.2015

• Started as a Junior Assistant, promoted to Senior Assistant

• Working 12 hour shift patterns, days and nights

• Duties include loading and unloading heavy duty reels to keep press running continuously by operating a Forklift and Grab truck

• All materials used were to be accounted for and recorded

• I would also supervise the Junior Assistant.

Glazier

Greenberg Glass
01.2002 - 05.2007

• I stated my time at Greenberg Glass working on the shop floor cutting and processing glass

• I was then promoted to Glazier, where I would install glass of all shapes and sizes, double glazed units and shop fronts etc

• I would also meet up with clients/customers to discuss, plan and organise any works to be taken out

• This would also include 24 Hour Call-outs.

Education

GCSE'S

Willows High Schol
Cardiff
05-1999

Skills

    Health and Safety Compliance

    Leadership

    Multitasking

    Improving efficiency

    Organization

    Motivation

    Attention to Detail

Certification

• Working at height

• Confined spaces

• Manual Handling

• Fork Truck

• Combi Lift

• First Aid

• Mental Health First Aid

• Fire Marshall

Hobbies

I am a dedicated family man. I'm married with three children. In my spare time i like to be with my family, taking my children out, keeping them as happy, active, fit and healthy as possible. Away from my family my biggest passion is sport, mainly football. I've played at a reasonable standard and more recently managed at the same standard taking my local football club Bridgend Street AFC to Welsh League Division 2, the highest level the club has ever competed at in their 100 year history.

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Viridor
08.2024 - Current

Level 3 Multiskilled Operator

Viridor
06.2021 - Current

Furnaceman

Celsa Steel Uk
06.2015 - 06.2021

Senior Assistant Printer

The Westdale Printing Group
05.2007 - 06.2015

Glazier

Greenberg Glass
01.2002 - 05.2007

GCSE'S

Willows High Schol
Craig Dale