Michael Hanson
Foreman
Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
Well qualified Foreman with 13+ years experience in planning, coordinating and managing a fast-paced, high-volume Vehicle Processing Facility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Foreman
Penn Auto Team
7 2015 - Current
- Provides positive direction, information, and motivation to teams and others.
- Goes over Daily Labor Order List. Ensures company has accounted for 250+ full-time employees on team.
- Supervises a facility that produces roughly 160,000+ vehicles per year from the factory to the dealership.
- Ensures employees understand tasks assigned to them and provide any additional assistance.
- Ensures and monitors daily Aged Maintenance List and Requirements.
- Manages 12-20 employees within Aged Maintenance Department.
- Ensures completion of assignments within time-frame to 100% completion.
- Manage payroll processing for a company with over 250+ employees.
- Ensure accurate reflection of timecards and wages on a daily basis.
- Verify and correct any discrepancies in employee timecards and wage calculations.
- Maintain up-to-date payroll records in compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Collaborate with HR and management to resolve payroll-related issues efficiently.
- Utilize payroll software to streamline and automate payroll processes.
- Responsible for communication with customers from GLOVIS America, Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors and team regarding updated processes and procedures.
- Has direct and open communication with inspectors, quality control, supervisors and all other staff and employees.
- Performs training of Port Installed Options with new and existing installers.
- Records and maintains employee training installer matrix.
- Manages 5-10 employees within Rail Operation Department.
- Responsible for training new and existing Rail Operations employees on best safe practices, policies and procedures for unloading rail cars.
- Strictly follows and adheres to standards of The Association of American Railroads.
- Works alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performs job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reworks positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Checks equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Handles issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
Working Foreman
Philly Auto Labor Services
07.2010 - 07.2015
- Responsible for communication with customers from GLOVIS America, Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors and team regarding updated processes and procedures.
- Has direct and open communication with inspectors, quality control, supervisors and all other staff and employees.
- Responsible for training of Port Installed Options with new and existing installers.
- Responsible for team of 20-25 Light and Heavy Options Installers.
- Reviewed daily work assignments and delegated tasks to employees to supervise completion.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
Warehouse Worker
Penn Jersey Paper Company
04.2009 - 07.2010
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Identified inadequate materials and faulty equipment and brought to supervisors' attention.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
City Of Wildwood
05.2008 - 09.2008
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Responded promptly to emergencies on beach and in water, administered first aid and CPR and coordinated hospital transportation.
- Certified through New Jersey State Police Open Water Rescuer Course.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms and rip currents.
- Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Consulted with emergency personnel while securing scene.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Simulated rescue conditions regularly with team members to maintain water rescue proficiency.
Wait Staff Member
Cafe Martorano
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
City Of Wildwood
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Responded promptly to emergencies on beach and in water, administered first aid and CPR and coordinated hospital transportation.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms and rip currents.
- Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Consulted with emergency personnel while securing scene.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Simulated rescue conditions regularly with team members to maintain water rescue proficiency.
Bouncer
Keenan's Irish Pub
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Ejected unruly patrons from premises.
- Called police to report criminal acts.
- Liaised with local police officers, fire services and emergency services to maintain security and service and resolve issues.
- Enforced dress codes and refused objectionable attire.
- Checked IDs and closely examined patrons' faces to verify age.
- Monitored, guarded and patrolled premises to prevent infractions of rules, theft and violence.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Casual Teamster
Teamsters Local 107
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Unloading equipment from trailers for various theaters throughout the Philadelphia Metropolitan area and Philadelphia Convention Center.
- Forklift Operations.
Sergeant (E-5), Unit Supply/Logistics
HHC, 1st Battalion, 325th AIR, US Army
08.2003 - 09.2006
- Company Supply Sergeant assigned to Airborne Infantry Battalion capable of no-notice world wide deployment within 18 hours.
- Responsible for helping maintain accountability of multi-million dollar organizational, installation and TDA property.
- Responsible for logistical support and resource management for 165 Paratrooper company.
- Responsible for health, welfare, and morale of seven Soldiers.
- Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
- Maintained automated system for tracking unit supplies and equipment.
- Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
- Completed regular inventory counts of equipment on book for unit.
- Reconciled inventory with Company Platoons, Property Book Office, DRMO and third-party.
- Earned coveted Parachutist Badge, Combat Action Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, Army Valorous Unit Citation Ribbon, Army Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon, Quartermasters Badge.
- Combat Veteran Operation Enduring Freedom, Wardak Province, Afghanistan 2005.
Education
Career Diploma - Carpentry
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA 07.2021 - 11.2022
Military Occupational Specialty -
US Army Supply And Logistics School
Fort Lee, VA 10.2003 - 02.2004
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Ryan High School
Philadelphia, PA 06.2002 - 06.2002
Skills
Timeline
Career Diploma - Carpentry
Ashworth College
07.2021 - 11.2022
Working Foreman
Philly Auto Labor Services
07.2010 - 07.2015
Warehouse Worker
Penn Jersey Paper Company
04.2009 - 07.2010
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
City Of Wildwood
05.2008 - 09.2008
Wait Staff Member
Cafe Martorano
08.2007 - 05.2008
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
City Of Wildwood
05.2007 - 08.2007
Bouncer
Keenan's Irish Pub
05.2007 - 08.2007
Casual Teamster
Teamsters Local 107
10.2006 - 05.2007
Military Occupational Specialty -
US Army Supply And Logistics School
10.2003 - 02.2004
Sergeant (E-5), Unit Supply/Logistics
HHC, 1st Battalion, 325th AIR, US Army
08.2003 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Ryan High School
06.2002 - 06.2002
General Foreman
Penn Auto Team
7 2015 - Current
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