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Kent Steward

Missoula

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at UFPI, enhancing mill efficiency and team productivity through strategic coaching and training. Skilled in decision-making and conflict resolution, I excel in fostering a safe, high-quality work environment while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. I prioritize safety and efficiency in all operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Milling Supervisor

UFPI
01.2023 - Current
  • Increased mill efficiency through regular evaluations, targeted coaching sessions, and tailored performance improvement plans.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, guidance, and support.
  • Over saw all operations and team members in the mill.
  • Ensured safety, quality and production.
  • Determining resource requirements, including labor, materials, and equipment.
  • Scheduling production tasks and assigning teams and individuals to tasks based on skill sets and training.
  • Machines ran include moulders, resaws, ripsaws, end matchers, industrial wire bush/sanders, etc.


Oil Field Worker

Magnus
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on pumps, valves, hoses, winches for ensuring smooth operation of the rig.
  • Promoted a safe working environment through consistent adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in various environments, including land rigs, and remote locations with harsh weather conditions.
  • Increased crew productivity through effective communication and collaboration with team members during daily operations.
  • Assisted in rig-up/rig-down processes efficiently, minimizing downtime between projects.

Subway District Manager

Subway
02.2017 - 02.2022
  • Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.

Education

Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls, MT

Skills

  • Team development
  • Reporting skills
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Reporting requirements
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Audit procedures
  • forklift certified
  • Goal setting
  • Recruitment and hiring

Timeline

Milling Supervisor

UFPI
01.2023 - Current

Oil Field Worker

Magnus
04.2021 - 10.2022

Subway District Manager

Subway
02.2017 - 02.2022

Thompson Falls
Kent Steward