Katrina Gair

Production Supervisor / Advanced Specialist

BHP Billiton

11.2007 - 10.2024

Process Technician & Production supervisor ; Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring targets were met while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
Team Leadership & Delegation: Managed, trained and mentored team members,fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
Isolation & Permit Work; Competent in isolating all types of machinery and electrical equipment, adhering to lock-out/tag-out procedures and working with permits-to- of work systems.
Machine Operation; Skilled in the safe and efficient operation of Caterpillar (CAT) and Komatsu equipment,including troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
Staff Training; Delivered onboarding and on-the-job training for new and existing employees, with a focus on safety procedures,machinery use and workplace standards.
Control Room Officer; Experience in monitoring and coordinating production activities through control systems,ensuring smooth workflow and responding swiftly to issues.
Crane Operations; performed crane work in accordance with safety regulations and operational protocols.
Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
Conducted performance evaluations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among team members.
Developed training programs for new employees, enhancing onboarding effectiveness and retention rates.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with supply chain demands.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
Managed team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.