Results-driven Shift Foreman known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in workforce management, safety compliance, and operational troubleshooting. Key soft skills include leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Excel at motivating teams and ensuring projects are completed within deadlines and to high-quality standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Boiler shift foreman
Kuriftu paper mill factory
Adama, A
11.2020 - Current
Supervised daily operations of paper production processes at Kuriftu mill.
Coordinated shift schedules and assigned tasks to production team members.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in production areas.
Trained new employees on equipment usage and operational procedures effectively.
Monitored machinery performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency among teams.
Collaborated with management to address operational challenges during shifts.
Conducted regular inspections to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Gave detailed day-by-day directions on production targets.
Continuously recommended operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Conducted training sessions for new employees on safety procedures.
Analyzed data related to production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Ensured smooth operations of production activities on the shift.
Resolved conflicts between workers in a professional manner.
Participated in departmental meetings to discuss current trends in the industry.
Worked closely with other supervisors to ensure that all objectives were met within specified deadlines.
Assisted with hiring decisions for new personnel when needed.
Implemented quality control measures throughout the shift operations process.
Developed and implemented plans to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Supervised staff performance, provided feedback, and ensured compliance with company policies.
Monitored inventory levels, identified shortages, and ordered supplies as needed.
Adjusted schedules and staffing levels based on customer demands and production needs.
Maintained accurate records pertaining to employee attendance, overtime hours worked.
Inspected equipment regularly to identify potential problems or malfunctions.
Maintained positive relationships with vendors by addressing their inquiries promptly.
Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
Checked orders for quality and completeness.
Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor.
Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
Managed daily workflow and scheduled staff for adequate coverage.
Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
Assessed reports and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
Coordinated with other shift leaders and management to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
Trained new employees on company policies, operational procedures, and customer service standards.
Senior Boiler Operator
Kessem sugar factory
Afar, Af
07.2014 - 11.2020
Operated and maintained high-pressure boilers for efficient sugar production.
Monitored boiler systems for safety and performance compliance.
Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs in equipment.
Collaborated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs and upgrades.
Trained junior operators on safe boiler operation procedures.
Implemented safety protocols to prevent operational hazards in the factory.
Recorded operational data for regulatory reporting and audits.
Assisted in troubleshooting boiler malfunctions during production shifts.
Analyzed readings from gauges and meters to determine efficiency of boiler system operations.
Conducted periodic inspections of boilers for compliance with local regulations.
Trained personnel in the safe operation of all types of boilers used at the facility.
Maintained records of fuel usage, operating times, maintenance performed.
Adhered to all safety procedures while working around high-pressure steam lines.
Ensured that all company policies regarding boiler operations were followed.
Monitored boiler operations and adjusted controls to maintain desired steam pressure, water levels, and fuel consumption.
Determined cause of malfunctioning equipment and initiated corrective action.
Performed regular maintenance on boilers and related equipment to ensure proper operation.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving boilers or other plant machinery.
Adjusted feedwater flow rates to maintain required water levels in boilers.
Supervised a team responsible for maintaining daily operations in the boiler room.
Inspected safety devices, valves, pumps, and other components for proper operation.
Operated burners using manual or automatic controls to regulate the combustion of fuel oil, gas, or coal.
Utilized knowledge of applicable codes such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Provided technical support to lower level operators as needed.
Identified potential problems with boiler systems before they became serious issues.
Troubleshooted mechanical failures on boilers and related equipment as needed.
Repaired or replaced defective parts when necessary.
Monitored gauges and meters to record temperature fluctuations and document variances in airflow and fuel consumption.
Adjusted boiler valves to establish appropriate air and water flow levels and control flow of liquid fuel into burners to regulate temperatures.
Performed routine preventive maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing number of service calls to outside technicians.
Maintained daily log book to quantify resource consumption and advise management on fuel consumption patterns and maintenance needs requiring visits from outside technicians.
Removed soot and debris from inside boiler, replaced water filters and treated for mineral deposits and cleaned burners in anticipation of annual equipment inspections.
Installed replacement burners, air filters, gauges and other boiler components using hand tools to maintain optimal efficiency and prevent heat supply interruption.
Operated refrigeration, hydraulic, water recirculation systems, cooling towers and other systems relating to regulation of boiler operations and facility heating and cooling requirements.
Input maintenance, performance and fuel consumption records into computerized maintenance management system for reporting to administration and engineer analysis.
Collected and analyzed charge samples to evaluate and improve wood drying procedures, increasing consistency of internal moisture content.
Dried wood to prepare for introduction into furnaces on wood-fired boilers, ensuring optimal combustion temperatures and burn time.
Fired wood- and coal-burning furnaces with stokers as well as gas- and oil-fed boilers by starting and regulating fuel supply through automated gas feeds and oil pumps.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electro Mechanical Machinery Maintenance
Assosa Polytechnic College
Assosa, As
Skills
Equipment maintenance
Process optimization
Team leadership
Effective communication
Problem solving
Time management
Performance monitoring
Team management
Effective leadership
Shift scheduling
Complaint resolution
Positive attitude
Quality inspections
Shift checklists
Employee recognition
Team motivation
Operations support
Decision-making capacity
Team-building activities
Team supervision
Languages
Amharic
First Language
English
Beginner (A1)
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Boiler shift foreman
Kuriftu paper mill factory
11.2020 - Current
Senior Boiler Operator
Kessem sugar factory
07.2014 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Electro Mechanical Machinery Maintenance