Kevin Gary
Phone: 208-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Over 20 years of manufacturing experience, and 16 years in management.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to make the tough decisions.
Received commendation for leadership during a crisis situation. Article was
written in Readers Digest on accident and how lives were saved.
. Completed Behavioral Based Safety training in, June 2001.
. Completed Supervisory workshop in Moses Lake - 1997.
. Completed Supervisory Skills training (American Management Association-
New Jersey) 1997.
. Incident Command Training at Dodd Beal's fire Training Center.
Certified in First Aid CPR - since 1990
. Hazmat Tech certified - Lake Washington University 1996.
. Completed Trainer Training and Test Constructor Courses in 1992.
. Proficient in Microsoft office, and Excel.
. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus in HR
Management
. Payroll Time and attendance
WORK EXPERIENCE
Director of Chemical Operations
Hoku Materials
March 2009 to Present
Pocatello Idaho
Hoku is a startup poly Silicon Company based in Pocatello Idaho. As the
director of operations I am Involved in process design working with the
engineering firms to ensure the design
Will be functional and operate at design parameters. I wrote safety
policies, and the
Plant emergency response plan. I wrote commissioning plan, scoped P&ID's
for commissioning, and commissioning check sheets for the chemical area. I
interviewed and hired operators to run the plant. Assisted in training the
operators on the process.
Superintendent of Operations.
July 2008 to March 2009
AE Poly Silicon
Philadelphia PA
Led team operations at an emerging technology company. I managed a team
that was tasked with writing standard operating procedures and
commissioning documentation for a facility under construction. I was in
charge of all commissioning activities, scoped P&Id's and wrote commissiong
plan and procedures. I wrote HR policies and trained employees on the
policies. As a production superintendent I assisted in the recruiting and
interviewing process of new supervisors and operators. Other
responsibilities included scheduling maintenance activities in the process
unit, writing daily notes to ensure operations had equipment cleaned and
tagged for maintenance. Mentored the supervisors in relation to running
the facility safely. I trained the supervisors and staff on policies and
labor laws for the state of Idaho to ensure consistency. I trained staff
for long-term efficient operations.
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Production Specialist / Contract
June 2007 to July 2008
REC Silicon
Moses Lake Washington
Intimately involved in the $650 million plant expansion effort. Involved
in the process of writing SOPs and commissioning procedures for the new
facility. As a production specialist I was tasked with scheduling
maintenance activities in the silane unit and writing daily notes to ensure
operations had equipment cleaned and tagged for maintenance.
Production Supervisor
March 2006 to June 2007
Hisan Automotive
Scottsboro Alabama
Managed the day-to-day production in a fast-paced Automotive Manufacturer.
Scheduled production to meet customer demands. Supervised and
develop 41 operators in the Production and Shipping Departments.
Reconciled all production at the end of each shift, and reported daily
production numbers. Made daily schedules and assigned work for the
associates. Managed process to scheduled overtime to meet production needs.
Completed and provided performance evaluations, and provided input to
develop action plans used to further the careers of associates.
Production Coordinator
September 2004 to March 2006
AGC Automotive
Alabaster Alabama
Managed the day-to-day production in a fast-paced Automotive glass
Manufacturer. Scheduled glass to be production to meet customer demands.
Supervised and developed 62 operators in the Encapsulation Department.
Reconciled all production at the end of each shift, and reported daily
production performance. Created daily schedules and assignments work for
associates. Coordinated and managed assignment of scheduled overtime.
Supervisor
April 2003 to August 2004
Guardian Automotive
Upper Sandusky Ohio
Managed the day-to-day production in a fast-paced Automotive glass
Manufacturer. Scheduled production, Supervised and developed 30 operators
in the bending department. Reconciled all production at the end of each
shift, and reported production information. Made daily schedules and
assignments work to the operators. Assigned overtime to meet production
goals.
Superintendent
July 2000 to March 2003
Advanced Silicon Materials INC.
Moses Lake WA.
Champion of safety in the Silane Department. Provided annual
performance reviews of shift supervisors. Authored and helped implement
a written list of performance and behavioral expectations for all
supervisors inclusive of how this impacted their annual reviews and
personal growth within the company. This improved morale, as well as
consistency between all supervisors. Administered disciplinary action
to employees when warranted. Managed the daily operation of the Silane
Department. Managed and maintain Emergency Squad budget.
Shift Supervisor
June 1992 to July 2000
Advanced Silicon Materials INC.
Moses Lake, WA
Supervised seven direct reports on shift. Completed and administered
yearly performance reviews. Completed responsibility for Emergency Squad
Training of fourteen people. Trained personnel. Administered disciplinary
action to direct reports when warranted.
Silane Operator
September 1987 to June 1992
Advanced Silicon Materials INC.
Moses Lake WA.
Assisted with updates to the training material and trained new operators.
Coordinated the planned shutdowns and maintenance activities in the Silane
unit. Monitored equipment in the Silane Unit. Cleaned and tagged
equipment for the Maintenance Department.
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a focus in HR Management
6/6/2005 to 8/14/2006
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates IL
Associates degree in Business Management
11-13-04 to 6-06-05
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates IL
Associates in Business Management
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake WA.
Associates in Arts and Science
Big Bend Community College 3.46 accumulated GPA while attending