Management Training

GORDON E. SMITH

***** *. ********* ***** ****: 419-***-****

Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 ***********@*****.***

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS o PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS o BOILER OPERATIONS o

WASTEWATER / ENVIRONMENTAL o MAINTENANCE o SAFETY CHAMPION

OBJECTIVE SUMMARY

To obtain a position within your progressive organization within which I may fully utilize my academic knowledge

and prior work experience to its greatest potential in order to become an asset to your company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Gypsum Corporation (USG)

$ 3.0+ billion Corporation engaged in the manufacture & distribution of building products worldwide. Primary products include gypsum

wallboard, joint compound, cement boards and ceiling tile. USG’s subsidiaries and partners are active in over 140 countries worldwide, with

manufacturing and distribution facilities in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, Pacific and the Middle East.

USG – Gypsum, OH(1977 – Present)

Wastewater / Boiler Room Supervisor

o Promoted to supervisor of wastewater and boiler operations in support of a $100 million cement board & joint

compound manufacturing operation.

o Maintain and monitor steam and water systems within proper efficiency levels and cost parameters for

operational needs of the individual departments.

o Perform water analysis for the plant, evaluate and administer chemical treatment program to ensure proper

operating protection.

o Conduct/coordinate required wastewater testing for the Environmental Protection Agency and completion of air

and water reports. Assure compliance with EPA Title Five air and water regulations.

o Perform all supervisory responsibilities including scheduling, training and record keeping.

o Develop, maintain and monitor the highest level of safety standard possible for the employees under direct and

indirect control.

o Direct and coordinate the Boiler / Wastewater Treatment department’s preventive maintenance program.

Key Achievements

Cost Reductions Supported plant-wide cost-reduction effort during the housing downturn which reduced

staffing by 50%.

CAPEX Management

Participated in 2009 $3.2 million capital project to replace boiler systems on time and below

budget.

Process Enhancements

Assisted in the completion and start up of a $1.5 million wastewater treatment system

upgrade in 2011.

Safety Improvements

Leading participant in the Safety Team at USG facilities across the U.S. and Russia resulting

in fewer Lost Time Accidents. Achieved Green-Belt certification (Six-Sigma).

Team Performance

Strengthened team effectiveness by coordination of advanced training and cross training for

all team associates in the Energy / Environmental departments.

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Prior roles at USG

• Manufacturing Operations

First-line Supervisor – Powerhouse

Wastewater Treatment Technician

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelors of Business Administration – Organization Management – Summa cum Laude (2011) – TIFFIN UNIVERSITY

Associates Degree – Industrial Management – Magna cum Laude (2008) – TERRA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Certificates – State of Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer

Professional Training:

United States Gypsum(Certificate Training & Development) Owens Community College

• Negotiation & Conflict management • Continuing Education

• Confronting the Tough Stuff • Low-Pressure Boiler Operation

• Fundamentals of Safety /Back to Basics Training • High-Pressure Boiler Operation

• Hoisting & Rigging Management Level III

State of Ohio – Department of Education

• Basic T Series Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Firefighters Course

Terra State Community College

• EMT Certification

• Industrial Welding

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Reserve Sheriff – Ottawa County, Ohio

Volunteer Fireman – Rocky Ridge, Ohio

EMT – Rocky Ridge Fire Department

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