Rex Medlock

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Yukon, Missouri ****9

H 417-***-****

C 573-***-****

abwskv@r.postjobfree.com

summary

A results-oriented manager, with a wide range of skills in plant

management, maintenance, operations, project management, technical

services, plant engineering, production planning, employee relations,

scheduling, costing, safety, quality, analysis, and financial

management. Experienced in groundwater monitoring, air pollution

control, hazardous waste disposal, safety documentation, and

knowledgeable of all OSHA and environmental regulations. Uses

extensive experience in maintenance management and production to

achieve company goals through teamwork, employee involvement, and

innovation.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Installed $15,000,000 worth of bag houses and scrubber reducing

emissions; on time and on budget

. Set up preventative maintenance program, resulting in 10% reduction

in yearly maintenance costs

. Designed conveyor wheel pick up system with a one year pay back

. Procured equipment & installed to convert extrusion process from lead

to plastic; resulting in less employee exposure

. Procured equipment & installed for first forming of A/C hose in

industry; made easier installation in vehicle

. Set up routine maintenance parts in warehouse stock; resulting in

elimination of costly production downtime

. Work well with people and have developed many of my subordinates to

higher levels

. Always on time and willing to work the extra hours to get the job done

. Efficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Maximo, and other

computer programs

experience

DOE RUN RECYCLING, Boss, Missouri

Technical Services Manager, 2007-2012

Directed technical services group in projects to increase productivity,

improve safety, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Held responsibility

for designing, planning, costing, quality, delivery, and installation of

all resource recycling electrical, mechanical, environmental, safety,

building and grounds engineering projects. Managed ongoing engineering

review, analysis, problem-solving, and troubleshooting of plant systems and

equipment by managing engineering project teams to deliver engineering

solutions. Led continuous improvement of plant engineering standards and

work processes by developing plans and implementing capital projects

relating to process improvements and plant capabilities.

. Installed $15,000,000 worth of bag houses to capture emissions,

resulting in reduction of plant employee blood lead averages and fence

line standards to meet NAAQS standard.

. Recommended engineering modifications and new equipment additions to

improve operational performance by overseeing development of plant

specifications for equipment, piping, electrical, and instrumentation.

. Directed engineering, instrumentation, major maintenance, mobile

equipment maintenance, and outside contractors, which included

assignment and work schedule, monitoring performance, and coaching and

mentoring, as well as ensuring quality of work performed by all groups.

. Served on management team to coordinate activities and maximize

divisional capabilities.

. Collaborated with senior leadership team to coordinate organizational

capabilities.

NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER, Raymondville, Missouri

Maintenance Manager, 2005-2007

Planned, oversaw, and coordinated activities concerning development,

design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment,

machinery, and facilities. Led maintenance departments of three Missouri

hardwood division facilities. Oversaw all special projects, expansions,

and capital investments of division. Ensured safe installation of machines

with ability to lock out equipment to clear jams. Set up ongoing

preventive maintenance programs. Directed maintenance activities on

utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric

power, gas, or air required for operations. Prepared bid sheets and

contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.

. Set up preventive maintenance program, resulting in 10% reduction in

yearly maintenance costs for division.

. Developed training programs for all maintenance personnel and verified

qualifications required.

. Held responsibility for maintenance of all licenses and permits required

for operation of facilities.

ROCK QUARRIES, LLC, Mountain Grove, Missouri

Production/Maintenance Manager, 2004-2005

Managed two quarry locations in the production of clean and base rock for

various applications, with some of those being rock for asphalt to go on

state roads, bedding material in parking lots, pads, and other areas, and

base rock for county and individual roads. Managed and coordinated all

production, maintenance of equipment, personnel requirements, safety, and

MSHA requirements, and kept inventory of all equipment repair and PM parts.

. Greatly reduced downtime by having routine maintenance parts on hand.

AIRGAS-MIDSOUTH, INC., Springfield, Missouri

Plant Manager, 2003-2004

Directed all operations involving filling and distribution of industrial

and medical gases. Led first- and second-shift supervisor and distribution

manager involved in all purchasing, receiving, production and distribution

scheduling, human relations, personnel problems, and weekly safety meeting.

. Installed equipment and changed processes to increase output by 2% while

keeping labor constant.

. Ran two tractor trailers day and night to distribute gas cylinders.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN/LITTON TECHNOLOGIES, Springfield, Missouri

Manufacturing Engineer, 1999-2003

Led equipment and facilities maintenance. Modified machine and facility

for growing production and improvement changes. Set up and adjusted

computer-controlled electronic component insertion machines, wave solder

machines, high-speed electronic component placement robots, and electronic

test equipment.

. Improved communication and working relationships between process and

manufacturing engineering, increasing productivity of departments with

support sales output of up to $550,000 per day.

. Operated machine shop equipment, HVAC, and steam generation equipment.

additional experience

SELF-EMPLOYED, Yukon, Missouri, 1998-1999

Cattle and logging operation.

HAYES LEMMERZ INTERNATIONAL, INC., Sedalia, Missouri, Contract Engineer,

1997-1998. Modified process equipment used in manufacturing of car and

light-duty truck wheels. Installed new controls and upgraded to stamping

machine. Made wheel loader and conveyor system improvements. Improved

setup of transfer and orientation equipment on bore and shape machine.

Achieved payback on capital investment in less than one year.

EVANS SPORTS, INC., Houston, Missouri, Plant Manager, Director of

Operations, 1993-1997. Led production, purchasing, and personnel.

Purchased all raw goods. Held responsibility for production scheduling,

inventory control, outside contractors, personnel concerns, and all other

daily operations outside of sales. Increased production twofold and

improved purchasing costs, which allowed distribution of 12 new products

nationally.

COINCO, Mountain View, Missouri, Manager of Maintenance, Painting, and

Plating, 1989-1993. Maintained plant equipment, building, and grounds

within JIT and TQI philosophies, including plastic injection-molding

machines, punch presses, coil, transformer and motor-winding equipment,

paint equipment, including automatic robot and electrostatic spray, zinc

plating equipment with automatic overhead crane, and associated water

treatment equipment. Managed two maintenance lead men, 20 maintenance

personnel, one painting and plating supervisor, one lead man, and six

painting and plating personnel. Converted machine controls to new, more

reliable programmable controllers.

PARKER HANNIFIN/UNIROYAL INC., Kennett, Missouri, Plant Engineer,

Facilities Manager, 1978-1989. Led maintenance and engineering functions.

Managed two foremen, one industrial engineer, and 20 mechanics, including

hiring, firing, training, performance review, salary administration, and

work scheduling for four-shift, seven-day operation. Administered annual

operations budget of $1,000,000 and storeroom inventory of $200,000, safety

program, and community right-to-know law, as well as all EPA air, water,

and hazardous waste programs. Maintained rubber and plastic extruders,

vulcanizers, braiders, and packing equipment. Converted lead manufacturing

process to plastic, which eliminated many environmental concerns.

MONSANTO, St. Louis, Missouri, Area Maintenance Supervisor, Project

Planner, 1974-1978. Managed three foremen and 20 mechanics. Administered

operating budget of $2,500,000 and implemented cost-reduction program,

resulting in 10% savings. Provided project control of chemical systems

involving construction projects up to $1,500,000. Served in motivating

mechanics to assume more responsibility in highly unionized work

environment.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, St. Louis, Missouri, Process Engineer, 1972-1974.

Served as plant layout engineer. Reduced downtime by implementing projects

that optimized productivity.

RAYMONDVILLE SCHOOL, Raymondville, Missouri, Teacher, Basketball Coach,

1971-1972. Taught mathematics and science.

education

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Rolla, Missouri, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1971

professional development

Analytic Troubleshooting . IDR - Vibration Seminar . Management of a

Preventive Maintenance Program . Programming of Programmable Controllers .

Safety and Environmental Regulation Seminars (OSHA/MDNR) . Hazardous

Materials First Responders . Management by Results . Managerial Analytics .

Finance for Non-Financial Managers . Parker Problem-Solving . Quality

Management . DOT Requirements . Safety Management System

computer skills

PeopleSoft, Excel, Word, Lotus 1-2-3, Macola, CMMS

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