Plant Quality Control
Resume:
Karl H. Kolkmann
Grand Island, NY 14072
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To leverage my extensive product knowledge and manufacturing experience in the aggregate industry
into a Senior Level management role.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Responsible for overall plant operations using a Hands-on, lead by example management
style
Ability to effectively manage in a Union environment through establishing a teamwork
mentality that works towards a common goal
Understanding of product applications through customer site visits
Ability to solve problems with materials, processes and customers
Strong understanding of plant efficiencies, safety and environmental issues
Experience trouble-shooting material issues and developing corrective action plans
WORK EXPERIENCE:
International Aggregate and Process Machinery 1/2015-Present
Sales
• Conduct site visits to sell asphalt parts or whole plant upgrades
Buffalo Crushed Stone 1982-11/2014
Asphalt Superintendent 1986-2014
Oversaw(4) plants (2) Astec double barrels, CMI drum mixer, and a Barber Green batch
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Responsible for planning, budgeting and plant maintenance, with a strong emphasis on
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preventive maintenance
Worked closely with quality control to ensure bonus payments and eliminate rejected mixes
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Front line compliance with government agencies such as OSHA, MSHA, DEC, and
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NYSDOT
Spoke directly with customers regarding scheduling and production and product issues
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Directly managed 11 Union reports with hire/fire responsibility including answering
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grievances, disciplinary action and participating in Union negotiations
Other duties included purchasing, payroll and employee relations
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Portable Plant 1984-1986
• Dissemble and set-up of an Astec drum mixer
Operated plant and ran testing
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Quality Control 1982-1984 (Summers)
Worked in materials lab at the quarry, performing tests on blacktop, stone and concrete
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EDUCATION:
NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUINITY COLLEGE
Associate Degree, Accounting 1984
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