Production Management

David G. Hurff

Phone: 484-***-**** Email: ********@*******.***

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SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS

Strict Compliance Adherence to OSHA, MSHA, USDOT, BATF&E, PADEP and HazMat Transportation

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Lotus Notes and Inventory & Distribution Management Systems

Customer Focused Skills, Business Development Mindset and Continuous Improvement

Experienced Operations Management and Proven Leadership

PROFILE

Orica USA, Inc. – Clearfield, PA 5/14 - Present

Operations Team Leader

Active management of the SHEC program including JSERA’s, Emergency Plan, Change Notices and Waste Management reporting and all critical/core procedures

Developed performance measures to reduce accidents, injuries and property damage

Provided analytical support to area management on continuous improvement plan to grow sales & profits and decrease operational cost

Demonstrated upgraded talent and competencies of the organization through Progression Planning

Organized and championed business review & development process through timely customer communication

Analyze SAP inventory to minimize product quantities & improve profitability through stock rotation managing

Maine Drilling, Inc. – Tremont, PA 6/11 – 10/13

Distribution Manager

Recognized for efficient execution of the company’s distribution, transportation and storage network

Mentored over 20 teammates for development, career progression and operational excellence

Enforced safety, security and housekeeping polices, drove “Zero Tolerance” core competencies

Mastered inventory control through cycle counts, returns and inventory management system (AIMS)

Completely developed usage monitoring for inbound and outbound materials, shipping & receiving

Upgraded pick & pack operations, through customer feedback and implementation of KPI’s

Incorporated lean strategies for materials replenishment, manufacturing and storage consolidation

Developed periodic operations schedules for foreman, load crews, drivers & administrative support team

Brubacher Excavating, Inc. – Bowmansville, PA 8/05 – 6/11

Department Manager

Commanded all aspects of the drilling & blasting operations for the excavating division master plan

Wrote business model for the department

Held monthly meetings with direct reports in managing department budget and cost control

Annually surpassed new customer business target of 25%, to a maximum of 55% through customer commitment & satisfaction

Managed federally compliant inventory accounting and warehousing

Initiated daily jobsite safety talks and monthly department safety meetings, partnered with HSE manager

Recruited, trained and retained department drivers, drillers and laborers

Demonstrated crucial skills to assist employees in conflict resolution and one-on-one communications

Blastech Corporation – Candia, NH 3/04 – 8/05

Operations Manager

Accountable for establishing a strategic direction for the company, collaborated with ownership on cost cutting and process improvement initiatives

Conducted regulatory compliance and technical training sessions

Managed inventory levels, ensured that demands were forecasted and product availability was sufficient

Completely responsible for storage, categorizing and transportation of materials

Resolved customer complaints through investigation, analysis and timely responses

Enhanced transportation network by incorporating GPS tracking, monitored 3rd party logistics carriers

Developed operations schedule incorporating multiple stop deliveries, fully maximizing productivity of fleet

Outsourced fleet for contract mobilizations, generating unanticipated revenue 11% over forecast

Devised load securement policy, satisfying DOT safety demands for the transportation of Hazardous Materials

Green Mountain Energy, LLC – Auburn, NH 6/98 – 2/04

General Operations Manager

Directed the entire production operations with full oversight of 35 people in the operations department

Managed three Federal (BATF) compliant storage facilities in Maine, New Hampshire and New York

Accountable for the manufacturing, delivery & performance of 8 million lbs. of bulk blasting agents, annually

Hired, instructed and assessed delivery drivers, pump truck operators and load crew personnel

Demanded that operational personnel adhere to HSE guidelines on all job site locations

Achieved 98% “On Time and In Full” for four consecutive years

Spearheaded preventative maintenance program, reaching a 99% “Truck Availability” goal

Alpha-Ireco, Inc. – Lincoln, CA 7/89 – 6/98

Operations Manager

Oversaw the manufacturing, storage and distribution of products in California and Hawaii

Retail business development and retention of repeat customers

Establishment of shot site service accounts in Hawaiian aggregate market

Constructed & managed railroad receiving and distribution site for bulk ammonium nitrate

Insured storage and transportation network satisfied BATF, CalOSHA and USDOT requirements

Recruited, trained, evaluated, counseled and disciplined operational personnel

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Wyoming Mine Foreman’s Certification FMI Project Managers Academy Certificate

MSHA Annual Refresher Certification OSHA 30-Hour Certification First Aid – CPR – AED Certified

Hazardous Materials HM-126F Training Certification PEC Premier Certified

Pennsylvania Certificate of Competency Delaware Certificate of Competency

EDUCATION

NE Wyoming College – Gillette, WY, Information Systems Administration

Sheridan Technical College – Sheridan, WY, Surface Mining Technician

New Hampshire Technical Institute – Manchester, NH, Business Administration and Management

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Marine Corps

AFFILIATIONS

Marine Corps League International Society of Explosive Engineers

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