Manager Plant

PETE TOWNSEND

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PLANT MANAGER

Accomplished professional with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience.

Demonstrated success expanding product lines, increasing revenue streams, and capturing market

share in highly competitive markets. Adept at leading and developing strong teams capable of achieving

the goals and objectives set before them. Experience in both industrial and municipal facility operations.

Committed to bottom line growth while overseeing all aspects of business development, facility

operation, construction management, and plant management. Driven by new challenges and the desire

to excel in all endeavors.

Areas of Expertise:

Business Development P&L Responsibility

Strategic Planning Plant Management

Budget Preparation Facility Operation

Staff Training/Development Equipment Maintenance

CAREER EXPERIENCE

ATHENS SERVICES, Victorville, CA

General Manager, 2012 2016

Led teams to consistently achieve both long and short term financial and operational goals. Cultivated

loyal customer relationships by ensuring that the highest levels of customer service were provided.

Trained, mentored, and coached team members, providing performance feedback to promote

professional growth and development.

Key Contributions:

Drove revenue by identifying and pursuing new business development opportunities and

tapping into previously unrealized revenue streams.

Improved employee morale and reduced turnover by creating a positive and collaborative work

environment.

NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES, Rialto, CA

Plant Manager, 2008 2012

Provided solid leadership while skillfully managing technical activities and day-to-day operations for the

Rialto Slurrycarb Facility. Grew a strong team by serving as the hiring manager for all administrative,

maintenance, and production staff. Facilitated ongoing training initiatives for all plant personnel and

contractors to ensure high levels of consistency and quality. Consistently ensured compliance with all

safety standards and regulations.

Key Contributions:

Successfully orchestrated the startup and oversaw operations for the companys first

commercial facility in Rialto, CA, which was the first commercial application of the SlurryCarb

Process.

AMKO SERVICE COMPANY, Adelanto, CA

Plant Manager, 2007 2008

Skillfully managed daily manufacturing operations while also overseeing hiring and training of

production staff. Identified ways to continually increase efficiency, productivity, and quality within the

plant. Enforced safety standards and best practices to reduce risks while increasing output.

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Key Contributions:

Increased sales revenue from $1.1M to $3.5M in 2007.

RIO TINTO MINERALS US BORAX, Boron, CA

Boric Acid Plant Senior Supervisor, 2004 2006

Coordinated daily plant operations while managing a team comprised of four Supervisors and 30 plant

operators. Maintained equipment and facility to achieve quality and production goals. Oversaw

production planning, and coordinated projects between cross-functional teams including maintenance,

expansion, and operations.

Key Contributions:

Minimized accidents and injuries by ensuring compliance with all safety standards and

thoroughly investigating all accidents and near misses.

Additional positions include Primary Process Granulating Production Supervisor, Primary Process

Dissolving Production Supervisor, and Boric Acid Plant Operator/Senior Operator at US Borax in Boron,

CA.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

PARK UNIVERSITY Parkville, Missouri

Associate of Science in Business Management

BARSTOW COLLEGE Barstow, CA

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