Plant Manager

LARS MALDONADO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sprint Sand & Clay, Richmond, TX Jun. 2016 – Present

Operations Manager

Direct aggregate related mining operations that generate $58M in annual revenue across 28 locations.

Control quality for outstanding output of surfaced mined materials such as Sand, Clay and Select Fill.

Directly managed 12 supervisors overseeing 180+ exempt and non-exempt employees.

Ensured adherence to strict safety procedures under MSHA regulations.

INLAND ENVIRONMENTAL & REMEDIATION LP, Columbus, TX Feb. 2014 – Jun. 2016

Operations Manager

Directed drilling related recycling products operations that generate $34M in annual revenue.

Established operational policies and implemented process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output of recycled oil drilling materials such as oil and water based muds and drilling cuttings.

Managed nine supervisors, directly, overseeing more than 150 exempt and non-exempt employees.

Designed and implemented coaching, training, and safety programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance.

Managed operational and capital expense budgets exceeding $24M.

Ensured adherence to strict quality control and safety procedures under OSHA regulations.

Handled Loss Prevention Management and Asset Protection.

Served as Director of Safety Committee.

BONSAL AMERICAN INC., Katy, TX May 2013 – Feb. 2014

Plant Manager

Directed packaged blended cement products operations that generated $12M in annual revenue.

Established operational policies and implemented process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output of packaged blended cement products.

Managed three supervisors overseeing more than 13 exempt and non-exempt employees.

Designed and implemented coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance.

Managed operational and capital expense budgets exceeding $6M.

Ensured adherence to strict quality control and safety procedures under OSHA regulations.

Handled Loss Prevention Management and Asset Protection.

Served as Director of Safety Committee.

SPECIALTY SAND COMPANY, Houston, TX Jan. 2012 – May 2013

Plant Manager

Directed sand mining (dredging) operations that generated $72M in annual revenue.

Established operational policies and implemented process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output of industrial minerals.

Managed three supervisors overseeing more than 41 exempt and non-exempt employees.

Designed and implemented coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance.

Managed operational and capital expense budgets exceeding $9M across two locations.

Ensured adherence to strict quality control and safety procedures under MSHA regulations.

INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDERS, E. MORDHORST GMBH, Schwentinental, Germany Jul. 2000 – Jul. 2011

COO

Handled Loss Prevention Management and Investigations

Negotiated freight agreements, with both domestic and international vendors, for the most efficient, cost effective arrangements.

Provided customer service support to internal and external customers to ensure timely communication of transportation arrangements.

Managed eight supervisors overseeing more than 350 exempt and non-exempt employees.

Assisted in the development of MRP system.

Developed logistics strategies for major projects and mobilizations and demobilizations.

Negotiated transportation quotes.

Handled Safety Management.

Oversaw the preparation and processing of all necessary documents for domestic and international shipments.

Developed long term logistical decisions and direction for domestic and international shipments to ensure not only cost efficiency but timeliness of delivery.

Implemented, improved, and maintained 5S.

BTL NATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING COMPANY, Schwedeneck, Germany Oct. 1994 – Jun. 2000

COO

Managed and directed all functions necessary for successful operations.

Responsible for all human resource, payroll, and employee trainings.

Negotiated with suppliers, landlords, banks, and business partners for most cost effective products, leases as well as other contracts.

Handled dispatching

Delegated fleet maintenance and quality control.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES, Hamburg, Germany

M.Sc. in Logistics Management, Jun. 1996

HELMUT SCHMIDT UNIVERSITY – UNIVERSITAET DER BUNDESWEHR, Hamburg, Germany

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Apr. 1994

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certifications: CDL-A License (including Hazmat and TWIC), Forklift Certified, and CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

Technical Expertise: Microsoft Office Suite

Languages: English / German (Native Speaker)

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