Patrick R. Debs

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Clearwater, FL 33759

Cell: 727-***-****, Alt. 727-***-****

aczi7e@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Tested and established Director of Operations, Plant Manger, Project Manager and Engineer with a proven track record of success in leading all facets of an industrial and manufacturing environment in multiple facilities roofing, asphalt and chemical. Dynamically able to balance the development of leadership, company culture and a positive approach to customer service along with increasing productivity, sound reliability engineering and maintenance operations, strengthening throughput, decreasing costs and executing just-in-time logistics. A strong emphasis on health and safety of employees, contractors, customers and the environment.

SKILLS

• Lean Manufacturing

• Cross Functional Team Building

• Talent Development

• Project Management

• P&L Ownership

• Strategic Planning

• Environmental, Health and Safety

• Continuous Improvement

• Supply Chain

• Change Management

• Reliability Engineering

• Contract Negotiations

• Union/Non-Union Workforce Management

• Electrical Engineering

• Capital Planning

• Process Design

• Regulatory Compliance

• SAP

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Created and executed strong safety culture through safety leadership, safety teaming, behavior based safety, active-caring and safety management system resulting in zero injuries.

• Co-designer and Project Manager of a brownfield polymer modified asphalt plant and four letdown plants, creating an integrated supply chain and savings of $2M+ annually.

• Facilitated and led numerous Kaizen events, teaching lean tools on how to improve employee safety, raw material waste and productivity. One team developed a plan that increased throughput 60%.

• Project manager for a $10M chemical process building expansion encompassing all engineering disciplines (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural and Chemical engineering).

• Hands-on approach to operations leadership and implementing preventive, predictive, autonomous and planned maintenance in multiple facilities.

• Initiated and led regional groups of plant managers, focusing on business development, leadership, culture development, safety, SOPs and equipment maintenance.

• Initiated the development of Operation’s “Mission, Vision and Values” and Safety statements. As a result, was part of a team who wrote the company’s statement.

• Team leadership of sales, quality and supply chain resulting in numerous awards with client companies across several market segments including roofing, paving and waterproofing.

• Applied extensive knowledge of equipment and sound engineering, and lean manufacturing concepts, improving safety, performance and efficiency in multiple facilities.

• Negotiated and amended numerous contracts, resulting in $2.1M in savings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASSOCIATED ASPHALT 2008-2016

Director of Operations and Development, Tampa, Florida.

Rose to this position after being Director for Florida Operations from 2008-2014, expanding the original role to include all company terminals in 2014. Supported the operations of seventeen company terminals with leadership, production process improvements, engineering and reliability expertise. At the same time, direct and immediate responsibility in Florida and Georgia for four asphalt terminals with a combined 360,000 barrel capacity, including two plants marine supplied on deep water. Managed 20% of company employees and all operations in the Florida terminals with responsibility for: personnel, safety, production efficiency, raw material supply, capital planning, purchasing, project management and design, engineering and preventive maintenance. Responsible for the export and transportation business. Helped develop new processes, improving efficiency and implementing new products. Worked closely with the QC lab to produce the finest asphalt products for supreme customer satisfaction. Problem solved and made decisions. Company Security Officer.

Achievements:

• Project Manager and co-designer of a brownfield polymer modified asphalt plant, creating an integrated supply chain.

• Co-designed four PMA (polymer modified asphalt) letdown facilities, ensuring on-time PMA distribution to customers, doubling profits.

• Led and taught a team lean manufacturing tools to develop process flow diagrams, resulting in programs that yielded a 60% productivity improvement for all PMA products.

• Identified and screened engineering firms and contractors.

• Helped design, develop, install and startup an asphalt ground rubber tire process, providing best-in-class product for all customers in Florida.

• Operationally vetted new properties for purchase and prepared them for production after acquirement.

• Negotiated and amended contracts with leased terminal resulting in a $1.3M savings.

• Built good relationships with government regulators.

• Originator and key developer of Operation’s “Mission, Vision and Values” statement. As a result, was part of a team who helped write the company’s statement.

• Initiated and led an operations group of regional terminal managers, focusing on leadership, safety, SOPs and equipment maintenance.

• Directed the growth of leadership for direct-report terminal managers.

• Restructured, hired, trained and built a highly effective team of individuals who engaged in positive plant and company culture.

OWENS CORNING

Owens Corning Roofing Plant/Memphis, Tennessee. June 2006 July 2008

Operations Manager

Operations Manager for over 60 union/hourly employees and 7 salaried supervisors for a $63M business focusing on employee safety, quality, customer satisfaction and plant productivity.

Job accomplishments:

• Strong emphasis on safety leadership, behavior based safety, active-caring and safety management systems.

• Facilitated and led numerous Kaizen events using lean tools to improve employee safety, raw material waste and production productivity.

• Analyzed plant operating efficiency and raw material conversion to develop productivity programs for all plant departments.

• Led plant operations to a best in class raw material efficiency of 97.4%.

• Consistent improvement in Gallup employee engagement survey and union relations.

• Experienced with workforce reductions and production activity planning.

• Proved ability to negotiate and solve union issues.

Owens Corning/Trumbull Asphalt Plant/Memphis, Tennessee. February 2002 – June 2006

Plant Manager

Plant Manager over a $10M business and responsible for P&L, customer satisfaction, plant productivity, waste elimination, talent development, union relations, safety, environmental compliance, supply chain, business development, homeland security, and plant communications.

Accomplishments:

• Developed and maintained close customer relationships resulting in improved quality, sales growth, and continuous improvements to process and facility infrastructure. Held annual meetings with top customers to improve communication and develop business plans to include capital upgrades.

• No violations or discrepancies from USCG, EPA, OSHA, or USDOT.

• Four years injury free.

• Helped negotiate and ratify employee contract in two days with no work stoppages.

• 2005 Leader of Southeast Regional Business Team focusing on sales, P/L, customer service, and plant management for five plants. Pursued new business opportunities, developed new strategies for mature products, developed price matrix for product costs changing quickly in the volatile oil market.

Owens Corning Roofing Plant/Savannah, Georgia. July 1999 – February 2002

Technical and Reliability Manager

Technical and Reliability Manager responsible for process specifications, process reliability, quality, capital plan, claims, radiation plan, project management, electrical training and electrical process troubleshooting.

Accomplishment and responsibilities:

• Reduced power outages by 75% by working with Georgia Power to reground power lines, rerouted source of power from another substation.

• Led quality lab and lab personnel.

• Partnered with builders, suppliers and OC claims to reduce claim costs and identify product quality issues.

• Project manager for new process coater electrical and control system.

• Managed plant capital budget and capital projects.

3M COMPANY

3M Company/Decatur, Alabama. May 1997 – July 1999

Senior Resident Engineer

Engineer responsible for process expansions, building expansions and safety modifications.

Job duties and achievements:

• Project manager for a $10M cell building expansion encompassing all engineering disciplines (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural and Chemical engineering).

• Purchased and specified new equipment for all projects including pressure equipment to meet ASME code.

• Enforced all OSHA, Process Safety Management regulations.

• Supervised multiple crews in total plant shut downs to repair and ensure safe and proper operation of all electrical equipment.

3M Company/Decatur, Alabama. July 1989 – April 1997

Plant Electrical Engineer/Plant Engineering Supervisor

Maintenance Electrical Engineer/Supervisor of chemical plant and site area electrical plant engineering group, providing services to two facilities employing 1000 people.

• Coordinated plant shutdowns involving repair and testing of power distribution equipment.

• Negotiated new 45 MW power contract between Tennessee Valley Authority, Decatur Utilities and 3M.

• Installed Continuous Emissions Monitor (CEM) for waste fuel boiler and enforced EPA boiler incinerator furnace regulations.

• Managed all activities, work orders, predictive maintenance, motivation, and training for ten electricians and a maintenance analyst.

• Administered and approved metrology ISO9002 policy and action items.

• Maintained, modified and performed trouble-shooting on all Distributive Control Systems.

• Certified and inspected all intrinsic safe systems.

• Team leader for predictive maintenance and energy conservation teams.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Electrical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.

Co-Operative student at Huntsville Utilities, Huntsville, Alabama. Worked with all line and substation crews and gained knowledge of power systems. Later worked as Engineering Aide designing power distribution for residential and commercial service.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Focus 3 Leadership Training

CSO OPA90 FRP Annual Training

Extraordinary Safety Leadership Training

Effective Communication

Leadership Training

Lean Manufacturing Training

Six Sigma Foundations Training

AspenTech IP.21 Training

MiniTab Statistical Analysis Software Training

Reliance, FlexPak 3000, DC Drive Troubleshooting and Repair Course

Fisher-Rosemount Field Bus Seminar

Microsoft Project Course

Maintenance Management Courses, University of Alabama

Power Quality Training, R.O. Associates

Electrical Safety Regulations Training, OSHA Subpart R and S

Zenger-Miller Team Leadership Training

Dale Carnegie Course

AC and PWM Motor Drive Course

Fisher Rosemount Training Courses No. 5150,5550,5050

Boiler Maintenance and Operation Training

MEMBERSHIPS Past and Present

Port of Tampa Maritime Industries Association

National Institute for Storage Tank Management

USCG Area Maritime Subcommittee

Associated Valley Industries

Instrument Society of America

Boy Scouts of America

IEEE

GearLink Cycling, Racing Team

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