George R. Hill III

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Durham, Connecticut 06422

860-***-**** (m) 860-***-**** (h)

ad0wve@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Initiative-taking, Growth orientated.

Leader/manager consistently involved in all facets of construction and material processes, including safety and environmental needs. Firsthand team player with demonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving abilities.

Either through travel or video conference advise and/or manage construction and manufacturing issues with other operations, including environmental and safety issues.

Record of performance characterized by consistent advancement to positions of increased responsibility with strategic initiative-thinking to improve overall operations; keen technical and mechanical knowledge complemented by strong business acumen.

Highlights

Operations Management

Organized and Meticulous

Site Safety Coordinator

OSHA outreach instructor

Team Building

40 Hr. Haz-Mat (operation level)

Permit Processing

Project Budgeting

Regulations

Project Analysis

Blueprint Fluency

Employee Engagement

Recent Accomplishments:

Managing multiple Transmission Civil projects with a total of 26M, 52 Miles

In 5 years went for fourteen crew members to a high of sixty-three.

Managed Atlantic City Electric- Orchard to Lewis, 18-month, 45-mile access and matting portion of Transmission Line rebuild project.

Managed National Grid - Merrimack Valley Reliability Project, 17-month, access, and matting portion of Transmission Line rebuild project.

Obtained COC status for Exelon.

Currently overseeing five projects in Ct. For Eversource and UI, as well five in Nj. and one in PA.

Completed 31M Base Lodge + 5m in site improvements, 2 months ahead of scheduled. Had a peak of build 170 workers from all trades on job at one time.

Completed a $2.5M building addition. After completion, 130-car parking lot added to scope.

Acting on behalf of the owner, have overseen $5M in environmental projects.

One of twenty selected from approximately 3,000 safety professionals to be a Corporate Safety Auditor for Danaher Corp. (intern travel to other sites and conduct weeklong Safety and Environmental inspections), as it relates to OSHA, DEP., and EPA requirements.

Professional Experience

Bridon US (April 2022 to Present)

Production Manager

Start up business, Changing from Marina operation to Rebuild production of forty-seven Ft. Coast Guard Boats.

Refit buildings to support Production and Warehouse operations.

Purchase equipment to support operation.

Setup Safety programs and safety committee.

Determine staffing level to meet demand. Hire for skilled trades.

Setup production schedule

In 10 months completed 1st. rebuild with 3 others in process. Through training, inventory management and process controls, on track to complete 2nd boat in 6 months, representing 50% increase, yearly billable. With goal of 3rd. and consequential boats being on a 4 month build schedule.

Supreme Industries (April 2021 to April 2022)

Project Manager

Project estimating, ranging from 50K to 10M.

Job planning & Evaluation.

Budgeting, P&L of projects

Evaluating construction methods & recommending changes to improve efficiency.

Seeking opportunities for growth. In new customers, advanced to, offered services.

Riggs Distler, Jacksonville, VT. (June 2016 – April 2021)

Sr. Project Manager / Business Development

Project estimating, ranging from 100K to 60M.

Job planning & Evaluation.

Budgeting, P&L of projects

Evaluating construction methods & recommending changes to improve efficiency.

Seeking opportunities for growth. In new customers, advanced to, offered services.

Hermitage Club, Wilmington VT. (Oct. 2013 – June 2016)

PROJECT/CONSTRUCITON MANAGER/SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Managed the Design build of an 83K sq. ft. / Base Lodge (Estimated cost 31million).

Currently planning and overseeing the const. of (5) 4-unit condominiums + site work including roads and utilities in addition 6-multimillion-dollar homes.

Conduct weekly safety / coordination meeting with contractors.

Seek bids on required work, then review proposal for accuracy and cost.

Write contracts and schedule start date.

Monitor work & resolve any conflicts to design build.

Conduct safety audits for operations.

Integra-cast Inc., New Britain, CT. (Nov 2012 – June 2013)

Director of Operations

Maximized company revenue by implementing Lean Manufacturing. Within the first month, identified process changes to an existing process, resulting in 50% reduction of labor needed for same output of parts.

Coached and mentored sixty staff members by offering constructive feedback and taking an interest in their long-term career growth.

Reduced and controlled expenses by improving resource allocation along with cross training staff.

Gems Sensors and Controls (Danaher Corp), Plainville, CT (Jan 2004 – Nov 2012)

Senior Manager Facilities / Lean / Machine Operations

From 2004-2010 also held Manager role for Environmental Health and Safety for 350+ associates.

Capitalized on industry changes to maximize company revenue.

Identified key growth opportunities for the business through Lean and Kaizen.

Reviewed and approved billing invoices and expense reports.

Coached and mentored Manufacturing Engineer staff members by offering constructive feedback and taking interest in their long-term career growth.

H&H Contracting Corp, Durham, CT (Jan 1988 – Dec 2011)

President

Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business.

Identified key growth opportunities for the business.

Capitalized on industry changes to maximize company revenue.

Drafted business plans, budgets, and quarterly and semi-annual business reviews.

Precision Dynamics Corp, New Britain, CT (Jan 2000 – Jan 2004)

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Operations

Direct daily and future state of manufacturing including design and build tooling as needed to drive quality, safety, and delivery and cost improvements from the New Britain and Plainville facilities in a continuous improvement atmosphere.

Develop data and information for the justification of new or replacement equipment and the subsequent preparation of capital expenditure request.

Additional responsibilities include Facilities Manager and Safety Director, supervision of the Welding area and proper handling of hazardous waste.

Managed remediation project at New Britain facility ($3M project).

Supervised coil winding, coil wrapping and epoxy areas.

Cooper Instrument Corporation, Middlefield, CT (Mar 1983 – Dec 1999)

Business Unit Manager / Industrial Safety Director

Managed Aqueous Parts Cleaning Business Unit, a new business profit center for Cooper.

Responsible for both internal production as well as built substantial outsourcing business for external customers.

Proposed aqueous parts cleaning business concept, developed business plan, engineered technical design, and initiated successful transition from solvent to environmentally sensitive aqueous processing. Year 1 operations contributed 32% to Cooper’s bottom line.

Simultaneously developed cost-effective tumbling operation to eliminate outside vendors which resulted in a $45,000 savings from an $8000 investment.

Managed vendor relations, including contractor bidding/selection.

Oversaw plant-wide safety and OSHA compliance; facilitated ongoing training.

Facilities Manager / Supervisor, Toolroom / Industrial Safety Director (1984 – 1998)

Initiated and developed numerous process improvements to production resulting in greater efficiencies, improved safety and output, and reduced costs.

Directed multiple facility relocations/transitions as well as renovations to headquarters and production facilities, effectively managed capital expenditures and overall project upgrades.

As Industrial Safety Director, oversaw Safety Committee comprised of six members; launched numerous safety and OSHA initiatives throughout plant.

Initiated and developed strong working relationship with CONN-OSHA through the Connecticut Department of Labor; through this partnership, produced significant savings through use of their testers, ensuring OSHA compliance, a safer work environment, and avoiding OSHA fines through an innovative, initiative-taking approach.

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, Middletown, CT (Jun 1979 – Jan 1983)

Die maker

Position held concurrent with 30-month formalized training program through Middlesex Community College.

Die maker apprentice shop time included tool room, die room, gage room and inspection/cutter grind department training.

Classroom instruction focused on following subject components:

- Hydraulic Fundamentals - Vacuum System - Metallurgy/Math

- Measuring Tools/Calibration - Gear Theory/Machine Theory - Mechanical Drawing

- Progressive Die Building - Variation Control Course - Blue Print Reading

EDUCATION

Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT

Completed twenty-seven credit hours toward Associates Degree, Tool Die and Gage Makers (1980 – 1985).

This is a 5-year program with focus on the following:

Industrial Manufacturing Technology, Sheet Metal Drafting and Welding Fabrication

Mechanical Engineering

Strategic Leadership

Operations and Quality Management

Vinal Regional Technical School, Middletown, CT Graduate, Machine Tool Program (1979)

Other

Continuing professional education encompassing participation in numerous professional programs and seminars, including the following highlights:

Hazardous Materials – 40-hour OSHA program with 8-hour annual training updates (1992 – present)

Certified General Industry Outreach Trainer for OSHA (1998) – conducted 10- and 30- hour OSHA guideline work sessions for industry participants.

Supervision Management – 10-week intensive program through Connecticut Institute of Industrial Education (1986)

Lean Manufacturing – 26-week course, 10 hrs./week

Kaizen, Total Quality Management (TQM), Total Project Management, Dale Carnegie

DBS (Danaher Business Systems)

State of CT septic installer / cleaner (current)

CDL license (current)

Civic

Haddam volunteer fire Department, Haddam, CT

Life Member / Past Captain / Officer (1979 – present)

Served as department’s mechanical engineer and training officer.

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