N O R M A N B E N N E T T
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Baytown, TX 77523
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned production lead man offering over 35 years of experience in the Heavy Machinery industry environments focused on boosting production with skilled supervision. Demonstrated success in keeping team members safe and productive by using excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities to overcome any challenge. Work well in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
SKILLS
Supervision 20+ crew Running 982-M Cat front End Loader Removal/Replacing of Gear Boxes Inspect equipment
Monitor production Equipment layout optimization
Priority management Heavy Equipment Operator: Dozers, Front-end Loader, Trackhoe/Backhoe,
Cherry picker, Bobcat, Crane, Haul
Trucks
Knowledgeable with using conveyor
systems to offload materials
EXPERIENCE
Production Leadman, Vulcan Materials, Dec 1995 - Aug 2020, Houston, TX Implemented regular equipment maintenance plans, troubleshot problems, and coordinated routine repairs.
Conducted team meetings to discuss innovations, new work processes, and to provide feedback to team members about compliance and accomplishments. Proactively solved worker issues to keep the team working well together and on-task. Developed department leadership among team members by coaching and providing challenging assignments.
Mediated between workers and management to obtain additional resources or resolve disputes.
Minimized injuries by implementing safety management initiatives. Worked with quality control and compliance teams to achieve full compliance with regulations and SOPs.
Met or exceeded monthly production goals while maintaining compliance and efficiency.
Adjusted production processes to achieve maximum production efficiency. Helped team succeed by providing subject matter expertise in unique production NB
May 1980
processes and in operating and troubleshooting equipment. Ensured raw materials were accessible and equipment was operating at full capacity. Implemented reporting procedures and systems to speed up corrections to malfunctioning equipment and systems.
Identified problem areas and suggested training to improve team performance. Troubleshot issues with equipment and machinery during operations and preceding new production runs.
Heavy Equipment Operator, Williams Brothers Equipment, Sep 1982 - Dec 1995, Houston, TX
Inspected equipment regularly to verify operability and performed required repairs or adjustments to restore functionality.
Updated documentation for all safety checks and maintenance issues, noting equipment performance and problems.
Maintained heavy equipment properly by performing periodic safety and operational checks.
Transported materials between sites and around the job site by operating equipment such as trackhoes and bulldozers.
Inspected equipment before and after use to quickly detect maintenance and repair needs.
Coordinated work with team members to efficiently complete tasks with top-notch safety standards.
Located and marked underground services like piping and electrical wiring before beginning any digging.
EDUCATION
GED, General Studies
Enterprise High School - Gypsy, West Virginia