Plant Manager Operations

BRIAN A. DOUCET

ad5rnq@r.postjobfree.com / 1-337-***-**** / Eunice, Louisiana

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Summary

Over 30 years experience in machining and fabrication of Oil & Gas equipment. I am very mechanically inclined . I have designed and modified equipment to fit the application. I have the ability to thrive in fast paced and changing environments. I am self - motivated / high performing leader / team developer / dependable and loyal . Very knowledgably of API specifications .

Skills

* Plant Manager * Manufacturing / Fabrications Manager

* Operations Manager * P & L controller

* Process improvements * Customer service & sales

* Project management * Procurement / purchasing

Experience

Operations / Facility Manager

Hoover CS in Scott La. 10/2023 to 05/2024

* Provided overall direction and administration of the facility.

* Managed and achieved company goals.

* P & L - controlling the operating cost

* Reviewed and approved employees hours.

* Operated the facility within a set budget.

* Increased the daily production amount.

* Increased revenue and reduced spending for the facility.

* Coached and mentored employees to be high performing employees.

* Managed the hiring and training process.

* Conducted annual performance reviews .

Plant Manager

Machine Specialty & Manufacturing in Youngsville La. 06/2020 to 10/2023

* Developed strategies that maximized the plants capacity and resources to the fullest .

* Controlled P & L statement.

* Improved on daily operating / quality of products / customer satisfaction and safety record.

* Improved on Lean manufacturing throughout all departments.

* Implemented a production scheduler that Improved delivery dates .

* Improved the morale and communication across all departments with in the company.

* Problem solver - had open communication with engineering department to resolve any issue or assist in designing new equipment or modifying existing equipment.

* Improved the safety culture and training programs .

* Increased profits for the company.

* Was involved in all API and customer audits.

promoted to : Operations Manager / Business Coordinator Baker Hughes in Broussard, La. 10/2012 to 05/2020 ( laid off )

* Improved the safety culture and the safety record.

* Implemented Lean manufacturing processes throughout all departments so they were operating as efficient as possible.

* Improved the profits for the facility.

* Planned daily operations strategies to maximum daily production.

* Facilitated the daily production meetings with sales team and department leaders to improve on the completion date of the projects.

* Managed a large amount of wellhead and valve equipment / rental tools and raw materials.

* Procurement management, improved purchasing strategies, better quality of goods, improved delivery schedule, reduced the cost of goods .

* Recruited, hired and trained team members .

* Responsible P & L statement

* Managed projects with in the company and also projects that involved outside vendors and suppliers all in the scope of API specification.

* Improved morale by implementing a employee recognition and rewards program.

* Conducted performance reviews with all direct reports.

* Problem solving,worked closely with the engineering department to resolve issues during the manufacturing process.

* Participated in all API and customer audits.

promoted to : Inside & Outside Sales Representative GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control in Broussard, La. 10/2004 to 05/2012

* Consulted with long-term and new customers to understand their needs and demands .

* Communicated to the engineering team with the customers needs and or issues.

* Presenting the engineered solution to the customer for approval.

* Built strong professional relationships with the customers by learning and understanding their requirements which increased my overall sales and opportunities .

* Provided technical support to the customer.

* Forecasted upcoming projects for the customers.

* Prepared and presented quotes to the customers for approval.

* Increased customer satisfaction by following up on any negative feedback and taking appropriate measures to resolve complaints .

Shop Foreman

GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control in Broussard, La. 10/1999 to 05/2004

* Trained, coached and supported, welders / machinist / assembly technicians / inspectors / shipping and receiving employees to maximize productivity .

* Scheduled maintenance and repairs to all shop machinery and equipment .

* Managed all shop personnel and field service technician .

* Trained and educated employee per the job duties.

* Scheduled all jobs through the required departments to assure the highest quality products and on time delivered.

* Operated lathes / mills / VTL's / drill press / hydro test equipment / welding and fabrication equipment. Also preformed CWI welding inspection & NDT II and also dimensional inspections. Certified Welder / Fabricator

H. Brown Machine Shop in Eunice, La. 10/1987 to 10/1999

* Certified on pipe / structure / plate. and using various welding processes .

* Certified with every type of welding process .

* Certified in automated welding machines and processes .

* Welding and fabrication experience includes but not limited to shop fabrications / vessel fabrications / plant and refineries / drilling rigs / pipe line agriculture.

* Experience in operation fabrication equipment, plate sheer /press brake / iron worker / plate roller / band saws / hole puncher / drill press / crane / forklifts. Education and Certifications

* Eunice Vocational Education School ( welding )

* CWI - Certified Welding Inspector

* NDT Level II - liquid Penetrant

* NDT Level II - Magnetic Particle

References

* Max Hutson 1-985-***-****

* Darren Mouton 1-337-***-****

* Chris Rideaux 1-337-***-****

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