Manager Plant

MICHAEL FONTENOT

904-***-**** adbq57@r.postjobfree.com

PRODUCTION / PLANT / QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Over 20 years of experience that includes every facet of the Fabrication and Boiler industry. Strong background in Production Optimization, QA/Regulatory Compliance, and Safety Assurance. Year-over-year record of key contributions to business and operational performance excellence.

Proven ability to restructure operations in order to achieve smooth process flow and operational efficiency.

Coach, mentor, and lead team members to become top individual performers and team contributors.

Ensure the fulfillment of all operational goals, including quality, safety, compliance, and production.

Skilled in communicating at all levels of an organization, from the Boardroom to the shop floor.

Success in organizing and instilling Quality and Safety Cultures to achieve immediate and long-term goals. Selected Skill Areas:

Operations Management Strategic Planning & Execution Team Building & Leadership Risk Management Revenue & Profit Growth Data-Based Decisions Quality Control Continuous Process Improvement Employee Mentoring Supply Chains Project Management Vendor Relations & Negotiations Excellent Safety Record Customer Satisfaction & Retention Manufacturing & Production PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CajunTex Services – Baton Rouge, LA

Owner/Operator (2016-Present)

Manage all aspects of a consulting business, creating strategies to grow the company and the client base. Provide purchasing and ASME Code consulting services. Prepare detailed estimates on jobs for various companies. Write proposals for jobs from issued drawings.

Built a solid portfolio of satisfied customers. Provided a significant benefit in helping companies set up new processes and programs that would help them achieve their top-priority goals.

Assisted a particular company in achieving $100,000 in savings by setting up a new process to bend boiler tubes in-house vs. the use of a 3rd-party bending company.

Brought customers together in ways that would benefit each customer. FSE Energy – Dallas, TX

Plant Manager (2015)

Directed all manufacturing functions, including multiple departments and activities. Trained, mentored, and led team members. Created and executed business development strategies. Negotiated with vendors to achieve favorable outcomes on pricing, materials, and products. Inherited problematic situations with accounts; challenged to bring accounts back into good standing through effective vendor management

Paved the way for the company to receive a $1 million bonus by planning and completing a project stacked through to achieve scheduled delivery time.

Ensured consistent on-time project completion through organizing various departments, including the improvement of existing inefficient processes.

Maintained an excellent record of compliance with ASME specifications by consulting and working with external inspectors on compliance matters.

Chicago Tube & Iron – Charlotte, NC

Proposal Manager / Purchasing Manager (2014-2015)

Managed all aspects of the Purchasing and Proposal departments (hired as Proposal Manager; gained additional duties of Purchasing Manager as the position was unfilled). Estimated jobs and wrote proposals. Set up Parts sales and negotiated with vendors to secure favorable results. Purchased and tracked all material orders, including POs. MICHAEL FONTENOT, 2-904-***-**** adbq57@r.postjobfree.com

Developed and implemented a new, improved estimating template that resulted in more accurate estimates and subsequent savings for the company.

Increased company’s positioning against its competitors through the correction of welding and bend times. Additionally, created a path for additional revenues by establishing Parts sales.

Enabled the company to save costs on hiring a new Purchasing Manager by meeting and exceeding all objectives within the position (while concurrently serving as the Proposal Manager).

Streamlined the bending and welding times through a collaborative effort with the Production team. Twin Brothers Marina – New Iberia, LA

Quality Control Manager (2014)

Brought on board to right-size the QA department and establish a clear direction. Functioned as an ISO 9001 Auditor, with full participation in ISO audits and the certification process. Interacted with A.I. and external inspectors to address quality control matters. Maintained full accountability for document control.

Changed the internal culture to ensure production adhered to ASME specifications. Additionally, organized the QA documentation process to ensure compliance with information management requirements. Holman Boiler Works – Dallas, TX

Production Manager / Superintendent / QA Engineer (2010-2013) Recruited and hired to lead a turnaround for the QA department, as well as develop programs that would benefit companies. As Production Manager, planned and coordinated jobs, provided detailed estimates, and ensured the timely completion of jobs. Developed and delivered Manager Training. As Superintendent, served as a Mirrored Plant Manager and Quality Control Engineer. As QA Engineer, conducted on-site inspections and signed off on jobs. Ensured full adherence to quality within the shop. Served as a primary liaison with customers and vendors.

Led a full-scale transformation for the QA department as well as the Weld Shop within 6 months, with all jobs in the Shop completed on or ahead of schedule.

Created a program that improved weld material storage and disposal, along with developing weld procedure books and introducing new welding hot bend processes.

Improved ship times and saved job hours.

Boiler Tube Company of America – Houston, TX

Quality Control Manager / Operations Manager (2001-2009) Oversaw a broad range of operational and QA activities, including inspections, project coordination/updating, code books and material test reports, all QC paperwork, and floor operations. Interacted with authorized inspectors. Tasked with building new Production, Operations, and qualified QA departments.

Opened up and organized new Production Shop from the ground up, resulting in a significant expansion of production and business capabilities for the company.

Established new business to include more contacts and new vendors, as well as creating a new business area and customer base.

Improved team capabilities and performance through creating and executing training for QA inspectors and welders to optimize production and quality work. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Associate of Arts (AA) in Electronics – Delta School of Business and Technology – Lake Charles, LA Certifications/Training – ISO Auditor; ISO Goal QA Management Technology Skills – Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, P6-Scheduler, Primavera, Global Shop

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