Plant Manager Safety

JOSEPH A. EDGERTON

Currently relocating to North Carolina

401-***-**** • ************@*****.***

OPERATIONS ● LEADERSHIP ● OSHA STANDARDS

Dedicated, highly reliable supervisor with proven ability to lead, direct, and motivate high performing, cohesive teams. Able to improve processes to save employer time and money. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple, concurrent responsibilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong eye for detail. Strong foundation in maintenance and repair. Outstanding safety record.

Operations/Management Process Improvement Decisive Decision Maker Prioritization of Workload Scheduling & Planning Managing Budgets

Handling Payroll Project Management Electrical Troubleshooting

Regulation compliance for Naval Sea Systems Command.

Skilled in estimating, scheduling, and planning/assigning responsibilities.

Strong record of safety with knowledge of safety requirements and shop practices.

Extensive background and knowledge of Electricity and Electronics principles.

Demonstrated leadership skills. Highly adept at training, mentoring, and retaining staff.

Equipment Use of Hand/Power Tools. Experience with soldering.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Also skilled in SAP.

Reading blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications.

Skilled in identifying operational deficiencies, developing new processes, & improving efficiency/safety

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & TRAINING

University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Amherst, MA

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management - Minor in Physical Education Management Development

University at General Dynamics Electric Boat Additional Training: Welder Certified.

Overhead Crane and Forklift Certified.

Secret Security Clearance

Certifications: OSHA 11

Additional training: DOT training, Safety Training, Leadership, Basic Life Support, FDA

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Airgas Northeast, East Greenwich, RI 2017 - Present

Distribution Manager (2017 – present)

●Manage industrial and medical deliveries, and route them for the next day.

●Order all medical and industrial gases.

●Process all DOT paperwork and update driver training per DOT codes.

●Schedule fleet maintenance and repairs on the trucks.

●Process vacations and driver’s time and close out all delivery orders.

●Manage a wide range of responsibilities that also include: bookkeeper, transportation manager, fleet service manager and distribution manager and admin.

Assistant Plant Manager (2017 – 2018)

●Supervise the daily operations for distribution and gas filling operations for the plant.

●Assist plant manager with managing all gas cylinder processing with all FDA, DOT, OSHA SAFECORE and other compliance activities.

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Airgas Northeast, East Greenwich, RI 2017 - Present

Assistant Plant Manager – (2017 – 2018) continued

●Promote a strong safety culture correcting unsafe acts or conditions.

●Enforce company policies and safety regulations.

●Maintain detailed and accurate time and production records.

●Ensure production schedule and requirements are completed in a timely manner.

●Provide assistance to the Plant Manager regarding strategic planning.

●Coordinate with other plants to ensure smooth day to day operations.

●Schedule deliveries and returns of cylinders to customers.

●Regulate and schedule vehicle maintenance and repairs efficiently.

General Dynamics Electric Boat, North Kingstown, RI 2011 - 2017

Supervisor

●Provided supervision and leadership to welders who build nuclear submarines.

●Coordinated and led 20 employees on their training and daily operations.

●Managed payroll and hours.

●Adhered to and enforced Naval ship standards and procedural compliances.

●Ensured protection of ships' hardware and remained up-to-date with the safety standards for the Navy.

●Oversaw qualifications for employees' promotions.

●Effectively communicated goals and performance standards to team members.

●Conducted performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding employees.

Allen's Seed, Exeter, RI 2008 - 2011

Parts and Service Department

●Handled small engine repair and maintenance. Fabrication welding for farm equipment.

●Provided excellent customer service while taking orders from the public.

Capco Steel Erection Co, Providence, RI 2007 - 2008

Fabrication Welder

●Architectural Welder for railings and beams for structural steel buildings.

●Complied with all welding standards.

Senesco Marine, North Kingstown, RI 2006 - 2007

Structural Welder

●Structural welder for tugboats and barges. Complied with welding standards and procedures.

●Maintained all welding qualifications for stick, mig, and flux welding.

Advanced Auto, Johnston, RI 2004 - 2006

Manager

●Managed employees and daily operations of the store. Complied with the corporation's standards.

●Handled inventory, payroll and training. Implemented policies and procedures to improve business operations. Customer service specialist with focus on process improvement.

●Utilized excellent leadership and decision-making skills.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Rhode Island Certified Coach volunteer track coach at Bishop Hendricken, North Kingstown and East Greenwich High Schools

Electric Boat - Toys for Tots program – Volunteer

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