Manager Plant

Wes "Vince" Vincent

***** *. ***** ***, ********, AZ. 85361

Cell 602-***-**** www.linkedin.com/pub/wes-vincent/6/730/847 *********@*****.*** Summary

"Leading from the front" management style with a documented ability to complete projects on schedule with a realized budget savings of 1-2% Identified strengths and weaknesses within current system; increased production and profits 200%+ within the first 3 months

Found the bottlenecks in the system expanded production by 30% Elevated safety by implementing employee safety incentive and yard policies Increased productivity and profits 4.5% by developing inexperienced employees 100% with improvements in training

Reduced down time by the "do it right the first time" repair strategy SRMG, Glendale, AZ 2013 to 2020

Production Supervisor /Project Manager

•Project manager for a new green field & build of a 500t/h, $8M+ wet plant, on time and on budget

Located & solved problems within plant design during and after completion Simultaneously managed other plants during the build phase, including dredging of existing mine site

UAS Remote pilot FAA certified

Worked with city leaders, committees & HOA’s to beautify new mine site Consistently work with MCAQD & FCDMC to maintain quality air & water boundaries Instrumental in upgrading from generator power to line power Maintained production goals per month/year

Rectified prior plant monetary deficiencies

Mentored scale operator to eventually become plant manager Groomed new hires with no knowledge of the mining industry Oversaw the construction of 2 new concrete plants

Resolved customer complaints, daily purchasing, maintained MSHA book Preferred Sands, Columbus, NE 2011 to

Production Manager/Project Manager

• Managed multiple projects up to $20M+. Prepared cost estimates and negotiated design revisions, while modifying work schedules. Presented project, financial, and technical updates to owners and senior management. Monitor daily wet plant operations and supervising rotating shifts on a 24/7 basis. Comprehensive responsibility in P&L including yearly budgets with monthly, quarterly, yearly and 5 year forecasting and capital request Led the design, development, and integration of systems on multiple projects by blending new technologies in the renovation of old and new equipment Completed projects on schedule with a savings of 1-2% below budget Challenged to acquire machinery through an international equipment broker, ultimately taking possession

Inspired employees to exceed company production goals Surpassed production goals and expectations

Aggregate Solutions, Surprise, AZ 2010 to 2013

Consultant/Owner

Observed and analyzed plant, employees and processes to determine where the inefficiencies of production were. Identified more productive methods to achieve top performance, eliminate waste, and reduce expenses. Recommended capitol improvements and other process improvements to increase production and meet quality specs. Challenged to train employees that had no experience in the mining industry Increased productivity and accuracy of inexperienced employees 100% through improvements in training

Conducted mock MSHA inspections.

CSA, Midland, TX 2009 to 2010

Plant Manager/Project Manager

• Designed and conducted weekly safety meetings. Accomplished high performance levels from 25+ employees that had little to no experience in the industry. Comfortable motivating and supervising culturally diverse work forces. Renovated old equipment. Increased profits and production 200%+ within 3 months, by identifying strengths and weaknesses within current system

Improved production operations from 24/7-10 days per month to 24/6-30 days per month by the "do it right the first time" repair strategy and maximizing employee productivity

Improved working conditions for employees by utilizing up to date MSHA training, safety and tools

Became the catalyst for repairing damaged vendor, client, and employee/employer relationships

Lafarge NA, Sun City, AZ 2005 to 2008

Plant Manager/Project Manager

• Maintained wash plant renovation/new build project budget while negotiating multiple contracts and add-ons. Coordinated all vendors during renovation to ensure smooth operation. Directed daily plant operations and all aspects of 50+ employees and duties, while obtaining quality products on time and in spec. Prepared and maintained monthly budget.

Increased production by 30%, increased profit 4.5%, $250K monthly savings Designed a safer way to work on cone crusher at heights; became a company wide "best practice"

Lafarge NA, Golden, CO 1988 to 2005

Operating Foreman/Operating Supervisor

• Supervised production and operations crew of 15 union and non-union employees. 4.1Mt/y. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot creatively, solve problems effectively, and make informed decisions while successfully guiding others. Designed, developed, and implemented programs, policies and procedures to ensure all facilities and grounds were maintained in an operationally effective, clean and safe manner. Designed "Homeowner Saturdays", greatly improving the "locals" opinion of the Corporation.

Changed the flow and tare out areas of truck traffic increasing safety and preventing accidents.

Computer Skills

MS Works, MS Office, MS Word, MS Power Point, Excel, Heavy Jobs 2010, Lotus "company system", Cisco, Outlook Express, Kronos Time Keeper, Agg Flow Programs, Maximo Education and Training

U.S.M.C., California, Colorado - Sergeant-- Management, NCO training, Communications, Heavy Equipment, Hydraulics, Equipment Failure, Personnel Safety, and Advanced Infantry Training

International Union of Operating Engineers, Denver, CO - Expert level on all wheeled and tracked equipment, plus cranes

Carl Koontz Associates, Phoenix, AZ - Smoke Reader - read the opacity of smoke or dust MSHA - Current - MSHA, 1st Aid, First Responder

UAS Remote pilot FAA certified

Awarded Sharp Shooter medal all years of military service Awarded Meritorious promotion - LCPL/CPL U.S.M.C.

Awarded Meritorious Field promotion CPL/SGT

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