Plant Manager Facilities

CLEVELAND McEACHRON

Kingston 17-876-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***

VALUE STATEMENT

Meticulous, results-driven Manager with more than 25 years’ experience safeguarding company assets, managing risks and losses and enhancing safety levels. Motivational leader who uses tactful communication skills to build effective teams, devise collaborative solutions and establish productive work relationships with internal and external partners.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Process Improvement

Procedural Method Creation

Forecasting & Budgeting

Inventory Management

KPI & Vendor Management

Negotiation & Procurement

Staff Motivation

Occupational Health & Safety

CAREER HISTORY

Operations Manager; DMT Electromech Company Ltd. 2021 – Present

Achievements.

* Improve work planning and dispatch activities by increased interacting with the field Technicians and

the introduction of more regular meeting.

* Improved work systems by updating operational work/time sheets documentation.

* Improved communications with field by introducing more regular telephone interactions.

* Improved the hiring procedure by formalizing the interview process.

* Formalizing the involvement of Contractors by coaching the Technical staff on how to write their

respective documents.

* Improved communication to upper Management by introducing frequent partial reports

* Provided relevant instructions and guidance to the Accounting functions as related to petty cash

Management.

* Provided Coaching on the writing up of field reports

Self Employed 2017- Current

Consultancy to small business and operations in relation to security and operational efficiency.

Coaching and preparing persons for job interviews.

Preparing resumes and job application letters for persons.

Providing advice to small business operators on logistics related matters.

Teaching persons to play the Guitar and Bass.

Run errands for small Business operators.

Plant Manager Excelsior High School 2014 – 2017

Instituted a streamlined, process-driven approach which improved operations efficiency through the replacement of former ad hoc operations.

Assisted with major expenditure decisions for plant and property management by providing guidance to Principal and Bursar.

Developed and implemented approval system to manage goods entering and leaving the campus which reduced leakages and replacement costs.

Procured goods and services in accordance with Government of Jamaica Procurement procedures and managed all contractual arrangements with service providers.

Developed formal systems to manage the maintenance, safety and security portfolios which resulted in greater levels of transparency and accountability; Provided leadership to eight direct and 26 indirect reports and interacted with teaching and administrative staff.

Improved security coordination by establishing communication chain with Security Team and ensured full preparation for events by forecasting personnel needs.

Contracted to improve attendance among teaching staff prior to assuming Plant Manager post; Ensured the identification, procurement and successful commissioning of a Time and Attendance/Biometric System.

Self Employed 2011- 2014

Assisted with the development of Training courses for the Logistic Hub Project

at VTDI, HEART Trust.

Involvement with Administrative activities with Rhino Construction.

Provided consultancy services to business persons.

Provide services of Resume preparation, training and preparation for job

interviews to persons generally.

Provided tutelage for the playing of the Guitar and the Bass Guitar.

Involved with Music Gigs for Weddings, Funerals and other functions.

Provided assistance to high school students in the area of Physics and Maths.

Assisted college students with their respective assignment.

Management Assistant - Custom Furnishing and Joinery 2011-2011

* Assisted with the updating of all Factory Records

* Monitor all cash flow regarding Factory expenditure

* Established a monitoring system for the Factory

* Established system of weekly reporting to the Managing Director

* Procured needed supplies for Factory activities

* Supported the Managing Director at meetings at Ministry of Labour

* Assisted with matters of insurance for the Fleet of company vehicles

* Assisted the Factory Manager with matters of Administration

Manager, Maintenance & Security Nature Preservation Foundation 2005 – 2010

Managed and provided oversight for Property Management, Events Coordination, Security and related activities at the 200-acre Hope Royal Botanical Gardens and Hope Zoo estate.

Developed and implemented Disaster Plan, organised work teams and forged partnerships with service providers to support operational functions and maintenance strategies.

Devised and executed cost-efficient security strategies to ensure maximum coverage at lowest cost; Enabled performance of year-round maintenance activities by maximising allocated budget.

Managed procurement in accordance with National Contracts Commission guidelines.

Advanced the Foundation’s interests by serving as representative at meetings with Ministry.

Interacted with US Embassy and NGO representatives to coordinate logistics for events.

Facilities Manager Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts 1999 – 2005

Developed and implemented Disaster Management Plans and conducted periodical reviews in conjunction with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Selected to serve as College representative at external business meetings with contractors and government ministry and agencies, regarding construction and maintenance activities.

Enabled delivery of sustained services to physical plant by building partnerships with suppliers.

Managed logistic functions for normal operations and events such as graduation, exhibitions and concerts; Assisted with management of living accommodations for staff and students.

Liaised with utility companies and government agencies to ensure the delivery of essential services.

Plant Manager University of Technology, Jamaica 1996 – 1998

Preserved and protected investment and assets by managing the buildings, grounds, motor vehicle and equipment portfolios; Assisted with budget development by submitting information.

Ensured safe and healthy living conditions at staff and student accommodations by coordinating maintenance and repair activities; Responded promptly to requests.

Engaged workers by facilitating meetings and using their feedback to revise Operational Standards in order to resolve challenges.

earlier roles

Production Manager Jones Paper Company 1993 – 1995

Production Manager Jamaica Packaging Industries 1991 – 1993

Engineering Manager Gillette Caribbean 1988 – 1991

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration, MBA Nova southeastern University 2008

Bachelors in Business Administration University of Technology 2000

Diploma in Industrial Management Institute of Management, UK/University of Technology 1996

Diploma in Electrical Engineering College of Arts, Science & Technology 1988

VOLUNTEERISM

Deputy Board Chairman Joy Town Learning Centre (Trench Town) 2010 – Present

Member, Security Management Committee Oaklands Properties 2010 – Present

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