Water Truck Shop Manager

Paul R. Snyder

**** *********** **** *. ***** Grove, MN 55311 763-***-****

To obtain a challenging position with an opportunity to utilize my experience in management and all aspects of the fabrication process. I am very personable, dependable and perform efficiently within budget. I have worked in many fields within the concrete business but am open to other industries that can utilize my experience. I recently relocated back to Minnesota to be close to my children and family.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Managed 4 departments of more than 40 employees in Finishing & Patching, Mechanic Shop, Yard and also the Fab Shop area.

Promoted from managing one department to 2 within one year at Metromont.

Developed production schedules and systems to increase productivity of staff from 1.5 picks per hour to 5 picks per hour.

Increase product quality and efficiency to change our plant to the number 2 most profitable plant out of 6 nationwide.

Successfully managed projects within a company standard of overtime of 14% or less.

Reduced Yard Trucking Demiurge by at least 30% by training and reinforcement of standards and procedures.

Accountable for all product inspection with the exception of Plank/ Hollowcore.

Ensured safety of employees by improving working conditions in sandblast bays and walking decks by creating flat work surfaces.

Implemented a new “A” frame maintenance log and program.

Improved non-conforming report turnaround time from next day to same day disposition.

SKILLS PROFILE

Advanced knowledge in specialty machinery unique but not limited to the concrete business.

Electric Forklift

Gas Forklifts

Shuttle Lifts

My Jack Travel Lifts

Computerized Automatic Ban Saw

Core Wall Machine

“Do-All” Band Saw

Overhead Bridge Cranes

Experience in Dispatch and Field Operations

Extensive experience working with field crews to ensure correct sequence of developing products.

Understanding of AS 400 computer system and PC including Word and Excel.

Completed training on concrete vision a new tracking program.

Certified and train all employees in Forklift Operation.

Completed Management Foundation Training (up to level 5).

Certified in CPR and First Aid Training.

Certification for Overhead Bridge Cranes.

Completed OSHA 10 and 30 courses.

Work Experience

Metromont August 2016 to July 2019

Hauling/Finishing Department Manager

Bartow, FL

Provided leadership and training to improve production times and shift efficiency as Hauling Manager. Within the first three months doubled productivity of crews from 1.5 picks per hour to 5 picks per hour.

Implemented new schedules and trained staff to increase productivity from 12 hour shifts 6-7 days per week to 9 hours shifts 5 days per week.

Effective time management of staff resulted time for maintenance of Myjacks and all tools and equipment.

Within one year, responsible for also managing the dry finish department. The department was in disarray and after a few weeks product improved dramatically and quality control standards were implemented and fulfilled. Our plant successfully went from losing money to the #2 most profitable plant out of 6 plants nationwide.

Held weekly safety meetings and created schedules for delivery of product to job sites.

Implemented new spreadsheets to track daily product pours, delivery schedules and inventory.

Hanson Structural Precast Midwest September 1988 to August 2016

Senior Supervisor

Maple Grove, MN

Served as Senior Supervisor which consisted of running 5 production forms along with supervising 60 employees. Accountable for set up of blueprint drawings and scheduling work flow to meet production deadlines. Successfully managed inventory and order all wood shop parts and fab shop parts for the forms.

In 2005, I was promoted to Supervisor of Plant 4 which produces Architectural Precast products.

In 2008, I was given the additional responsibility of Fab Shop Manager which challenged me to learn new skills. Responsible for scheduling Fab Shop production through our computer system. Worked with numerous outside vendors and keep impeccable inventory records. Entered all production schedules for all plants that are producing products including creating and implementing Excel spreadsheets. Managed water truck operation for Plank Water Filtration, yard watering and recording of numerous water readings. Scheduled all trucking for jobsites and make load lists for all products shipped to sites.

EDUCATION

Anoka Technical Institute – Auto Mechanics Graduated 1980

Edison High School Graduated 1974

References available upon request

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