Plant Operations Manager

Location:

Camilla, GA

Salary:

140000

Posted:

December 27, 2024

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Resume:

Major L Rhodes Jr

229-***-**** (Cell) *************@*****.***

Summary

An experienced U.S. Energy professional developed through 12+ years in dynamic domestic environments and supported by a broad range of technical and managerial leadership roles. Leadership roles in Ethanol production, Food Processing and Project HSE. Such roles include responsibilities in large scale Power Production at a Steam Generation Facility, Steam Turbine Facilities, and Management of Nominations for Natural Gas pipelines. CAPEX and OPEX range from projects and operations averaging $10MM annually.

Experience

BASF Oct 2023-

FCC Superintendent

Ensuring all activities are performed in accordance with all BASF and OSHA safety policies and procedures. Implementing and maintaining operational discipline to deliver reliable and predictable plant operation. Ensuring Production Team Leaders successfully lead the performance of each team (shift) of operators to ensure teams work safely, issues are reported in a timely manner, and production goals are executed according to plan. holding direct reports responsible for maintaining established performance standards and policies. Providing leadership, coaching and guidance to optimize all aspects of the production operations in terms of employee and equipment performance. Developing and implementing key performance indicators to provide guidance to teams to maximize performance in support of business goals.

BASF July 2023-Oct 2023

PTL

BASF Manufacturing plant front-line leadership and management position. Responsible for coordinating plant operations to ensure established plant operation plans are executed properly to obtain specified levels of performance in terms of safety, regulatory compliance, productivity, quality, cost, and personnel performance. The Plant Coordinator manages and operates facilities safely and efficiently, encourages employee ownership, demonstrates, and promotes effective decision making & teamwork, maintains high personal standards, and maintains high crew performance standards. The Plant Coordinator communicates plant operation results through a daily production report.

August 2022-Feburary 2023

Plant Operations Manager Solar Biotech

Perform duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with my position and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Report directly to the Director of Corporate Operations.

Manage the operations and maintenance of Solar Biotech, Inc. in Norton, VA.

Schedule plant operations shifts, 3 shifts operational 24/7.

Hire and train additional personnel under my supervision.

Build an operations’ team, that cultivates and collaborates across team members and departments, loyalty, commitment, accountability, a healthy work environment, and respect towards colleagues.

Gain new skills and operational knowledge on the job.

Constantly search for improvement opportunities.

Timely secure consumables and all items required for the plant operations.

Support ongoing Synthetic Biology projects.

Collaborate across departments, with customers, and partners.

Report promptly results of ongoing projects.

Assist supervisors in preparing and following annual budgets.

Abide by safety and health standards.

Jan 2021-

Owner M & D Priority Services LLC.

Hauling Logs two trucks.

July 2020-July 2021

Maintenance Supervisor Tyson Foods.

Support maintenance technicians by working in a safe manner. Manage outside contractors. Mentor all maintenance employees by motivating and providing direction to help them achieve their goals and made a consistent effort to go above and beyond. Responsible for adherence to Company training programs. Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, state, local, and Company safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures on site and at any remote job site. Coordination of safety matters with Company Safety Officer.

May 2018-April 2020

Plant Manager South Bend Ethanol

Responsible for all aspects of the ethanol plant operation, including production, maintenance, shipping receiving, and quality control. Responsibilities include plant optimization to ensure maximum output, quantity, and quality. Oversee all plant operations and production by working directly with and providing leadership to managers in the following departments: Production, Maintenance, Lab, and Grains. Developing an annual budget of $10MM.

July 2017-May 2018

Operation Manager Energy Management Solutions South Bend Ethanol

Maximize the production process to lower costs. Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs. Cross-train teams for maximum production flexibility.

June 2015-June 2017

Production Manager Flint Hills Resource Ethanol Plant Camilla, GA

Analyze and reduce costs. Order appropriate materials. Set and meet production goals. Hire, train, and supervise workers. Maximize the production process to lower costs. Monitor product standards. Oversee one or more areas or an entire plant. Implement and oversee quality control programs. Implement training programs. Work with the financial departments to come up with a budget and spending plan. Manage communication lines with managers, suppliers, and procurement departments. Keep abreast of new technology in the production process. Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs. Cross-train worker teams for maximum production.

May 2013-June 2015

Day One Operator@ Southwest Georgia Ethanol/ Flint Hills Resource, Camilla, GA

Responsible for training all operators on S.O.P.s and plant operations. Responsible for ensuring the operators were aware of all M.O.C.s and performed PSSRs on all new equipment. Trained all operators to read P@IDs and proper LOTO.

January 2012-May 2013

Production Manager Southwest Georgia Ethanol, Camilla, GA

Planned and directed manufacturing activities. Coordinated resources for manufacturing. Ensured manufactured products met specs for quantity, quality. Directed product distribution for an industrial organization. Reviewed processing schedules and production orders. Determined production resource requirements. Made staffing and scheduling decisions. Made decisions related to inventory. Made changes in the production procedures. Resolved production and processing problems. Developed processes for quality control, such as production tracking, random sampling. Performed personnel duties such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, disciplinary actions. Responsible for the development of standard operating procedures related to the ethanol process.

April 2010- June 2012

Shift Lead, Southwest Georgia Ethanol, Camilla, GA

Responsible for supervising a staff of six employees on a designated shift. Accountable for ensuring that staff maintain company policy, and responsible for ensuring employees are practicing safe work habits and meeting production goals. Responsible for safety and environmental compliance. Worked closely with other departments to ensure the success of the facility.

Aug 2008-April 2010

Maintenance Mechanic, Southwest Georgia Ethanol, Camilla, GA

Detecting malfunctions and defects in mechanical systems and repairing the same. Maintaining a record of service cycles and other maintenance activities conducted. Efficiently managing time and completing all tasks assigned by the supervisory authority. Reporting damages, defects, and other issues about mechanical and electrical units to the supervising manager. Placing orders for spare and replacement parts and completing all necessary documentation for the same. Appropriately using and handling all electrical repair and testing tools and equipment. Extensive knowledge of Flottweg Centrifuge, I.C.M. design dryers and thermal oxidizers, conveyor systems, various pumps, evaporation, distillation, and fermentation.

Jan 2003 - Aug 2008

Operation Manager, Southeast Milk, Camilla, GA

Managed a small Ultra-Filtration Milk facility with ten employees. Made staffing and scheduling decisions. Made decisions related to inventory and production. Resolved production and processing problems.

Skills

Inventory Management, Quality Control, Staffing, Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Maximo, Vanguard, Lynx, Foxboro D.C.S. systems, Risk management, MAPCON

Certifications

FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS-100 and 200

First Aid CPR/AED

Foxborough In-Fusion Equipment 52005

Honeywell D.C.S.

2011 Biofuels Academy

2018 Alcohol School

Education

Albany Technical College- Industrial Maintenance Technology

Reference

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