R. W. O’Tuel, Sr.
*** *** ***** ***. ****** Beach, SC 29588 843-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Objective
Excel as a reliable leader and team member to strengthen your organization.
Experience
2022-2025
SPANN ROOFING, INC.
Conway, SC
Safety Director
Safety Committee Leader and Safety Director
Conduct safety investigations and jobsite inspections
Lead safety training, communicate, instruct, and discipline employees on a daily basis in all different construction environments
Manage some areas of the Human Resources Department, new employee onboarding and training on company procedures, safety manual, tools, equipment, and fleet vehicles
Create and maintain database for all safety correspondences, HR reports, Safety documents, including OSHA Standards (Safety logs and answering any discrepancies)
Maintain the Company Safety Manual
Issue weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for company management
Manage Fleet Management and maintain database
Maintain the Company Safety Manual
Create documents, files and systems for business accounting
Special project leader
Define equipment TPM and specifications
Create work orders for unit repairs to automotive, trucks, safety equipment, tools, and heavy equipment considering safety issues
Safety contact for all employees, customers and outside vendors
Maintain inventory of all safety equipment
Create documents, SAPs, KPIs, 6 Sigma, 5Y, Fishbone diagrams, files, matrix, and systems for insurance inquires and workers compensation
Scheduled outside vendors, and suppliers for business needs
Investigate near misses, inspections, new processes and equipment to improve the safety score
Troubleshoot safety issues with equipment, personnel, procedures, facilities, and operation processes
Create and improve customer satisfaction
Assist with budgeting for new capital equipment, tools and company vehicles
2018-2022
O’TUELS TOWING LLC
Bennettsville, SC
Business Manager
Communicate and instruct employees on a daily basis in an automotive and maintenance environment
Manage 2 facilities with HR, new employee onboarding and training, equipment, and fleet management
Create and maintain all cost plans and P&L reports
Manage maintenance database
Safety Committee leader
Create work orders for unit repair and preventative maintenance to auto, trucks, and heavy equipment
Maintenance point of contact for all employees and outside vendors
Maintain inventory and preventive maintenance
Create documents, files and systems for business accounting
Scheduled outside vendors, and suppliers for business needs outside of the maintenance shop capability
Investigate new processes and equipment to improve the shop productivity
Troubleshoot issues with equipment, personnel, facilities, and operation processes
Create and improve customer satisfaction
Maintain capital equipment and company vehicles
2013-2018
ITI HYDRUALIK,USA
Andrews, SC
Operations Manager
Communicate and instruct up to 35 employees on a daily basis in a manufacturing and maintenance environment
Manage multi-facility and maintenance
Create and maintain all production plans and reports including KPIs and Safety
Manage maintenance database
Safety leader
Special project leader
Define equipment TPM and specifications
Create work orders for unit repair and preventative maintenance
Maintenance point of contact for all employees and outside vendors
Train staff and floor employees in all types of systems, processes, and equipment
Technical point of contact for all customers in the United States
Manage customer non-conformity database
Create Customer orders and Purchase orders
Maintain capital process equipment, fork lifts, tractors, and company vehicles
2011-2013
DRIVENOW, INC Bennettsville, SC
Bennettsville, SC
Parts & Service Manager
Supervise four diesel technicians, three detail/cleaning labors, one and one truck driver on task and requirements for a productive and safe working environment
Manage diesel/maintenance shop activities
Check progress of daily projects and production needs
Manage the parts procurement personnel on coordinating of parts, tools, and equipment needed
Review/document daily work orders and correct any deviations
Facility maintenance point of contact for repairs
Maintain inventory and Preventive Maintenance in database
Create documents, files and systems for business accounting
Scheduled outside vendors, and suppliers for business/project needs outside of the maintenance shop capability
Investigate new processes and equipment to improve the shop productivity
Project manager for building expansions for senior management
Troubleshoot issues with equipment, personnel, facilities, and operation processes
2005-2011
CMCO
Wadesboro, NC
Manufacturing Engineer/Project Management
Project leader for Yale Lift-Tech Rationalization Project
Coordinator of all facility equipment and production line moves from Michigan, Ohio and North Carolina
Constructed operating standards, PM schedules, reports, and files for new product lines using the tools of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Developed floor plans for equipment, construction and manufacturing line layout using Solidworks
Produced/maintained maintenance reports
Presented project reports to senior management in daily and weekly meetings
Leader in all areas of company systems including TPM for manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, procurement, and logistics
Interacted daily with personnel and staff to confirm requirements and troubleshoot problems
Production Supervisor backup for assembly personnel (45+ associates)
Interviewed new team members
Trained/supervised personnel and outside contractors on new product, operations, construction, and equipment
Created SAP, operation procedures, and Gantt charts for project presentations
Scheduled meetings with contractors, vendors on key projects and development concerns
Constructed and interpreted blueprints
Issued purchase orders for parts, tools, and maintenance supplies
Safety Team member
Investigated capital investment projects
Project leader on tracking assets
2002-2005
FCC (NC), LLC
Laurinburg, NC
New Model/Sales & Procurement Team Leader
Back up for Sales and Procurement Manager
Project leader for continuous improvement and New Model Development
Supervised six associates in all areas of supplying, purchasing
(MRO and OEM), and parts cage inventory for production
Conducted interviews and trained new team members
Led logistic routing and special project for senior management
Prepared cost analyst for products and operating systems
Procured equipment, tools, repair parts for production and maintenance
Created forecast for the domestic supplier base to support future production needs
Approved purchase orders for parts, equipment, and tool purchases for various projects
Lead weekly meetings in all areas of company systems including
improvement in logistics, procurement, and parts cage
Interacted with production scheduler to confirm production requirements
Knowledge and experience of the Kanban system and 5-S system
Reported cost down activity to senior management
Issued design change drawings to suppliers
TS document leader in the Sales/Procurement Department
Wadesboro, NC
1998-2002 HONDA OF AMERICA, MFG.
Supplier Development – Purchasing/Tooling
Developed systems and tooling for both the Honda ATV and PWC
divisions (molds, punch, die, and fixtures)
Engineered fixtures and tools for new processes in the facility
International travel for new process knowledge and set-up of new assembly lines for watercraft and ATV divisions
Worked with all maintenance personnel on equipment and facilities issues
Budgeted and controlled purchases for major manufacturing projects, maintenance, and facilities
Created and presented specific action plans (SAP), schedules, operation standards, reports, and spreadsheets
Processed design change information to suppliers
Met with designers/suppliers from other countries on key
development issues and KPIs
Participated in interview process of potential new hires
Trained associates in all departments of manufacturing
Maintained the bill of materials on new model products
Assisted logistics in setting new routes for new suppliers
Crisis management team member
Issued purchase orders for tooling & supplies using a MRP
system
Assigned/managed capital investment and equipment asset numbers
Performed capacity studies and new model reviews during development cycle
Participated in special projects such as cost saving ideas and increased plant productivity and safety
Timmonsville, SC
Education
2005-2010
NC State University
Raleigh, NC
Project Management for Engineers, 2010
Quality Management System Certificate, 2010
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, 2005
1994-1998
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC
Diploma in Industrial Technology, 1998
Associate Degree in Industrial Electronics, 1998
Industrial Electronics, 1998
Motor Control Certificate, 1997
Residential Wiring Certificate, 1997
Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology, 1996
Machine Tool Apprenticeship Program, 1996
Mechanical Skills Training, 1997
Machine Tool Technology Diploma, 1995
References
Mr. Phil Helms, Production Manager, AO Smith 704-***-**** ext. 210
Mr. Brent Pope, PE, CMCO 704-***-****
Mr. Scott Burkin, Assistant Manager, Honda of SC, 803-***-****