Facilities, Operations Manager, Open to any positions

Kenneth D. Black

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General Management

Management professional with more than 20 years of combined experience in Operations, Transportation EHS, Production and General Management. Strengths include the design and implementation of initiatives that effectively increase productivity resulting in measurable improvement to the bottom line. Versed in developing, testing and documenting policies and procedures. Recognized for the ability to set, achieve and exceed goals.

Core Competencies

Procedure Development & Review

Training & Development

Cost Control

Team Building & Management

Project Management

Analytical Problem Solving

Safety & Security

Vendor Management

Process Reengineering

Class A CDL

Union/Non-Union

DOT/OSHA Expertise

Professional Experience

GENERAL MANAGER 2023-present

Top Gauge Energy, Kilgore, Texas

Manage 20 employees.

Manage Operations, Sales, HSE and Disposal teams to maximize operation efficiency.

Ensure all operational activities comply with Company, State, and Federal regulations.

New business development.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Oversee daily operation of division to ensure efficiencies and budget goals.

OPERATIONS MANAGER-NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, East Texas and Louisiana

Texas Fueling Services, Inc., Waskom, Texas 2021-2023

Responsible for overall business operation of east Texas and Louisiana.

Operation budget preparation, manage expenses, approval of purchase orders and vendors, review P&L.

Ensure all operational activities comply with Company, State, and Federal regulations including safety and DOT compliance.

Managed 25 employees.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

FACILITIES DIRECTOR

City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi International Airport, Corpus Christi, Texas 2020-2021

Develop, plan, document and implement policies procedures and preventive maintenance programs.

Direct and oversee maintenance operations, mechanical repairs and custodial services of all airport owned properties.

Lead in the interviewing process with the ability to follow and enforce departmental policies and procedures.

Responsible for performance evaluations, employee discipline, coaching and counseling.

Complete special projects as assigned and support all airport departments.

Submit, monitor and manage an annual budget and make capital expenditures recommendations.

Work with tenants to provide requested services.

Responsible for managing costs and conserving energy to decrease operational costs.

Maintain all grounds, landscaping and irrigation systems.

Responsible for managing 26 employees.

GENERAL MANAGER 2019-2020

LATX Operations, Waskom, Texas

Managed 85 employees and over $10M in company assets in five districts.

Manage Operations, Sales, HSE and Disposal teams to maximize operation efficiency.

Operation budget preparation, manage expenses, approval of purchase orders and vendors, and review P&L.

Ensure all operational activities comply with Company, State, and Federal regulations.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service skills, and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES 2017-2019

Marshall Independent School District, Marshall, Texas

Direct 25 school district employees and 55 indirect third-party employees.

Prepared, managed $1.4M annual operations budget for over 18 facility buildings and athletic facilities.

Responsible for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry, roofing, pest control, and grounds for 1M plus square feet of school district property.

Oversight to bond management company to build one Junior High School, three Elementary Schools and remodel of STEM Academy, High School, Press Box.

Work with campus Principals and Administrators to ensure maintenance and grounds expectations are met.

Work with MISD PD to ensure security of facilities. Trained in active shooter and response procedures.

DISTRICT MANAGER 2012-2016

Pinnergy, Ltd, ETX/NLA District Manager, Carthage, Texas

Managed over 100 employees and over $12M in company assets in four districts.

Operation budget preparation, manage expenses, approval of purchase orders and vendors, review P&L.

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the district, ensuring all policies and procedures are communicated and followed.

Exceptional strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service skills, and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ensure that districts deliver value and excellence to customers with safe and cost-effective methods.

GENERAL MANAGER 2011-2012

H&W Petroleum Company/SMF Energy Group, General Manager Mid-Continent Division, Houston, Texas

Managed over 100 employees and $30M in company assets in seven districts of the Mid-Continent Division.

Plan and coordinate projects to meet company goals.

Responsible for facility and equipment, regulatory compliance, fleet operations, licensing, and permitting, maintaining chemical stock and inventory levels.

Manage sales force to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Formulate, develop, implement, and measure market strategies, review P&L, business goals and objectives.

OPERATIONS MANAGER 2007-2011

United Fuel & Energy, Operations Manager for North Texas & Northwestern Louisiana, Kilgore, Texas

Managed 30 employees and $5M in company assets in four districts.

Provide functional oversight for customer base comprising 1.5 million gallons of fuel and 500,000 gallons of lubricants.

Manage Fuels and Oil Divisions as it relates to safety, P&L, and DOT standards.

Oversee daily operation of division to ensure efficiencies and budget goals.

Education

Louisiana State University • Shreveport, Louisiana

Professional Training

Completed Courses/Seminars

5S, IPM, Asbestos Training, Lean manufacturing, HazCom/Hazmat, Hazardous chemical spill training, Transportation, First aid, CPR, Safety, Employee Involvement and Leadership.

Major Projects/Achievements

Corpus Christi International Airport

Created and led a team to get accreditation as Global Bio-risk Advisory Council (GBAC) star facility. Implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention throughout the airport.

Marshall Independent School District

Following voter approval of $109,210,000 School District Construction Bond the district completed new construction of 3 campuses, football press box, and the remodel of the two existing campuses. After completion of all projects, the district came in under budget approx. $500,000 and ahead of project completion schedule.

Three Elementary School Prototypes

Average Budget $16M, Average 750 students - K-5 grades - 82,833 SF - 2 levels

These were replacement schools on existing sites previously developed or brownfield.

One Junior High School

Budget $30M - 1500 students - grades 6-8 - 176,000 SF - 2 levels.

The JHS site was a green field/empty site.

One Remodel - STEM

Budget $6M - K-5 STEM Academy - Remodel 59,000 SF

Convert existing space to an additional classroom wing - 1 level 7300 SF

One Remodel- High School $4.6M

Press Box $1.2M

Various other expenditures such as moving and storage of campus contents.

Pinnergy LTD

Closed satellite yards and restructured routing thereby reducing expenses by 20%.

Reduced overtime, fuels costs and maintenance by 15% through improved driver efficiencies.

Restructured dispatching to reduce overtime and staff.

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