Plant Manager Quality Assurance

Robert Duke 281-***-**** cell • **************@*****.*** • LinkedIn Profile

Plant Manager/Operations Leader

Results-Driven Manufacturing Executive Delivering Operational Excellence & Strategic Growth

Accomplished operations leader with over 30 years of progressive experience transforming manufacturing and industrial operations across metalworking, printing, and hard-surfacing sectors. Proven ability to direct multi-million dollar P&L operations, optimize production workflows, and implement strategic initiatives that drive market expansion and profitability. Expert in leading high-performing cross-functional teams, managing complex equipment procurement and implementation, and building lasting client relationships that accelerate revenue growth and operational performance.

Expertise:

Operations Management: Plant Operations - Manufacturing Leadership - Production Planning & Scheduling - Quality Assurance - Process Optimization - Workflow Efficiency - On-Time Delivery Performance - Safety Procedures Implementation

Financial Leadership: P&L Responsibility - Multi-Million Dollar Operations - Capital Equipment Investment - Operational Budget Management - Cost Reduction Initiatives - Procurement Management - Resource Allocation

Strategic Planning: Business Plan Development - Market Share Expansion - Strategic Growth Initiatives - Performance Management - Technology Upgrades - Equipment Implementation - Production Target Achievement

Team Leadership: Cross-Functional Team Management - Hiring & Training - Performance Management - Conflict Resolution - Team Development - Employee Relations - Stakeholder Communication

Industry Specialization: Printing Technology (Digital Presses, Prepress Systems, Finishing Equipment) - Hard-Surfacing Operations - Metalworking Equipment - CNC Plasma Systems - Hydraulic Equipment - Foundry Operations - Carbide Coating Processes

Sales & Business Development: Client Relationship Management - Revenue Growth - Customer Retention - Key Account Management - Equipment Sales & Service - Parts Sales Coordination - Regional Market Development

Executive Career Progression

Trinity Machinery & Associates, Inc., Houston, TX 2018 - 2024 President

Directed comprehensive manufacturing operations for printing facilities, establishing production excellence frameworks that ensured consistent achievement of targets while maintaining rigorous quality standards and minimizing operational waste

Architected strategic market expansion by developing and executing comprehensive business plans that penetrated commercial, packaging, and specialty printing segments, positioning the organization for sustained competitive advantage

Commanded P&L accountability for multi-million dollar operations, optimizing capital equipment investments and implementing aggressive cost reduction initiatives that protected profit margins and enhanced financial performance

Spearheaded technology transformation through strategic procurement and implementation of advanced printing systems, including digital presses, prepress platforms, and finishing equipment that elevated production capabilities and market positioning

Cultivated strategic partnerships with key clients across publishing, packaging, and marketing sectors, building relationships that drove consistent revenue growth and strengthened customer retention metrics

Optimized enterprise performance by leading integrated cross-functional teams across production, sales, quality assurance, and logistics functions, establishing workflow efficiencies that enhanced on-time delivery performance

A & B Metal Manufacturing, Houston, TX 2012 - 2018 Plant Manager

Transformed daily plant operations for hard-surfacing manufacturing facility serving downhole oilfield drill and construction/mining equipment sectors, ensuring effective production execution through optimized scheduling and proactive issue resolution

Engineered operational excellence by managing complex furnace operations for carbide coating processes using nickel silver and tungsten carbide melting systems, maintaining stringent quality standards and production efficiency

Drove financial performance through comprehensive budget management, implementing cost control measures and resource optimization strategies that enhanced profitability while maintaining operational integrity

Established safety leadership by developing and enforcing rigorous safety procedures and protocols, fostering a compliant work environment that protected employee wellbeing and minimized operational risk

Elevated team performance through strategic hiring, comprehensive training programs, and performance management frameworks that drove operational efficiency and productivity improvements

Strengthened organizational alignment by maintaining clear communication channels with all stakeholders, including employees, clients, and corporate management, while actively participating in strategic decision-making processes

Cultivated an organizational culture that fostered a positive work environment, enhancing employee engagement and retention while driving consistent operational performance

Trinity Machinery & Associates, Inc., Houston, TX 1992 - 2018

President (1997 – 2018)

Led strategic direction for metalworking supply business specializing in the oilfield sector, commanding metal cutting and fabricating equipment sales and service operations that established a market leadership position

Expanded market presence through the development of comprehensive sales strategies targeting oilfield customers, growing revenue streams, and strengthening regional competitive positioning

Built enterprise value by establishing operational frameworks and client relationships that sustained long-term organizational growth and profitability

Sales Manager (1995 – 1997)

Drove revenue growth through strategic sales of metal cutting and fabricating equipment, including CNC plasma systems, hydraulic shears, brake presses, and foundry equipment, to oilfield and industrial customers

Developed customer relationships that converted prospects into long-term accounts, establishing service excellence standards that enhanced customer satisfaction and repeat business

Parts Manager (1992 – 1995)

Coordinated comprehensive parts sales operations serving hundreds of customers primarily throughout the Texas region, ensuring inventory optimization and customer service excellence that supported equipment uptime and client satisfaction

Established operational systems for parts distribution and customer service that improved efficiency and enhanced organizational responsiveness to customer needs

Military Service

United States Navy, (rank?) Weapons Specialist, Honorable Discharge

Education

Dallas Baptist University, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Management

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Access • Microsoft PowerPoint • Microsoft Project Management Professional (PMP) • SalesForce (Certified Administrator)

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