AARON CALLOWAY
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
To secure a challenging and rewarding career position within a major corporation where I can successfully utilize my diverse ability and knowledge making me a great addition to a strong team. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 8 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Stockwell Elastomerics
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Operations Manager
Stockwell Elastomerics
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Palmer International
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Lead the team in the manufacturing of quality products to ensure a quality product is delivered on time to specification at or below budget
- Analysis and assign work orders and production schedules to determine operational priorities to process materials
- Ensure the appropriate level of accountability for a respective processes and objectives at the foreman level
- Plan and monitor capacity optimization for all manufacturing process
- Monitor and take appropriate timely improvement actions to meet production objectives
- Facilitate foreman workflow and team members placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully meet or exceeded.
Assistant Supervisor
Palmer International
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Assigning workflow for the shift
- Assigning priority to work tasks
- Insuring the most efficient use of manpower
- Anticipating needs of the shift and addressing them
- Maintain all files and paperwork for up to date records
- Which includes Spread sheets, Batch Tickets etc..
- Observation and discipline of operators
- Maintaining a high state of organization
- Multitasking and closely working with other departments.
Chemical Operator
Palmer International
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Performed product mixing and blending of raw materials to manufacture a product
- Responsible for the operation of process controls, DCS systems, Hydraulic equipment, etc..
- Accurately completing batch records and documentations in compliance with cGMP and other standard operating procedures
- Maintained inventory of raw materials
- Sampling materials to confirm in process specifications.
Terminal Operator
Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals LLC
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Load/Unloading of (rail cars, tank trucks, SO containers, ships, and barges)
- Minor maintenance of plant equipment including (pigging activities, removal of flanges, pressure testing production lines)
- Proper alignment of hand valves for receiving or discharging
- P.I.C activities in the water way
- Proper use and verification on truck racks
- Daily inspections
- Report writing
- Communication between multiple departments.
Control Systems Operator
AE Polysilicon
11.2011 - 05.2012
- A.E Polysilicon was a closed looped processing plant, which produced silicon for worldwide industrial use
- Run, control, monitor fluidized bed reactors from start up to shut down
- Monitor distillation columns, various condensers, heat exchangers, and re boilers
- Move control settings and make necessary adjustments on equipment unites effecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality or yields via Delta V (D.C.S)
- Communicate with field operators of any task needed
- Give detailed shift relieve to oncoming shift.
Chemical Operator
AE Polysilicon
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Routine rounds to record reading of pressure gauges, flow meters, level and temperature indicators while checking all process equipment for mechanical issues
- Conformed all necessary valve alignments
- Proper unloading of ISO containers at unloading area
- Proper cleanup of process equipment
- Adhere to lock out tag out procedures
- Give detailed shift relieve to oncoming shift.
Chemical Operator
Veolia Environmental Services
11.2006 - 10.2010
- Accurate counts of incoming waste
- Labeling and scanning drums into inventory
- Transfer of liquid waste to tanks, with use of centrifugal, and gear pumps
- Use of Agitators on tanks to insure proper mixture of chemicals
- Physically gauging of tanks
- Pumping of drums with use of vacuum, and gear pumps
- Distillation of various solvents under strict instructions
- Minor analytical duties while demonstrating safe work practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Technician 2
Teris LLC
06.2004 - 11.2006
- Teris LLC was a waste management company which provided onsite staffing services to large chemical companies for waste removal for EPA compliance
- Responsibility included keeping accurate counts of waste, labeling and sampling of incoming waste streams
- Shipping and receiving, and disposal of client chemicals to appropriate disposal sites
- Segregation of waste
- Proper use of PPE at all times
- And maintaining cleanliness of work area.
Field Technician
Lewis Environmental
05.2003 - 06.2004
- Lewis Environmental it emergency spill response unit
- Emergency spill response
- Remediation of contaminated soils
- Confined space entry which included power washing of large storage tanks.
Education
High School or equivalent - General Studies
Olney High School
Philadelphia, PA01.1996
Skills
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Operations Management
Customer Service
Operations Monitoring
Operational Efficiency
Decision-Making
Staff Training
Staff Management
Operations Oversight
Performance monitoring
Employee Motivation
Goal Setting
Workflow Optimization
Strategic Planning
Health and safety compliance
Continuous improvements
Process Improvements
Certification
Environmental Technician, E.T.I Training Institute, 08/1999, Course included: OSHA 40- Hr. training, OSHA 8 HR. Hazmat Supervisor, OSHA Confined Space Training, and underground storage tank entry.
Professional Highlights
- Reconstructed the critical path. This increase efficiency while reducing hazardous exposure and improved project finalization.
- Responsible for trouble shooting, identifying, and rectifying hazardous problems throughout various facilities. These measure prevented potential deadly situations.
- Effective trainer, mentor, teacher. Trained personnel and safe work practices, use of equipment, and corporate procedures.
- Developed user-friendly SOP's and training manuals.
References
- James Deshields, Production Superintendent, AE Polysilicon, 856-669-4486
- Chris Brown, Production Trainer, AE Polysilicon, 908-489-8752
- Chris Ziegelhofer, Production Supervisor, AE Polysilicon, 267-994-1451
Timeline
Operations Manager
Stockwell Elastomerics
06.2022 - 06.2024
Operations Manager
Stockwell Elastomerics
06.2022 - 06.2024
Manufacturing Supervisor
Palmer International
03.2019 - 06.2022
Assistant Supervisor
Palmer International
06.2016 - 03.2019
Chemical Operator
Palmer International
01.2016 - 06.2016
Terminal Operator
Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals LLC
09.2013 - 07.2014
Control Systems Operator
AE Polysilicon
11.2011 - 05.2012
Chemical Operator
AE Polysilicon
10.2010 - 11.2011
Chemical Operator
Veolia Environmental Services
11.2006 - 10.2010
Technician 2
Teris LLC
06.2004 - 11.2006
Field Technician
Lewis Environmental
05.2003 - 06.2004
High School or equivalent - General Studies
Olney High School
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