Adam Hearn
Waxahachie
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 8 years.
Plant operations professional prepared to lead and optimize manufacturing processes. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective resource management and strategic planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Highly skilled in process improvement, safety compliance, and operational efficiency. Adaptable, reliable, and solutions-driven with strong focus on meeting organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Superintendent
A-gas Americas
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
Plant Manager
Midlothian LNG
06.2014 - 08.2022
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
- Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
- Conferred with customers to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
Squad Leader
US Army National Guard
12.2012 - 11.2016
- Managed logistical requirements for the squad, ensuring appropriate equipment allocation and maintenance schedules were followed.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
- Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
- Mentored junior soldiers on career progression opportunities within the Infantry field, providing guidance on promotion paths and required qualifications for advancement.
- Identified issues between soldiers and successfully resolved problems through active listening and interpersonal communication.
- Coordinated with higher command echelons for resource allocation, sharing valuable intel from ground-level observations to inform decision-making processes.
Internet Sales Manager
Allen Samuels Chevrolet
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Responded to internet inquiries and phone calls in timely matter.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Provided superior and individualized customer service.
- Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Squad Leader
US Army
01.2008 - 08.2012
- Maintained discipline within the ranks by enforcing standards of conduct expected from a professional military organization consistently and fairly.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews following each operation to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Operated heavy equipment, fire equipment and mobile Incident Command Center vehicle.
- Enhanced team cohesion with regular debriefings, feedback sessions, and team-building exercises.
- Managed logistical requirements for the squad, ensuring appropriate equipment allocation and maintenance schedules were followed.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
- Mentored junior soldiers on career progression opportunities within the Infantry field, providing guidance on promotion paths and required qualifications for advancement.
- Briefed leaders on readiness, equipment status, and enemy locations to enable sound decision making.
- Evaluated subordinates'' job performances using objective criteria to recommend promotions or disciplinary actions when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yucaipa High School
Yucaipa, CA06-2004
Skills
- Cost Control Programs
- Production Schedule Review
- Staffing Requirement Determination
- Equipment Installation
- Employee Relationships
- Expense Reduction
- Process and Procedure Refinement
- Personnel Scheduling
- Reporting Requirements
- Plant Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Team leadership qualities
- Controlling costs
- Safety management
- Repair work orders
- Performance improvements
- Verbal and written communication
- Administering budgets
- Scheduling
- Task delegation
- Managing operations
- Facility management
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Issue resolution
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Waste reduction
- Reporting and data gathering
- Production scheduling
Certification
- Texas Railroad Commission Category 30 Certification.
Timeline
Plant Superintendent
A-gas Americas
08.2022 - 05.2024
Plant Manager
Midlothian LNG
06.2014 - 08.2022
Internet Sales Manager
Allen Samuels Chevrolet
01.2013 - 06.2014
Squad Leader
US Army National Guard
12.2012 - 11.2016
Squad Leader
US Army
01.2008 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Yucaipa High School
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