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Boyd Fleming

Franklin,IN

Summary

Operations Supervisor with 20+ years in industrial maintenance and operations, specializing in polymer recycling for 2 years. Currently manage team performance and ensure production quality and safety compliance at Republic Services' Polymer Center, managing daily operations across sorting, grinding, washing, and rPET flake production.

Lead process development initiatives to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimize waste and continuing to promote the growth and sustainability of Republic Services Polymer Center business. Proven ability to align cross-functional teams with business strategy, foster a performance-driven culture, and execute operational improvements that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Eager to leverage leadership, maintenance experience, process improvement skills and operational insight to step into the Operations Manager role and support the continued growth of Republic’s Polymer Center Division.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor – Polymer Center

Republic Services
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations across polymer sorting, grinding, washing, and logistics, managing a cross-functional team of technicians and operators to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production.
  • Monitor production performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and coordinate with maintenance to maximize uptime and equipment lifespan.
  • Drive hiring, onboarding, and employee training programs focused on safety, quality, and performance benchmarks, with emphasis on developing subject matter experts (SMEs).
  • Implement continuous improvement strategies to reduce waste, improve OEE, and align operations with key business performance targets.
  • Ensure full compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and internal quality systems while reinforcing Republic Services' core values and cultural pillars.
  • Collaborate with engineering, technical staff, and leadership to introduce process changes, new technologies, and system upgrades.
  • Track operational KPIs and propose cost-effective, results-oriented solutions aligned with strategic goals.

Polymer Center Maintenance Technician

Republic Services
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Participated in commissioning of Republic's first Polymer Center, supporting equipment installation, system testing, and startup operations.
  • Operated and maintained polymer processing systems including washing, sorting, and grinding lines.
  • Conducted mechanical troubleshooting, quality inspections, and scheduled preventive maintenance to maintain production standards.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with engineers and operations staff to improve mechanical reliability and throughput.
  • Built and managed vendor relationships, approved service contracts, and coordinated purchasing and maintenance schedules.
  • During interim leadership assignment, directed maintenance priorities, PM planning, and vendor coordination.
  • Contributed to maintenance budgeting and P&L awareness in alignment with cost control goals.
  • (Acting Maintenance Manager – Final 2 Months)



Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Budget Management, P&L Awareness, and Cost Control
  • Hiring, Onboarding, & Technical Staff Development
  • Polymer Center Maintenance & Operations Expertise
  • Preventive, Predictive, Corrective & Reactive Maintenance Strategy & Execution
  • Safety Compliance & Risk Reduction Strategies
  • Permit & Environmental Regulatory Compliance
  • Vendor & OEM Relationship Management
  • Purchasing, Work Planning & Inventory Coordination
  • Continuous Improvement & Lean Tools: FMEA, 5S, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Gemba Walks, Visual Management, TPM
  • KPI Monitoring, Operational Metrics & Reporting
  • Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Internal & External Stakeholder Relationship Building
  • Logistics oversight

Timeline

Operations Supervisor – Polymer Center

Republic Services
01.2025 - Current

Polymer Center Maintenance Technician

Republic Services
09.2023 - 02.2025

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