Bruce Seitz
El Dorado,AR
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 seventeen years. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Standard Lithium Industries (SLI)
2019.06 - 2023.06
- Responsible for all personnel and contractors and the delivery and set up of the plant
- Hired all staff, including Operators, Lab personnel and Engineers
- Worked under the umbrella of Hunt, Guillotte and Associates, as HGA was the lead designers and engineers for the project
- Responsible for Safety program
- Reviewed and approved all work and invoices received for work and materials received
- Tasked all the employees to help develop and implement all procedures for all operations of the plant
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and improve communication across departments.
- Made all data and information available to every department, creating a very effective Systems Applications and Products program (SAP)
- Lead by example by a strong willingness to be out in the plant assisting others perform their duties, creating an incredibly cohesive team environment.
- Oversaw daily operations of 27,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
Facilities Manager
DynCorp International
2017.12 - 2019.05
- Worked under government employees as Facilities Manager/Planner
- Working directly for Director of Operations, was head of all Facilities departments.
- Responsible for all of Facilities personnel paperwork for entry into and out of command.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Supervised staff of 55 in day-to-day activities.
Facilities Specialist / Facilities Management
MCB Quantico
2010.08 - 2017.08
- Hired as a government contractor (Facilities Specialist) for Smartronix
- Obtained a Top-Secret SCI clearance
- After two years, I transitioned to a government (GS) position in Facilities Management
- Responsible for all government contractors and the quality of scope and work they performed
- Assigned as the Safety Officer by the MCNOSC commander for the staff in excess of 430 people
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of all building systems, equipment warranties, and maintenance schedules to facilitate effective asset management practices.
- Ensured safety compliance by coordinating routine audits, training sessions, and updating safety policies as needed.
Special Handling Shop Supervisor
USAF Reserves
2001.03 - 2010.03
- Served honorably at Andrews AFB, Maryland
- As Shop Supervisor, responsible for all personnel assigned to the Special Handling section
- In charge of all HAZMAT materials being transported on Air Force (government) cargo planes
- Served multiple deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom
- Also responsible for all Human Remains (HR) missions
- Completed twenty-year military career and received another Honorable Discharge.
- Managed Camp Arafjan's Pallets and Nets inventory. Through thorough inventory checks on other US military compounds, recovered over $1,000,000 in Air Force assets.
- Completed twenty-year career in the Air Force. Served a prior ten-years active duty from 1981-1991.
Project Coordinator / Plant Manager
Moses Lake Industries
2007.08 - 2009.02
- Promoted and moved to Manassas, Virginia as Project Coordinator in the building of a new high-purity chemical manufacturing plant from the ground up
- Responsible for all procurements and permits to get this new plant built and operational
- Once the plant was fully commissioned for full operation, became the Plant Manager and played a vital role in our company becoming ISO9001 certified, and achieving Outstanding results during all five of our UL quality audits
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for cost-effective procurement of resources needed for each project''s success.
- Assisted in developing training materials and organized workshops aimed at enhancing skill sets among staff members working under various capacities on different projects within the organization.
- Modernized the production manufacturing process to produce over twice the volume of final product, while cutting production times by sixty percent.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
Production Operator
Moses Lake, WA
1993.08 - 1997.08
- Started entry level as Production Operator and was promoted up to Production Supervisor
- Prepared and filled high purity chemicals for Semiconductor Industry
- Learned whole process for manufacturing different chemicals used by companies manufacturing computer chip making process.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Sustained high levels of customer satisfaction by consistently delivering well-crafted products within established timeframes.
- Assisted in achieving company goals for waste reduction through diligent recycling efforts and proper disposal of materials.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Community College of The Air Force
Grissom AFB, INSkills
- Impeccable leadership skills, and true team player mentality by involving everyone and bringing out everyone's best.
- LEAN manufacturing
- Excellent usage and knowledge of Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's)
- Fantastic organizational skills
- Problem Solving
- Safety is first mentality
- SAP
- Staff Scheduling
- OSHA Regulations
- Performance Improvements
- Training programs
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
- Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM)- 2004
Timeline
Plant Manager
Standard Lithium Industries (SLI)
2019.06 - 2023.06
Facilities Manager
DynCorp International
2017.12 - 2019.05
Facilities Specialist / Facilities Management
MCB Quantico
2010.08 - 2017.08
Project Coordinator / Plant Manager
Moses Lake Industries
2007.08 - 2009.02
Special Handling Shop Supervisor
USAF Reserves
2001.03 - 2010.03
Production Operator
Moses Lake, WA
1993.08 - 1997.08
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Community College of The Air Force
- Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM)- 2004
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