Carter R. Swain
McCammon,Idaho
Summary
Accomplished Senior Operations Specialist at Bayer with a strong record of enhancing operational efficiency and driving cost management initiatives. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and leadership abilities, effectively reducing downtime while managing cross-functional teams to tackle complex technical challenges. Proficient in Microsoft suit, SAP and Delta V, with a committed focus on safety and regulatory compliance. Career goals include leveraging expertise to further optimize operations in a dynamic environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Specialist
Bayer
Soda Springs, Idaho
05.2017 - Current
- Serve as an expert resource on the daily operations of the assigned manufacturing and supporting areas
- Identify, enable, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime
- Lead, coach and mentor team members, providing guidance and support to ensure successful operations
- Own shutdown operations and coordinate work efforts(up to 500 people)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze production data and trends to identify opportunities for optimization and develop strategies to address any operational issues
- Act as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills
- Take a proactive approach to identify potential safety hazards and environmental risks, implementing measures to mitigate these risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Own and maintain process equipment operating instructions for the assigned manufacturing area
- Document shutdown activities and equipment condition, serving as a troubleshooting resource
- Participate in the reliability process and provide technical support to the business
- Assist in budget preparations and create job plans for operations tasks
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of Process Management Files (PMF) and Operating Instructions (OI)
- Assisting in budget preparations and supporting other assignments from manufacturing management
- Extensive use of computer programs (SAP, Delta V, Process Explorer, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, E-mail, Oracle, MOC’s)
Manufacturing Coordinator
Bayer
Soda Springs, Idaho
03.2015 - Current
- Schedule daily manufacturing work to optimize equipment availability and plant reliability
- Coordinating longer-term maintenance work (annual inspections, infrequent overhauls, etc.)
- Scheduling and coordinating shutdown work to minimize downtime
- Scheduling resources to plant areas
- Ensuring compliance with standards by prioritizing and scheduling work (housekeeping, safety, environmental, regulatory, etc.)
- Ensuring plant reliability by prioritizing and scheduling work and resources
- Providing accurate maintenance cost estimates
- Generating and maintaining Contractor Resource Calendar
- Working with engineering to ensure that projects meet the needs and scheduling commitments of the business
- Monitoring of production processes and equipment to the extent necessary to prioritize and schedule work and resources
- Managing plant maintenance cost to support business goals
- Achieving continuous cost improvement
- Manage external contractors (maintenance, HVAC, general labor, hydroblasting) to meet business needs.
- Extensive use of computer programs (SAP, Delta V, Process Explorer, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, E-mail, Oracle, MOC’s)
Burden Preparation Crew Supervisor
Monsanto
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Monsanto CMR
- Lead crew efforts in the implementation of and compliance with environmental, safety, and health requirements
- Develop crew training plan to meet manufacturing needs
- Develop crew vacation schedules to meet manufacturing needs
- Act as a troubleshooting resource
- Provide coordination of operations and maintenance activities to ensure optimal unit operations
- Address and document issues relating to employee performance
- Ensure housekeeping standards are met
- Ensure procedures and work instructions are followed
- Ensure process operates within specified limits
- Assign work to contract laborers scheduled to area
- Assign and monitor work in progress to ensure it meets manufacturing needs
- Perform employee evaluations
- Resolve issues and conflicts
- Relief Manufacturing Coordinator scheduling daily manufacturing work to optimize equipment availability and plant reliability
- Extensive use of SAP to plan maintenance work, schedule maintenance work, purchase necessary parts and approve pay
- Certified Monsanto CMR
- Monsanto CMR
Level 3 Rung 2 Operator Burden Preparation
Monsanto
01.2000 - 05.2013
- Company Overview: Monsanto CMR
- Operator in Furnace and Burden Prep areas operating all level 1, 2, and 3 jobs in Burden Prep area as well as Kiln burner operator
- Rung 2 mechanic performing bearing, conveyor, pump and other area maintenance along with being a certified pipe and structural welder
- Relief crew supervisor duties including assigning work from back log, priority 1 job planning, pay approval and a variety of other SAP and supervisory duties
- Kiln and refractory work package manager
- Scoping and coordinating kiln and refractory repairs with Monsanto and contractor personnel
- Kiln lead man supervising removal and installation of kiln refractory
- Relief maintenance planner
- Scoping, planning, and writing detailed plans for maintenance procedures using SAP
- Operation of area mobile equipment including, mobile cranes, skid steer, forklifts and Grant machine
- Monsanto CMR
Operator and Mechanic
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation
Soda Springs, Idaho
05.1998 - 01.2000
- Operation of granulation fertilizer facility
- Mechanic in maintenance shop
- Duties included pump maintenance, welding, conveyor belt installation and maintenance, installation and change-out of three phase motors as well as other general maintenance tasks
Mechanic and Welder
Mullen Crane and Transport
Soda Springs, Idaho
06.1997 - 05.1998
- Welder and fitter on fertilizer plant construction project
- Millwright on project to dismantle P & H 2100 shovels
- Lead man on granulator rebuild project
- Lead man on dryer retrofit project
- Various other general millwright work, rigging and crane operation
Welder and Fitter
Sorting Technologies, Inc.
American Falls, Idaho
09.1996 - 05.1997
- Welder and fitter in agriculture equipment manufacturing shop
- Night shift lead man
Welder and Pipefitter
Mullen Crane and Transport
Soda Springs, Idaho
06.1996 - 08.1996
- Welder and pipefitter on expansion project in phosphate fertilizer manufacturing plant
Education
Fitter/ welder associates’ degree -
Idaho State University
Idaho05.1997
Skills
- Effective Leadership
- Persuasive Communication
- Coaching
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Situational judgment
- Oral communication
- Written communication
Timeline
Senior Operations Specialist
Bayer
05.2017 - Current
Manufacturing Coordinator
Bayer
03.2015 - Current
Burden Preparation Crew Supervisor
Monsanto
04.2013 - 03.2015
Level 3 Rung 2 Operator Burden Preparation
Monsanto
01.2000 - 05.2013
Operator and Mechanic
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation
05.1998 - 01.2000
Mechanic and Welder
Mullen Crane and Transport
06.1997 - 05.1998
Welder and Fitter
Sorting Technologies, Inc.
09.1996 - 05.1997
Welder and Pipefitter
Mullen Crane and Transport
06.1996 - 08.1996
Fitter/ welder associates’ degree -
Idaho State University
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