Charles Sherrow
Fulton,Missouri
Summary
Experienced plant operations leader with a strong record in multi-site management, production scheduling, safety compliance, and inventory control. Known for improving plant performance and guiding teams to meet production goals.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Plant Operations
Metal Culverts Inc
Jefferson City, Missouri
12.2025 - 10.2026
- Directed operations for 8 plants across 5 states, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies.
- Established and communicated goals for each plant, guiding strategic planning to achieve operational targets.
- Led the hiring process for plant managers, enhancing leadership team capabilities.
Assistant Director of Research and Development
Metal Culverts Inc
Jefferson City, Missouri
05.2025 - 12.2025
- - Assisted in process development to enhance production efficiency.
- - Assisted in facility and equipment upgrades and repairs, enhancing overall operational integrity.
- - Coordinated upgrades of older machinery, ensuring improved safety compliance.
- - Facilitated equipment installation, contributing to operational efficiency.
Plant Manager
Metal Culverts Inc
Columbia, missouri
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Directed plant operations for Metal Culverts Inc, coordinating fabrication, shipping, and maintenance teams.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Supervised production schedules and adjusted workflow to meet daily manufacturing demands.
- Managed inventory for raw steel, supplies, and finished culvert materials.
- Enforced safety procedures across Metal Culverts Inc's manufacturing areas and equipment.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
Shipping Manager
Metal Culverts Inc
Columbia, MO
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Built relationships with shipping and logistics partners to secure better prices and prompt delivery times.
- Coordinated carrier pickups and freight documents for outgoing shipments.
- Supervised loading of culverts, pipes, and related steel products.
- Trained shipping staff on metal product handling and load preparation.
- Communicated with production and sales teams on order changes.
Production Supervisor
Metal Culverts Inc
Columbia, Missouri
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures, enhancing team readiness and efficiency.
- Resolved equipment issues and operational challenges, minimizing downtime and maintaining production flow.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities to ensure compliance and traceability.
Production Worker
Metal Culverts Inc
Columbia, Missouri
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Operated corrugated roll former
- Utilized forklift for efficient movement of goods
- Utilized overhead crane for precise handling of materials
- Operated Punch Press Machine
Groundskeeper
North Callaway School District
Kingdom City, Missouri
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Seasonal help during summer months
- Mowed grass and trimmed edges across campus grounds and athletic fields, enhancing aesthetic appeal and safety.
- Operated mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other grounds equipment safely to maintain clean and well-kept grounds.
- Transported equipment efficiently between campuses to ensure timely completion of landscaping tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Columbia, MO05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MOSkills
- Plant operations management
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Production scheduling
- Inventory control
- Equipment upgrades
- Forklift operation and repair
- Netsuite production and inventory software
- Welding
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Certified Forklift Trainer
Timeline
Director of Plant Operations
Metal Culverts Inc
12.2025 - 10.2026
Assistant Director of Research and Development
Metal Culverts Inc
05.2025 - 12.2025
Plant Manager
Metal Culverts Inc
01.2021 - 05.2025
Shipping Manager
Metal Culverts Inc
10.2019 - 01.2021
Production Supervisor
Metal Culverts Inc
09.2018 - 10.2019
Production Worker
Metal Culverts Inc
02.2017 - 09.2018
Groundskeeper
North Callaway School District
05.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Missouri University of Science And Technology