William Chase Chipley
Kosciusko,MS
Summary
Attentive Manager with 12 years of experience overseeing various tasks, including department management and project management for companies in steel sector. Practiced in handling wide-ranging issues and concerns quickly to keep projects on track and within deadline requirements. Highly educated and focused with eye for detail. Developing strategies to accomplish company goals. Able to write processes and procedures for quality as well as maintaining quality that aligns with organizational goals. Able to gather data and research data to synthesize diverse information. Able to adapt to ever changing conditions. Able to keep track of inventory and projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Project Manager
Attala Steel Industries
Kosciusko, MS
12.2022 - Current
- Perform all duties associated with capex projects
- Contacting outside contractors to get quotes for projects
- Planning timelines between plant operations and outside contractors to minimize production downtime
- Ensuring a good relationship between contractors and upper management before, during, and after project completion
- Working with plant engineers to ensure project planning will be effective
- Looking for ways to maximize plant efficiencies in all areas.
- Reviewed all written materials for projects and checked for grammar errors.
- Implemented project management solutions addressing obstacles to continued progress and effective interdepartmental communication.
- Defined and communicated special project objectives and workflow procedures to participating departments, identifying mileposts for gauging overall progress and production quality indicators.
- Planned and delivered presentations on ongoing projects, organizing information and highlighting key performance indicators to keep departments, executives and shareholders current.
- Met with clients to ascertain project intent, requirements and budgets.
- Collaborated with company executives and division managers to identify future project opportunities, evaluating and recommending according to feasibility and profitability.
Production Manager
Attala Steel Industries
Kosciusko, MS
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Perform all duties associated with managing a manufacturing plant
- Supervise employees to make sure the job is done correctly and in a timely fashion
- Enforce safety as the number one objective
- Make sure that all production follows the quality plan in place
- Regulate all processes to ensure efficiencies are met
- Make sure that all equipment is taken care of and that any preventive maintenance is done
- Make sure to lead teammates to have a positive productive attitude.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
Galvanizing Plant Manager
Attala Steel Industries
Kosciusko, MS
12.2013 - 07.2020
- Perform all duties associated with managing a galvanizing plant
- Supervise employees to make sure the job is done correctly and in a timely fashion
- Regulate all chemicals to ensure good quality on galvanized material
- Make sure that all equipment is taken care of and that any preventive maintenance is done
- Make sure to lead teammates to have a positive productive attitude.
- Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
- Developed quality control programs for the galvanizing sector.
- Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, including predictive and preventive measures.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 60.
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
CNC Machinist
Attala Steel Industries
Kosciusko, MS
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Perform all duties associated with machining
- Operating a CNC lathe
- In charge of cutting rolls to desired size within +/- 0.001
- Perform other duties associated with a steel mill such as: cutting billets with track torch, building universal mills for steel mill, unloading and loading trucks for shipping and receiving, operating a fork truck around the steel mill
Landscaping supervisor
Breazeale Lawn Care
Kosciusko, MS
07.2009 - 02.2011
- Take care of all landscaping duties and supervise workers to make sure job is done correctly
- Drive company truck with trailer to job sites
- Run equipment such as: commercial lawnmowers, skid steers, backhoes, tractors and implements, small track hoes
Laborer
Chipley’s Services
Kosciusko, MS
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Perform all duties involved in moving a house
- Perform all duties involved in landscape care
- Run equipment such as: commercial lawnmowers, skid- steers, backhoes, tractors and implements, forklifts
Landscaping supervisor
Breazeale Lawn Care
Kosciusko, MS
11.2007 - 05.2008
- Take care of all landscaping duties and supervise workers to make sure job is done correctly
- Drive company truck( 1 ton and smaller) with trailer to job sites
- Run equipment such as: commercial lawnmowers, skid steers, backhoes, tractors and implements
Roustabout
Rowan Companies
Houston, TX
04.2007 - 10.2007
- Perform all duties required on a oil rig
- Helped crane operator with loading and unloading of large cargo and supplies
- Mixed chemicals used in drilling.
Education
MS - Pre-Pharmacy
12.2005
Pre-Pharmacy
05.2004
High School Diploma -
05.2002
Skills
- ASTM Knowledge and Controls
- Develop Quality Programs
- Mentoring Workforce
- Documentation and Reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff Management
- Resource Allocation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Technical Presentations
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Cost Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Budget Control
- Vendor Selection
- Performance Monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Internet Research
- Processes and Procedures
- Creative Thinking
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Status Updates
- Deadline Driven
- Procuring Funding
- Conflict Resolution
- Gantt Charts
- People Skills
- Data Management
References
REFERENCE
Wes Breazeale owner, Breazeale’s Lawn Care 1-601-416-4262
Nathan Sutherlin plant manager, Attala Steel Industries 1-931-622-4442
Glenn Palmertree 1-662-582-0192
Johnny Carter 1-662-769-2078
Certification
- OSHA 10 Training - 2021
Timeline
Special Project Manager - Attala Steel Industries
12.2022 - Current
Production Manager - Attala Steel Industries
07.2020 - 12.2022
Galvanizing Plant Manager - Attala Steel Industries
12.2013 - 07.2020
CNC Machinist - Attala Steel Industries
02.2011 - 01.2014
Landscaping supervisor - Breazeale Lawn Care
07.2009 - 02.2011
Laborer - Chipley’s Services
05.2008 - 07.2009
Landscaping supervisor - Breazeale Lawn Care
11.2007 - 05.2008
Roustabout - Rowan Companies
04.2007 - 10.2007
Holmes Community College - MS, Pre-Pharmacy
Mississippi State University - , Pre-Pharmacy
Kosciusko High School - High School Diploma,
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