CHRISTOPHER PUMPHREY

· · Provide strategic leadership for all kiln maintenance and reliability functions supporting continuous cement manufacturing operations.

Directed maintenance operations for critical production assets, enhancing equipment availability and efficiency.

Led maintenance reliability and asset management for a major cement manufacturing operation, supporting production performance and operational excellence.

· · Direct a multidisciplinary workforce responsible for the maintenance and performance of rotary kilns, clinker coolers, finishing mills, material handling systems, and critical plant infrastructure.

· · Partner closely with operations, engineering, and production leadership to maximize equipment availability, plant throughput, and overall operating efficiency.

Collaborated with engineering and plant leadership to develop and execute annual maintenance strategies aligned with production goals.

· · Develop and execute comprehensive preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies that improve asset reliability and extend equipment life cycles.

Managed departmental budgets, contractor performance, and capital improvement projects to optimize resource allocation.

Managed departmental budgets, contractor performance, and capital improvement projects to optimize resource allocation.

Executed major plant shutdowns and equipment rebuilds while adhering to safety and budget constraints.

Utilized performance metrics to identify reliability improvements and enhance effectiveness across production assets.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving maintenance effectiveness, and increasing overall equipment reliability.

· · Analyze maintenance and production performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable corrective actions.

· · Champion a proactive safety culture by ensuring compliance with MSHA, OSHA, environmental regulations, and company health and safety standards.

Fostered a safety-first culture through compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.

· · Lead root cause failure investigations and reliability improvement programs to eliminate recurring equipment issues and improve plant performance.

· · Develop, mentor, and coach supervisors, planners, and skilled trades personnel to strengthen organizational capability and succession planning efforts.

· · Collaborate with senior leadership to align maintenance strategies with business goals, production targets, and long-term operational objectives.

· · Support production planning efforts by ensuring critical assets consistently meet performance expectations while minimizing operational disruptions.

· · Oversee capital improvement projects from scope development through execution, delivering improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and plant capacity.

· · Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost control.

· · Support production planning efforts by ensuring critical assets consistently meet performance expectations while minimizing operational disruptions.

· · Oversee capital improvement projects from scope development through execution, delivering improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and plant capacity.

· · Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost control.

Directed maintenance reliability and asset management for six coal production facilities with over 200 mobile assets.

Led root cause failure investigations, enhancing equipment reliability and plant performance.

Collaborated with senior leadership to align maintenance strategies with business objectives and production targets.

Managed preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life.

Oversaw capital improvement projects from scope development to execution, enhancing efficiency and capacity.

Promoted a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence while prioritizing safety and cost control.

Developed, mentored, and coached supervisors and skilled trades personnel to strengthen organizational capabilities.

Established standards and procedures, improving accountability and performance across maintenance teams.

· Provided leadership for maintenance, reliability, budgeting, workforce development, and asset management across six coal production facilities, overseeing more than 200 pieces of mobile equipment while supporting operational, safety, and financial performance goals.

·  Directed maintenance operations for more than 200 mobile and fixed assets across six production facilities, ensuring high equipment availability, reliability, and operational performance.

·  Led maintenance teams responsible for draglines, excavators, haul trucks, crushing equipment, conveyors, and other critical production assets.

·  Developed and implemented maintenance strategies that maximized equipment utilization, improved operational efficiency, and reduced overall production costs.

·  Managed preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime, extend asset life, and support production objectives.

·  Oversaw maintenance planning and scheduling activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of repairs and equipment servicing.

·  Managed maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, purchasing activities, and inventory control to optimize resource utilization and control costs.

·  Evaluated emerging technologies, maintenance practices, and equipment upgrades to improve operational reliability and maintenance effectiveness.

• Established departmental standards, procedures, and job expectations that enhanced accountability, performance, and workforce development.

·  Collaborated with operations, production, and administrative teams to align maintenance priorities with organizational goals and business objectives.

·  Ensured compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

·  Conducted maintenance audits, equipment inspections, and performance reviews to identify opportunities for operational and reliability improvements.

·  Responded to critical equipment failures and emergency situations, implementing effective solutions to restore production and minimize operational impact.

·  Maintained accurate maintenance records, work orders, asset histories, and performance reports to support strategic decision-making and resource planning.

·  Recruited, coached, trained, and mentored maintenance personnel, strengthening team capabilities and driving employee engagement and retention.

·  Led performance management initiatives, including employee evaluations, development planning, conflict resolution, and succession planning.

·  Coordinated daily workforce activities and maintenance priorities to ensure efficient execution of work, optimal resource allocation, and achievement of departmental goals.

·  Facilitated regular team meetings focused on safety, production support, maintenance performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

·  Partnered with senior leadership to improve operational performance, reduce maintenance costs, and support long-term business growth strategies.

• Managed construction and commissioning of a new greenfield plant, overseeing resource allocation and budget adherence.

Directed operational leadership across multiple aggregate production facilities, enhancing safety, efficiency, and financial performance.

Achieved equipment availability rates exceeding 95% through strategic maintenance planning and effective resource management.

Implemented comprehensive safety training programs, ensuring compliance with MSHA, OSHA, environmental, and company standards.

Fostered collaboration among operations, maintenance, quality, logistics, and administrative functions to optimize productivity.

Analyzed production data to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance.

Maintained compliance with operating permits and regulations while nurturing relationships with regulatory agencies.

Promoted high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, employee development, and operational excellence.

• Developed and maintained detailed production, maintenance, purchasing, and financial reports to support strategic planning and operational accountability.

 Ensured compliance with all operating permits, environmental regulations, and zoning requirements while maintaining positive relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.

 Promoted a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, employee development, and operational excellence.

 Evaluated and implemented new technologies, equipment upgrades, and process improvements that increased productivity, reduced costs, and enhanced operational reliability.

 Directed plant staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and employee development.

 Partnered with Human Resources to address employee relations matters and administer company policies, performance improvement plans, and progressive discipline procedures.

 Led daily production meetings, weekly safety meetings, and department leadership reviews to align priorities, communicate expectations, and drive results.

 Managed plant budgets and controlled operating expenses while ensuring resources were effectively allocated to meet production, maintenance, and business objectives.

• Monitored key performance indicators including production throughput, product quality, equipment reliability, safety performance, and cost management to achieve operational targets.

 Performed root cause analysis on operational issues, equipment failures, and customer concerns, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

 Improved workflow processes and resource utilization, reducing downtime and increasing overall operational efficiency.

 Ensured consistent product quality through strict adherence to specifications, operational standards, and quality control processes.

 Coordinated labor, equipment, materials, and financial resources to maximize productivity and support customer demand requirements.

 Collaborated with plant leadership across multiple operations to share best practices, standardize processes, and drive company-wide performance improvements.

 Consistently achieved or exceeded production goals, customer service expectations, and on-time shipment targets while maintaining strong safety and environmental performance.