Cynthia McGuffee
Soddy Daisy,TN
Summary
Dynamic Ready Mix Plant Manager with a proven track record at Rogers Group Inc., enhancing operational efficiency through process improvements and effective team leadership. Skilled in safety management and inventory oversight, I successfully reduced costs and downtime while fostering a culture of safety and compliance, achieving significant productivity gains.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Ready Mix Plant Manager
Rogers Group Inc.
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and workflow management.
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in manufacturing processes and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating with supply chain for timely material delivery.
- Led regular safety meetings, fostering a culture of safety awareness among team members.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
Ready Mix Plant Manager
Twin K Enterprises
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient production processes and adherence to safety standards.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, increasing operational efficiency across plant operations.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives that enhanced product quality and reduced waste throughout production cycles.
- Managed inventory control systems to optimize resource allocation and minimize operational costs effectively.
Ready Mix Plant Manager
P&S Ready Mix
04.1998 - 06.2021
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Analyzed production metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Boosted team morale and efficiency through leadership and development initiatives.
- Streamlined inventory management to reduce waste and optimize stock levels.
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better rates with suppliers.
- Negotiated with vendors for timely delivery of raw materials, preventing production delays.
- Fostered culture of safety, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance schedules.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Soddy Daisy High School
Soddy, TN08.1991
Skills
- Operations management
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
- Scheduling
- Facility management
- Training programs
- Logistics coordination
- Work delegation
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Schedule management
- Waste reduction
- Environmental sustainability
- Environmental compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Production equipment maintenance
- Decision-making
Customer Service
- Safety assessment
- Plant maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Staff training
- Quality control management
- Inventory oversight
- Employee hiring
- Team Training
- Production problem resolution
- OSHA regulations
- Employee performance reviews
- Maintenance planning
- Inventory and stocking
- Maintenance scheduling
- Customer expectations management
- Preventive maintenance programs
Additional Information
Extensive experience with Command Alkon and Jonel batch systems.
Timeline
Ready Mix Plant Manager
Rogers Group Inc.
03.2025 - 07.2025
Ready Mix Plant Manager
Twin K Enterprises
07.2021 - 03.2025
Ready Mix Plant Manager
P&S Ready Mix
04.1998 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Soddy Daisy High School