Damion Tolbert
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Talented asphalt supervisor with 17 years of experience managing, scheduling, and overseeing employees, and operating a asphalt plant, loader and other equipment. Highly knowledgeable expert in production with proven methods for improving efficiency. Priority on employee safety in fast-paced environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Foreman
Barnhill Construction
Raleigh, NC
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Created detailed reports documenting daily activities at the plant.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential problems or malfunctions.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state and federal regulations governing workplace safety standards.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper operation of machinery and safety protocols.
- Scheduled regular meetings with staff members to discuss performance issues or concerns.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Supervised employees and day-to-day processes of plant.
- Supervised the loading, unloading process for incoming, outgoing shipments from the facility.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts, replacing worn components.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Plant Operator
Barnhill Construction
Raleigh, NC
04.2017 - 10.2023
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding delivery schedules of raw materials or supplies.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems as needed.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Implemented changes as directed by management in order to optimize operational efficiency.
- Coordinated ongoing maintenance and housekeeping of plant and [Type] equipment.
- Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements related to plant operations.
Plant Worker
Granite Construction
Raleigh, NC
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted processes for maintaining equipment cleanliness and safe operations according to company policies and procedures.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.
- Determined root cause of equipment problems and identified effective solutions.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials when needed.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety standards and regulations.
- Ensured that all equipment was operating at maximum efficiency through regular maintenance checks.
- Cleaned, lubricated and adjusted parts of machines as necessary.
- Reported any defects found during testing immediately to supervisor.
- Transported heavy items between departments using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Loaded raw materials into processing machines for further manufacture or packaging.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure efficient operation.
- Assisted in the assembly of components using hand tools such as drills, hammers, saws.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Plant Operator
Rea Contracting
Raleigh, NC
01.2007 - 04.2014
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Performed tests and maintenance using specific instruments, equipment and tools.
- Supervised personnel engaged in plant operations activities.
- Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
- Monitored gauges, indicators, and meters to ensure optimal performance of plant systems.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding delivery schedules of raw materials or supplies.
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
- Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Maintained accurate records of process readings on a daily basis.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems as needed.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Implemented changes as directed by management in order to optimize operational efficiency.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal processes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Operated consumer water demand and distribution system control equipment.
- Coordinated ongoing maintenance and housekeeping of plant and [Type] equipment.
- Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety.
- Maintained current knowledge about latest operating and maintenance practices with continuing education courses.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast Raleigh High School
Raleigh, NC05-2005
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Production Scheduling
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Production Planning
- Scheduling Coordination
- Employee Motivation
- Production and Processing
- Quality Control
- Safety Management
- Materials Inspection
- Equipment Operation
- Incidents Management
- Staff Supervision
- Data Analytics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality Assurance
- Shift Scheduling
- Workforce Training
- Strategy Development
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Staff Development
- Customer Service
- Flexible Schedule
- Schedule Coordination
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Conflict Resolution
- Documentation and Reporting
- Contract Review and Recommendations
- MS Office
- Work Area Inspection
- Training and Mentoring
- Continuous Improvements
- Production Error Correction
- Computer Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Interpreting Job Specifications
- Worker Training
- Problem-Solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plant Foreman
Barnhill Construction
01.2023 - 10.2023
Plant Operator
Barnhill Construction
04.2017 - 10.2023
Plant Worker
Granite Construction
01.2015 - 04.2017
Plant Operator
Rea Contracting
01.2007 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Southeast Raleigh High School
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