David Allen Warren

Tenacious, approachable, and insightful ERP Software Consultant, with extensive experience in operations management; supporting the implementation of strategically focused projects across organizations in the manufacturing & mining industries. Proven experience analyzing existing systems, gathering requirements, and formulating blueprint frameworks. Certified Reliability Professional (CRP); enthusiastic and composed with demonstrated skills in time management, work task allocation, and management of multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Deft at analyzing gaps, improving processes, and delivering cost-effective solutions. Inspires and supports teams in achievement of goals; possesses an innate ability to quickly weigh variables of complex issues and choose beneficial direction. Demonstrates high level IT skills, and well-developed interpersonal skills, provides outstanding outcomes, exceeding client expectations. Deft at deploying analytical skills in leading projects end-to-end; provides strategic direction to deliver continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. ‘Strong, supportive leader, with the ability to construct a strategic, creative, and long-term vision’

• Applied scientific reliability and continuous improvement methods at Hydro Aluminum Extrusions and Blue Chip Group, a food and beverage manufacturer, for the purpose of increasing equipment reliability and runtime.
• Conducted root cause analysis on unplanned failure events occurring on equipment plant wide.
• Performed FMEA analyses for the establishment of meaningful equipment maintenance plans.
• Managed the development of optimized preventive maintenance instructions giving specific direction to maintenance personnel

Certified Reliability Professional (CRP)

• Spearheaded at Silica Services Mining LLC within the confines of the Office of Navajo Labor Relations (ONLR) and ensured adherence to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA). Planned and executed a 70% reduction in workforce. Conduct sales calls with potential clients; significantly increased monthly demand by 100%. Provided recommendations for accounts payable and cash management to the finance department; reduced expenses by 50%. Increased throughput by 71% by planning maintenance and increasing plant efficiencies.
• Progressed through Preferred Sands organization, leading in diverse roles; proved instrumental in supporting the strategic M&A deal with key focus on operational efficiency and business continuity. Represented the department in the Board meetings, liaised with executive leadership to steer critical decisions and functioned as a point of contact for team members of various departments. Oversaw budget management, promoted safety protocols, streamlined operations, and enhanced productivity with key focus on quality and regulatory standards.
• Business Continuity | Customer Satisfaction | Problem Solving Skills | Regulatory Standards
• Successfully fulfilled client’s demand of two 100-car unit trains of sand; despite major breakdown of 4 out of 7 mining trucks. Hired 2 trucks to adhere to prerequisite timeframe of
• Proved instrumental in sourcing ISO 9001 certification for the plant; guided the team to define necessary QC work instructions for each operation. Also formulated best practices and ensured comprehensive training of staff.
• Established robust professional relationships by liaising directly and attending monthly meetings with the Local Chapter Commission Governance executives.
• Maintained one-on-one liaison and promptly resolved issues viz. dust control, hiring practices, and water sharing.
• Formulated a process of tracking and categorizing all downtime events, along with the duration; conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective methodologies. Significantly mitigated risks and eliminated negative impact on production.
• Decision Making | Coaching & Communications | Safety Focus | Audits & Inspections | Process Improvement
• Saved the organization $4K per month by averting requirement of rental equipment; rescheduled crews to work a rotating day shift only as against the existing 4 sequential day & night shifts.
• Reduced risk of damage to equipment and injury to personnel by eliminating safety hazards; substantially reduced overheads and limitations pertaining to night shifts.
• Significantly reduced the number of citations in Mine Safety and Health Administration inspections from 35 to 9.
• Utilized coaching and mentoring skills with plant personnel, emphasized safety practices, and implemented Behavior Based Safety program, to be run by the hourly personnel.
• Collaborated with the operations team and engineering group to define Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Process and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs) and equipment required to screen the coarse material into salable products.
• Increased daily tonnage of 2 products out of 5; with a total value of $38K/month.
• Identified $100K worth of obsolete parts by reorganizing and assigning numbers to parts in the database. Streamlined operations and reduced overheads of storing dead inventory.
• Improved availability from 85% to 93% and utilization from 75% to 85%; implemented best practices, predictive, and preventive maintenance methodologies and published a paper pertaining to the project.
• Transitioned the maintenance operations from a reactive mode to a planned & scheduled setup.
• Supported proactive maintenance policies by committing to scheduled monthly turnarounds.

• Leadership & Team Building
• Technology Trends
• Production Forecasts
• Negotiating & Influencing
• Safety Management Plans
• Optimize Business Process
• HR Management
• Business Process Implementation
• Building Safety Culture
• Mathematics Modeling
• SOP Identification
• Optimize Manufacturing Processes
• Contractor Management
• Key Performance Metrics
• Concurrent Project Management
• Sound Business Judgment
• Environmental Adherence
• Equipment Maintenance
• Developing Budgets
• Train the Trainer
• Product Quality Management
• Training & Development
• Project/Site Briefings
• Change Management