David Burgess
Heflin,AL
Summary
Dynamic Plant Manager with extensive expertise in optimizing manufacturing operations and driving productivity enhancements. Proven success in building and developing high-performing teams, leading to improved safety standards and operational efficiency. Proficient in regulatory compliance and facility management, with a strong track record of implementing effective production systems while fostering a positive workplace culture that motivates employees to excel. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation within the manufacturing sector.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Midsouth Aggregates
Dallas, Ga
09.2024 - Current
- Managed the daily operations of a manufacturing plant with over 20 employees.
- Developed and implemented efficient production systems to reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve quality control.
- Provided training and equipment to help employees safely, properly and efficiently perform jobs.
- Established optimum employee schedule to maximize efficiency.
- Prepared reports on operations and system productivity and efficiency.
Plant Manager
Vulcan Materials
Villa Rica, Ga
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed the daily operations of a manufacturing plant with over 20 employees.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of the facility to ensure safe working conditions for all personnel.
- Developed and implemented efficient production systems to reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve quality control.
- Provided training and equipment to help employees safely, properly and efficiently perform jobs.
- Established performance goals and evaluated team members against those objectives regularly.
Assistant Plant Manager
Vulcan Materials
Villa Rica, Ga
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with suppliers to identify opportunities for cost savings through procurement initiatives.
- Maintained effective communication channels between departments by organizing weekly team meetings and providing feedback on progress towards objectives.
- Monitored employee performance regularly through individual assessments and performance reviews.
Plant Leadman/ Maintenance
Vulcan Materials
Villa Rica, Ga
02.1996 - 01.2020
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, labor costs, equipment maintenance, job progress and other related data.
- Recognized potential hazards quickly while working onsite and took corrective action accordingly.
- Supervised the installation of new equipment to ensure proper operation according to manufacturer specifications.
- Coordinated the planning, scheduling, and execution of multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Ordered or requisitioned materials or supplies.
- Coordinated work activities with other construction project activities.
- Arranged for repairs of equipment and machinery.
- Maintained, inspected and repaired conveyor systems.
- Used oxygen and acetylene torches, arc and mig welding and small fabrications.
- Heavy equipment operations, ie haul trucks, water trucks, front end loader, motor graders, bull dozers and excavators.
Crane Technician
L&S Erectors
Villa Rica, Ga
01.2005 - 07.2015
- Followed detailed blueprints or drawings during installation or repair projects as needed.
- Ensured that all safety devices were properly installed according to OSHA standards.
- Replaced worn or damaged crane parts such as sheaves, bearings and shafts.
- Inspected cables and grappling devices for wear and installed and replaced cables, as needed.
- Installed overhead cranes for warehousing manufacturers.
Education
Douglas County High School
Douglasville, GASkills
- Team building and development
- Regulatory compliance
- Facility management
- Facilities maintenance
Accomplishments
Accomplishments and Achievements for the duration of 28 years of service in mining aggregates.
Employee of the year
Started career as a haul truck driver and was steadfast in moving up the ladder to a management position
No lost time accidents in 10 years of service in management
Basic First Aid Training
MSHA Law Training
Public Relations Training ie: handling customer complaints, neighborhood concerns and community
Personnel Training ie:proper ways to interview, handling HR issues with proper chain of command
Crusher Training
Basic Electrical Training
Weld Training ie: mild steel and manganese
Multiple Heavy Equipment Training ie: dozers, loaders( pit and yard), draglines, haul trucks, motor graders, excavators and hydraulic hammers
Mobile Crane Training
Plant Maintenance Training ie: conveyors, dry screen and wash screen, feeders( grizzly and material)
Product was readily available and production quotas were met annually
Budget was met annually if not under budget for entirety of management career while also maintaining equipment and plant maintenance
Timeline
Plant Manager
Midsouth Aggregates
09.2024 - Current
Plant Manager
Vulcan Materials
01.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Plant Manager
Vulcan Materials
01.2020 - 01.2022
Crane Technician
L&S Erectors
01.2005 - 07.2015
Plant Leadman/ Maintenance
Vulcan Materials
02.1996 - 01.2020
Douglas County High School