David Cannata
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in plant operations management. Known for strong problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate workflows, ensuring safety compliance and optimizing production efficiency. Effective communicator and team builder.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Plant Supervisor
State of Arizona D.E.M.A.
Tucson, Arizona
06.2000 - 03.2019
- Supervised daily operations of plant to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Supervised the maintenance of all equipment, facilities, and grounds to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow among staff to enhance production efficiency and ensure quality standards.
- Conducted inspections of processes and equipment to pinpoint improvement opportunities and uphold operational standards.
- Trained and mentored new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff members.
- Managed employee tasks to sustain productivity and foster a collaborative work environment. and day-to-day processes of plant.
- Monitored employee performances and motivated team members on a day-to-day basis by delivering positive reinforcement.
- Addressed employee concerns in a timely manner while keeping morale high among staff members.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with engineering team and other departments to maximize productivity.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, production output, and machine downtimes.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA05-1990
Production and Marketing
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CASkills
- Safety compliance
- OSHA safety trained
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment repairs
- Preventative maintenance
- Operations management
- Process optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Inventory management
- Workflow coordination
- Scheduling coordination
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Training development
- Staff training
- Hiring and training
- Conflict resolution
- Employee relations
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving
- Staff training
- Hiring and training
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certificate Wastewater Treatment, A.D.E.Q. Grade 1, 2026
- Certificate Water Treatment, A.D.E.Q. Grade 1, 2025
- Certificate Water Distribution, A.D.E.Q. Grade 1, 2022
- American Roofing Association Certificate, 2005
- C.E.R.T. Citizens Emergency Response Certificate, 1999
- Building Trade Certificate, San Diego R.O.P., 1983
Affiliations
- Community Food Bank
- Immigration and Refugee Outreach Center, Clothing Drives
- Church Service Opportunities
Timeline
Physical Plant Supervisor
State of Arizona D.E.M.A.
06.2000 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
San Diego Mesa College
Production and Marketing
California State University San Marcos