FELIPE GARCIA
Eagle Lake,FL
Summary
Dynamic Asphalt Plant Superintendent with extensive hands-on experience managing 400 and 600 TPH facilities, supported by a solid foundation as a former Asphalt Plant Foreman. Over six years of leadership in driving reliable production, overseeing major equipment installations, and achieving up to 60% RAP in mix designs. Expertise in plant management includes budgeting, capital expenditures, preventive maintenance, and inventory control, consistently reducing downtime through strategic maintenance coordination and vendor partnerships. A proven leader dedicated to training and mentoring teams, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence while championing continuous improvement and scalable plant performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Asphalt Plant Superintendent
S & L Materials Inc
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw the day-to-day plant operations consisting of a 400 tph Astec Plant capable of running up to 45% and 60% rap in all mix designs.
- In charge of budgeting for both locations and assisting the Asphalt Operations Manager in decision making and planning.
- Trained and mentored plant foreman on safe operating procedures and troubleshooting techniques, improving team confidence and operational consistency.
- Developed improvement plans for plant reliability and prioritizing initiatives that deliver sustained production goals and clearer KPI tracking.
- Maintained detailed equipment logs and inspection records to ensure traceability and simplify regulatory reviews while catching wear trends early.
- Coordinated maintenance windows with operations and vendors to expedite repairs, shortening downtime and preserving production targets.
- Monitored plant performance and investigated anomalies, implementing corrective adjustments that restore stable operating conditions and minimize rework.
- Implemented standardized inspection checklists and documents corrective actions to improve traceability, simplifying compliance reviews.
- Coached junior operators and plant foreman on troubleshooting and decision-making under pressure, building frontline capability and sustaining uptime during peak periods.
- Spearheaded capacity-planning initiatives to align raw material flows and equipment readiness, enabling consistent production output.
- Analyzed quality deviation trends and producing measurable improvements in quality consistency and fewer corrective actions.
- Implemented standardized sampling at key process points to detect quality drift early, enabling timely corrective actions and steadier output.
- Worked with material vendors for on time delivery of aggregate by rail and truck.
- Worked closely with the quality control manager on mix quality and mix designs.
- Scheduled our crusher plant 1200 eagle ultra and it's assigned crew to crush rap at either location.
Asphalt Plant Foreman
S & L Materials Inc
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Assisted the Asphalt Operations Manager with the planning of S & L Materials’ inaugural asphalt plant.
- Oversaw all aspects from site construction through the assembly of the state-of-the-art 400 TPH Astec Double Barrel XHR plant, designed to accommodate up to 60% recycled asphalt across all mix designs.
- Supervised the daily operations of the asphalt plant, monitored production processes, and implemented adjustments to optimize performance and output.
- Coordinated routine maintenance and repairs of plant equipment and machinery.
- Developed and maintained preventive maintenance schedules to minimize operational downtime.
- Monitored and managed inventory levels of raw materials.
- Worked closely with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of all necessary materials.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports on plant operations and performance for the Asphalt Operations Manager.
- Provided training, guidance, and support to team members to enhance their skills and overall performance.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, training sessions, and equipment inspections.
Asphalt Plant Foreman
CWR Contracting Inc
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a 1997 400 TPH CMI plant and a 2023 600 TPH Astec Plant.
- Monitored production processes and made necessary adjustments to optimize plant performance and output.
- Coordinated routine maintenance and repairs of plant equipment and machinery.
- Developed and maintained preventive maintenance schedules to minimize operational downtime.
- Led the installation of new equipment, including an 87,000 CFM Herman Grant baghouse, a 20,000-gallon electric heated vertical liquid asphalt tank, a 200-ton Dillman silo, and a rebuilt CMI 400 TPH drag.
- Oversaw the replacement of CMI Impulse III blending controls with new Astec MPIII blending controls.
- Monitored and managed inventory levels of raw materials.
- Worked closely with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of all necessary materials.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports on plant operations and performance to the Asphalt Plant Manager.
- Collaborated with the Plant Manager on the planning of the plant budget.
- Provided training, guidance, and support to team members to enhance their skills and overall performance.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, training sessions, and equipment inspections.
- Ensured full compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Worked closely with the QC Manager to ensure the production and sale of high-quality asphalt mix.
Asphalt Plant Operator
CWR Contracting Inc
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for operating and maintaining the asphalt plant, ensuring the production of quality asphalt.
- Monitored the asphalt production process, troubleshooting and making adjustments as necessary.
- Scheduled production activities to meet customer orders and company requirements.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on the plant and its components.
- Kept the plant clean and organized.
- Performed preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
- Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance with all applicable regulations.
Asphalt Plant Equipment Operator/ Groundman
CWR Contracting Inc
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the heavy equipment and working closely alongside fellow team members on a variety of production tasks.
- Managed equipment to keep the asphalt plant feed while operating.
- Conducted pre and post equipment inspections.
- Directed dump truck drivers where to dump materials that are being delivered.
- Kept the yard clean.
- Performed general maintenance on the plant.
- Kept the plant clean and the scales.
- Kept the parts room clean and organized.
- Kept the tool room clean and organized.
Education
Diploma -
Roosevelt Academy
Lake Wales, FL05.2019
Skills
- Production Planning
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Plant Management
- Employee Relations
- Budgeting
- Resource Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Capital Expenditures
- Manufacturing Operations
- Team Leadership
- Communication
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Spanish (Native)
Timeline
Asphalt Plant Superintendent
S & L Materials Inc
01.2026 - Current
Asphalt Plant Foreman
S & L Materials Inc
09.2024 - 01.2026
Asphalt Plant Foreman
CWR Contracting Inc
04.2022 - 09.2024
Asphalt Plant Operator
CWR Contracting Inc
03.2020 - 04.2022
Asphalt Plant Equipment Operator/ Groundman
CWR Contracting Inc
05.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma -
Roosevelt Academy