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Franklin "Buzz" Walters

Holden,NC*

Summary

Dedicated Plant Operations Manager bringing demonstrated record of success and 15+ years of experience in mobile home manufacturing environments. Focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages and enhancing efficiency using hands-on approach. Inspires and influences teams to build cohesion, enhance knowledge and increase productivity, safety and quality.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Truck Driver*

E.W.Wylie, Moore Transportation
Supply, NC
04.2016 - 04.2023
  • I transported safety sensitive and over sized items for the military and the government.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Kept vehicle clean and presentable to maintain solid company reputation.
  • Inspected vehicles regularly for damage and wear and tear, providing reports to supervisor of findings.
  • Used road knowledge, traditional mapping and GPS applications to navigate.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.3
  • Checked all main equipment operations areas every day to verify truck safety and performance, completing basic repairs and reporting larger issues.3
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Inspected every load to check for damages and security.
  • Secured cargo against inclement weather, pilferage and damage.*
  • Partnered with dispatch to stay on top of customer needs and adjust plans to accommodate last-minute changes.
  • Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods with no incidents.

Fabrication Welder

Self-employed
Supply, NC
01.2012 - 04.2016
  • Mostly built small objects for local customers.
  • repair and rebuild bost trailers
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

General Manager

CMR Construction
Multiple States And Cities
01.2005 - 12.2011
  • Primary function with CMR was going to Job sites and residential construction offices of the company that were having issues that needed to be resolved.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.-
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Plant Manager

Redman homes, Oakwood, Signal, Heartland Homes.
Multiple States
06.1986 - 10.2002
  • Turn around Plant Manager for multiple companies over roughly 15 years.
  • Work to get plant back running properly and profitability.
  • Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 200-300 employees.
  • Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
  • Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
  • Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
  • Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
  • Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
  • Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
  • Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.

Damage Controlman DC3

USCG
Charleston, NJ And SC
11.1982 - 07.1986
  • Primary function of a Damage Controlman is to keep the ship safe from fires and sinking. We train for both shipboard firefighting and landbased fires.
  • Training for battling a sinking ship
  • Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
  • Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
  • Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
  • Inspected and repaired systems to maximize performance.

Skills

  • Over twenty years experience in personnel management
  • Project coordination
  • Experience in construction management
  • Equipment operator experience
  • NCCCO Crane operator
  • TWIC card
  • CDL A all endorsements-

Timeline

Commercial Truck Driver*

E.W.Wylie, Moore Transportation
04.2016 - 04.2023

Fabrication Welder

Self-employed
01.2012 - 04.2016

General Manager

CMR Construction
01.2005 - 12.2011

Plant Manager

Redman homes, Oakwood, Signal, Heartland Homes.
06.1986 - 10.2002

Damage Controlman DC3

USCG
11.1982 - 07.1986

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