Gary DeFisher
Harrisville,UT
Summary
Turnaround Superintendent with a proven track record in project management and strategic planning. Expert in optimizing resource allocation and enhancing team collaboration, resulting in improved project efficiency. Skilled in site safety management and relationship building, fostering a culture of safety and accountability while minimizing operational disruptions.
Professional leader skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Turnaround Superintendent
Compass Minerals
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Optimized resource allocation to minimize delays and maximize project success.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Managed five planners and one scheduler to assure that that weekly schedules comply with the PM and Pdm master schedule
Maintenance Manager
Compass Minerals
10.2013 - 03.2023
- Managed a team of eighteen technicians, and two supervisors providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2023
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Key decision making
- Leadership development
- Cost estimation
- Site safety management
- Scheduling coordination
- Resource coordination
- Contractor management
Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project certificate
- CMMS trained
- OSHA trained
Timeline
Turnaround Superintendent
Compass Minerals
03.2023 - 07.2025
Maintenance Manager
Compass Minerals
10.2013 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix