Gary M. Patterson

Sprague’s Ready Mix

07.1990 - Current

Responsible for the entire daily operation of two plants.
Supervise over 50 RM personnel, including maintenance staff, and fleet mechanics.
Educate and direct employee development in company policy, plant safety and CAL/OSHA and DOT Compliance.
Establish production targets to meet budget requirements.
Responsible for controlling labor costs, raw materials, while maintaining appropriate staff levels.
Ensuring all materials meet quality control standards including cement, aggregates, and admixtures.
Dispatch and scheduling of daily orders for delivery.
Organize, schedule, and supervise plant maintenance and repairs.
Provide leadership to department managers regarding short and long-term goal setting and execution.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for CAL/OSHA Compliance including LOTO.
Oversee and coordinate DOT and FMCSA audits.
As DER, report and monitor employee alcohol and drug testing results.
Implemented and resolved Level 2 Storm water compliance result.
Supervise CARB Compliance of Propane and Diesel on/off road industrial equipment and vehicles.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete cost and ROI analysis for owners.
Provide capital equipment forecasts and budgets.
Write and apply for grants for all new capital equipment purchases.
Coordinated computer software upgrades.
Provide high-level customer service.
COMPANY PROGRESSION
Operations Manager 2014 – Present
Plant Supervisor 2001-2014
Driver/Batch Man/Mixer 1990-2001