Tekla
Glen Gilliland
Plant Manager
Delmar,MD
Summary
Skilled Production Supervisor experienced in manufacturing over 30+ year career. Focused on quality of materials and finished products as well as accomplishing challenging business objectives. Clear and decisive leader with decisive and detail-oriented mindset. Resourceful plant management leader with expertise in cost controls, lean manufacturing principles and employee training. 16-year track record of success in Steel production. Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 16 years. Plant Operations Manager with a progressive career in Steel manufacturing. Committed to reducing costs and improving efficiency. Motivational and influential leader with excellent team-building and training skills and a focus on product safety and quality.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Plant Manager
CrystalSteel Fabricators
Delmar, United States
07.2022 - Current
- Created new training program with focus on staff safety, production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
- Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.
- Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
- Estimated costs and set quality standards.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete under-budget management on complex issues.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
Plant Manager
Schuff Steel
Lindon , UT
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
Fabrication Manager
SME Steel
, UT
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Attend bi-daily production meetings
- Conduct daily production meeting with department heads
- Assisting in preparing job planning schedules
- Review all prints and coordinate with project P.M for variances
- Enforce all safety rules in compliance with OSHA
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput
- Reviewed key performance indicators daily and made necessary adjustments to increase production
- Lead swing shift with app 30-40 fitters welders,machine operators,receiving
Plant Manager
CoBuilt
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Worked in project development with constructability, planning, scheduling, and cost responsibilities
- Responsibilities: included the management of safe execution of fabrication of structural steel, handrail, stair pans, custom fabrication orders
- Plan and scheduled daily work activities according to priority of jobs for 180 employees in the structural department to complete the work as scheduled
- Track material as needed for job completion Verify blueprints and submit change orders to PM as needed
- Assist in tracking for shipping purposes using bar code scanners
- Attend daily/weekly job meetings to provide job status and receive upcoming jobs
- Determine what work schedule was needed and enforce All safety rules as per company safety policy.,
- Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 180+ employees
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency
- Promote/Discipline as needed .
Fabrication Manager
Construction Services Group
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Attend preconstruction meeting with PM and operations Manager to Make sure all material has been ordered
- Conduct meeting with foreman to kept advised of job stasis and requirements
- Held meeting with QC team on any special instruction required from clients
- Made sure all P.O was correct, and all MTR was attached, implemented safety policies to adhere to
- OSHA requirements
- Submitted all RFI to engineering and pm for approval
- Oversaw the daily operations of between 50-75 welders and fitter-and and field crews
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery
- Produced daily operations report, including forecasting staffing needs and production volume, to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications
- Led regular stand-up meetings, Scrums and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
Plant Manager
Gonzales, Hebert Steel
Gonzales, LA
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training
- Evaluated and coordinated results of production and supported departments to ensure effective use of labor, materials and equipment resources for production
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs
- Improved quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team
- Consolidated various shifts to streamline operations.
Plant Manager/Operations Manager
Quality Iron OF Louisiana
Albany, LA
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Included the management of safe execution of fabrication of structural steel, handrail, stair pans, custom fabrication orders
- Plan and scheduled daily work activities according to priority of jobs for 70 + employees in the structural department to complete the work as scheduled
- Track and order material as needed for job completion Verify blueprints and submit change orders to
- PM as needed
- Assist in tracking for shipping purposes using bar code scanners
- Attend weekly/daily job meetings to provide job status and receive upcoming jobs
- Determine what work schedule was needed and enforce All safety rules as per company safety policy
- Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 70
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers
- Managed manufacturing operations for Structural Steel production
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs
- Created and oversaw viable strategies for continuous improvement
- Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation
- Improved quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team
- Developed and implemented new training program that focused on production quality, safety
Production Manager /Night Shift
Southland Fabricators
Greensburg, PA
02.2000 - 01.2010
- Management of safe execution of fabrication of structural steel, custom fabrication orders.Will calls
- Plan and scheduled daily work activity according to priority of jobs for 90 employees in the structural department to complete the work as scheduled
- Track and order material as needed for job completion Verify blueprints and submit change orders to
- PM as needed
- Attend weekly job meetings to provide job status and receive upcoming jobs
- Determine what work schedule was needed and enforce All safety rules as per company safety policy
- Implemented training to improve knowledge base of staff and used cross-training methods to maintain productivity during employee absences
- Generated reports to assess performance and adjusted workflows to realign with targets
- Reduced labor costs by assessing and improving staff training, developing engagement programs and improving processes.
Structural General Superintendent
Performance Contractors
Garyville, LA
05.1996 - 01.2000
- Included the management of safe execution of erecting, plumbing, bolting-up and impacting structural steel throughout the project
- Plan and scheduled work activities for 40 employees in the structural department to complete the work as assessments; detailed schedule, cost and equipment forecasting for bid proposals; reviewed safety and construction procedures including company crane operator and rigging test procedures
- Albany la
- Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency
- Managed safety of worksite and adherence to OSHA regulations by coaching,mentoring,education
- Established operational and educational plans with clear objectives and paths to achievement
- Presented updates and reports measuring performance against benchmarks
Structural/Rigging Superintendent
PCB
Creek, NC
07.1993 - 02.1996
- Oversaw the safe execution of offloading, loading, erecting, bolting-up, impacting structural steel, conveyors, duct work and equipment throughout the project
- Oversee the assembly and disassembly of cranes, certified all operators (cranes and lifts) made heavy equipment lift plans, plan and scheduled daily work activities for 60 structural ironworkers and 20 operators/riggers
- Wrote RFI's and material requisitions as needed to complete the job
- Inspected and maintained equipment and associated parts to prevent advanced safety or performance issues
- Maintained rig safety with dedicated monitoring and oversight strategies
- Resolved issues between personnel involving clear impacts on successful rig activities
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations
- Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments
- Developed and verified critical lift plans
Education
No Degree - Construction Management
Dale Carnegie
01.2009 - 05.2011
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Tulsa Welding School
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Walker Sr. High
High - undefined
Walker Jr
Skills
Excellent verbal communication, and the ability to convey important information clearly andundefined
Certification
OSHA 30
Software
EPM
Procore
Microsoft excel
Timeline
Plant Manager
CrystalSteel Fabricators
07.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
Schuff Steel
01.2022 - 07.2022
Fabrication Manager
SME Steel
03.2021 - 12.2021
Plant Manager
CoBuilt
01.2021 - 03.2021
Fabrication Manager
Construction Services Group
07.2017 - 11.2020
Plant Manager
Gonzales, Hebert Steel
06.2014 - 06.2017
Plant Manager/Operations Manager
Quality Iron OF Louisiana
01.2010 - 06.2014
No Degree - Construction Management
Dale Carnegie
01.2009 - 05.2011
Production Manager /Night Shift
Southland Fabricators
02.2000 - 01.2010
Structural General Superintendent
Performance Contractors
05.1996 - 01.2000
Structural/Rigging Superintendent
PCB
07.1993 - 02.1996
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Tulsa Welding School
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Walker Sr. High
High - undefined
Walker Jr
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