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Certification
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GRANT SHIELDS

Elkton,MD

Summary

Management position allowing for demonstrating organization, customer service, communication, and project management skills proven by 35+years of industrial experience. Profile Motivated, loyal, and dedicated with hands-on quarry and leadership experience. Talent for quickly mastering new tasks. Diplomatic and tactful with internal and external customers. Demonstrated history of producing results and achieving business objectives. Flexible and versatile - able to maintain consistency and results under pressure. Thrive in deadline-driven environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Maryland Operations

York Building Products
Elkton , MD
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Building a Management Team that supports all structures of the Company
  • Building a Project Manager Position
  • Building a Uniform Team that has accountability in all areas
  • Working with the Vo Tech in Cecil County to Recruit younger Employees into our Industry
  • Shaped strategies to drive effective execution and ongoing performance of programs throughout organization.
  • Worked with Colleagues on Developing and actualized strategies to generate new revenues, drive productivity, efficiency, quality, service and cost-effective resource management.
  • Lead 7 Managers 85 Employee member team and implemented proven tactics to boost productivity and support organizational mission.
  • Helped Increase profits by effectively managing employees to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Reviewed operational and financial information dashboards daily, worked with accounting on the information.
  • Analyzed expenses and financial reports to help develop effective policies and budgets, resulting in significant increase in profits.
  • Worked with sales team to identify business development opportunities and determine client product needs, made sure we were always a team working on the same objective.
  • Supported senior leadership by accurately reporting monthly and annual budgets.
  • Diminished process gaps, ensuring efficient employee scheduling to maximize revenue.

Senior Operations Manager

York Building Products
Elkton , MD
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supervised, assisted and coached other operations managers.
  • Motivated team members and devised strategies to improve workflow.
  • Established short- and long-term company goals, policies and procedures, monitoring progress and results.
  • Designed and analyzed internal reporting systems and procedures for company.
  • Provided strategic recommendations to supervisors regarding new or modified company practices.
  • Maintained regular engagement with key client contacts while influencing key stakeholders.
  • Drafted budgets, kept financial reports and presented results to supervisors.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.

Area Manager of Operations

York Building Products
Cecil County Perryville And Henderson , MD
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Educated employees on corporate policy and procedure compliance to facilitate improved operations outcomes.
  • Managed inventory control functions and reported discrepancies to corporate headquarters to increase system functionality.
  • Visited approximately 3 locations weekly to ensure each location as fully functional and operating effectively.
  • Verified adherence to MSHA and internal safety standards to minimize risks and enhance workplace safety.
  • Controlled expenses, eliminated waste, reduced overhead costs and developed operating budgets.
  • Improved regional processes by coming up with effective methodologies to handle customer complaints.
  • Supported regional branches with turnaround management processes, increasing organization and efficiency to enhance profitability.
  • Helped with operating budgets for each store and worked cooperatively with teams to control expenses, eliminate waste and reduce overhead costs.
  • Recruited and trained employees to enable adherence to common standards and procedures.

Plant Manager

York Building Products
Henderson, MD
04.2014 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, including predictive and preventive measures.
  • Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
  • Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
  • Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees.
  • Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of [Number].
  • Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
  • Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
  • Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.

Crusher, Maintenance Manager

LaFarge Three Rivers Quarry
Smithland, KY
01.2014 - 01.2023
  • Versatile On Several, Types
  • Educated on the Quality of Products used in the
  • Quarries and Asphalt
  • Educated on Stone Quality, Responsible for Directing the Quarry Maintenance Supervisor and Heavy Equipment Supervisor and the
  • Administrators
  • Professional Experience ā†’ Responsible for the Direction of the Purchasing Agent
  • Responsible for the Quarry and Heavy Equipment Budget Responsible for Maintaining a Safe Work Enviroment
  • Responsible for Maintaining a Positive Workforce
  • Work close with the Production Manager and the Supervisors to improve the Production Availability
  • Work close with the River n Barge Supervisor

Welder/Laborer

Tilcon / Mt Hope
01.2011 - 08.2013

Assistant Plant Manager

Tilcon
Pompton Lakes, KY
- 01.2013
  • Responsible for All Safety, Budgeting Costs, Labor 3 Supervisors and 37 Associates in a Quarry that Produces 1.3 1.7 Million Tons Of Sellable Granite in 44 Weeks
  • Worked Closely with the General Manager on the DFT ( Demand Forecast Tool) for the Month and Yearly
  • Forecast
  • Worked with the Engineering Department and General Manager on the Mine Plan for the Month Yearly and 5
  • Year Plan
  • Set the Goals before the 1st of each month for Production and Budgeting Set up Spreadsheets for Tracking
  • Purposes (To Reduce Costs, Labor and Equipment Usage)
  • Work closely with Drilling and Blasting with the Front line Production Supervisor
  • Lead a team to a 25% reduction in oversize through a tracking system 2011-2013
  • Entered Production Daily into Peak / Product Inventory Tracked the budgeting closely / give the SupervisorBudget Goals and Action Items that were discussed Daily Weekly Monthly.
  • Tracked the Maintenance progress through E Maintenance / Microsoft Project..
  • Lead a team to a 54% reduction in Maintenance Downtime 2012, (Due To Preventive Maintenance)

Plant Manager, Weld Shop Supervisor

Pompton Lakes, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Assist the, on the decision making process for a 300 acre quarry plant on the mining plans and production results
  • Responsible for Managing 3 Supervisors and 37 miners
  • Design, implement and lead a team dedicated to the efficiency of a Safe Work Maintenance resulting in a 36 cent per ton reduction of cost 2010 - 2011
  • Key player in the management of purchasing of a new plant
  • Prepare reports for daily, weekly and monthly production performance
  • Lead daily safety toolbox talk sessions
  • Professional correspondence with customers and vendors
  • Available to step in throughout quarry functions to complete task at hand
  • Tilcon / Mt Hope
  • Overseen Welding Operations for a 580 acre quarry
  • Responsible for Managing 12 welders
  • Responsible for internal customer service results on all welding Projects though out the Quarry
  • Supported Asphalt Plant Welding Projects including 7 external Plants and Construction jobs
  • Prepped and Lead Several Projects at a time during the Maintenance Shut Down at the Quarries and the Asphalt
  • Plants
  • Quarry maintenance supervisor
  • Tilcon / Mt Hope
  • Manage all Aspects of 3rd Shift Quarry Maintenance
  • Responsible for managing 13 employees
  • Key areas of focus: Safety Pre-Maintenance and Projects within the Quarry
  • Supported the Asphalt and Concrete Recycle Plants on Maintenance and Major Projects

Maintenance Mechanic and Welder

  • For the Quarry, Asphalt and Concrete Recycle Plants.

Education

job corp
01.2009

PUNXSUTAWNEY High school
01.2007

01.1999

01.1987

01.1985

Skills

  • MillikenTraining / Safety Leader Safety Sponsor on a Tasc Team Achieve Global Training Supervisor and
  • Manager Training
  • Skid Steer Operator
  • Forklift Operator
  • Loader Operator
  • Certified Crane Operator
  • First Aid Certified
  • Certified Welder
  • Hydraulics Certificate
  • Good Communications With Vendors
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Customer Service Scheduling Leadership
  • Project Microsoft Used For Budgeting / Planning
  • CPR/AED Certified
  • Versatile On Several Crusher Types
  • Educated on the Quality of Products used in the Quarries and Asphalt Educated on Stone Quality
  • Operations Oversight
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Process Improvements
  • Business Leadership
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Department Oversight
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Quality Assurance
  • Goal Setting
  • Management Team Building
  • Budget Control

Certification

Excellent team-building skills. Milliken Training / Safety Leader Safety Sponsor on a Tasc Team Achieve Global Training Supervisor and Manager Training Skid Steer Operator Forklift Operator Loader Operator Certified Crane Operator First Aid Certified Certified Welder Hydraulics Certificate Good Communications With Vendors . Core Qualifications Plant Manager Tilcon Excel, Word Customer Service Scheduling Leadership Project Microsoft Used For Budgeting / Planning CPR/AED Certified

Timeline

Director of Maryland Operations

York Building Products
02.2023 - 04.2024

Senior Operations Manager

York Building Products
01.2022 - 02.2023

Area Manager of Operations

York Building Products
01.2021 - 01.2022

Plant Manager

York Building Products
04.2014 - 01.2021

Crusher, Maintenance Manager

LaFarge Three Rivers Quarry
01.2014 - 01.2023

Welder/Laborer

Tilcon / Mt Hope
01.2011 - 08.2013

Plant Manager, Weld Shop Supervisor

01.2009 - 01.2011

Assistant Plant Manager

Tilcon
- 01.2013

Maintenance Mechanic and Welder

job corp

PUNXSUTAWNEY High school

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