Hunter Sizemore
Clinton,NC
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and leader with 10 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Enviva Biomass
2022.01 - Current
- Manage Day to Day operations
- Supervising 60+ direct and indirect reports and areas including production, reliability, and quality
- Review safety performance and work with EHS Manager to accomplish a safe working environment
- Developed daily process meeting with area managers to review data and assign actions to meet production goal.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Coordinate plant outages and manage subordinates to facilitate interdepartmental communication an allocate tasks and resources as needed
- Execute and promote problem solving techniques across teams to eliminate equipment failures that result in excessive cost and downtime.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
Area Manager Dryer/Furnace and Pellet Mill
Enviva Biomass
2016.01 - 2022.01
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects for Dryer/Furnace and Pellet Mill areas.
- Identify bottlenecks, problem solve, prioritize opportunities/improvements based on data, and provide training/coaching for safety quality and productivity
- Execute compliance tasks; verify WESP and RTO equipment operated/maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements; accurate records are maintained
- Utilized tooling data identified decrease in roller shell life, collaborated with vendor and operators to improve process on identifying wear on roller shells which resulted in longer life and less refurbishment (500 hours versus 200 hours)
- Continuously improved operational procedures through ongoing evaluation of existing practices, incorporating feedback from team members and adopting industry best practices.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Implemented visual management in pellet mill for tools and supplies
- Implemented new defoamer product for WESP operations that reduce annual cost by 50%
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Overseen execution of RTO capital project and installation to improve plant environmental compliance.
Area Manager Dryer/Furnace
Enviva Biomass
2015.03 - 2015.12
- Go to Person” for Dryer/Furnace area for safety, quality, process, and operations initiatives, performance metrics, training, and problem solving.
- Maintained proper maintenance program by stocking spare parts and drive continuous improvement efforts
- Oversaw inventory management, reducing costs through accurate forecasting and strategic purchasing decisions.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
Quality Manager
Enviva Biomass
2014.02 - 2015.03
- Led the plant quality team which included training and certifying lab technicians; managing the sampling and lab testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods; maintaining lab equipment, QA/QC documentation, records, and sample archives, ensuring production quality, process control, and stable plant operation
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
Shift Supervisor
Enviva Biomass
2011.10 - 2014.02
- Operated machinery such as: forklift, Lull, and Front-end Loader
- Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Continuously improved workplace processes and procedures, identifying areas for optimization and leading initiatives to implement necessary changes.
Mobile Equipment Operator
Bent River Material
2008.12 - 2011.10
- Excavated natural stone and sand from the earth and loading it on a thirty-five-ton off-road truck
- Transported the material to our sand plant for processing
- Operated machinery such as: Front-end Loader, Excavator, Off-road Truck, and Sand Plant
- Maintained maintenance on the sand plant, front-end loader, off-road truck, and excavator
- Trained under MSHA safety regulations and inspections
- Operated various types of mobile equipment safely, adhering to company protocols and regulations.
Education
Business -
Roanoke Chowan Community College
High School Diploma -
Roanoke Rapids High School
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, Outlook)
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Vantage Point
- Dynamic 365
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Problem-Solving
- Inventory Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Process improvement strategies
- Data Analysis
Certification
- Visible Emissions Certification; 2020-2021
- OSHA 10 Certified
Timeline
Operations Manager
Enviva Biomass
2022.01 - Current
Area Manager Dryer/Furnace and Pellet Mill
Enviva Biomass
2016.01 - 2022.01
Area Manager Dryer/Furnace
Enviva Biomass
2015.03 - 2015.12
Quality Manager
Enviva Biomass
2014.02 - 2015.03
Shift Supervisor
Enviva Biomass
2011.10 - 2014.02
Mobile Equipment Operator
Bent River Material
2008.12 - 2011.10
Business -
Roanoke Chowan Community College
High School Diploma -
Roanoke Rapids High School
- Visible Emissions Certification; 2020-2021
- OSHA 10 Certified
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