Jamey Whitney
Roy,WA
Summary
Dynamic Feed Mill Manager at Wilcox Farms with a proven track record in operations management and customer relations. Enhanced production efficiency through strategic process improvements, achieving significant cost reductions. Skilled in emergency planning and training, fostering a culture of safety and teamwork while mentoring staff for professional growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Feed Mill Manager
Wilcox Farms
Roy, WA
03.2013 - Current
- Oversaw mill operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Managed production schedules to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced waste.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues promptly.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in mill management.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement in staff performance.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality raw materials at competitive prices.
- Reduced operational costs through effective resource management and waste reduction strategies.
- Managed budgetary planning, controlling expenditures to align with company financial goals.
- Developed long-range strategic plans in alignment with organizational goals and market trends.
- Oversaw inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained to meet production demands without excess waste or shortages.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety policies and procedures for all employees.
- Facilitated clear communication between departments, promoting teamwork and efficient problem-solving efforts across the organization.
- Managed daily mill operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of orders.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Operate heavy equipment as needed backhoes, excavator, loaders
- Complete all repairs and maintenance on all equipment
- Dispatch all equipment and schedule maintenance for all repairs.
- Weld repairs as needed
- Replace motors and augers as needed.
- Climb towers for repairs and maintenance
- Superintendent for complete construction of new feed mill.
Concrete Batch Plant Operator
Holroyd
Tacoma, WA
07.2005 - 03.2013
- Operated and maintained batch plant equipment to ensure consistent production quality.
- Monitored raw material inventory levels and coordinated timely replenishment for uninterrupted operations.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and adhered to industry regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
- Streamlined batching processes, reducing downtime and improving overall operational efficiency.
- Trained new operators on machinery operation and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regulations for all team members.
- Provided comprehensive training to new hires, sharing technical knowledge, and best practices in batch plant operations.
- Performed rigorous testing procedures on batches produced from various mix designs ensuring adherence to specifications set forth by clients and regulatory agencies.
- Maintained vehicles by checking oil, coolant and antifreeze daily in addition to regularly greasing rollers.
- Set up batch based on specifications and capabilities for admixtures.
- Calculated water to cement ratio for specific mixes.
- Managed upkeep of plant equipment by greasing bearings, replacing conveyor belts and completing minor repairs.
- Scheduled aggregate bunkers and cement silo for filling.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring accurate record-keeping for raw materials and finished products.
- Operated a wet batch and dry batch plant simultaneously
- Worked hand and hand with installs of Command Batch software at numerous plants
Tree Pruner
J.W. Custom Pruning
Bellows Falls, VT
11.2003 - 06.2005
- Trained in safe pruning techniques to enhance plant health and aesthetics.
- Operated various pruning tools, ensuring proper maintenance and efficiency.
- Executed precise cuts to promote growth and longevity of trees and shrubs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline pruning processes and improve outcomes.
- Free climb fruit trees and maintain trees for fruit production
Assistant Asphalt Plant Manager
Blacktop Paving
Lebanon, NH
12.2003 - 03.2004
- Oversaw daily operations of asphalt production, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Managed plant personnel, providing training and mentorship to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for equipment to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics for raw material procurement, optimizing supply chain processes to reduce costs.
Terminal Manager
Eagleleaf Transload/Claremont Concord Railroad
Lebanon, NH
06.1999 - 12.2003
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient transloading processes and adherence to safety regulations.
- Managed scheduling and dispatch of rail cars, optimizing turnaround time and resource allocation.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing operational knowledge and safety compliance across teams.
- Implemented process improvements that increased productivity and reduced operational costs significantly.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between logistics, transportation, and warehouse teams to streamline workflows.
- Oversaw maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Managed terminal operations to ensure smooth functioning, optimal resource utilization, and timely service delivery.
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
08.1994 - 08.1998
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, excavators, and loaders to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute site plans, enhancing workflow and project timelines.
- Trained new operators on equipment operation standards and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety.
- Operated Cranes, Dozers, Scrapers, Backhoes, Compactors, 4K-50K forklifts,7.5T-25T cranes
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellows Falls Union High School
Bellows Falls, VT08.1994
Skills
- Customer relations
- Operations management
- Emergency planning
- Production planning
- Welding
- Cutting Torch
- Heavy Equipment operator
- Multi task
- Attention to detail
- Task oriented and focused on tasks at hand
- High stress environment
- Self motivated and self starter
Timeline
Feed Mill Manager
Wilcox Farms
03.2013 - Current
Concrete Batch Plant Operator
Holroyd
07.2005 - 03.2013
Assistant Asphalt Plant Manager
Blacktop Paving
12.2003 - 03.2004
Tree Pruner
J.W. Custom Pruning
11.2003 - 06.2005
Terminal Manager
Eagleleaf Transload/Claremont Concord Railroad
06.1999 - 12.2003
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Marine Corps
08.1994 - 08.1998
High School Diploma -
Bellows Falls Union High School