Jeffrey Taylor
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Seasoned Industrial Plant Manager with comprehensive experience in overseeing plant operations, managing staff, and implementing process improvements. Skilled in optimizing production workflows for efficiency and quality, leading cross-functional teams to meet production targets while maintaining safety standards. Known for great leadership and attention to detail.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Ferrellgas Blue Rhino Propane
Hutchins, TX
09.2022 - Current
- I was initially hired as a production supervisor and earned a promotion to plant manager within eight months.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure the production plan satisfied customer demand.
- Manages plant and equipment maintenance operations to maximize the life, productivity, and safety of the equipment.
- Assesses workforce requirements and recruitment strategies to align with production demands.
- Implemented comprehensive safety protocols across operations.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Analyze, recommend, and implement quality and cost-saving improvements.
- Develops the operating budget and capital project plan each year.
- Has full P&L responsibility.
Operation's Supervisor
Geodis-Hankook Tires/Nestle Purina
Dallas, TX
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Establish and lead operational procedures for activities such as the verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling, and disposition of materials, and keeping the warehouse/distribution center inventory current.
- Reporting of SLA’s.
- Collaborated with customers to sustain high customer satisfaction through regular communication.
- Maintain operational excellence across warehouse areas, equipment, and management systems.
- Monitored facility key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve timely and cost-effective results.
- Manages operational budget and P&L effectively.
Prefab Manager
RK Mechanical
Denver, CO
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Supported the General Manager to lead a team of 50+
- Ensure profit maximization and SLAs are met
- Identify and lead prefabrication decisions and implementation
- Develop bills of materials, purchase orders, RFI's, and submittals
- Continuous improvement of the output of CAD/FAB process
- Collaborated to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line profitability
- Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.
Production Manager
Ludvik Electric Co.
Lakewood, CO
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Relocated production facility to a new location from ground up
- Setup new operations procedures
- Developed and implemented new SOP
- Oversaw all RD projects and QA/QC process Projects: Hilton Greeley; Verizon Data Center Denver; DIA; Greely UHC
- Participated in production design activities through collaborative or sole delivery of specific components, spanning quote and contract proposals, technical requirements, financial planning, scheduling management and staffing oversight
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Coached team on company policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, employee productivity and subsequently decrease labor costs.
Pre-Fabrication Manager
Walker Engineering
Irving, TX
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Worked closely with Operations Manager on daily reporting of KPI/SLA’s
- Led, developed, and evaluated production staff of 15-25
- Communicated with project managers and field fabrication/installation personnel to obtain and convey the information needed to complete the technical layout-coordination assignments
- Facilitated exceptional sales and performance results by focusing on continuous improvement approaches and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions
- Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances
- Coordinated all UL Process's
- Lead new Research and Development Projects.
Production Manager/Coordinator
Cummings Electrical Inc.
Fort Worth, TX
11.2009 - 09.2014
Production Manager
System Electric Co.
Plano, TX
05.2008 - 10.2009
Production Manager
Walker Engineering
Irving, TX
12.2006 - 05.2008
Receiving /Inventory Control Manager
Hughes Electric - TXU
Fort Worth, TX
10.2005 - 12.2006
Production Supervisor
AFC Uni-Fab
Boston, MA
01.1997 - 10.2005
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Highlands High School
Dallas, TX05.1995
Skills
- Safety Management
- SAP/WMS/Krono's/Power BI
- Ongoing Process Enhancement
- Consistent Performer
- Thoroughly Observant
- Product Development
- Financial Reporting
- Inventory Control
- Team Building
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Staffing Solutions
- Strategic Planning
- Capital Improvement Planning
- Contract Development and Management
- Scheduling
- Margin Enhancement
Timeline
Plant Manager
Ferrellgas Blue Rhino Propane
09.2022 - Current
Operation's Supervisor
Geodis-Hankook Tires/Nestle Purina
11.2020 - 08.2022
Prefab Manager
RK Mechanical
10.2017 - 10.2020
Production Manager
Ludvik Electric Co.
06.2015 - 10.2017
Pre-Fabrication Manager
Walker Engineering
09.2014 - 05.2015
Production Manager/Coordinator
Cummings Electrical Inc.
11.2009 - 09.2014
Production Manager
System Electric Co.
05.2008 - 10.2009
Production Manager
Walker Engineering
12.2006 - 05.2008
Receiving /Inventory Control Manager
Hughes Electric - TXU
10.2005 - 12.2006
Production Supervisor
AFC Uni-Fab
01.1997 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
Lake Highlands High School
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