John Dumas
Galt,CA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with proven skills in budget management, risk assessment, and multi-project coordination. Successfully led paving projects to on-time completion, ensuring client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
American Pavement Systems, Inc.
Modesto, California
02.2018 - Current
- Managed project timelines and allocated resources to ensure on-time completion of pavement installation projects.
- Collaborated with clients to define project scope and deliverables.
- Forecasted and scheduled project timelines while monitoring personnel performance and cost efficiency to maintain project budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Developed project documentation to track progress and issues encountered during operations.
- Oversaw team performance during construction operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated subcontractors to enhance execution efficiency of paving contracts.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
Plant Manager
Paramount Petroleum, Alon USA, Delek US
Elk Grove, California
12.1996 - 02.2018
- Oversaw daily plant operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Coordinated maintenance activities to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
- Led training sessions for staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency in production lines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply chain logistics for materials procurement.
- Developed standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality control practices.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
- Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
United Sates Marine Corps Corporal
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, California
07.1991 - 07.1995
- Managed maintenance and repair of equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Supervised team members during missions to achieve strategic objectives.
- Facilitated communication between units to enhance mission coordination.
- Mentored junior Marines in leadership skills and professional development initiatives.
- Ensured that all personnel adhered to established policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Encina High School
Sacramento, CA06-1991
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Resource allocation
- Risk management
- Risk assessment
- Project documentation
- Forecasting schedules
- Scheduling projects
- Project tracking
- Deliverable management
- Expense tracking
- Contract management
- Permit management
- Construction oversight
- Subcontractor coordination
- Safety management
- Planning and scheduling
- Progress reporting
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Client engagement
- Team assessments
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Cost estimation
- Process development
- Cost estimation
Timeline
Project Manager
American Pavement Systems, Inc.
02.2018 - Current
Plant Manager
Paramount Petroleum, Alon USA, Delek US
12.1996 - 02.2018
United Sates Marine Corps Corporal
United States Marine Corps
07.1991 - 07.1995
High School Diploma -
Encina High School