John Kurtz Jr.
Independence,OH
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 18 years.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Quasar Energy Group
02.2022 - Current
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
Truck Driver
Quasar Energy Group
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Police Sergeant, Patrol
City Of Independence, Oh.
05.1999 - 12.2021
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 8 officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Field Service Technician
Kurtz Brothers
04.2009 - 01.2019
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Site Manager
KF Farms
07.1994 - 05.1999
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
Warehouse Worker
Pioneer Standard Electronics
03.1993 - 07.1994
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Warehouse Worker
Joshen Paper And Packaging
02.1992 - 04.1993
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Combat Engineer
US Army
07.1989 - 12.1991
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Directed installation and removal of minefields in combat operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.
- Operated multiple types of heavy equipment to prepare roads, runways and bunkers.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Repaired damaged runways, flight lines and airfield infrastructure under combat conditions to rapidly return to flight operations.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kurtz Brothers
01.1981 - 07.1989
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School
Parma, Oh06.1989
Skills
- Resource Coordination
- Team Building and Development
- Safety Management
- Schedule Management
- Production Planning
- Compliance Understanding
- Work Delegation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Facilities Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
Skill sets I have learned and have employed over the last 42 years...electrical (AC/DC 12v - 480 3 ph), plumbing, hydraulics, small engine, car, truck, diesel and heavy equipment mechanics. Arc/Mig/Tig welding. Oxy/acetylene torch. Plasma torch. Class A CDL with Tanker and HazMat endorsement. Heavy equipment operator. 18 years management experience.
Timeline
Plant Manager
Quasar Energy Group
02.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
Quasar Energy Group
06.2021 - 02.2022
Field Service Technician
Kurtz Brothers
04.2009 - 01.2019
Police Sergeant, Patrol
City Of Independence, Oh.
05.1999 - 12.2021
Site Manager
KF Farms
07.1994 - 05.1999
Warehouse Worker
Pioneer Standard Electronics
03.1993 - 07.1994
Warehouse Worker
Joshen Paper And Packaging
02.1992 - 04.1993
Combat Engineer
US Army
07.1989 - 12.1991
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kurtz Brothers
01.1981 - 07.1989
High School Diploma -
Padua Franciscan High School
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