John Yates Yates
Ironton,OH
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in equipment maintenance and process improvement within industrial environments. Implemented new technologies that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Directed staff training initiatives to uphold established policies and procedures, resulting in improved adherence to safety standards. Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel and equipment, while maintaining accurate records of inventory and employee attendance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Mid-continent coal&coke
Ironton, OH
11.2020 - Current
- Implemented new technologies or systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure budget targets were met.
- Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Overseen all work was done in a safe manner and in an environmental friendly manner.
- Overseen all maintenance on all equipment to be regularly serviced.
- Worked along field service technicians to ensure a minimum of down time.
- Operated frontend loader, skid-steer, portable screening plant, Portable stacker.
- Responsible for everyday operations procedures.
- Loading and weighing of semi trucks
- Quality control of all materials inbound and outbound.
- Operation of mini excavator from time to time for clearing of ditches.
- Documented daily emissions.
- Documented weekly swppp inspection.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, overtime hours worked, inventory levels.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
- Created reports detailing plant performance indicators such as labor costs or output rate.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed for production operations.
Welder Fitter
McGinnis Inc.
South Point , Ohio
09.2012 - 11.2020
- Follow all safety practices
- Follow all procedures for proper welding procedures.
- Worked alone and with other team members.
- Pulled engines and gearboxes from the boat’s engine room.
- Worked around cable cranes.
- Operation of forklifts.
- Drove flatbed truck.
- Proper use of torches and grinder's.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairland High School
Proctorville, OH05-2010
Welding
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH05-2010
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Budget management
- Welding
- Heavy equipment
- Loading trucks
- Working safely
- Transportation of equipment
- Truck scheduling
- Transportation for materials inbound and outbound
- Compliant with all local and federal regulations
- Working remotely
- Mechanical knowledge
Affiliations
- Started as operator in November of 2020 and became plant manager by January of 2023
Timeline
Plant Manager
Mid-continent coal&coke
11.2020 - Current
Welder Fitter
McGinnis Inc.
09.2012 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Fairland High School
Welding
Collins Career Center