JOSEPH LUKE HOOVER
Burkburnett,TX
Summary
Service-focused and goal oriented professional with 17+ years of leadership and management experience. Possesses a comprehensive background in plant operations management, sales, and business development. Seeking a position to utilize my education, experience, and skills for professional growth and to increase productivity to benefit the organization. Distinct areas of expertise include but not limited to: Plant Management, Operations Management, Business Development, Personnel Management, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Development and Control
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Mann + Hummel
12.2022 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements. Boosted overall company efficiencies by 15%
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours. Complete scrap reduction of 7%.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Oversee daily operations of 187,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant and managed 500+ employees.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees. Reduced overall recordable injuries by 40%.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
General Manager
Texoma Steel Buildings, LLC
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Oversee day-to-day operations of all departments to deliver best customer experience
- Increased the total sales by $500k and generated $4M+ sales revenue within a year
- Develop/maintain relationships with 100+ individual and corporate accounts as well as 30+ suppliers/vendors
- Maximized the operational efficiency by 10% through coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry best practices, company procedures and technology systems
- Strategically reduced inventory by 5% and improved the cash flow
- Managed costs, delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability by 8-10%
- Develop and implement an operational plan to address staff development issues, safety, operational excellence, quality improvement, financial performance, delivery, and quality of service
- Maximized revenue capacity by optimizing the accounts receivable/payable processes.
Operations Manager
Superior Pallet Co.
01.2009 - 05.2021
- Managed the daily manufacturing operations at the main plant; directed operations of the other 2 plants
- Increased the annual revenue to $7M+ by achieving the operational excellence through process control and continuous improvement
- Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment
- Planned and implemented strategies and industry best practices to improve productivity, capacity, and profitability
- Established positive and effective communication between production team and leadership
- Reviewed and analyzed the shift reports to understand current production output and trends
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety, and compliance.
Education
BBA - Management
Midwestern State University
05.2010
Skills
- Plant and Warehouse Operations
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Safety Management
- Team building and development
- Waste Reduction
- Operating Budgets
Timeline
Plant Manager
Mann + Hummel
12.2022 - Current
General Manager
Texoma Steel Buildings, LLC
05.2021 - 11.2022
Operations Manager
Superior Pallet Co.
01.2009 - 05.2021
BBA - Management
Midwestern State University