Keith Fogarty
Huntingdon Valley,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Airgas, An Air Liquide
01.2023 - Current
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Collaborated with engineering team to design new machinery, resulting in increased production capacity.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Assistant Plant Manager
Airgas, An Air Liquide
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Operated specialized equipment, gauges and instruments to track and assess gas levels.
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of orders while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
Maintenance Supervisor
Airgas, An Air Liquide
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
Ultrasonic Tech
Airgas, An Air Liquide
01.2007 - 02.2017
- Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
- Scheduled maintenance and repair tasks in alignment with production deadlines to reduce bottlenecks.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jules E. Mastbaum AVTS High School
Philadelphia, PA06.1991
Skills
- Team Development
- Environmental Compliance
- Maintenance Inspections
- Employee Hiring
- OSHA Regulations
- Production Oversight
- Maintenance Planning
- Equipment Installation
- Quality Control Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Product Planning
- Inventory Oversight
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Critical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
- Inventory Control Programs
- Equipment Operation
- Distribution Coordination
- Material handling expert
- Regulatory Compliance
- Production Planning
- Plant Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
Timeline
Plant Manager
Airgas, An Air Liquide
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Plant Manager
Airgas, An Air Liquide
07.2021 - 01.2023
Maintenance Supervisor
Airgas, An Air Liquide
02.2017 - 07.2021
Ultrasonic Tech
Airgas, An Air Liquide
01.2007 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Jules E. Mastbaum AVTS High School
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