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Keith LaFond

Manitowoc,WI

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

Tweet Garot
1 2000 - 7 2013
  • Analyzed all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches to correctly fabricate and install products and parts.
  • Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and written and verbal instructions to set up jobs.
  • Measured and inspected parts with calipers, scales, and micrometers.
  • Operated drill presses, milling machines, rivet and hardware presses safely and correctly.
  • Cut, shaped, and bent metal plates, sheets, tubes and structures.
  • Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean work environment.
  • Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently.

Plant Manager

Bay Metal Works
02.2014 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw hiring processes for over 45+ permanent and temporary seasonal staff.
  • Estimated costs and set quality standards.
  • Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.

Project Estimator

American Tank and Fabrication
08.2022 - 04.2025
  • Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
  • Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.

Education

No Degree - Quality Assurance, Project Management

LTC

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship- Night School - Sheet Metal

FVTC

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship- Day School - Sheet Metal

NWTC

No Degree - General Studies

UW Manitowoc

GED -

Lincoln High School
06.1999

Skills

  • Performance improvements
  • Scheduling
  • Production Scheduling
  • Plant and warehouse operations
  • Project Management
  • Employee training and development
  • Blueprint interpretation expertise
  • Safety protocols

Timeline

Project Estimator

American Tank and Fabrication
08.2022 - 04.2025

Plant Manager

Bay Metal Works
02.2014 - 08.2022

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship- Night School - Sheet Metal

FVTC

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship- Day School - Sheet Metal

NWTC

No Degree - General Studies

UW Manitowoc

GED -

Lincoln High School

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

Tweet Garot
1 2000 - 7 2013

No Degree - Quality Assurance, Project Management

LTC

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