Ken Lovelace
Seymour,TN
Summary
Accomplished Operations Manager with a proven track record at Cemex USA, enhancing operational efficiency and employee accountability, leading to a 10% yardage increase and significant sales growth. Solid in strategic planning and team leadership, demonstrated by managing 75 employees and maintaining a zero citation record. Skilled in problem-solving and organizational management, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Cemex USA
08.2020 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Hired 10 additional drivers and increased yardage 10%.
- Manage 5 Concrete Plants and 75 Employees.
- 2021 Total Cubic Yards 266,000/Sales 34,800,000
- 2022 Total Cubic Yards 268,000/Sales 40,000,000
- 2023 Total Cubic Yards 262,000 / Sales 45,000,000
- Knoxville has had 0 Environmental or Driver Citations.
Quality Control Manager
Cemex USA
04.2015 - 08.2020
- Prepared concrete mix design submittal documents and worked with GC, Engineers and Concrete Contractors on all projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential areas of improvement in production processes, leading to enhanced product quality.
- Spearheaded root cause analysis investigations when needed, determining underlying issues and recommending appropriate fixes.
- Managed 3 to 10 job sites with one QC Technician daily to ensure Quality of Concrete to our customers.
Full Time Youth/Children Minister
Seymour First Baptist Church
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Developed a sports soccer, basketball and flag football ministry that grew to 500+ children each season.
- Organized and led mission trips, empowering participants to serve others through acts of kindness and service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Kansas Newman University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Client Relationships
- Strategic Planning
- Health and safety compliance
- Continuous improvements
- Organizational Management
- Delegation
Certifications
NRMCA Durability Course
NRMCA Concrete Technologist
NRMCA Environmental Course
NRMCA Pervious Course
ACI Field Technician
Cemex Health and Safety Level 3
Tennessee Concrete Association Board Member
Timeline
Operations Manager
Cemex USA
08.2020 - Current
Quality Control Manager
Cemex USA
04.2015 - 08.2020
Full Time Youth/Children Minister
Seymour First Baptist Church
01.2002 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Kansas Newman University
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