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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, KS

Skills

  • 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
Ken Lovelace