Kenneth Shawn Hawkins
GAF
Mount Pleasant,TX
18
years of professional experience
Skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable professional, offering broad industry experience with extensive experience in optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering impactful process improvements. Known for adaptability and a results-driven approach, leveraging skills in data analysis and change management. Possesses exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize the workload to ensure maximum benefit for the company.
Work History
Process Improvement Specialist
4 Years 4 Months- Improved workflow processes across departments by introducing innovative strategies.
- Developed and implemented new processes in collaboration with cross-departmental teams to enhance operational efficiency
- Conducts analysis and evaluation of existing business operations to identify areas for improvement
- Conducted analysis and evaluation of business operations, identifying key areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions
- Teams with disciplinary leaders on determining annual operational targets and outlining needed quality improvements
- Compiles research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations
- Compiled research data and delivered professional presentations on findings and suggested optimizations to stakeholders
Transportation & Logistics Manager
11 Months- Collaborated with warehouse, purchasing, and other managers to streamline operational processes
- Oversaw warehouse staff to ensure operational efficiency in fast-paced environment
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to support cost-effective operations
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations and company policies
Asphalt Processing Manager
10 Years 9 Months- Oversaw administrative management, maintenance, logistics, equipment inventory, and storage to ensure operational efficiency
- Created production schedules to effectively fulfill production plans and meet process goals
- Facilitated cross-departmental coordination to resolve daily administrative and operational challenges
- Coordinated between departments and operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems
- Performed safety checks to ensure all safety policies and procedures are being followed
- Developed production schedules to align with production plans and achieve process objectives
- Evaluated and assessed employee performance to meet production and data targets
EHS Manager
4 Years 4 Months- Led and conducted work area EHS inspections/audits and ensured compliance with regulations and standards
- Developed and implemented EHS training programs to enhance employee understanding of safety protocols
- Developed action plans to address safety issues and environmental compliance
- Led the incident investigation process
- Led incident investigations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions for future prevention
- Inspected and evaluated the environment, equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards
- Identified accident causes and prevention strategies through comprehensive investigations and analyses to improve workplace safety
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations
Maintenance Supervisor
1 Year 7 Months- Coordinated workflow to enhance efficiency and productivity across maintenance operations
- Facilitated support and assistance, addressing all questions and requests from team members
- Planned and coordinated workflow to optimize efficiency and productivity
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects
- Oversaw employee tasks during installation, alignment, and balancing of new equipment for projects
Maintenance Technician
1 Year- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment, ensuring compliance with maintenance schedules and documentation accuracy
- Executed line mechanic tasks, focusing on welding components to ensure operational efficiency.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement and repair, contributing to operational reliability
- Performed Line Mechanic duties including welding
- Performed PLC programming
Education
High School Diploma
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
Skills
Business process management
Process improvement
Business process analysis
Process reengineering
Workflow optimization
Lean process design
Lean manufacturing concepts
5S methodology
Determining metrics
Workplace organization
Operational strategy
Managing operations
Timeline
Process Improvement Specialist
GAF
04.2022 - CurrentRead More
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EHS Manager
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12.2016 - 04.2021Read More
Asphalt Processing Manager
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04.2011 - 01.2022Read More
Maintenance Supervisor
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08.2009 - 03.2011Read More
Maintenance Technician
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08.2008 - 08.2009Read More
Tuner High School
High School Diploma
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