Kris Langston
Bedias
Summary
A punctual and hardworking manager with experience in leading production maintenance and running of buildings with a conscious mindset for the health and safety of every employee. Has experience in major project developments as well as making cost effective decisions, supply chain, profit and loss, material control in the lead position. Experienced Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 10 years.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
National Project Team Manager
Sunbelt Solomon
07.2024 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with external partners to ensure alignment on scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and other relevant aspects crucial for seamless execution of projects.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth while contributing to the success of ongoing projects.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to proactively address potential obstacles, ensuring smooth project progression.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback and setting goals for improvement.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to identify areas for process improvement, leading to increased productivity and quality output from the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within budget and time constraints.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by closely monitoring projects'' adherence to established guidelines and best practices.
- Championed change management efforts within the organization as part of wider strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing business capabilities and competitiveness.
- Traveled to remote locations to interact with remanufacturing facilities and meet with business unit teams and dealers to develop product offerings.
- Led by example, applying thorough understanding of complex projects and business acumen to workplace challenges to motivate team members towards greater productivity.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Managed technical projects, utilizing established project tools and methodologies to bring projects to timely completion.
National Project Team Lead
Sunbelt Solomon
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Negotiated contracts with external vendors or partners as necessary to secure required resources at competitive rates while preserving quality standards in service delivery.
- Established clear roles and responsibilities within the team to ensure efficient task distribution among members.
- Collaborated closely with clients to identify requirements, clarify expectations, and establish mutually agreed upon goals for successful delivery of projects.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, optimizing allocation to achieve desired outcomes within constraints.
- Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration, innovation, and professional growth among team members.
- Mitigated risks proactively through continuous monitoring of project progress and addressing potential issues swiftly.
Project Manager
Sunbelt Solomon
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Developed strong relationships with customers/vendors through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
Plant General Manager
Thomas Moore Feed
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Work closely with hr to help assist in the hiring process to maintain same training through the team also acting as a liaison for employee if any issues arise in the hiring process
- Conduct daily meetings to ensure deadlines per customer requests, distribute team to ensure equal work loads, and insure the health and safety procedures are in compliance
- Over seeing clerical filings are in order such as maintaining maintenance log, keeping track of any violations paperwork, ensuring the correct completion completion of invoices, customer complaints, keeping an up to date inventory and tool log, ensuring correct timesheet accuracy for payroll
- Periodically make checks to insure no outages, see if any preventative maintenance is needed and perform any maintenance as needed , as well as quality control ensuring invoices are being correctly met
- Answer any questions from the customer, contactor's or service providers, negotiating contacts between the facility and venders, sourcing contactor's to insure safe and cost effective additional help when needed, as well as maintaining effective relationship with the Department of Environmental Protection and the
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
I&E Journeyman, Superintendent, Project Manager
Amber LP/Exxon Mobil
02.2012 - 06.2020
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers hardware, transformers. junction boxes.
- Experience with 120/208; 347/600; 2400/13.8KV; 69KV volts systems
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
- Responsible for the instillations, repair and maintenance of electrical systems , work with blueprints to figure out how systems are supposed to work and uses that knowledge to troubleshoot problems and do preventative maintenance
- Manage and supervise the daily running of a facilities building to ensure the correct workings and maintenance of the machines as well to ensure the correct safety procedures are in practice
- Consulted with supervisor electricians regarding risks associated with current job, ensuring proper safety procedures are in practice to lessen any and all risk of personal injury to crew
- Monitor progress to ensure deadlines are met, constantly monitoring scene to insure no osha violations are occurring, insuring project has needed materials as well as adequate help, keeping updated records of materials used and interactions on site
- Keeping constant communications with customers, venders, contractors to insure the satisfaction of all, keeping and maintaining records of interactions
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Education
Diploma -
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, TXBachelor of Science - Project Management/ Electrical / & PMP Certificate
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
- Servant Leadership
- Schedule & Time management
- Punctuality
- Larger crew management
- Reading Blueprints
- Electrical work
- Clerical duties
- Interpretation s
Timeline
National Project Team Manager
Sunbelt Solomon
07.2024 - Current
National Project Team Lead
Sunbelt Solomon
05.2024 - 07.2024
Project Manager
Sunbelt Solomon
09.2023 - 05.2024
Plant General Manager
Thomas Moore Feed
06.2020 - 09.2023
I&E Journeyman, Superintendent, Project Manager
Amber LP/Exxon Mobil
02.2012 - 06.2020
Diploma -
Deer Park High School
Bachelor of Science - Project Management/ Electrical / & PMP Certificate
Sam Houston State University
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