Kyle Arms
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Experienced professional seeking a full-time position to utilize strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Committed to delivering high-quality results, eager to contribute to a dynamic team, and make a positive impact. Proven track record of effective task management and collaboration in fast-paced work environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Manufacturing Engineer
Alltech
10.2022 - Current
- Review and revise current operating procedures to increase production at current plants across the globe
- Reimagine current SOPs to create a more efficient workforce
- Implement new technologies, including automation, to produce new products and reduce head count
- Oversee $MM+ projects to ensure timely completion and remain on budget
- Review current KPIs and promote areas of improvement
Operations Manager/Engineer
Calgon Carbon Corporation
12.2017 - 10.2022
- Improved annual production to 118% of standard
- Increased FTQ by 25%
- Design and implement new technologies and operational processes to increase throughput and yields, broaden the plant’s green footprint while adding positive value to the company’s bottom line
- Manage hourly employees to maintain a safe and environmentally compliant area while staying on budget, determining staffing needs, overtime requests and planning activities for operators during Turnarounds
- Oversee day to day operations, promote operating adjustments to increase onstream rates and overall line efficiency
- Increased mechanical availability and extended time between Turnarounds by 50%
- Monitor environmental compliance and inspections
- Manage Coal Handling/Material Recovery, Carbon Reactivation and Prime Line Production
- Member of the Central Safety and Health Committee and 5S Committee
Mine Engineer
Blackhawk Mining, LLC
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed and provided oversight for all mining plans and construction activities for a new underground coal mine
- Construct ventilation revisions to establish new mining areas in underground coal mines
- Develop and submit ancillary plans requested by various agencies to maintain compliance
- Design and oversee all mine sealing projects
- Plan future mining projections
- Utilize current projections to anticipate project completion dates to estimate cost of doing business with the range of expected revenue
- Coordinate interactions between Federal and State regulatory agencies with mine sites and preparation facilities
- Complete and analyze equipment availability to help optimize mine site efficiency
Sales Representative
Chemsearch
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Maintain existing accounts and establish new accounts through planning and organizing a daily work schedule
- Knowledge of products and accounts' industries to provide solutions to current issues while meeting safety and regulatory compliance initiatives
Mining Engineer
Alpha Natural Resources (Brooks Run West)
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Director of Greenhouse Gas Reporting
- Coordinate interactions between Federal and State regulatory agencies with mine sites, preparation facilities and impoundments
- Executive part of environmental committee to oversee, manage and mitigate environmental issues throughout business unit
- Active member of company PG group to establish the 'Running Right' initiative, mitigating safety concerns and conducting root-cause analysis.
- Design and oversee all mine sealing projects
- Plan future mining projections
- Utilize current projections to anticipate project completion dates to estimate cost of doing business with the range of expected revenue
Mining Engineer
Murray Energy Corporation
05.2010 - 11.2011
- Director of MEC's Government Imposition program
- Work closely with coal sales department, legal department, and coal purchasers to discuss existing contracts and amendments
- Calculate, create, and provide reports detailing the incremental cost per ton to maintain compliance with Federal Regulations that were passed following the signing of their respective Coal Supply Agreement
- Developed and implemented a Standard Operating Procedure for Greenhouse Gas sampling to be used at each MEC owned mine
- Developed and maintained an SDS program for all chemicals on each mine's property for QAQC
- Directed and supervised a group of employees for an operation's mine site compliance crew
Education
BS - Mining Engineering
University of Kentucky
PMP -
Purdue University
MBA -
Eastern Kentucky University
12.2025
Skills
- Manufacturing Processes
- Process Improvement
- 5S Methodology
- Continuous Improvement
- Facility Management
- Team building and development
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Process Development
- Operations Management
- Project Management
Certification
- PMI Certified PMP, #3717907
- State of Kentucky Engineer-In-Training, #14831
- MSHA Impoundment Certification
- RCRA Certified
- OSHA 7500 Certified
- OSHA 30 Certified
References
- Shannon Boggs, 606.316.6963
- Rich Lykins, 304.942.7774
- Brian Lauerman, 304.964.2650
Timeline
Global Manufacturing Engineer
Alltech
10.2022 - Current
Operations Manager/Engineer
Calgon Carbon Corporation
12.2017 - 10.2022
Mine Engineer
Blackhawk Mining, LLC
07.2017 - 12.2017
Sales Representative
Chemsearch
08.2016 - 07.2017
Mining Engineer
Alpha Natural Resources (Brooks Run West)
11.2011 - 06.2016
Mining Engineer
Murray Energy Corporation
05.2010 - 11.2011
PMP -
Purdue University
- PMI Certified PMP, #3717907
- State of Kentucky Engineer-In-Training, #14831
- MSHA Impoundment Certification
- RCRA Certified
- OSHA 7500 Certified
- OSHA 30 Certified
BS - Mining Engineering
University of Kentucky
MBA -
Eastern Kentucky University
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