Lance Falk
Shacklefords,VA
Summary
Accomplished Location Manager with extensive experience in environmental health and safety, project management, grain handling systems, and superior negotiation skills. Successfully led a $27 million facility rebuild, achieving OSHA compliance and enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in logistics management and staff development, promoting continuous improvement while cultivating a culture of safety and excellence.
Experienced owner of Falk & Dow Roofing Company and current trustee of Falk Trust, specializing in multi-unit and multi-housing rental properties. Proven expertise in residential remodeling with a strong focus on interior and exterior renovations. Recognized for enhancing property value through strategic improvements and efficient project management. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to drive future growth and innovation.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Location Manager
Mennel Milling Company
West Point, VA
04.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive safety protocols, including JSA's, Confined Space Programs, Machine Guarding, LOTO, Civil and Environmental Permitting, Root Cause Analysis, and predictive safety measures.
- Managed the entire project lifecycle, from design to construction, for a $27mm facility rebuild, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Oversaw capital and special needs projects from initial concept to final evaluation.
- Supervised millwright, electrical, concrete, excavation, rebar, and general contractors.
- Reviewed as-built prints for accuracy in electrical and structural projects.
- Led quality assurance efforts for tunnel and building construction projects.
- Supervised and executed construction of wire ways.
- Designed and executed the installation of various conveyance mechanisms such as belts, chains, and augers.
- Managed organizing schedules and just-in-time equipment delivery.
- Authored SOPs and PMP's, personally executing, documenting, and scheduling extensive maintenance activities across various equipment.
- Managed staff levels to meet project schedules consistently.
- Directed daily operations encompassing grain handling, trucking logistics, maintenance oversight, inventory management, and customer relations to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Fostered a positive workplace atmosphere through strategic personnel actions.
- Managed and developed budget strategies for maintenance and operations.
- Ensured competitive pricing through continuous vendor collaboration and cost management.
- Oversaw equipment upkeep, facility cleanliness, and external maintenance to ensure a safe operating environment.
- Completed written support documents as required for compliance required by regulatory agencies such as; Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), OSHA, VOSHA, VDOT, State Chemist Office, United States Warehousing Act, EPA, and internal state, and federal auditors
- Supervision of blending and loading out of grain to meet optimum contract grade and weight specifications
- Monitor grain inventory quality/condition and complete daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports
- Engaged in conducting federal elevator inspections and supporting insurance audits when necessary.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and within the applicable laws
- Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff members in providing excellent customer service standards.
Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, Project Management
Central States Enterprises
Montpelier, IN
10.1997 - 04.2018
- Project Management:
- Planning, estimating, presenting, and reviewing of capital and special needs projects.
- Oversight of millwright, electrical, concrete, excavation, rebar, and general union and non-union contractors.
- Electrical, structural, and OEM construction and as-built print review.
- Quality Control manager for rebar and concrete pours for multiple slip and jump form silo builds along with similar duties for tunnel and building construction.
- Oversight and hands on construction of wire ways, waterfalls, and conduit runs.
- Conveyance system, belt, chain, and auger planning, customizing, and installing.
- Logistics and organizing schedules of people and just in time delivery of equipment.
- Operations Superintendent /Maintenance Manager:
- Created SOP's and PMP's
- Personally preformed, documented, and scheduled all maintenance related activity to equipment including but not limited to: Leg bucket elevators, Belt conveyors (Cogged and Smooth), Chain conveyors, Cross cut samplers, Pelican samplers, Direct punch samplers, Probes, Screeners, Electric/ hydraulic and pneumatic Actuators, Augers, Paddle Conveyors, Aeration Fans, Pile Towers, Spouting and Liners, Truck Hoist, Mobile equipment such as trucks and loaders, Dust collectors, and Blowers.
- Consistently met project schedule and workload goals by managing and allocating proper staff levels.
- Directed daily operations including grain handling, inbound and outbound trucking, maintenance oversight, inventory control, and customer relations to ensure optimal operating efficiency.
- Maintained a positive work environment by implementing personnel actions such as employee initiatives, evaluations, or disciplinary actions.
- Monitored and established maintenance and operations budgets.
- Maintained cost controls through the development close vendor relationships, and constant competitive pricing.
- Supervised inbound and outbound truck weights, grain grading and ultimate commodity placement.
- Supervise equipment maintenance, facility and outside cleanliness to insure a safe operating environment.
- Completed written support documents as required for compliance required by regulatory agencies such as; Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), OSHA, IOSHA, DOT, State Chemist Office, United States Warehousing Act, EPA, and internal, state, and federal auditors.
- Supervision of blending and loading out of grain to meet optimum contract grade and weight specifications.
- Monitor grain inventory quality/condition and complete daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports. Responsible for the personal cleanliness and professional image of elevator.
- Participate in federal elevator examinations as needed.
- Reported and repaired unsafe, defective or impaired working equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- Spearheaded and communicate the information necessary to operations and maintenance employees to perform tasks per their job requirements, maintain operations efficiency, and maintain a safe working environment.
- Immediately reported any work-related injury, property damage or theft to the General Manager and HR Director.
- Directly supervising assigned maintenance, grade room, operations, and subcontractor employees.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and within the applicable laws.
- Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Grain Handler
The Andersons
Dunkirk / Poneto, IN
05.1995 - 10.1997
- Loaded and unloaded grain trucks, rail cars, and bulk weighing systems.
- Maintained a clean work environment.
- Sampled and graded grain.
- Troubleshot problems related to faulty parts or components on various machines used in the process of handling grains.
- Assisted with developing new methods for improving efficiency when it comes to storing, transferring, and shipping grains.
- Evaluated current processes related to warehousing and distribution operations in order to make suggestions for improvement where necessary.
- Operated rail movers including Track Mobile and Rail King.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments of grains.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors about any issues that may arise during the course of a shift.
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning and safety compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, USA01.2008
Associate of Arts - Business
Western International University
Phoenix, AZ, USA01.2006
Course Work - Industrial Maintenance
Ivy Tech
Fort Wayne, IN, USA01.1997
Skills
- Negotiation
- Logistics management
- Location scouting
- Continuous improvement
- Conveyance systems
- Shipping and receiving logistics
- Development of capital budgets
- Workplace inspections
- Corrective action planning
- Development of annual budgets
- Development of sub-account budgets
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Structural inspection experience
- Structural drawing
- Structural blueprint reading
- Conducting technical inspections
- Contamination monitoring
- Accident reduction planning
- Occupational safety instruction
- Facilities engineering
- Hazard abatement
- OSHA compliance
- Deficiency documentation
- Electrical safety
- Environmental management
- Permit-to-work systems
- Occupational health
- Safety training
- Accident investigation
- Risk management
- Investigations
- Regulatory compliance
- Records/files maintenance
- Evaluations and reporting
- Worker training
- OSHA standards and codes
- Scaffold safety
- Emergency response
- Multi-site operations
- Multi-Shift Operations Oversight
- Systems implementation
- Industrial maintenance
- Proactive Maintenance
- Industrial electricity
- Customer service
- Documentation
- Permit acquisition
- Contracting
- Business correspondence
Accomplishments
Served as onsite project quality control manager for multiple large builds such as concrete silo construction, concrete tunnels, conveyance system installs and retro-fits, iron working projects, and general building construction.
Hobbies and Interests
- Aviation: Member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Hold a Private Pilot Rating.
- Other activities include fishing, hunting, kayaking, and hiking.
References
- Dan Tucker, Assistant Superintendent, Central States Enterprises, 765-348-9193, co-worker, employee
- Tracie Brunson, Maintenance Manager (New Haven), Central States Enterprises, 260-307-1885, former supervisor/ co-worker
Timeline
Location Manager
Mennel Milling Company
04.2018 - Current
Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, Project Management
Central States Enterprises
10.1997 - 04.2018
Grain Handler
The Andersons
05.1995 - 10.1997
Bachelor of Science - Management
University Of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Business
Western International University
Course Work - Industrial Maintenance
Ivy Tech
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