Larry Trent
Strawberry Plains,TN
Summary
Accomplished industry leader offering many years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Focused and efficient with proficiency in financial reporting and budget adherence. Demonstrated success in evaluating P&L to achieve targets.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
DC Foundations
Knoxville, TN
05.2023 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
- Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
General Manager
Vanhooseco Precast / LB Foster
Loudon, Tennessee
05.2011 - 03.2023
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Oversee product development, optimize processes.
- Oversee and implement procedures for QC/QA
Quality Control Technician/Assistant Manager
Harrison Concrete
Knoxville , Tennessee
01.2006 - 04.2011
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality in a timely manner.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and technical documents for accuracy and completeness prior to release for manufacturing use.
- Verified conformance of parts using statistical sampling techniques such as ANSI and ASQ Z1.4.
- Inspected incoming material for conformity to established requirements prior to acceptance into inventory.
- Created SOPs related to the Quality Control process in order to ensure consistent application across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with production personnel concerning any changes made during the manufacturing process which could affect product quality or reliability.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify sources of defects or non-conformance issues in order to prevent reoccurrence.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality issues.
- Developed corrective action plans when needed to resolve quality issues.
- Conducted physical quality testing on plastic concrete.
Batch Plant Manager
US Concrete Products
Knoxville , Tennessee
03.2003 - 01.2006
- Directed Quality Control personnel in conducting tests on finished concrete prior to distribution or sale.
- Trained new employees on proper use of plant equipment and safety protocols.
- Ensured that all personnel followed established operating guidelines for batch plant operations.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on batch plant machinery to ensure proper functioning.
- Evaluated employee performance reviews and provided feedback as needed on ways to improve their work performance.
- Monitored daily production activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed the production of concrete batching, mixing and delivery for the Lovell road plant to ensure quality control standards were met.
Concrete Mixer Driver
Ready Mix of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
08.1997 - 02.2003
- Verified customer requirements prior to each delivery including type of concrete mix, color specifications and quantity needed.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws while operating vehicle on public roads.
- Assisted in loading additional supplies onto mixer truck when necessary for future jobs.
- Received daily assignments from supervisor and followed directions to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Assisted with unloading process when necessary by using chutes or wheelbarrows to move concrete mix into place at job site.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Adhered strictly to safety policies while operating heavy machinery around job sites.
- Inspected truck before and after each shift for safety concerns or maintenance needs.
- Worked safely when accessing work sites, unloading concrete and exiting construction areas.
- Train new drivers
Education
GED -
Jefferson County High School
Dandridge, TN06-1982
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Business Administration
- Distribution Management
- Sales
- Customer Retention
- Advertising and marketing
- Product development
- P&L management
- Workflow planning
Affiliations
- Grandchildren
- Camping
- Farming
Certification
- ACI cardholder
- ACI proctor
- TDOT level III mix design
- TDOT Volumetric plant operator
Timeline
General Manager
DC Foundations
05.2023 - Current
General Manager
Vanhooseco Precast / LB Foster
05.2011 - 03.2023
Quality Control Technician/Assistant Manager
Harrison Concrete
01.2006 - 04.2011
Batch Plant Manager
US Concrete Products
03.2003 - 01.2006
Concrete Mixer Driver
Ready Mix of Knoxville
08.1997 - 02.2003
GED -
Jefferson County High School
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