Lee Knowlton
Hawthorne,FL
Summary
Plant Manager with a proven track record, enhancing operational efficiency through strategic process improvements and effective team leadership. Skilled in project management and safety compliance, I successfully developed training programs that fostered a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in significant productivity gains and reduced downtime.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Stewart Materials
06.2023 - 02.2026
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and communication across departments.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, driving strategic decisions for resource allocation.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, minimizing equipment failures and maintaining operational continuity.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and promote a safety-first culture.
- Directed site development and supervised construction of plant structure.
Stand
Standard Sand
06.2017 - 05.2023
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and promote a safety-first culture.
- Established key performance indicators to measure productivity and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led project initiatives focused on sustainability practices within mineral extraction processes.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
Maintenance Technician
Standard Sand
2008 - 2017
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using troubleshooting techniques to resolve equipment failures efficiently.
- Performed inspections and preventive maintenance tasks to uphold safety standards and compliance regulations.
- Assisted in the training of new technicians by sharing best practices for tool usage and maintenance procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Region High School
Eagle Lake, FLSkills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
- Performance improvements
- Production scheduling
- Facility management
- Training programs
- Team building and development
- Work delegation
- Schedule management
- Cost control
- Cost controls
- Resource coordination
- Waste reduction
- Facilities maintenance
- Environmental sustainability
- Project coordination
- Cost reporting
- Environmental compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance
- Production equipment maintenance
- Equipment upgrading
- Cost control improvements
- Production and processing management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Operational auditing
- Decision-making
- Safety assessment
- Team development
- Plant maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Staff training
- Team management
- Operational efficiency
- Forklift operation
- Quality control management
- Workflow management
- Inventory oversight
- Equipment operation
- Material handling expert
- Strategic thinker
- Operating budgets
- Employee hiring
- Safety protocols
- Employee performance reviews
- Inventory and stocking
- Maintenance planning
- Staff scheduling
- Inventory control programs
- Equipment installation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Resource management
- Engineering/project management experience
- New process development
- Maintenance scheduling
- Performance monitoring
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Process planning
- New employee hiring
Timeline
Plant Manager
Stewart Materials
06.2023 - 02.2026
Stand
Standard Sand
06.2017 - 05.2023
Maintenance Technician
Standard Sand
2008 - 2017
High School Diploma -
Lake Region High School