Lucas Maples
Puyallup,Washington
Summary
Accomplished leader with a track record of fostering a safety-first culture and enhancing operational efficiency at Nucor Rebar Fabrication. Skilled in process improvement and employee development. I excel in building strong teams and driving operational excellence. Achieved significant safety and productivity gains through effective coaching and mentoring.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Branch Manager NRF Columbia Basin
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
Burbank, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Create a Safety first Culture.
- Select, Lead and develop teammates to execute the companies objectives
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through diligent adherence to industry standards, guidelines, and company policies.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Area Shop Manager
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
Tacoma, WA
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting shop environment for teammates by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Managed inventory control, along with shop costs.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal product availability.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and help the team build a culture of safety and change.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally and promptly, maintaining a positive brand image and enhancing customer loyalty.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Implemented company policies and procedures to remain compliant with corporate guidelines.
- Recruited trained, and mentored a high-performing staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and collaboration.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Evaluated employee performance through regular reviews, setting clear expectations, and offering constructive feedback for continuous development.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and local regulations by regularly updating staff on changes or new requirements.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
- Collaborated with other managers within the company network for best practice sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Production Manager
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
Burbank, WA & Puyallup, WA
06.2014 - 12.2022
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Ironworker Foreman
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
02.2011 - 06.2015
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by closely monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, confined space, and hazardous material handling and more.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between ironworkers and other trades for seamless integration of work scopes.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing thorough training programs and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Mentored junior ironworkers in proper techniques and best practices for increased skill development and growth within the trade.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship through rigorous quality control checks at every stage of construction.
- Elevated team morale by fostering a positive work environment focused on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
Education
No Degree - Autobody Repair
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WAHigh School Diploma -
Union High School
Union, OR06.2002
Skills
- Branch Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Customer Relationships
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strong team-builder
- Employee Development
- Team Player
- Relationship Building
- Training and Development
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Finance & Accounting for non-financial executives. University of Washington Foster School of Business 3 day training, ended Oct 13, 2023
- Leadership that Shapes the Future University of Washington Foster School of Business Week training, ended Oct 28, 2022
Timeline
Interim Branch Manager NRF Columbia Basin
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
04.2024 - Current
Area Shop Manager
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
09.2021 - 04.2024
Production Manager
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
06.2014 - 12.2022
Ironworker Foreman
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
02.2011 - 06.2015
No Degree - Autobody Repair
Walla Walla Community College
High School Diploma -
Union High School