MARC JONES
Amherst,OH
Summary
Oversaw facility operations with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Led teams in adapting to evolving requirements, fostering a culture of reliability and flexibility. Championed collaborative problem-solving initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Reworld Bedford LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw and directed all personnel and operations to ensure safe facility management in compliance with applicable laws and established policies.
- Fostered and reinforced a positive EH&S culture while ensuring compliance with Reworld EH&S policies and relevant laws, regulations, and permits.
- Facilitated open communication among facility personnel to encourage sharing of ideas, solutions, and concerns. Supported employees by actively listening and responding to their feedback.
- Cultivated and sustained positive working relationships with customers, regulators, business leaders, managers, facility personnel, contractors, and vendors.
- Collaborated with facility personnel to establish and refine goals and objectives on a regular basis.
- Conducted routine performance reviews to enhance employee goal attainment and align team objectives.
- Reviewed and authorized personnel requests for personal time off, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Reviewed and approved personnel timesheets and overtime requests to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive training and qualification plan for all personnel assigned to facility.
- Formulated and executed a comprehensive site communications plan to enhance organizational communication effectiveness.
- Directed and delegated development and preparation of facility standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure safe and efficient operation of facility equipment.
- Oversaw audit and approval of all documentation essential for effective leadership of facility departments, including logbooks, rounds sheets, shift summaries, CMMS reports, schedules, checklists, and vendor reports.
- Directed development and implementation of site maintenance program for all facility equipment, ensuring optimal reliability and cost efficiency.
- Directed development and maintenance of site spare parts inventory, ensuring adherence to purchasing and auditing guidelines.
- Reviewed department invoices to ensure alignment with purchase orders, GL account coding, and payment terms.
- Oversaw comprehensive management of approved capital projects within facility's annual budget.
- Assisted in maximizing facility profitability through effective budget monitoring and financial analysis. Supported the development of forecasts and prepared reports on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial outcomes.
- Exhibited strong leadership and communication capabilities to drive team performance.
- Assisted in making sound decisions to support team objectives. Contributed to problem-solving initiatives to enhance project outcomes. Applied analytical thinking to aid in task completion.
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational and time management capabilities to enhance operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of OSHA waste industry regulatory requirements and EPA state and local regulations.
- Demonstrated comprehensive expertise in waste and wastewater treatment processes and programs.
Incineration Manager
Ross Incineration
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Oversaw safety and compliance protocols at incinerator and associated areas.
- Oversaw comprehensive review and approval of incineration procedures and policies to uphold safety and compliance standards.
- Oversaw development and implementation of safety and compliance policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance of all associates with incineration policies and procedures.
- Communicated production requirements and corporate plans to incineration operations supervisor and operations support supervisor. Supported special projects and assignments by providing necessary information and instructions. Assisted in conveying special waste handling instructions effectively.
- Spearheaded development of communication programs to ensure seamless information transfer across all incineration and operation support shifts.
- Managed daily incineration operations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Delivered input and feedback from incineration functional area to president of RIS.
- Collaborated with incineration operations supervisor and operations support supervisor to prioritize work based on inventory, equipment availability, regulatory requirements, and special projects.
- Directed daily production communications to streamline shift planning and receiving processes.
- Collaborated with CSF/Receiving Manager to define work priorities and establish daily production plans.
- Assisted in maintaining up-to-date procedures for compliance and enforcement. Supported technology group by providing relevant input to align incinerator area activities with current practices.
- Oversaw maintenance of training program within incineration functional group to ensure comprehensive training for new associates handling hazardous materials.
- Assessed incinerator area requirements to enhance production efficiency and safety protocols.
- Oversaw execution of special projects and work assignments to ensure timely completion.
- Formulated annual operating budgets for incineration functional area, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
- Monitored budgeted expenses and implemented strategies to minimize costs.
- Oversaw equipment operations and personnel activities to optimize output and profit potential.
- Collaborated with human resources department to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices regarding personnel issues.
- Oversaw achievement of production goals through strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Executed rotating on-call duties for incineration operations during evenings, weekends, and company holidays.
- Led emergency response team operations as Emergency Coordinator.
- Facilitated timely execution of performance reviews for all associates in accordance with established guidelines.
- Contributed expertise to special waste review committee (SWRC) initiatives.
- Utilized advanced PC and business applications to support daily operations. Assisted in coordinating telephone conferences and managing email communications. Provided technical support to team members as needed.
- Comprehends ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, facilitating achievement of their objectives.
- Executed additional job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Pilot Plant Manager
Vestolit Specialty Resins
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Manager of a two million square foot Class I, Div. I Research and Development (R&D) and Pilot Plant facility for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin.
- Oversee site Pilot Plant operations.
- Develops proposals and cost estimates for all work at Pilot Plant.
- Maintains contact with contractors and upper management with meetings and cell phone.
- Manage all waste streams and arrange for disposal with contractors.
- Responsible for training staff of disposal, storage and inspections of waste areas and streams.
- Manages the supply chain for entire R&D facility and pilot plant production. This includes obtaining raw materials for both R&D and pilot plant operations.
- Develop and maintain site facility and pilot plant operation budgets.
- Develops work schedule for operation and maintenance teams.
- Led day to day operations to determine pilot plant priorities for maintenance and production.
- Enforce health and safety protocols during all stages of production.
- Collaborate with on-site chemists, scientists, and engineers to address facility issues and production development.
- Work with engineering to evaluate pilot plant upgrade opportunities.
- Evaluates pilot plant operations for improvement opportunities in energy efficiency and environmental impact.
- Develop and implement maintenance program for site. This includes scheduling maintenance activities including critical maintenance items, ordering equipment, preventive maintenance (PMs) schedule, and coordinating yearly plant shutdown.
- Manage all on-site contractors and vendors invoicing and scheduling.
- Interface with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) representatives to provide requested information and to resolve any issues.
- Knowledgeable of RCRA, TSCA and DOT regulations.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 compliant.
- ISO 9001 certified compliant.
Waste Plant Manager
Campbell Soup Supply Company, LLC
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Manage 3 divisions and Capital Projects for a - 10 MGD Fixed Film Skim Treatment Facility Manage, a 5.0 MGD spray field treatment facility managing 14 Direct Reports.
- Division: Byproducts division (recycling, resource, and recovery).
- Division: Spray Field operations – seasonal.
- Division: Wastewater Treatment / Storm Drainage for 1000-acre facility and reporting to OEPA.
- Capital Projects: Replacing Dissolved Air Floatation tank, Roughing Tower, and Raw Pumping - $1.5MM to $5MM through 2025.
- Evaluates Plant operations and works with operators to maximize treatment.
- Assist in evaluation of previous years expenditures and forecast next year's budget.
- CIP 2-year and CIP 5-year planning.
- Identify critical maintenance activities and schedule during plant shutdown.
- Prepare sample schedules and reviewing internal and external laboratory results.
- Interface with OEPA representatives to resolve issues and provide information.
- Working with vendors for operating supplies and invoice resolution Conduct safety audits and evaluations.
- Evaluating operations and working with engineering on plant upgrades.
- Budget management and creation.
- Knowledgeable of RCRA, TSCA and DOT regulations.
- Manage all on-site contractors and vendors invoicing and scheduling.
- Prepares work schedules for department employees.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 compliant.
Plant Manager/Project Manager
Veolia Water
10.2005 - 06.2018
- Direct daily operations, capital projects, maintenance, and treatment for a 0.5 MGD activated sludge treatment facility.
- Capital Projects – Turbo Blower and Station Electrical upgrade from excavation to completion - $2.5MM.
- Prepare MOR (monthly operating reports) for federal, state and company.
- Evaluate employees on skill and work performance.
- Maintain & Inspect 11 miles of collection system.
- Manage all waste streams and arrange for disposal with contractors.
- Prepare yearly budget for facility.
- Ensure that WWTP is compliant with State and Federal EPA.
- Implemented SOX (Sarbanes Oxley compliance).
- Authored SOP (standard operating procedure) for the laboratory and plant operations.
- Managed over 250 manholes yearly for structural damage.
- Upgraded of all electrical components to ensure they are up to code.
- Authored a FOG (fats, oils, and grease) program for the collection system to reduce amount coming into the treatment facility.
- Manage all on-site contractors and vendors invoicing and scheduling.
- Engineered plant operations to minimize electrical consumption.
- Awarded Outstanding Facility Award by NESOWEA for 2010.
- Authored and implemented a Mercury reduction program for entire collection system.
- Responsible for increasing margin by streamlining operations.
- Fabricated and engineered new plant processes to increase life expectancy of equipment.
- Knowledgeable of RCRA, TSCA and DOT regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio1 1995
Skills
- Assisted in improving financial reporting accuracy through effective utilization of NetSuite Supported operational workflows by incorporating NetSuite features into daily tasks Facilitated user engagement with NetSuite, leading to enhanced efficiency across teams
- Executed strategic planning and implementation initiatives to drive project success
Ensured adherence to regulatory compliance standards and protocols
Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget parameters Supported project planning and execution to meet defined objectives Collaborated with stakeholders to facilitate communication and project updates
- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes
Certification
- Certified by OEPA as a Class IV Wastewater Treatment Professional
- NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- Low and High Voltage Qualified
- HazWhopper certified
- DOT certified
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Management certified. Storage and transportation.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Reworld Bedford LLC
04.2024 - Current
Incineration Manager
Ross Incineration
06.2023 - 03.2024
Pilot Plant Manager
Vestolit Specialty Resins
01.2020 - 06.2023
Waste Plant Manager
Campbell Soup Supply Company, LLC
06.2018 - 01.2020
Plant Manager/Project Manager
Veolia Water
10.2005 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Bowling Green State University