Mark Higgs
Spring Hill,KS
Summary
Servant Leadership Plant Superintendent oversees production maintenance, including coordinating supplies, operations, and training employees. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational abilities. Offers 9+ years of experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Superintendent
City of Olathe
01.2014 - Current
- Manage Projects/ Budgets, Water/Wastewater Plant Operations, 8 Team Reports, Hire/ Train Staff / Production
- Streamlined inventory management with organized systems that minimized waste and optimized storage capacity.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing structures and secure high-quality raw materials for production needs.
- Developed robust maintenance schedules, resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity.
Plant Maintenance Tech I
City of Olathe
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintain Plant Equipment, Perform Preventive Maintenance, Implement Management Plan
- Demonstrated versatility in addressing diverse plant needs as a skilled mechanic across various types of machinery and systems.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
Appliance Installation/ Warehouse Manager
Nebraska Furniture Mart
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Manage Budgets/ Employees, Create Schedule/ Budgets, Hire/ Train Staff / Production, Maintain Fleet/ Schedule/ Logistics
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
General Superintendent/ Project Manager
Heritage General Contractors
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Create schedules/ Meet deadlines, Manage employees/ Projects, Run weekly safety meetings
- Directed design build projects producing exceptional cost savings by closely managing $7 million dollar project budget.
- Managed 25 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
Job Forman
BD Henchek Construction
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Run Crews up to 35 Staff, Perform layout and organize job for completion, Read plans and specifications
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
Carpenter
3D Construction
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Rough framing, General carpentry, Drywall and drywall finishing, Painting
- Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Apprentice Electrician
Ace Electric
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Assisted with electrical system upgrades, contributing to increased efficiency and sustainability in homes and businesses.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
Education
Environmental Water Technology Associates -
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS12.2001
Commercial Electricity/ HVAC Certificate -
Kaw Area Technical School
Topeka, KS12.2001
Skills
- Administering budgets
- Contract Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Testing Quality Analysis
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- KDHE Class IV Water Operator, 11/2024
- ABC Class III Maintenance Technologist, 9/2025
References
- Former Manager Bart Rehagen, 913-387-9940
- Heritage General Contractors/ Bruce Henchek, 816-797-4432
- BD Henchek Construction/ Bruce Henchek, 816-797-4432
- 3D Construction/ David Stubler, 913-669-2688
Timeline
Plant Superintendent
City of Olathe
01.2014 - Current
Plant Maintenance Tech I
City of Olathe
01.2014 - 01.2015
Appliance Installation/ Warehouse Manager
Nebraska Furniture Mart
01.2010 - 01.2014
General Superintendent/ Project Manager
Heritage General Contractors
01.2006 - 01.2010
Job Forman
BD Henchek Construction
01.2004 - 01.2006
Carpenter
3D Construction
01.2002 - 01.2004
Apprentice Electrician
Ace Electric
01.1999 - 01.2002
Environmental Water Technology Associates -
Fort Scott Community College
Commercial Electricity/ HVAC Certificate -
Kaw Area Technical School
- KDHE Class IV Water Operator, 11/2024
- ABC Class III Maintenance Technologist, 9/2025
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