Nathan Fauver
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs, and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Seasoned Manager and talented leader with years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing a solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, a talent for spotting areas in need of improvement, and implementing changes with a strategic approach..
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Lamb Weston
Paterson, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Managed five different departments such as Maintenance, Electrical, Boiler & Refrigeration, Storeroom and Harvest.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for plant equipment and machinery.
- Work closely with the production department to minimize downtime and optimize production schedules.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, and develop safety procedures for maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and manage maintenance inventory.
- Monitor and manage maintenance budgets to ensure costs are kept within budgetary constraints.
- PM Pillar leader
- Developed and implemented many job plans and practices, including vertical startups on new and existing equipment, assisted with all aspects of capital projects, cost savings, OEE improvements, and many other things.
Regional Operations Manager
Oxarc Incorporated
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw all operations for two gas fill plants and 21 branch locations spanning the Pacific Northwest.
- Worked hand in hand with safety and compliance to report and complete audits with multiple agencies such as ISO, DOT, FDA, DHS, DEQ, OSHA, and others.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Responsible for tracking all asset management, inventory, production, and reconciliation on hard goods, gasses, cylinders, and other company assets.
- Worked on continuously improving plant efficiency, employee turnover, tracking KPI's, and better asset utilization with great success.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Led weekly meetings with regional staff to review progress, address challenges and drive timely task completion.
- Worked with many different distributors and vendors to support and build relationships.
Plant Manager/Operations Manager
Columbia Grain International, LLC
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Manage all aspects of Pulse Plant operations, which include: maintenance, safety, production, personnel, food safety, logistics, merchandising, trading commodities, purchasing, storing and grading commodities, project management, sanitation, exporting, and many other duties.
- SQF and HACCP certified.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- SQF practitioner for the plant.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Responsible for all audits including SQF, GMI, USDA, and other third part customer audits.
- Manage and track profit and loss(P&L) for northwest regional operations to keep costs low and efficiency high.
- Maintained a high level food safety plan by having every employee engaged in the importance of food processing and safety.
- Dedicated to creating a safe and efficient work environment creating no lost time accidents since I’ve been location manager.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Lead Continuous Improvement for Pacific Northwest Pulse operations.
Operations Manager
Winema Elevators/Western Milling
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed all aspects of operations, maintenance, personnel, safety, inventory, logistics, and purchasing
- Oversaw 9 storage and handling facilities and one feed mill.
- Worked with growers and customers to fulfill orders.
- Managed 25+ employees at one time.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Sold feed, commodities, seed, and other similar products
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for company P&L, Project Management, and third party operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lewiston High School
Lewiston, ID06.2006
Skills
- Supervision
- Organizational Efficiency
- Customer and Vendor Relations
- Delivery Fleet Management
- Safety Protocols
- Operational Controls Development
Certification
- Forklift train the trainer Training - Current
- Hazpower OSHA 40 hour - 2022
- CGA Hazmat- 2022
- Reasonable suspicion training-2022
- DOT Hazcom- 2022
Skills
- Organizational Efficiency
- Knowledge of Performance Tracking
- Compliance Management
- Hiring and Onboarding
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Lamb Weston
05.2023 - Current
Regional Operations Manager
Oxarc Incorporated
03.2022 - 05.2023
Plant Manager/Operations Manager
Columbia Grain International, LLC
08.2019 - 03.2022
Operations Manager
Winema Elevators/Western Milling
11.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Lewiston High School
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