Nathan McMullen
Atlantic Mine,MI
Summary
Dynamic Quarry Manager with a proven track record at Great Lakes Minerals, excelling in operational management and health and safety compliance. Effective in workforce training and process improvements, enhancing material quality while fostering a collaborative team environment. Recognized for implementing effective maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quarry Manager
Great Lakes Minerals
Houghton, MI
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Managed production scheduling to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Developed training programs for new staff on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Making sure that crushing and washing sets are all following and practicing safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced material quality and reduced waste.
- Established maintenance schedules for machinery, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
- Implemented quality control measures for accurate sampling and analysis of mined materials to ensure consistency in product specifications.
- Keeping a good relationship with vendors.
- Ordering parts from various vendors, to save the company on costs.
- Overseeing all quarry personnel, maintain a productive and positive work enviroment.
Lowboy Driver/ Maintenance
Moyle Construction
Houghton, MI
02.2023 - 04.2026
- Operated lowboy trailers to transport heavy construction equipment safely to job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to load and unload equipment efficiently, minimizing downtime during projects.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle maintenance and inspection records for regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safe operation and best practices for lowboy transportation.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced loading efficiency and reduced equipment damage risk.
- Coordinated with project managers to schedule deliveries aligned with project timelines and objectives.
- Maintained a clean driving record, contributing to a positive company reputation.
- Managed permits, ensuring legal compliance for oversized or overweight loads before transportation.
- Scheduled maintenance, make sure equipment wasn’t over hours and properly maintained, fix and do the maintenance as needed.
Crushing Foreman
Great Lakes Minerals
Houghton, MI
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and production standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on equipment usage and operational procedures.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs proactively.
- Collaborated with management to strategize production goals.
- Maintained adequate supply levels for uninterrupted operations.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe and clean work enviroment by completing daily work place exams and maintained proper records for Mine Safety.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
Driver
Ktc Trucking
Atlantic Mine, MI
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Operated various types of trucks to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance.
- Adhered to safety regulations, ensuring compliance during transport activities.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, identifying and reporting any mechanical issues.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hancock Central High School
Hancock, MINo Degree -
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MINo Degree -
Gogebic Community College
Ironwood, MISkills
- Operational management
- Site inspections
- Health and safety compliance
- Environmental management
- Mineral processing
- Budgeting and cost control
- Workforce training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Hardworking and reliable
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Decision-making
- Incident investigation
- Labor management
- Task prioritization
- Equipment operation
- Recruitment and hiring
- Welding
Timeline
Quarry Manager
Great Lakes Minerals
03.2025 - Current
Lowboy Driver/ Maintenance
Moyle Construction
02.2023 - 04.2026
Crushing Foreman
Great Lakes Minerals
08.2018 - 02.2023
Driver
Ktc Trucking
08.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Hancock Central High School
No Degree -
Northern Michigan University
No Degree -
Gogebic Community College