Nick Gaspard
Benton,USA
Summary
Highly motivated Production Manager seeking to fill the role of Assistant Plant Manager. With a proven track record of overseeing the production process, ensuring safety, and maintaining quality standards, I am confident I am the ideal candidate for this role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Alpine Silica (Sunny Point)
02.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met.
- Implement process improvements to enhance workflow and reduce downtime across production lines.
- Train and mentor team members on best practices for equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with demand forecasts.
Production Superintendent
Alpine Silica (Sunny Point)
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Manage a crew of team members from various backgrounds.
- Overseeing the plant’s production process.
- Ensuring safety and maintaining quality standards.
- Managing production schedules and employees.
- Coordinating with various departments like maintenance and quality control.
Maintenance Technician
Alpine Silica (Sunny Point)
10.2022 - 12.2023
- One of the original team members to help build the Sunny point location.
- Perform ongoing facility maintenance and repairs.
- Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment.
- Conducting preventative maintenance and diagnosing issues with machinery.
Machine Operator/General Maintenance
Centric Pipe, Bossier City, LA
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Operator for the solid state high frequency welder.
- Worked in maintenance performing preventative maintenance in the casing and tubing mills.
- Rebuilt stands for size changeover in the mill.
Owner Operator
Gaspard Logistics LLC, Benton, LA
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Owner and operator of a hot shot company.
- Loaded and delivered small freight.
- Dispatched all trucks.
- Set up all invoices and billing.
- Did payroll for the company.
- Performed all truck and trailer maintenance.
Freshman Academy Coordinator/Cheer Coach
Ouachita Parish High School
08.2004 - 02.2017
- As freshman academy coordinator I worked with the middle school teachers to determine students that could benefit from extra attention upon entry to high school.
- As the cheer coach I was in charge of coordinating all game day activities.
- I was responsible for driving the team to all away events.
- I was responsible for all competition activities.
Roughneck
Todco Drilling
06.2002 - 08.2006
- As a summertime employee I worked as a roughneck and general maintenance hand.
Education
Bachelor’s - Science
Louisiana Tech University
01-2003
Skills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
Certification
MSHA Certified
Louisiana Conveying and Screening certified
Micronics baghouse certified
Timeline
Production Manager
Alpine Silica (Sunny Point)
02.2025 - Current
Production Superintendent
Alpine Silica (Sunny Point)
12.2023 - 02.2025
Maintenance Technician
Alpine Silica (Sunny Point)
10.2022 - 12.2023
Machine Operator/General Maintenance
Centric Pipe, Bossier City, LA
04.2020 - 10.2022
Owner Operator
Gaspard Logistics LLC, Benton, LA
11.2016 - 05.2022
Freshman Academy Coordinator/Cheer Coach
Ouachita Parish High School
08.2004 - 02.2017
Roughneck
Todco Drilling
06.2002 - 08.2006
Bachelor’s - Science
Louisiana Tech University