Oscar Vaal
Mount Ayr,IA
Summary
Asphalt plant manager with proven track record in enhancing production efficiency and maintaining stringent quality control. Expertise in leading safety training initiatives and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Experienced in heavy equipment operation and mechanics, holding a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Asphalt Plant Manager
Norris Asphalt Paving, Co. & Douds Stone
Ottumwa, Iowa
06.1981 - 08.2026
- Managed daily operations of asphalt production facility to optimize efficiency and output.
- Oversaw quality control procedures for asphalt materials to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for plant machinery to maintain reliability and performance.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Implemented preventative maintenance plans for all asphalt plant equipment and systems.
- Supervised maintenance staff in the repair and replacement of asphalt plant components.
- Created reports for upper management on production progress and cost savings initiatives to inform decision-making.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational best practices to promote workplace safety.
- Developed training programs for new hires on safe operating practices and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal operation.
- Inspected raw materials and equipment, reporting urgent issues or problems to supervisors.
- Monitored raw material inventory levels and ordered necessary materials.
- Collaborated with project managers on material supply logistics.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials for production. to keep raw materials coming as scheduled.
- Assisted with troubleshooting complex problems involving asphalt plant operations.
- Performed root cause analysis when issues arose within the production system.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa, IA05-1981
Skills
- Asphalt production expertise
- Quality control
- Environmental compliance
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Plant scheduling
- Cost reduction strategies
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Batching process knowledge
- Plant safety protocols
- Safety regulations
- OSHA regulations
- Equipment maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Material handling expert
- Safety training
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Workflow management
- Teamwork
- Welding safety precautions
Accomplishments
- Numerous Quality Control Awards from The Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa
Timeline
Asphalt Plant Manager
Norris Asphalt Paving, Co. & Douds Stone
06.1981 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa High School