Paul Harris
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Experiences include residential/commercial construction, manufacturing & production of hazardous/non-hazardous materials, management and leadership of personnel.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential & Commercial General Contractor
Self-employeed
Rock Hill, SC & Surrounding Areas
01.2015 - Current
- Conducted all aspects of construction including job estimates and project timelines to ensure successful completion of construction projects.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budget.
- Maintained accurate records of progress updates for clients, keeping them informed throughout the construction process.
- Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers for materials procurement, lowering overall project costs.
Production Manager
Sunbelt Corporation
Rock Hill, SC
12.2009 - 09.2015
- Hired to construct and implement a new process needed by company to manufacture hazardous and non-hazardous dyes.
- Trained production staff on new processes and equipment.
- Responsible for production start ups and batch sheet operation procedures.
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, testing procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Performed Lab work for product testings.
- Responsible for the safe packaging and shipping of all materials.
Night Shift Supervisor
IPI Industrial
Richburg, SC
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Supervised night shift operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in manufacturing vessels and holding tanks for various contracts.
- Performed industrial pipefitting duties.
- Mentored team members on best practices for equipment use and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Ensured safety of all employees by conducting regular safety checks, addressing potential hazards, and enforcing company policies.
First Class Semantics Lay-Out Man
Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd.
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Duties included reading blueprints needed to decipher semantic lay-outs for the construction of offshore oil rigs.
- Responsible for the construction of pipe transfer lines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
Production Supervisor
Nation Ford Chemical Company
Fort Mill, SC
06.1992 - 10.2004
- Trained in all departments which started with the position of Lead Operator, to Shift Supervisor, and promoted to Production Supervisor of a hazardous/non-hazardous chemical manufacturing plant.
- Experienced in Distillations, PH Adjustments, Waste-Water Management, Raw Material handling, Batch Operator, Vacuum and Pressure Vessels and Glass lined reactors, stainless steel reactors and bulk tanks.
- Responsible for packaging of finished materials, both hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Performed Line Break procedures.
- Trained in Fire Watch, Lock Out/Tag Out, A,B,C, and D Fire Extinguishers.
- Shipping and Receiving duties accompanied with Fork Lift Operations.
- The loading and unloading of rail car tankers, truck tankers, and box trucks of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walahalla High School
Walhalla, SC05-1988
No Degree -
Clemson University
Clemson, SC01-1988
Skills
- Experienced in all aspects of Residential and Commercial Construction
- Fork Lift Operator
- Cerfications/Trainings: Haz-Mat, SCBA, A-D Fire Extinguishers, PPE, CPR/First Aid, & MSDS procedures
Timeline
Residential & Commercial General Contractor
Self-employeed
01.2015 - Current
Production Manager
Sunbelt Corporation
12.2009 - 09.2015
Night Shift Supervisor
IPI Industrial
07.2007 - 10.2009
First Class Semantics Lay-Out Man
Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd.
01.2005 - 05.2007
Production Supervisor
Nation Ford Chemical Company
06.1992 - 10.2004
High School Diploma -
Walahalla High School
No Degree -
Clemson University