Tony Brooks
Waco,TX
Summary
Reliable production leader with 10+ years of experience in plant operations, loadout, and dry plant environments. Skilled in team supervision, shift coordination, and rapid problem solving. Proven ability to train operators, improve efficiency, and support safe, high-quality production.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Production Operator
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
Kermit, Texas
03.2023 - Current
- Led production operations at Iron Oak Energy Solutions, following safety and quality standards.
- Managed team of operators to ensure production goals were met in a timely manner.
- Coordinated workflow with field crews, maintenance staff, and operations supervisors.
- Trained new operators on procedures, safety rules, and shift handoff steps.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured that all workers followed them at all times.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Supported troubleshooting efforts to restore production equipment and process performance.
- Resolved issues with equipment or materials quickly to minimize disruptions to operations.
- Made proactive adjustments to machinery feeds and speeds to optimize performance and deal with malfunctions.
- Assisted in developing new methods for streamlining workflows that improved overall efficiency.
Dry Plant Lead Operator
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
Kermit, Texas
11.2024 - 03.2026
Dry Plant Lead Operator
Black Mountain Sand
Kermit, Texas
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored conveyors, pumps, and plant equipment during daily production.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Managed shift handoffs and communicated production changes to operators.
- Trained crew members on site safety and standard work procedures.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Delegated tasks to team members based on strengths and expertise to enhance productivity and optimize workflows.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through operational efficiencies to support budget management.
- Reviewed quality control data to pinpoint areas for improvement and ensure product standards.
Board Operator
Black Mountain Sand
Kermit, Texas
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored Black Mountain Sand control boards for plant equipment status and alarms.
- Adjusted process settings to maintain safe Black Mountain Sand plant flow.
- Verified safety checks before starting and stopping board-controlled equipment.
- Communicated equipment issues to maintenance and production teams promptly.
- Followed Black Mountain Sand procedures for shutdowns, startup, and emergency response.
- Responded quickly to changes in programming needs throughout the day.
- Coordinated conveyor, silo, and loadout operations during daily sand production.
Dry Plant Operator
Black Mountain Sand
Kermit, Texas
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored conveyors, screens, and dryers for safe plant performance.
- Inspected equipment conditions and communicated maintenance needs to supervisors, ensuring timely repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant machinery and equipment.
- Identified potential problems during daily inspections of plant systems and implemented corrective actions to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Implemented changes as directed by management in order to optimize operational efficiency.
- Assisted maintenance crews with repairs and shutdown preparation tasks.
- Executed physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects, to support operational workflows, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain site safety standards.
Loadout Operator
Black Mountain Sand
Kermit, TX
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Verified customer load tickets and product specifications to ensure accurate loading.
- Followed safety procedures during loading and unloading to prevent accidents and product damage.
- Maintained clean loadout area by removing spilled sand, promoting safety and efficiency.
- Documented and communicated quality control and product integrity issues during loadouts to uphold standards.
Loadout Operator
Turnkey Process Solutions
Kermit, Texas
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Operated loadout equipment to facilitate efficient material transfers for Turnkey Process Solutions.
- Ensured timely loading of trucks to meet delivery schedules. with bulk product following dispatch instructions.
- Inspected hoses, valves, and conveyors prior to shift startup to ensure safe and smooth operations.
Associate Team Member
Mars Wrigley Confectionary
Waco, Texas
07.2013 - 10.2018
- Operated Mars Wrigley confectionery packaging line equipment safely.
- Monitored product quality against Mars Wrigley standards.
- Managed raw materials for confectionery production to ensure quality and availability. for Mars Wrigley confectionery production.
- Followed safety, GMP, and allergen procedures.
- Supported changeovers on Mars Wrigley production lines.
- Adjusted machine settings for product changeovers.
- Trained new operators on packaging procedures to improve operational consistency.
- Followed standard operating procedures during all stages of the packaging process.
- Inspected finished packs for quality and label accuracy.
- Followed safety protocols when operating machinery or equipment in the warehouse.
- Identified and resolved root causes of production issues to enhance overall performance.
- Participated in monthly team meetings to discuss new products, strategies, sales goals.
- Achieved or surpassed targets for on-time customer shipments, enhancing client satisfaction. target for on-time customer shipments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mexia High School
Mexia, TX06-2003
Skills
- Production operations
- Plant operations
- Process monitoring
- Process troubleshooting
- Equipment optimization
- Safety compliance
- Safety lockout procedures
- Production scheduling
- Efficiency improvement
- Problem solving
- Quick issue resolution
- Team supervision
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and coordination
- Adaptability to change
- Decision-making capacity
Certification
- Rotary Technician Certification
Timeline
Dry Plant Lead Operator
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
11.2024 - 03.2026
Dry Plant Lead Operator
Black Mountain Sand
10.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Production Operator
Iron Oak Energy Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Board Operator
Black Mountain Sand
02.2023 - 10.2023
Dry Plant Operator
Black Mountain Sand
02.2022 - 03.2023
Loadout Operator
Black Mountain Sand
04.2019 - 02.2022
Loadout Operator
Turnkey Process Solutions
12.2018 - 04.2019
Associate Team Member
Mars Wrigley Confectionary
07.2013 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Mexia High School