Richard Fuller
Gallipolis,OH
Summary
Landfill Operations Supervisor with a proven track record at Gavin Power Generation, excelling in process improvement and team leadership. Skilled in vendor negotiation and conflict resolution, I successfully enhanced operational efficiency, resulting in significant cost reductions while fostering a motivated workforce. Committed to safety and compliance, I drive results through effective communication and strategic planning.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Landfill Operations Supervisor
Gavin Power Generation
Cheshire, Ohio
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for power generation equipment.
- Monitored workflow and addressed any performance issues promptly.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in operations.
- Maintained inventory of tools and supplies for operational readiness.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety standards.
- Directed and supervised team of 27 employees in daily operations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous terms and pricing.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Energy Production Supervisor
Appalachian Power Company, John E. Amos Plant
05.2019 - 2023
- Responsibilities include a combination of office work consisting of performing engineering calculations, reviewing documents and preparing reports; planning and coordinating programmatic engineering work associated with regulatory compliance and facility assessments; and field work including reconnaissance and inspections of existing facilities and new sites
- Maximize ash sales while maintain environmental compliance at all times
- Supervise and direct employees in a safe efficient manner
- Calculate and report all Coal Combustible product disposed of and sold for internal and external reporting .Perform and supervise all required CCR and DEP environmental field inspections as required
- Direct and oversee all aspects of jobsite safety to ensure all parties are working toward the goal of “ZERO HARM” while utilizing the HPI tools for each specific job task.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Decreased inventory and labor hours through strategic process changes.
Landfill Operations Supervisor
American Electric Power, AEP
Winfield, WV
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Maintained safety and emergency readiness among personnel by disseminating information on and monitoring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs.
- Evaluated invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired talented professionals who each brought wealth of experience and exemplary skills to team.
- Aligned operational boundaries between processes and production demands.
- Motivated employees to share ideas and feedback.
- Provided leadership to 45 employees through coaching, feedback and performance management.
- Directed all day-to-day operations of Gypsum and Fly ash to provide safe and reliable disposal of CCR materials.
LEAD CIVIL CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR
American Electric Power
Columbus, OH
04.2006 - 12.2014
- Plan, organize, and manage the overall construction development for one of the nation’s largest utility companies
- Responsibilities include design and blueprint review, analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, bidding, negotiations, sub contractor selection, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget, project development and quality control, while maintaining safety standards and environmental compliance as a top priority.
Laborers Local 1353
United Construction inc
Parkersburg, West Virginia
12.1995 - 12.2005
- Held various positions such as the concrete foreman on large scale American Electric Power retrofit projects, general concrete laborer on several heavy highway projects, shortly following was hired as a Civil
- prior to being promoted to Lead Civil Coordinator in 2011.
- Prepared job sites by setting up tools and materials.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards on site.
Education
High School Diploma -
River Valley High Scholl
05.1996
Skills
- Goal-oriented planning
- Capital improvement planning
- Contract management
- Conflict resolution
- Flexible problem-solving
- Maintenance and repair
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Active listening skills
- Strategic planning
- Supervisory skills
- Process improvement strategies
- Vendor negotiation expertise
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Rockport Landfill Project, Rockport, IN
- Lead Civil Coordinator
- Restricted Waste Site Type 1 Landfill Construction
- 5 Year $17 million contract
- Type 1 and Type 2 liner systems
- Excavation, grading and cell construction
- Storm water erosion controls
- Geosynthetic liner installation
- Haul Road Truck Wash Project, Winfield, WV
- Lead Civil Coordinator
- 1 Year $2 million contract
- Installation of Hercules high pressured low volume truck wash system
- Linch River Landfill Project, Carbo, VA
- Lead Civil Coordinator
- 4 Year $21 million contract
- New bridge construction
- 6,400’ of new paved haul road
- Nearly 500,000 yards of rock blasting
- Leachate collection/treatment systems
- DUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- American Electric Power Landfill Development Training
- Virginia Land Disturber Certification Training
- West Virginia DEP Certified Blaster Training
Certification
OSHA 30 Hour Certification OSHA 10 Hour Certification Knowledgeable in GPS Surveying and with AutoCad CPR and AED Certified
References
REFERENCES Robert Brunner, Senior Project Manager, American Electric Power Cell: (614) 203-3690 office: (614) 716-1778 Email: rebrunner@aep.com Thomas Cooper, Senior Project Manager, American Electric Power Cell: (614) 560-1738 Email: tpcooper@aep.com
Timeline
Landfill Operations Supervisor
Gavin Power Generation
03.2023 - Current
Energy Production Supervisor
Appalachian Power Company, John E. Amos Plant
05.2019 - 2023
Landfill Operations Supervisor
American Electric Power, AEP
01.2015 - 05.2019
LEAD CIVIL CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR
American Electric Power
04.2006 - 12.2014
Laborers Local 1353
United Construction inc
12.1995 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
River Valley High Scholl