Robert Louwien
Dyersburg,TN
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
AMI Hide CO, LLC
09.2011 - Current
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and o
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Production: All skins must be fleshed (fat separated from hide), salt cured, palletized by weight for shipping.
- Warehouse: Managed all shipping and receiving. Oversight of maintaining integrity of skins. Pallets are prioritized by weight for either rail shipping or trailer shipping.
- Safety: Responsible for OSHA training, logs, and accident reporting. Maintaining all OSHA regulations in plant.
- Maintenance: Responsible for ordering all parts and repair or maintenance of equipment. Fleshing Machines, Concrete Mixers (used for salt curing), designed and built Live Lines and Stainless Steel conveyor belts.Forklifts, Skid Steers, Diesel Box Trucks.
- Vertical Drum Skinner(VDS) Specialist: On call mechanic and advisor for all VDS equipment owned by company and leased to outside parties. Tracked all parts, repaired and or rebuilt machines as necessary. Maintain all blueprints for VDS equipment. Troubleshoot and repair or advise maintenance crews.
General Contractor
TEXPAC Hides And Skins
01.2009 - 09.2011
- Enhanced client satisfaction with exceptional attention to detail, clear communication, and consistent followthrough.
- Fabricated and constructed 5000 sq ft offices above warehouse
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and clients to ensure seamless integration of design elements into construction projects.
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors. Contracted Electricians, Plumbers, Drywallers, HVAC, Finish workers
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Constructed Oil Recovery System for Production Plant. Including Fabricating and Installing: Catwalks, Ladders with Cages, Steam Pipes. Installed Broiler, Centrifuge, Air Scrubbers and Augers
- Conducted regular site inspections to ensure adherence to project specifications and building codes.
- Facilitated smooth handover of completed projects by addressing any outstanding issues promptly.
- Collaborated with architects and subcontractors to devise cost-effective construction solutions.
- Coordinated closely with local authorities obtaining necessary permits quickly thus expediting project timelines.
- Performed regular inspections of job site to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springtown High School
Springtown, TX05.1982
Skills
- OSHA and MSHA Management
- Facility Management
- Performance Improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Paycore Time Management
- Inventory Data Management
Certification
- Welding Certification: 3G, 4G, Dot, MIG, TIG, Stick, Stainless, Aluminum, Carbon Steel
Additional Information
References:
Shane George, SGeorge@WorkforceAdvance.com, 469-223-1164
Elizabeth Sawyer, elizabeth.sawyer360@outlook.com, 817-614-5633
Gary King, gkingdom3@gmail.com, 817-307-1929
Timeline
General Manager
AMI Hide CO, LLC
09.2011 - Current
General Contractor
TEXPAC Hides And Skins
01.2009 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
Springtown High School
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