Robert Mayfield
Huddleston,VA
Summary
Seasoned Plant Manager and Dissertation Chair with a proven track record at Tenaska and Bay Path University, enhancing operational efficiency by 20% and fostering cross-functional team collaboration. Expert in Six Sigma, safety management, and driving educational excellence, I embody leadership and strategic planning to achieve remarkable results. Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dissertation Chair
Bay Path University
01.2018 - Current
- Dissertation Chair, doctoral dissertation committee.
- Facilitated collaborative discussion among Board members during meetings to promote consensus-based decision making.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
Plant Manager
Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station
09.2017 - Current
- Oversaw a $45 million budget for capital projects, successfully commissioning five new production lines, resulting in a 10% increase in dispatch efficiency production capacity
- Led a cross-functional team of twenty-four, achieving 0% downtime through predictive maintenance programs and robust training modules.
- Managing the construction, operation, training support, strategic planning, and maintenance of the country's most technologically advanced gas turbine power plant over an 18-month period
- The Commercial Operational Date was four months earlier than expected saving Tenaska $25M
- Developed and launched a blended learning Employee Development program that enhanced workforce skills to cross-train employees, increasing workforce flexibility and operational efficiency and readiness to support breaker-to-breaker dispatches
- Implemented a Six Sigma program that improved plant performance by 25% and saved $400K in chemical cost savings by improving vendor supply chain management
- Oversaw the deployment of predictive, predictive, and corrective maintenance technologies, resulting in a 10% reduction in equipment downtime
- Westmoreland OSHA VPP Star, and Pennsylvania Governor’s Excellence in Safety Award.
- Provided mentoring and development opportunities for staff, promoting professional growth
- Engaged in best practice sharing that resulted in a 10% increase in overall KPI performance.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.
- Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure budget targets were met.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Plant Manager
Tenaska Virginia Generating Station (TVGS)
03.2002 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Power Magazine named TVGS one of the six best gas-fired power plants in the world
- Received the Combined Cycle Journal's 'Decade of Excellence' award
- Launched a facility-wide continuous improvement culture that saved $300K annually by reducing process inefficiencies
- Developed a workforce engagement strategy that resulted in a 15% increase in employee participation in improvement programs
- Maintain regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and exercise independent judgment when preparing high-quality deliverables.
- Implemented a knowledge management system for capturing, transferring, and sharing tacit and explicit mission-critical knowIledge
- Implementing Six Sigma improvement processes in critical business functions such as personnel management, budgeting, contract management, eLearning training, regulatory compliance, and purchasing
- Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star awarded by Virginia OSHA
- Achieved optimal use of resources by managing a $50M budget effectively
- Power Magazine named TVGS one of the six best gas-fired power plants in the world
Adjunct Professor
University of Phoenix
Richmond
02.2011 - 02.2017
- University of Phoenix Lead Faculty Area Chair (LFAC) School of Business Strategic Analysis and Planning
- On-campus and eLearning MBA courses facilitated include Quantitative Analysis for Business, Financial Management and Analysis, Quality Management, Applied Business Research and Statistics, Energy and Sustainability, Organizational Leadership, Business Capstone, and Strategic Management
- In recognition of exceptional teaching abilities and dedication to student success, the University of Phoenix Richmond Campus is named Faculty of the Year.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
Education
Doctor of Management and Organizational Leadership -
University of Phoenix
MBA -
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Auburn University
Graduate - Minority Political Leadership Institute
Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate - Sorensen Political Leadership Institute
University of Virginia
Skills
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Operational Excellence eLearning Training
- Risk management
- Management team leadership
- Leadership and people development
- Strategic partnerships
- Change and growth management
- Strategic leadership
Certification
- Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional Certification – Management and Strategy Institute
- Six Sigma Black Belt Professional Certification (CSSBB) - American Society for Quality (ASQ)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Safety Manager Professional - National Association of Safety Professionals
Organizations
- Westmoreland County Economic Growth Connection Board of Directors
- Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce Development Board of Directors
- Virginia Governor's Community Service and Volunteerism Award
- Chairperson of the Virginia Department of Education's Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
- Individual Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to the field by the Combined Cycle Journal
- Community Service Award from the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors for making a positive contribution to the community
Timeline
Dissertation Chair
Bay Path University
01.2018 - Current
Plant Manager
Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station
09.2017 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University of Phoenix
02.2011 - 02.2017
Plant Manager
Tenaska Virginia Generating Station (TVGS)
03.2002 - 10.2017
Doctor of Management and Organizational Leadership -
University of Phoenix
MBA -
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Auburn University
Graduate - Minority Political Leadership Institute
Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate - Sorensen Political Leadership Institute
University of Virginia
Similar Profiles
Kassyleas TavaresKassyleas Tavares
Federal Work Study Student at Bay Path UniversityFederal Work Study Student at Bay Path University
ALINA CAMACHO COLÓNALINA CAMACHO COLÓN
Admissions Counselor at Bay Path UniversityAdmissions Counselor at Bay Path University
Bryan ChamberlainBryan Chamberlain
Campus Public Safety Officer at Bay Path UniversityCampus Public Safety Officer at Bay Path University