Russell Seals
Boise,ID
Summary
Results-driven, skilled Plant Manager focused on achieving success and increased productivity. Spearheads rapid improvements in operations. Proponent of hands-on implementation of quality, safety and administration improvements via organizational updates.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Asphalt Plant Manager
Knife River
Boise, ID
08.2020 - Current
- Managed areas of Production, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 8 Employees.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
Asphalt Plant Operator
Knife River
Boise, ID
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
- Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety.
- Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
- Followed OSHA regulations to maintain safety personnel.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
Wildland Firefighter
The Bureau Of Land Management
Vale, OR
04.2009 - 06.2016
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
Farm Hand
Jeff Seals Farm
Vale, OR
01.2005 - 05.2009
- Maintained and cleared irrigation ditches for adequate water flow for dust suppression and crop growth
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime
- Cared for livestock by feeding and watering all animals Twice per day
- Operated trucks, tractors and other large farm equipment to distribute feed to animals.
Education
Natural Resources Conservation
Some College
Treasure Valley Community College
Skills
- Multitasking
- Data management
- Troubleshooting
- PPE use
- Collaboration
- Team building
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible
Timeline
Asphalt Plant Manager
Knife River
08.2020 - Current
Asphalt Plant Operator
Knife River
06.2016 - 08.2020
Wildland Firefighter
The Bureau Of Land Management
04.2009 - 06.2016
Farm Hand
Jeff Seals Farm
01.2005 - 05.2009
Treasure Valley Community College
Natural Resources Conservation
Some College