Scott Kelsey
Saint Augustine,IL
Summary
Results-oriented business leader with more than 20 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Streamlines processes for efficiency and productivity. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approach to managing safety, operations and productivity across multiple business lines. Merger and acquisitions specialist adept in creating seamless integration of new operations and businesses.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foundry Manager
Aluminum Castings Company/Alcast Company
07.2020 - Current
- Manage Tilt Pour Foundry
- Supervise and manage all aspects of quality and safety
- Implement and maintain ISO 9001 certification
- Implement and maintain Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Certification
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations
Vice President of Operations
Aluminum Castings Company
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed Accounts Payable/Receivables, Human Resources, sales, safety, and customer service with annual sales of $7 million
- Implemented lean processes and elimination of scrap
- Purchased and supervised installation of new production equipment
- Managed all aspects of building maintenance
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions
Construction Services Manager
Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed site utilities relocation of one million square foot manufacturing facility and assisted with management of demolition for Caterpillar
- Consulted with Peoria Public Schools District 150 to provide HVAC options and Opinion of Probable Construction costs for twelve schools to be used for November, 2016 Facility Sales Tax Referendum
- Worked with Director of Buildings and Grounds to develop design criteria for new parking lots at three Peoria Public Schools District 150 schools
- Initiated contact with Iowa Engineering firm, negotiated terms to become dedicated consultant to Midwest Engineering Associates, and spearheaded opening of Midwest Engineering Associates office in Coralville, Iowa.
Construction Manager
Midwest Construction Professionals
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed construction projects and processes including scheduling, budgeting, or ensuring compliance
- East Peoria Central Jr High School - 70,000 sf Addition - $17.4 Million
- Titan Industries - 23,000 sf Steel Fabrication Facility - $600,000.00
- Peoria Brewing Company - 10,000 sf Micro Brewery - $280,000.00
- East Peoria Central Jr High School - 70,000 sf Demolition - $480,000.00
Owner's Representative/Project Manager
Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc
04.2011 - 02.2014
- Solicited architectural/engineering proposals for various types of construction projects; represented Owner during design phase; obtained proposals from contractors; prepared documentation to support Owner's request for Investment for each project; managed construction phase through project close out; enforced Caterpillar's Contractor Safety Policies
- Caterpillar Oak Creek, WI - $2.1 Million Security Vestibule Addition
- Caterpillar LC - $2.1 Million Dining Facility Renovation
- Caterpillar LC $3.1 Million Restroom Renovation
- Caterpillar AC - $1.2 Million Warehouse to Office Build Out
- Caterpillar's Global Facilities Management Division
Owner's Representative/Assistant Project Manager
AECOM
06.2006 - 04.2011
- Represented Owner during design phase; obtained proposals from contractors; prepared documentation to support Owner's request for Investment for each project; managed construction phase through project close out
- Peoria Public School District 150 - Central High School Renovation Project
- Peoria Public School District 150 - Old Glen Oak School Demolition Project
- Caterpillar's Instrument Application Center Construction Project
- Caterpillar's Machine Development Center Construction Project (Last 25% of Project Duration)
Education
High School Diploma -
Farmington East High School
Farmington, ILSkills
- Proven Leadership Qualities
- Project Management Accountability
- Broad Community Partnerships
- Knowledge and Practice of Good Business
- Ethics
- HVAC Proficiency
- Broad Construction and Industrial Process Knowledge
- Superior Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Lean manufacturing
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Project scheduling
- Contractor negotiations
- Team leadership
- Production efficiency
- Health and safety compliance
- Supply chain coordination
- Cost reduction strategies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Achieved goals through effectively managing a team.
Certification
- Certified Commercial Building Inspector
- Certified Commercial Plumbing Inspector
- Master Mechanical Certification
- Certified Commercial Code Inspector by the Illinois State Board of Education
- Capital Development Board Project Management Training
Timeline
Foundry Manager
Aluminum Castings Company/Alcast Company
07.2020 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Aluminum Castings Company
08.2017 - 07.2020
Construction Services Manager
Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc
05.2016 - 08.2017
Construction Manager
Midwest Construction Professionals
02.2014 - 05.2016
Owner's Representative/Project Manager
Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc
04.2011 - 02.2014
Owner's Representative/Assistant Project Manager
AECOM
06.2006 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Farmington East High School
Community Affiliations
- Board Member, Village of St. Augustine, IL
- Former Commissioner, City of Peoria Liquor Commission
- Former Vice Chairman, City of Peoria Zoning Board of Appeals
Military Experience
United States Army, Air Assault certified, Honorable Discharge