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Shawn Cross

Shawn Cross

Orting,WA

Summary

Industrial facility leadership roles, with 18+ years of experience with an excellent eye for detail and committed to worker safety. Known for motivating teams through consistent fair transparent leadership. I have a dedicated competitive passion for boosting plant efficiency and cutting plant costs without sacrificing safety, equipment, quality, throughput, financial investments, or losing focus of customer relationships. Committed to maintaining a high organizational standard of work. encouraging collaboration, promoting teamwork, setting the example of a positive attitude and Effort. Improving the workforce environment by increasing the employees strategic operational focus. Preparing our future development while embracing inclusion, diversity, and increasing organizational standards. Improving & Empowering a powerful plant vision, strong values, and a business strategy that includes all levels of our workforce. Allowing all of us to execute our goals as one.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Management Consultant

Business Owner
06.2024 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans aligning with organizational objectives.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate project-related uncertainties.
  • Mentored junior consultants, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
  • Conducted stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide status updates.
  • Analyzed project outcomes to identify areas for continuous improvement.
  • Utilized project management software to track progress and resource allocation.
  • Facilitated training sessions on best practices in project management methodologies.
  • Developed internal project management systems and communications to facilitate successful operations.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively mitigate potential issues affecting timelines or budgets.
  • Solicited client feedback on consultant performance and reviewed, implemented and executed changes to enhance project delivery.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure on-time delivery within budget constraints.
  • Promoted a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving approaches in tackling complex challenges.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing workload while managing multiple concurrent projects.
  • Streamlined communication channels for enhanced team collaboration and faster decision-making processes.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Old Castle Infrastructure
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed the largest precast facility in the Northwest, overseeing 75+ employees.
  • Direct all plant manufacturing processes, producing 456K tons annually while ensuring quality products and maintaining safety for all employees.
  • Plan, create and execute work schedules that align with production needs and goals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Lead safety training for new recruits and ongoing training for current employees.
  • Recruit, onboard and develop all production staff/employees.
  • Weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting
  • Work with Maintenance on collaboration to troubleshoot equipment and machinery.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Oversaw daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced product quality and reduced waste in manufacturing processes.
  • Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and safety procedures to improve performance.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, improving project coordination and on-time delivery rates.
  • Initiated and managed lean manufacturing initiative, resulting in more efficient use of resources and reduction in lead times.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted developmental plans.
  • Implemented safety protocols that drastically reduced workplace accidents and ensured compliance with regulations.

PROJECT MANAGER

JH Kelly
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Promote and facilitate teamwork mentality.
  • Acknowledge, facilitate, train, and lead world-class safety culture.
  • Identify, sell, and negotiate maintenance agreements.
  • Prepare and present effective sales proposals to new and existing customers that develop profitable results.
  • Perform sales administrative duties to include effective cost and risk management, quality assurance, and timely execution.
  • Develop new customers through networking and seeking referrals from current customers.
  • Identify and effectively participate in industry networking opportunities that drive sales and customer retention.
  • Document and follow up on leads and referrals using Customer Relations Management (CRM) database per standard procedures.
  • Follow and document annual action plans, calls, appointments, and proposals.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Old Castle Infrastructure
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Critical asset operation of plant operations including delay tracking, and inspection for boilers, cranes, forklifts, up to date PM compliance etc.
  • Supervisor of team from end to end (training, hiring, development, tasks, etc.
  • Developed maintenance goals and metrics.
  • Forecast monthly repair parts, contract services, rentals, and supplies.
  • Vendor management.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.

CARPENTER (PROJECT/TEMP POSITION)

Electron Hydro LLC
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Project Lead for Puyallup river dam
  • Demo old flume, measure and cut wood to fit different parts of project, including straight cuts and angles down to 1/16” accurately.
  • Create tools using fabrication shop, also using creative rigging per job needs
  • Directed heavy equipment use to redirect river flow.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

James Hardie
09.2005 - 05.2020
  • Managed all Maintenance employees (engineer, electricians, mechanics, planner, etc.
  • Continually leading the department to improvements in Safety & Environmental Performance
  • Increasing net hours by reducing delays on the fiber cement machine
  • Lowered maintenance costs through increased reliability, improved resource allocation, and innovation by 12% annually
  • Developed and managed a maintenance budget of approximately 10 million, capital and non-routine budget.
  • Performed Root Cause Analysis’ on equipment failures.
  • Developed maintenance goals and metrics.
  • Forecasted monthly repair parts, contract services, rentals, and supplies expenditures.
  • Forecast and submit annual proposals for NRM and capital projects (approximately 2 million-10 million) depending on those year’s needs.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.

MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR

James Hardie
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Responsibilities included: warehouse management of plant spare parts and supplies.
  • Collaborative leadership of cross-functional teams
  • Utilization and optimization of CMMS (SAP)
  • Staffed and trained the maintenance personnel.
  • Performance reviews
  • Implemented lunch and learns.
  • Lead team to a zero-harm safety culture.
  • Supervised all the Heavy Industrial Mechanics and Planner.
  • Ensured quality control with meticulous inspection of completed work, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
  • Delegated team assignments reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

James Hardie
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Process knowledge SME.
  • Supervisor of team from end to end (training, development, tasks, etc.
  • Lowered rejects from 2% to
  • Reduced stops per day on the machine which increased productivity.
  • Evaluated and developed supervisors and leads.
  • Implemented best practices for a reliable machine/process.
  • Performance Reviews
  • Provide leadership and motivation to the team.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.

Education

GED -

Clover Park
Lakewood, WA
06-1999

Skills

  • Plant, Warehouse, Receiving, Operations Commercial, Customer, & Sales
  • Safety procedures (OHSA, NFPA 70E)
  • Safe Start Train the trainer ready with added 5S Training with classroom modules
  • Business vision aligned with Core Values Creating goals and executing reviews
  • Overhead bridge crane maintenance and operations, forklift and mobile equipment
  • Preventive Maintenance & CMIMS Systems Controls & PLC Logix with Implementation
  • Large-scale project management
  • Operational employee management with HR Reviews, on-Boarding, Training, recruiting
  • Statistical analysis variation to operations
  • Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma Green belt, 5S, Performance tracking
  • Ebitda Financial SAP, Kronos, UltiPro, Vendor management
  • Extensive Behavioral Leadership and mentorship training yearly
  • Analysis of speed, waste, and delay to improved efficiencies
  • Estimating, RFI, RFP, Writing control documents, etc
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Electrical systems
  • Employee safety training
  • Operational efficiency
  • Outside contractor oversight
  • Strategic planning
  • Goal setting
  • Team building
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Tools and equipment maintenance
  • Skilled maintenance and repair
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Plant shut down procedures
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Machinery inspection
  • Plant operations
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Safety planning
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Fabrication
  • Repair work
  • Parts replacement
  • Machine operation
  • Hand and power tools
  • Rotating equipment
  • Safety processes
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Quality control programs
  • Proper parts storage
  • Environmental regulations
  • Safety meeting leadership
  • Machinery testing
  • Production schedule maintenance
  • Materials and labor costing
  • Safety compliance
  • Installation procedures
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Leadership skills
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Job prioritizing
  • Decision-making
  • Heavy lifting
  • Machinery operations
  • Professional communication
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relations
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Visual inspection
  • Task prioritization
  • Stress tolerance
  • Safety standards
  • Employee motivation
  • Worker training
  • Maintenance planning
  • Equipment operation
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Analytical thinking
  • Risk assessment
  • Professionalism
  • Quality control
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Schedule management
  • Hazard monitoring and management
  • Work area inspection

Timeline

Senior Project Management Consultant

Business Owner
06.2024 - Current

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Old Castle Infrastructure
11.2022 - 05.2024

PROJECT MANAGER

JH Kelly
06.2022 - 11.2022

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Old Castle Infrastructure
10.2020 - 06.2022

CARPENTER (PROJECT/TEMP POSITION)

Electron Hydro LLC
07.2020 - 09.2020

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

James Hardie
09.2005 - 05.2020

MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR

James Hardie
01.2002 - 01.2005

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

James Hardie
01.2000 - 01.2002

GED -

Clover Park

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