Thad Buck
Colfax,NC
Summary
A skilled and results-driven professional with over 26 years of Solid Waste and Recycling experience in a managerial capacity. Relevant skills include: excellent planning and organizational skills in the optimum functioning of the department and the consistent achievement of customer service standards; proven interpersonal skills and motivational ability to ensure a strong team approach and the attainment of maximum performance levels and productivity; a dedicated manager with the ability to obtain outstanding results in a challenging environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
A.M. Haire Manufacturing
02.2023 - Current
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication.
- Initiated risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, minimizing impacts on business costumers and company's production.
- Supervised 14 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Solid Waste Superintendent
Town of Kernersville
12.2004 - 12.2019
- Responsible for managing, supervising and directing the activities of the solid waste division including residential and commercial refuse, recycling, yard waste, bulky items, bulky tree debris, white goods, household hazardous waste and leaf collection for over 7,000 households and 500 commercial accounts
- Oversees landfill disposal for 4 different sites and including the Town’s closed landfill
- Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of the division’s employees, supervisors, monitor solid waste services and methods; make recommendations for improvements and implement recommendations
- Authorizes payment of division’s expenses; prepares requisitions and purchase orders; prepares equipment specifications; conducts formal bids; solicits price quotes for equipment; negotiates disposal and recycling contracts; develops and monitors division’s budget.
Superintendent of Solid Waste
City of Greensboro
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Assisted with management responsibilities for services and activities of the solid waste division including collection of residential refuses and recycling for over 60,000 households and 3,600 commercial refuses and recycling accounts
- Supervised 60 solid waste equipment operators and 5 solid waste supervisors
- Assisted in the development and administration of the annual budget, coordinated training, evaluated employees’ performance
- Participated in public education forums and conferences; responded to residents and customer complaints and service request
- Assisted crews with collection dispute issues and ordinance violations.
Owner/Operator
A Cleaner World
06.1999 - 07.2001
- Established and operated a start-up dry cleaner with 14 employees and $380,000.00 in annual revenue
- Developed business plan, obtained financing, directed facility construction and hired personnel
- Created sales and marketing plans, revenue budgets, exceeded sales forecasts.
Division Compliance Coordinator/Recycling Plant Manager
WM-Recycle America
07.1994 - 05.1999
- Responsible for 7 facilities and operated a material recovery facility in the Central Texas region
- Ensuring: OSHA, EPA, federal, state and local compliance standard issues are met in accordance with environmental and safety regulations
- Perform internal audits, investigate accidents, and provide training and technical approval for special waste decisions
- Keep records on MSDS books, hazmat information, storm-water and emergency management plans for the region.
- Operated a material recovery facility in the Central Texas region
- Managed 24 plant employees with additional responsibilities of all residential and commercial recycling accounts in 6 cities
- Reviewed and help plan the annual budget, also responsible for marketing, sales, training and environmental issues for the facility.
Commercial and Residential Supervisor
Waste Management of Fort Worth
07.1993 - 07.1994
- Supervised 22 roll-off trucks, 16 collection routes, 18 front-end loaders
- Responsible for generating sales for the commercial division and resolving customer service issues.
- Streamlined administrative processes by instituting efficient recordkeeping systems and protocols for improved quilty of service to our customers through routing systems, organization and accessibility.
Route Supervisor
Waste Management of Orange County
07.1992 - 07.1993
- Successfully managed 12 collection drivers servicing residential, commercial, industrial refuses and recycling waste in the franchise city of Laguna Beach
- Organized and coordinated with city officials during special events and scheduled service to meet specific city solid waste needs.
- Evaluated existing processes regularly for potential improvements or enhancements that would increase operational effectiveness across all aspects of route supervision.
Residential Driver
Waste Management of the Piedmont
07.1991 - 07.1992
- 100% customer satisfaction with no accidents
- Completed VCR, pre/post trip inspections of the vehicle daily.
- Balanced workload effectively with time-sensitive tasks, ensuring the timely completion of each route while maintaining a high level of safety and service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Averett College
Danville, VASkills
- Communication
- Creative and Adaptable
- Leadership and Team building
- Conflict Resolution
- Ability to Work under Pressure
- Proficient in: Kronos, Munis, Mobile311, and Motion-link and Samsara Route Management
- Decision Making - Problem Solving
- Route Optimization - Expense Control
Certification
- CPPM - Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (2024)
- APWA - Certified Public Works Professional Management (CPWP-M) (2017)
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 2015)
- FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (2014)
- NC OSHA 30-Hour Certified (2014) and (1995)
- EPA 40-Hour Certified (1994)
- Waste Management University - Supervisor Certified
- Waste Management University - Management Certified
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
A.M. Haire Manufacturing
02.2023 - Current
Solid Waste Superintendent
Town of Kernersville
12.2004 - 12.2019
Superintendent of Solid Waste
City of Greensboro
08.2001 - 08.2004
Owner/Operator
A Cleaner World
06.1999 - 07.2001
Division Compliance Coordinator/Recycling Plant Manager
WM-Recycle America
07.1994 - 05.1999
Commercial and Residential Supervisor
Waste Management of Fort Worth
07.1993 - 07.1994
Route Supervisor
Waste Management of Orange County
07.1992 - 07.1993
Residential Driver
Waste Management of the Piedmont
07.1991 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Averett College
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