Timothy Caufield
Conway,MO
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in operations management and project execution. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, enforce safety protocols, and optimize production processes. Committed to achieving high-quality standards while minimizing costs and waste.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Fertilizer Plant Manager
MFA - Farmers Producers Exchange
Conway, Missouri
03.2014 - Current
- Managed daily operations of grain storage and processing facilities.
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for staff.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on equipment use and safety standards.
- Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and products.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed for production operations.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve accuracy.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Enforced quality control measures to maintain product standards and compliance regulations.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
Plant Manager
Rost Ready Mix
Marshfield, Missouri
06.1992 - 01.2014
- Managed daily plant operations, optimizing personnel and equipment scheduling for efficient production.
- Managed daily operations of concrete production and logistics.
- Oversaw quality control procedures, ensuring adherence to product standards and minimizing defects.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment to maximize operational uptime.
- Implemented inventory management systems for raw materials and supplies.
- Collaborated with suppliers to optimize material procurement processes.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed for production operations.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School
Marshfield, MO05-1983
Skills
- Operations management
- Production scheduling
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Production equipment maintenance
- Machinery operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Project management
- Demolition experience
- Electrical installation
- Scaffold building
- Worksite preparation
- Materials loading
- Heavy lifting
- Basic carpentry
- Painting and finishing
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Fertilizer Plant Manager
MFA - Farmers Producers Exchange
03.2014 - Current
Plant Manager
Rost Ready Mix
06.1992 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Marshfield High School