Toby Jackson
Moore,OK
Summary
Professional with strong background in operations management of welding and fabrication manufacturing facilities ASME section VIII Dev I, AWS D1.1, API 1104. Skilled in optimizing workflows, improving efficiency, and leading high-performing teams of 60 plus. Known for effective problem-solving and adaptability in dynamic, environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Proficient in inventory management, process improvement, and staff training.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor, Fabrication & Welding
Nortek DCC
07.2022 - Current
- Maintain production within specific guidelines for production efficiency, labor cost, product rework, waste amounts, and control of on-hold product
- Maximizing the efficiency of production lines and ensuring the effective employment utilization
- Planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing of products in compliance with company goals and objectives
- Analyzing delivery and inventory issues and providing solutions
- Establishing and controlling conditions of production in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications
- Organizing and directing workflow for satisfying production requirement in a cost-efficient manner
- Maintaining employee safety and morale by creating safe working and efficient working environment
- Maintaining proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and training of personnel
- Performing analysis of manufacturing materials and determining optimum control levels
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
- Implemented quality control systems to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and enhancing overall productivity levels within the organization.
- Streamlined operational procedures, significantly reducing process inefficiencies and downtime.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular audits and training sessions, resulting in fewer workplace accidents.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented training program for new hires, accelerating their time to full productivity.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Production Scheduler, Assistant Plant Manager
Tate Ornamental
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Responsible for creating and updating production schedules for all departments of the metals division
- Analyze newly released filed and field drawings, scheduling operations for each department from each particular scope of work and project
- Continually track all scheduled WIP through each phase of production, updating labor hours, material status and operation status
- Review and file all bills of material and purchase orders, while providing daily material updates to the purchasing and receiving departments and Project Managers
- Also, responsible for continually monitoring and documenting employee safety, quality and production
- Assuring that all WIP are completed safely and within allotted hours assigned to each particular scope of work, while maintaining the highest level of quality possible
- Responsible for scheduling and conducting AWS D1.1 coded weld tests, scheduling and cataloging all NDE procedures conducted on AWS D1.1 coded weldments, maintaining all weld continuity logs and welder certifications
- Optimized production schedules by closely monitoring resources and adjusting timelines accordingly.
- Reduced lead times with the implementation of efficient scheduling strategies.
- Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of production schedules with sales forecasts and customer demands.
- Maintained accurate records and handled purchase orders.
- Conducted regular reviews of inventory levels, proactively addressing shortages or excess stock that could impact production timelines.
- Played a key role in the successful launch of new products, ensuring seamless integration into existing production schedules without compromising on-time delivery rates.
- Enhanced on-time delivery rates by maintaining accurate production planning and prioritizing tasks.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve overall efficiency within the production scheduling process.
- Balanced labor requirements across multiple shifts to optimize workforce utilization while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Managed scheduling conflicts swiftly to prevent delays in production and ensure customer deadlines were met.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure all resources were allocated correctly, reducing downtime.
- Reduced waste by implementing more efficient scheduling system that closely matched production runs with demand.
- Monitored production progress and adjusted schedules in real-time to meet changing demands and priorities.
- Worked closely with production managers to develop schedules that maximized machine utilization and labor efficiency.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing to understand customer demand and adjust production schedules accordingly.
Plant Manager
Ramon Franklin LLC
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Responsible for all aspects of safety, quality and production in the sheet metal, welding, layout, fit up and finishing departments
- Tracking labor hours, material and consumables usage charged to multiple projects and updating monthly production schedule, creating weekly production schedule for works in progress as well as newly released filed and field drawings
- Reviewing and redlining for approval drawings, estimating required labor hours for project completion from for approval drawings
- Reviewing and approving bill of materials for upcoming projects
- Communicating with Field Install Superintendents on a daily basis, creating and issuing work tickets as requested by Field Install Superintendents
- Conducting weekly safety meetings with all department employees, continual employee coaching and mentoring to assure employee advancement
- Responsible for meeting, or beating projected completion dates on multiple projects, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality per specifications and codes set by OSHA, AWS and Ramon Franklin LLC
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
Production Manager
Pelagic Tank LLC
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Responsible for managing multiple projects from start to completion, while meeting or beating scheduled completion dates and allotted man hours set by sales and estimating.
- Manage all aspects of project production including, but not limited to; Creating monthly and weekly production schedule, tracking labor hours, material status, layout, fit-up, in-process and completed welds of works in progress, ensuring that all production processes are safely conducted, and are in accordance with A.S.M.E Section VIII Division XI codes and standards
- Review revised drawings with Engineering and Quality Control ensuring only current revisions are issued into production
- Review revised and current drawings with production supervision and personal to assure proper interpretation of information listed
- Monitor WIP to assure assigned task are being performed in compliance with OSHA safety standards and ASME quality standards
- Perform weekly and monthly evaluations of current employees providing additional training for further advancement
- Review and issue WPS (weld procedures specifications) into production and assure they are being followed at all stages of weld process
- Monitor welds in- process for quality and deposition
- Utilize and schedule work force to safely complete projects in the fewest hours possible controlling overtime cost
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Set a positive team-oriented example at all times
- Maintain manufacturing costs for all departments under my control
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Project Manager/ Liaison to CEO
Philtek Services LLC
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Recruit, screen and select welders and fitters that perfectly fit client’s operational needs
- Interface directly with clients Human Resource and Production Department to ensure seamless training, required certifications and placement
- Worked directly with clients Operations Managers and Supervisors to create a problem free work environment
- Resolve any Philtek employee issues, track employee performance and perform customer relations tasks
- Track the production time and performance of each Philtek employee, ensuring they are providing clients with the most efficient service available
- (Additional Responsibilities.) Client production supervisor, client QA/QC Inspector
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Level AA Production Welder, Level AA Fitter and Fabricator, Department Supervisor
Halliburton Energy Services
06.2000 - 04.2009
- Consistently produce RT, UT, MT, PT quality welds and fabrication processes, conforming to ISO, AWS, ASNT and ASME codes and standards
- Also, responsible for the training of production procedures, work related instructions, drawing interpretation training and the evaluation of entry level associate welders and fitters
- Code welding process were performed in the production of oil field service tools, machinery and transportation equipment
- Equipment included, cementing, nitrogen units, acid units and down hole retrieval systems, which were produced using ISO, ASME, and AWS certified welding processes
- Process included SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and SAW
- All code weld certifications must be acquired to receive level AA welder status
Level A Fitter, Level A Welder
Piping Engineering/ World Wide Welding
05.1995 - 06.2000
- Level A fitter; required to ensure exact measurements, exact shop and field fit-ups, have extensive knowledge of drawings, field verifications and process overviews, which is crucial in the shutdown and turn around process in refineries and chemical processing plants
- Level A welder; required to continually produce extremely high-quality RT, UT examined welds using GTAW and SMAW processes, which must conform to ASME and AWS codes and standards
- Each of these skills were performed in one, or more of the following units: stripping towers, can and convection type heaters, catalyst cracking units, koch removal systems, alkaline units and heat exchangers
Education
36 Professional Developmental Hours - CWI, API 1104 and D1.1
American Welding Society
Oklahoma City, OK12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Science
Cameron University
Lawton, OK12.2012
Skills
- Operations management
- Performance monitoring
- Task delegation
- Staff supervision
- Project planning
- Scheduling coordination
- Project management
- KPI tracking
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Microsoft office
- Scheduling
- Staff management
- Quickbooks
- Performance improvement
- Administration and operations
- Employee supervision
- Productivity management
- Quality assurance
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Operations Supervisor, Fabrication & Welding
Nortek DCC
07.2022 - Current
Production Scheduler, Assistant Plant Manager
Tate Ornamental
09.2017 - 06.2022
Plant Manager
Ramon Franklin LLC
03.2016 - 09.2017
Production Manager
Pelagic Tank LLC
10.2014 - 02.2016
Project Manager/ Liaison to CEO
Philtek Services LLC
06.2012 - 10.2014
Level AA Production Welder, Level AA Fitter and Fabricator, Department Supervisor
Halliburton Energy Services
06.2000 - 04.2009
Level A Fitter, Level A Welder
Piping Engineering/ World Wide Welding
05.1995 - 06.2000
36 Professional Developmental Hours - CWI, API 1104 and D1.1
American Welding Society
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Science
Cameron University
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