Tony J. Havard
Grand Bay
Summary
Production manager with 32 years of experience and considerable knowledge of all areas of production manufacturing and administrative business functions, including purchasing shipping, receiving, material handling/logistics, and safety. Well-qualified production management professional. Knowledgeable in allocating resources, optimizing production, and increasing output with a hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing strategies for process improvement. Twenty years production and project management experience with in-depth knowledge of practices related to development of production strategies, implementation of those strategies, and managing complex projects; ensuring on time delivery and under budget while maintaining high safety standards and quality construction practices. Twelve years production experience managing, constructing, and repairing various types of offshore and naval vessels including, but not limited to, supply vessels, inland and bulk cargo barges, tugs, and research vessels. An organized, detail-oriented, goal-oriented, conscientious, self-starting, fast learning, problem solver, able to strategize and prioritize effectively in order to accomplish multiple tasks and remain calm under pressure. Skilled listener and communicator, able to access needs, make quick decisions, and convey necessary information with clarity and enthusiasm. Promoter of communication, training, positive motivation, and family oriented. Able to understand the real life needs of personnel.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Ship Superintendent
Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC
Pascagoula
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing, managing, and reporting to other members of the management team regarding all phases of shipbuilding, including project planning/scheduling, product make-or-buy decisions, project manning for production, and subcontract work.
- Coordinates with the project team to ensure compliance with all company, customer, and governing body rules, regulations, procedures, and contracts are met.
- Monitors and maintains project budgets and schedules to ensure compliance for all production departments.
- Ensure safe work conditions in production areas.
- Coordinate with management, owners, and yard personnel to discuss and resolve issues related to the specifications of projects and the scope of work to be performed, to ensure all milestones, budgets, operating costs, reliability, and planning are met.
- Prepare compartment completion lists, and ensure departments are working in the proper sequence of construction while complying with safety, environmental, quality, and efficiency.
- Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the project's feasibility and problem areas that may occur in the construction process.
- Ensure that all established production procedures are aligned with ship requirements, domestic and international law, and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and project issues.
- Monitor the accuracy of reporting, and the status of project costs and schedules.
Boat Coordinator
Halter Marine, Inc.
Pascagoula
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensures safe working conditions in production areas.
- Coordinates with foremen to ensure product compliance with company standards and specifications.
- Monitor the status of all schedules for the assigned job.
- Coordinate and monitor the efforts of production crafts.
- Coordinate and monitor the efforts of subcontractors related to the project.
- Functions as contact with the owner and the owner’s representative on the production aspect.
- Organizes and facilitates inspections for compartment completion on multiple levels.
- Coordinates are pertinent for the successful communication of the project.
- Directs and coordinates craft leadership as required to achieve on-time project completion.
- Relates new ideas and practices to management for process improvement.
- Coordinator for APL 69 and APL 71.
Owner
Havard’s Fence, LLC
Lucedale
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Direct operations, estimating, and installation of projects.
- Organize and implement the strategy of all work.
- Direct business finances.
- Quote potential jobs and establish a relationship with customers.
- Provide quality, cost-effective solutions for customers, and customer satisfaction.
Administrative Operations Manager, Production Manager, Planner, Estimator
Tampa Ship, LLC (ECO Company)
Tampa
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Team builder and manager of multiple departments.
- Proven communicator with patience when necessary.
- A director and supervisor able to motivate project morale.
- Assist in directing the production process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve the goal of on-time delivery and quality.
- Plan, organize, and assist in managing operations, workflow management, and timely production.
- Implement best practices and production program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and assign manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
- Create streamlined production schedules, and collaborate with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Direct key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve the required quality.
- Apply lean practices to balance workflow, and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Define manufacturing performance standards, and review the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Source materials to keep up with production goals, and meet customer demands.
- Complete and maintain accurate, organized records, documents, and reports.
- Assist in driving daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Review work for quality, compliance with company standards, and design specifications.
- Identify and plan for the resources needed to accomplish production objectives.
- Recommend and execute quality improvements for production quality.
- Design and implement new production schedules to reduce loss in labor and profit.
- Develop estimates and takeoffs while drafting detailed proposals.
- Deliver comprehensive bid proposals for new construction projects, repair projects, and gain client approval on costs.
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Production Control Manager
Gulfship, LLC (ECO Company)
Gulfport
04.2006 - 06.2019
- Nightshift Yard Superintendent during the Alyeska Tug Project.
- Developed a work order and progress system that was utilized for all projects.
- Manage program costs, schedules, performance, and quality strategies to ensure successful execution.
- Develop detailed budgets for large and small, new construction, and repair projects.
- Prioritize and coordinate tasks to ensure project deadlines and budget projections are met.
- Initiate, develop, and execute construction schedules within time constraints.
- Review the relevant cost, quality, and capability for performing work internally versus subcontracting to outside suppliers and vendors.
- Calculate and report manpower requirements for multiple projects.
- Develop and execute build strategies based on facility equipment, building area capacities, and limitations.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow, quality, and reduce waste.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete under-budget management on complex issues.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Develop and execute structural outfitting drawings for upgrades and repair projects.
- Develop structural as-built drawings as required for changes.
Purchasing Manager
Gulfship, LLC
Gulfport
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Procured and ordered a wide range of major and minor equipment and materials required for new, upgrade, and repair projects while utilizing lean manufacturing strategies to reduce costs.
- Directed purchasing personnel on a daily basis concerning purchasing requirements.
- Coordinated and scheduled timely shipments of materials and equipment ordered.
- Report delays, and execute decisions to improve outcomes.
- Coordinate vendors and subcontractors concerning procedure requirements, and answer questions.
- Identify major equipment and subcontract costs.
Assistant Program Manager
VT Halter Marine, Inc
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Develop a budget, schedule, and scope.
- Provided technical support and guidance to the project team to achieve project objectives.
- Assisted in resolving customer issues and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
- Recommended improvements to increase program operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Aided in contract completion with a 20% profit above company projections for the Passenger Ferry Project.
Project Manager
VT Halter Marine, Inc
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Implemented the agreed action plan to the agreed standards and deadlines.
- Communicated with project members to ensure they were aware of any new developments in a project's status.
- Updated the project schedule to ensure that all necessary parties were aware of the project deadlines.
Numerical Control (N/C) Manager
VT Halter Marine, Inc
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Managed shipyard N/C plate programming and burning.
- Design and program structural parts required for projects.
- Model, develop drawings, N/C code, and N/C drawings for small projects.
- Coordinate assembly, module, and part movement on platens and in shops.
Owner
Havard's Fence Building
Lucedale
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing, and public relations.
- Plan and budget jobs on a daily basis.
- Conduct site reviews.
- Prepare estimates for client approval.
- Consult with clients, and coordinate job dates.
- Manage crews on a daily basis.
N/C Lofting Supervisor, Structural, and Outfitting Designer
Halter Marine, Inc.
05.1998 - 01.2001
Field Engineer
Halter Marine, Inc.
Pascagoula
05.1997 - 05.1998
1st Class Shipfitter
Halter Marine, Inc.
Pascagoula
05.1996 - 05.1997
Shipfitting/Structural Supervisor
Ham Marine, Inc.
Pascagoula
12.1995 - 05.1996
1st Class Shipfitter
Moss Point Marine
Escatawpa
12.1994 - 12.1995
1st Class Pipe Fitter
Moss Point Marine
Escatawpa
05.1994 - 12.1994
2nd Class Electrician
Moss Point Marine
Escatawpa
05.1993 - 05.1994
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Coastal Alabama Community College
01-2021
Executive Leadership Certification -
Sam Chand Leadership Institute
01-2018
Associates of Science Degree - Design and Drafting
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS01.1999
High School Graduate -
George County High School
Lucedale, MS01.1993
Advanced Certification - MS Excel
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MSAdvanced Certification - MS Word
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MSAdvanced Certification - MS PowerPoint
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MSAdvanced Certification - MS Access
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MSCertificate of Completion - DoD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training
Halter Marine, Inc.
Leadership Training -
Halter Marine, Inc.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Fast Track Scheduler
- Advanced MS Excel
- Advanced MS Word
- PowerPoint
- Adobe
- FileMaker Pro
- Knowledge of safety standards and compliance with OSHA
- Knowledge of industry shipbuilding standards and systems, including ABS, USCG, and DNV
- Knowledge of business and management principles involving production, purchasing, planning, coordinating, estimating, and resource allocation
- Computer technology and usage for increasing efficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Fast Track Scheduler
- Experience with Microsoft Project
- Fast learner
- Promoter of positive motivation and constant training
- Problem-solving and resolution
- Planning
- Coordinating
- Organizing
- Constant maintenance to displace futuristic issues
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Analyze
- Decision-maker
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- New construction
- Communication skills
- Process improvement
- Production Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Lean manufacturing
- Purchasing
Timeline
Ship Superintendent
Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Boat Coordinator
Halter Marine, Inc.
07.2021 - 01.2022
Owner
Havard’s Fence, LLC
02.2021 - 07.2021
Administrative Operations Manager, Production Manager, Planner, Estimator
Tampa Ship, LLC (ECO Company)
06.2019 - 02.2021
Purchasing Manager
Gulfship, LLC
01.2012 - 12.2012
Production Control Manager
Gulfship, LLC (ECO Company)
04.2006 - 06.2019
Assistant Program Manager
VT Halter Marine, Inc
01.2003 - 04.2006
Project Manager
VT Halter Marine, Inc
01.2003 - 04.2006
Numerical Control (N/C) Manager
VT Halter Marine, Inc
01.2003 - 04.2006
Owner
Havard's Fence Building
01.2001 - 01.2003
N/C Lofting Supervisor, Structural, and Outfitting Designer
Halter Marine, Inc.
05.1998 - 01.2001
Field Engineer
Halter Marine, Inc.
05.1997 - 05.1998
1st Class Shipfitter
Halter Marine, Inc.
05.1996 - 05.1997
Shipfitting/Structural Supervisor
Ham Marine, Inc.
12.1995 - 05.1996
1st Class Shipfitter
Moss Point Marine
12.1994 - 12.1995
1st Class Pipe Fitter
Moss Point Marine
05.1994 - 12.1994
2nd Class Electrician
Moss Point Marine
05.1993 - 05.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Coastal Alabama Community College
Executive Leadership Certification -
Sam Chand Leadership Institute
Associates of Science Degree - Design and Drafting
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
High School Graduate -
George County High School
Advanced Certification - MS Excel
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Advanced Certification - MS Word
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Advanced Certification - MS PowerPoint
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Advanced Certification - MS Access
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Certificate of Completion - DoD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training
Halter Marine, Inc.
Leadership Training -
Halter Marine, Inc.
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