Trevor Gift
Amherst
Summary
Manufacturing professional with extensive experience in plant operations and production management. Proven history of implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, bringing valuable organizational and leadership skills to role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Plant Manager
American Metal Chemical Corporation
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise operations and maintenance employees in a plant's daily operations, specializing in manufacturing cover flux for metal smelting and recycling operations
- Created and implemented a new training program to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
- Oversee intake of materials, production, and delivery of products throughout Ohio and surrounding states
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Plant Manager
Precision Additives
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Supervised 15 operations and maintenance employees in the daily operations of a plant specializing in the manufacturing of drilling and hydraulic fracturing fluids and chemicals
- Improved plant operations continuously with effective management, training, and supervision skills
- Oversee material intake, chemical and fluid production, and product delivery throughout North Dakota oilfield locations
- Liaison between other production facilities in PA, WY, and TX is also required
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Well Test Coordinator II
Weatherford
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Managed a crew of over 30 personnel spread throughout Colorado and the surrounding areas - with oversight of all well-testing operations in Colorado and the surrounding areas of Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico
- Work with district manager to quote and prepare jobs for deployment
- Conduct Job Safety Analysis and pre-job meetings
- Coordinate customer requirements for all operation phases, from service preparation to service execution
- Conducted thorough analysis of test results, identifying patterns and trends that led to targeted improvements.
- Oversaw defect management process from identification through resolution, working closely with developers to ensure timely fixes and prevent reoccurrence.
- Efficiently allocated resources based on skillset and availability, maximizing productivity in completing assigned tasks.
- Championed automation efforts within the team to increase speed and accuracy in executing repetitive tasks during the testing process.
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
11.2002 - 06.2011
- Responsible for assisting fellow marines with their personal and professional development by ensuring they have the necessary training and resources
- Accountable for the serviceability, condition, and loss of equipment in my section
- Responsible for implementing the policies and orders appointed over me
- Deployed to Iraq August 2004-March 2005
- Deployed to Afghanistan August 2010 - March 2011
Education
Master of Business Administration -
01.2025
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Land and Energy Management
01.2022
Oil and Gas Health and Safety Professional Certification -
08.2019
Completed 233 hours of a training program for the certification.
Skills
- Military Leadership Experience
- Logistics
- Project Planning and Process Improvement
- Environmental Health
- TQM
- Customer Satisfaction
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Project Management
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Achieved successful implementation of preventive maintenance program by introducing CMMS for all maintenance tasks.
- Achieved 10% reduction in truck detention time by completing a process improvement project with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- HAZWOPER, 05/19
- NCCER, 23743096, Certified operator of Excavator, Bulldozer, Front-end Loader, Compactor, Skid Steer, Off-Road Dump Truck, and Back-hoe.
Timeline
Plant Manager - American Metal Chemical Corporation
01.2023 - Current
Plant Manager - Precision Additives
10.2019 - 12.2022
Well Test Coordinator II - Weatherford
09.2011 - 06.2019
Sergeant - United States Marine Corps
11.2002 - 06.2011
Purdue University - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt,
Everglades University - Bachelor of Science, Land and Energy Management
OSHAcademy - Oil and Gas Health and Safety Professional Certification,
- HAZWOPER, 05/19
- NCCER, 23743096, Certified operator of Excavator, Bulldozer, Front-end Loader, Compactor, Skid Steer, Off-Road Dump Truck, and Back-hoe.
Everglades University - Master of Business Administration,
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