Mark Walker
Kingston,ON
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in plant and operations management, notably at R.W. Tomlinson and Lafarge Ready-Mix. Excelled in optimizing production and enhancing safety protocols, achieving significant reductions in workplace accidents. Skilled in maintenance scheduling and fostering team efficiency, demonstrating a keen ability to improve production outcomes and maintain high safety and quality assurance standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Superintendent
R.W. Tomlinson
12.2022 - Current
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.
- Implemented safety protocols for overall workforce protection and reduced accidents on the job.
- Coordinated emergency response plans effectively addressing potential hazards and ensuring the safety of all plant personnel during unexpected incidents.
- Performed daily checks to assess quality of materials, parts and final products.
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
- Scheduled deliveries, employee shifts and equipment maintenance.
- Managed operation of pumps and Turbomatic heating systems.
- Oversaw delivery schedules for ready-mix concrete.
Operations Manager
R.W. Tomlinson
11.2015 - 12.2022
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Worked closely with Ministry of the Environment. Ensuring that the facility was kept in compliance using our Certificate of approvals as reference.
- Implemented sustainability initiatives, reducing environmental impact.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Operations Manager
Scott Environmental Group
06.2009 - 10.2015
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Decreased operational overhead.
Plant Superintendent
Lafarge Ready-Mix
04.2006 - 09.2009
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.
- Monitored production quality with rigorous inspection procedures, ensuring consistent product output that met company standards.
- Enhanced safety protocols for overall workforce protection and reduced accidents on the job.
- Optimized equipment usage to boost overall efficiency.
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
- Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayridge Secondary School
1059 Taylor Kidd Blvd 06-1998
Skills
- Plant operations
- Safety practices
- Administering budgets
- Operations management
- Maintenance scheduling
- Quality assurance standards
- ISO standards
- Environmental regulations
- Improving production
- Safety procedures
- Optimizing production
- Scheduling coordination
- Preventive Maintenance
Languages
English
Professional Working
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Outdoor Recreation
Timeline
Plant Superintendent
R.W. Tomlinson
12.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
R.W. Tomlinson
11.2015 - 12.2022
Operations Manager
Scott Environmental Group
06.2009 - 10.2015
Plant Superintendent
Lafarge Ready-Mix
04.2006 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Bayridge Secondary School
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