Randal Leavitt
Raymond,AB
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 33 years. Resourceful plant management leader with expertise in cost controls, lean manufacturing principles and employee training. 30-year track record of success in concrete production. Smoothly direct employees carrying out Concrete operations to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Southwest Concrete Products Ltd
07.1990 - Current
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- 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.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
Concrete Mixer Driver
Southwest Concrete Products Ltd
07.1990 - Current
- Transported ready mixed concrete from plant to construction job sites in alignment with specifications.
- Worked with production manager in timely delivery of concrete to key clients.
- Maintained safety and efficiency with proper handling of tools, equipment and product.
- Commercial truck inspections
- Inspected, serviced and cleaned mixer truck and equipment, focusing on safety.
- Inspect vehicles before and after use and troubleshot issues.
- Mapped and followed routes with GPS in alignment with strict timeframes.
- Trained new drivers on basic tasks and company safety regulations.
- Truck maintenance
- Valid Alberta driver's license
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Concrete Tech 1 , Tech 2
Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology
Calgary, AB06.1997
High School Diploma -
Cardston High School
Cardston, AB06.1983
Skills
- Training Programs
- Employee Training
- Project Coordination
- Environmental Sustainability
- Cost Control
- Schedule Management
- Customer Expectations Management
- Plant and Warehouse Operations
- Equipment Installation
- Total Quality Management
- Cost Reporting
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Compliance Understanding
- Engineering and Technology Systems
- Capacity Planning
- Change Management Process
- Production Planning
- Logistics Coordination
- Production Equipment Maintenance
- Production and Processing Management
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Continuous Improvements
- Performance Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Facility Maintenance
- Project Management
- Work Delegation
- Inventory Control
- Maintain Quality Standards
- Coordinate Production
- Waste Volume Monitoring
- Material Handling Expertise
- Operating Budget
Languages
English
Full Professional
woodworking
Woodworking Enthusiast
love taking wood and making something beautiful, from creating the idea to the selection of the material to the completion of the end product.
Able to look at a photo and reproduce it as a finished product
Timeline
Plant Manager
Southwest Concrete Products Ltd
07.1990 - Current
Concrete Mixer Driver
Southwest Concrete Products Ltd
07.1990 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Concrete Tech 1 , Tech 2
Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology
High School Diploma -
Cardston High School
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