About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1906219
PLANT MANAGER & MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS LEADER | STEEL FABRICATION & SHOP SUPERVISION
Core Expertise
- Plant and shop leadership overseeing production, maintenance, safety, staffing, and operational performance.
- Production scheduling and workforce management for fabrication operations meeting customer delivery requirements.
- Equipment reliability and maintenance oversight including troubleshooting CNC and shop machinery to minimize downtime.
- Continuous improvement and cost reduction through process optimization, vendor negotiation, and material control.
- Safety program leadership and compliance enforcement focused on OSHA-aligned practices and employee training.
Project Background
- Managed shop operations for steel fabrication, welding, CNC cutting, bending, and press brake workflows.
- Supervised teams up to 30 staff across fabrication, logistics, inventory, and administrative functions.
- Directed daily production planning, material procurement, and shipping processes to meet tight schedules.
- Led emergency equipment repairs, restoring critical CNC operations within half a day to prevent delivery delays.
- Implemented inventory controls and purchasing improvements that reduced operating costs and improved material availability.
Key Skills
- ERP & MRP systems | Production scheduling | Inventory control
- CNC operations | Welding | Fabrication | Press brakes | Tube bending
- Maintenance management | Troubleshooting | Preventive maintenance
- Forklift operation | Crane operation | Rigging | Material handling
- Lean manufacturing | Continuous improvement | Process improvement | Kaizen
- Budgeting & cost control | Vendor management | Procurement | Shipping & receiving
Education
- Associate Degree, Criminal Justice — Mercer County Community College
Awards & Recognition
- Forklift operator certification
- Boiler operator license
- Valid driver's license
Why Interview this Candidate?
A hands-on manufacturing leader with 15+ years managing steel fabrication, production teams, and plant operations. Proven track record reducing costs, improving inventory controls, and restoring critical equipment quickly to prevent delivery impacts. Ready to provide immediate shop-floor leadership, enforce safety programs, and drive operational improvements.
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