CHARLES LES BRYANT
Cave City
Summary
Management of mutli-department production with over 7 year period without a recordable incident. Implemented a cost savings project that reduced expenditures by $1.4 million in 2022, which was later adopted by other company locations for further savings. Met and exceeded all five KPI benchmarks in 2023 Received #1 in production efficiency within the company in 2023. Directed production activities while collaborating directly with supervisors and line workers to optimize schedules and resource. Developed and facilitated strategic planning sessions to seize opportunities and improve initiatives in achieving strategic goals and operational excellence. Implemented A3s, Bridge Plans, and PSA3s. Collaborated with the EPA in working with highly hazardous materials, conducted destruction testing with isobutane and isopentane. Managed approximately 165-180 employees across two departments, multiple shifts, and continuous operations. Closely monitored KPIs in order to proactively identify trends in production and sales, while implementing corrective actions when needed. Frequently conducted department and clientele meetings, employee reviews and interviews, as well as other managerial tasks.
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Several years of mechanical experience in various types of equipment, maintaining, rebuilding, implementing proactive and preventable maintenance.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Processor/Machine Operator/Utility
TMarzettis
Horse Cave
12.2024 - Current
- Verify all ingredients needed were at the kitchen before making a batch
- Load ingredients in kettle according to the recipe
- Submit samples of product to quality control to insure the product was meeting specs
- Transfer product to farm tanks once approved
- Machine Operator on Hasia #3
- Insure the line production line was running at correct speed and making product that met quality standards
- Self taught for the first 4 weeks before receiving any training
- Utility
- Ensure Wexxar was running efficiently to provide boxes for the production lines
- Troubleshoot and fix issues with the Wexxar
- Troubleshoot and fix issues with the labeled
- Troubleshoot and fix issues with the robot
Business Owner & Lead Mechanic
Bryant's Golf Cart Sales & Repair
Cave City
01.2018 - Current
- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair golf carts, both electric and gas, to ensure they are in proper working condition for customer satisfaction
- Record keeping of all maintenance, repairs, inventory, invoices, and expenses
- Provide exceptional customer service that emphasizes transparency in regard to pricing, business practice, and expectations
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Dart Container Corporation
Horse Cave
08.1986 - 09.2024
- Performed routine maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
- Inspected systems and identified potential mechanical issues.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment failures.
- Performed tooling changes on production equipment.
- Rebuilt water, hydraulic and vacuum pumps.
- Worked with electrical equipment ranging from 24volts to 240volts including valves, pumps, motor starters, heating elements, motors.
- Maintained material handling/conveying systems.
- Maintained equipment for highly hazardous chemicals (isopentane/isobutane).
Production Manager
Dart Container
Horse Cave
01.2008 - 09.2024
- Management of mutli-department production with over seven year period without a recordable incident
- Implemented a cost savings project that reduced expenditures by $1.4 million in 2022, which was later adopted by other company locations for further savings
- Met and exceeded all five KPI benchmarks in 2023
- Received #1 in production efficiency within the company in 2023
- Directed production activities while collaborating directly with supervisors and line workers to optimize schedules and resource
- Developed and facilitated strategic planning sessions to seize opportunities and improve initiatives in achieving strategic goals and operational excellence
- Implemented A3s, Bridge Plans, and PSA3s
- Collaborated with the EPA in working with highly hazardous materials
- Conducted destruction testing with isobutane and isopentane
- Managed approximately 165-180 employees across two departments, multiple shifts, and continuous operations
- Closely monitored KPIs in order to proactively identify trends in production and sales, while implementing corrective actions when needed
- Frequently conducted department and clientele meetings, employee reviews and interviews, as well as other managerial tasks
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to schedules.
- Managed team performance by providing training and mentorship to staff members.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for all employees.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement and enhance efficiency.
- Developed standard operating procedures for production tasks to ensure consistency and quality.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to prevent downtime and ensure operational readiness.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company requirements.
- Managed and maintained records for highly hazardous chemicals in accordance to Environmental Protection Agency (PHA, PSM, MOCs)
Co-Founder & Business Owner/Mechanic
Bryant's Auto Sales
Cave City
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair wrecked vehicles to ensure they are in proper working condition for customer satisfaction
- Record keeping of all maintenance, repairs, inventory, invoices, and expenses
- Provide exceptional customer service that emphasizes transparency in regard to pricing, business practice, and expectations
Co-Founder & Business Owner/Contractor
Midstate Contracting
Cave City
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided exceptional customer service that emphasizes transparency in regard to pricing, business practice, and expectations
- Built structures for clients, including residential add-ons, garages, carports, decks, etc. while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
Machine Operator (1989), Lead Operator (1991), & Production Supervisor (2008)
Dart Container Corporation
Cave City
01.1989 - 01.2008
- Assisted, and eventually supervised, with setting-up, starting, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and properly shutting down process equipment
- Assisted with process machinery from raw material through downstream finished product
- Communicated with fellow operators, supervisors, and admin team to ensure optimal efficiency is obtained
- Maintain and review production logs and reports
- Performed performance appraisals for employees
- Interviewed and hired new employees
- Conducted performance improvement plans in an effort to develop employees
Education
High School Diploma -
Caverna High School
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Stress & Time Management
- Delegation of Responsibilities
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Business Owner/Entrepreneur
- Multi-person Business Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Residential Electric
- Data and Cost Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- CPR/First Aid
- Process Hazardous Analysis (PHA)
- SAP Inventory
- Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)
- Public Speaking
- OSHA
- Equipment maintenance
Core Professional Skills
- Business Owner/Entrepreneur
- Multi-person Business Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Residential Electric
- Data and Cost Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Project Management
Relevant Trainings And Certifications
- British Retail Consortium (BRCGS)
- Conflict Resolution
- CPR/First Aid
- Process Hazardous Analysis (PHA)
- SAP Inventory
- Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- OSHA
Timeline
Processor/Machine Operator/Utility
TMarzettis
12.2024 - Current
Business Owner & Lead Mechanic
Bryant's Golf Cart Sales & Repair
01.2018 - Current
Co-Founder & Business Owner/Mechanic
Bryant's Auto Sales
01.2014 - 01.2018
Production Manager
Dart Container
01.2008 - 09.2024
Co-Founder & Business Owner/Contractor
Midstate Contracting
01.2007 - 01.2011
Machine Operator (1989), Lead Operator (1991), & Production Supervisor (2008)
Dart Container Corporation
01.1989 - 01.2008
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Dart Container Corporation
08.1986 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Caverna High School