Operations Manager
Plant Maintenance Services
Highland, Illinois
Each step of progress has been unique and exciting. I spent quite a few years in the field as a supervisor, operator, lead man, and technician on job sites so, being in an office was quite an adjustment. However, because I had started at the bottom, I had a better perspective for job scheduling and was able to make sure that jobs were lined up and properly ready. My past experiences gave me the insight as to what equipment would get the work done and the right men on every job. Also, being… Show more Each step of progress has been unique and exciting. I spent quite a few years in the field as a supervisor, operator, lead man, and technician on job sites so, being in an office was quite an adjustment. However, because I had started at the bottom, I had a better perspective for job scheduling and was able to make sure that jobs were lined up and properly ready. My past experiences gave me the insight as to what equipment would get the work done and the right men on every job. Also, being in this position, I had a direct hand in cross-training employees in various divisions of the company. This not only gave my employees more experience and a better paycheck but it also gave them confidence and pride in the work they were a part of. Show less