Robert Farris Email & Phone Number

Virginia, United States

Prince George, Virginia, Us

Mississauga, On, Ca

Wylie, Tx, Us

Wylie, Tx, Us

Wylie, Tx, Us

Moved to Extrusion Manager

Lewisville, Texas, Us

Carrollton, Tx, Us

WESTERN EXTRUSIONS DECEMBER 2012 - May 2015PRODUCTION MANAGER  Successfully performed as Continuous Process Improvement Supervisor Resolve issues through root cause analysis to avoid recurrence Manage team to assure policies and procedures are followed, to include: behavioral safety guidelines, work instructions, and quality metrics Review production requirements daily and provide process improvement measures Focus on team collaboration through continuous communication with all departments to assure success Prepare team and assist leaders to maintain ISO:9000 certification  Identify and eliminate data entry errors; train employees for successful operator efficiency

Prince George, Virginia, Us

SERVICE CENTER METALS AUGUST 2003 – DECEMBER 2012PRODUCTION MANAGER Successfully developed Standard Operating Procedures to achieve quality, safety, and productivity goals Improved cost efficiency through evaluation of processes, goal setting, and thorough training of employees Trained employees on safety standards and OSHA requirements; decreased OSHA recordable incidents by 75% Worked with team members to launch an in-house automated recipe system that significantly increased overall production and plant capacity Provided leadership for start up of new 5000 ton press that tripled operations capacity Implemented employee mentoring program to reduce injuries for all team members

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Communication Specialist

Assuming various roles; I assisted mobile construction crews in the construction metal exterior components on large industrial buildings. Projects included, adding metal siding and roofs to newly constructed buildings ranging from 65' - 200' in height.

As a general laborer I assisted the plant maintenance support crew. Our tasks included the erection and disassembling of scaffolding, plant beautification, and support major plant grounds construction projects.

Assisted in removal and replacing of brick in bleach pulp tank 20' dia. x 85' tall.

Performed miscellaneous farm task in tobacco, hay, straw, produce, and livestock industries