William Evans, Jr.
West Columbia
Summary
Currently retired since 01/2020. Previous experience was as a Regional Manager for multiple Recycling Plant Operations with expertise in steel making, maintenance, shredding operations and residue recovery systems. A results oriented and decisive leader with 50 plus years of steel mill / metals recycling experience and 48 years in supervisory and management roles with emphasis in safety, maintenance and production improvements with record results. Manager of salary and hourly employees in operations, maintenance, transportation, and marketing. In-depth knowledge of safety protocols for steel mill and recycling operations, with OSHA 30 Training. Dedicated and skilled leader achieving success and increased productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety, employee development and administration.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager
OmniSource Metals Recycling
04.2013 - 01.2022
- Daily operations management of six metal recycling plants, responsible for P&L, safety, production scheduling, and marketing
- Directed strategic initiatives to achieve production goals and maintained scrap inventory control.
Area Operations Manager / Plant Manager
Commercial Metals Company
07.2003 - 02.2013
- Managed daily operations of a metal recycling plant, responsible for P&L, safety, production scheduling, and marketing
- Oversaw operations for landfill development and negotiated contracts for equipment leases.
Operations / Maintenance Manager
Commercial Metals Company
12.2000 - 06.2003
- Supervised daily operational and maintenance activities for an automobile shredder
- Managed business operations, conducted performance appraisals, and initiated employee safety programs.
Maintenance Manager; Engineering Project Manager
Commercial Metals Company - CMC Steel SC
07.1995 - 12.2000
- Directed maintenance department, assisted in operations and capital programs, and managed multi-million dollar projects for plant expansion and improvements.
Mechanical Maintenance Manager of Steel Making
CF&I Steel Corporation
06.1969 - 07.1995
- Various job positions over a 26 year period, advancing to Mechanical Maintenance Manager of Steel Making Department.
Education
Mid-level Management Certificate - Two year Career Development Program -
USC – Darla Moore School of Business
Columbia, SC01.2007
Zinger-Miller Leadership Training Certificate -
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO01.1990
Welding Certificate -
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO01.1988
Diploma -
Pueblo County High School
Pueblo, CO01.1969
Skills
- Experienced in production scheduling
- Dedication to product quality
- Knowledgeable of quality control standards
- Capital Planning / Strategic Planning
- Policy/program development
- P&L Management
- Compensation/benefits administration
- Maintenance Manager
- Procurement specialist
- Project Manager
- Purchasing ability
- Residue Recovery
- Supply management expertise
- CCIC Knowledge
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Marketing
- Staff development / Team Building
- Scrap Purchasing
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team management
- Inventory control
- Salary structure/compensation analysis
- Supervision and training analysis
- CMMS / Main Savor / SAP
- Complex problem solving
Accomplishments
Successfully grew Shredding Operations at two locations over a 15 year period, Planned, developed and implemented Heavy Media Recovery Systems (residue shredding), Increased sales revenues by expanding product lines and processes, Lead and organize new Landfill development for fluff disposal, Develop KPI's to track inventory, customer service, transportation and safety statistics, Improved scrap peddler business by providing safe, clean and organized area for customer satisfaction, Grew the non-ferrous business by improving the processes as well as developing better customer service, Oversaw projects work for Steel Making Facility which resulted in Plant growth and steel output capabilities, Planned, Recommended and directed installation of Eddy Current Systems, Sensor Sorting Equipment and Xtract Metal Sorters (X-Ray Technology), Planned, Developed and Recommended 6,000 HP Shredder upgrade including new Ferrous Downstream Conveyor System, Develop Capital Expenditure Planning and Request for Recycling yard and landfill operations, Recognized Industry leader in automobile shredding process including Residue Recovery Systems, Championed Safety Culture throughout local plant and across the company, Served as key contributing member to Leadership team, Instituted cross training programs for staff and team development, Served as vice president and president of AISE Southeast Chapter in 1998 - 2000, Served on planning committee for employee evaluation protocol's for Hourly/Salary employees, Developed incentive programs for hourly employees exceeding production goals
Timeline
Regional Manager
OmniSource Metals Recycling
04.2013 - 01.2022
Area Operations Manager / Plant Manager
Commercial Metals Company
07.2003 - 02.2013
Operations / Maintenance Manager
Commercial Metals Company
12.2000 - 06.2003
Maintenance Manager; Engineering Project Manager
Commercial Metals Company - CMC Steel SC
07.1995 - 12.2000
Mid-level Management Certificate - Two year Career Development Program -
USC – Darla Moore School of Business
Zinger-Miller Leadership Training Certificate -
Pueblo Community College
Welding Certificate -
Pueblo Community College
Diploma -
Pueblo County High School
Mechanical Maintenance Manager of Steel Making
CF&I Steel Corporation
06.1969 - 07.1995
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