GEORGE BURGETT

georgeb851@gmail.com

OPERATIONS MANAGER
www.linkedin.com/in/GeorgeBurgett

904-258-1454 Jacksonville, FL 32220

A highly motivated, performance driven operations professional with extensive experience coordinating safety and
environmental issues and managing production staff. Excel at efficiently achieving goals of outstanding audit
results, vendor acquisition, meeting deadlines and working within a budget. Outstanding ability to implement safety
plans and solve complex technical and staff issues quickly and professionally. Areas of Expertise include:

Problem Resolution
Environmental/Safety Concerns
Route Management
Cost Reduction

Customer Service
Vendor Relationships
Staff Training & Leadership
Inventory Management

Plant & Budget Oversight

Project Management
Quality Assurance
MS Office/AS400/Kronos

P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
WESTROCK RECYCLING & PAPER SOLUTIONS Jacksonville, FL 2004 To 2016
OPERATIONS MANAGER/SAFETY COORDINATOR/ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR
Expertly directed all maintenance, service and on-site production for facility grossing over $10 million in sales for
2016. Conducted intense research and secured timely approval for outside parts and service vendors.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Elevated 15-personnel plant to 4th place in 32-plant division while exceeding 90% on OSHA audit.
Spearheaded plant safety program resulting in 14-year no recordable/no lost time accident rate.
Slashed operating costs by $8 per ton through novel establishment of routes and systems and flawless training
and supervision of 9 drivers.
Independently designed and implemented storm water pollution prevention and spill control plans resulting in
no deficiencies noted scores on corporate audits.
Engineered the purchase, repair and maintenance of all hauling equipment, including forklifts, loaders, balers,
conveyors/sort systems, semi tractors, and trailers.
RELIABLE/ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES Atlanta, GA 2000 To 2004
OPERATIONS/SITE MANAGER
Built, empowered and led a strong, efficient, and productive 17-person team of administrative, maintenance and
service staff in all phases of plant operations.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Significantly reduced overall costs by 15% and slashed billing revenues by 50% through setup and
implementation of new route manage program.
Brainstormed, created and directed quality control and staff training program, reducing customer service issues
by 30%.
Revised and improved customer routes and scheduling to reduce equipment wear and overtime by 5 hours per
driver each week.
SSC SERVICE SOLUTIONS Pensacola, FL 1997 To 2000
FACILITIES MANAGER
Scrupulously managed a $450,000 budget and overall operations, maintenance and functionality of structures,
equipment and grounds for 800,000 square foot center.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Streamlined payroll process and commanded accounts payable/receivable systems for entire facility.
Recognized for directing major improvements in physical appearance and functional capability of the center.
Coordinated budgeting, acquisition and implementation of service contracts.
Strictly adhered to local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines for new and remodeled construction.

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PRIDE ENTERPRISES Raiford, FL 1995 To 1997
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Trained, supervised and evaluated 12-person production staff, ensuring quality processing of various perishable
products.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Executed meticulous inventory control practices regarding receipt, storage and precise documentation of
materials.
Helmed the position of interdepartmental supervisor on an as needed basis.

Prior positions as Operations & Staff Manager, Maintenance Manager, Logistics Administrator and
Instructor in the U.S. Army

E DUCATION & T RAINING

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE | Killeen, TX
Instructor Training Course U.S. Army
OSHA 30 Hour Course General Industry
Coursework in operations, logistics & leadership