Eric Rhodes

About Eric Rhodes

Seeking a position in a company with maximum growth potential that will allow me to leverage my leadership skills and lean manufacturing background to lead teams and improve processes.

Experience

1. Regional Plant Manager

   U.S. Silica Company

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Oversee operations at 2 production facilities and 4 supporting minesFernley, NV-[2024]- Achieved 5 years \"No Lost Time\" injuries milestone-[2024]- Achieved 0 TRIR & LTIR safety record & multiple 0 citation MSHA inspections-[2024]- Operations Manager awarded NV Mining Association individual safety award-[2024]- Operations manager promoted to plant manager role-[2024]- Achieved 100% OTR for shipments & 0 customer complaints-[2024]- Exceeded production targets and cost per unit by 5% and 16% respectively-[2024]- Exceeded profit targets by 25%Clark, NV-[2024]- Operations Manager awarded NV Mining Association individual safety award-[2024]- Achieved 0 LTIR safety record & 0 citation MSHA inspection-[2024]- Achieved 93% OTR for shipments & <2 customer complaints per quarter-[2024]- Reduced overall turnover by 15% and voluntary turnover to <5%-[2024]- Achieved 87% mechanical availability-[2024]- Overcame significant market challenges to exceed cost per unit target by 4%-[2025]- Operations manager promoted to plant manager role

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial & Systems Engineering

Skills

• Minitab
• Staff Supervision
• Six Sigma
• Data Collection
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Lean Manufacturing
• Sap
• Autodesk Inventor
• Presentation Skills
• 5s
• Leadership
• Engineering
• Matlab
• Process Improvement
• Cnc Manufacturing
• Time Management
• Process Alignment