Nathan Croyle
Adrian
Summary
I have worked in production for the last 18 years and i have worked with DEP and MSHA on compliance and inspections. Also worked on capitol projects to improve production and safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Top Cat Chimney Sweep and Services
Kittanning, PA
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure timely service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Managed scheduling for technicians, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory levels, ensuring availability of essential supplies and tools.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace safety and compliance with regulations.
Assistant Plant Manager
Asbury Carbons
Kittanning, PA
06.2006 - 11.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams in troubleshooting equipment issues and minimizing downtime.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices and operational procedures for optimal performance.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet production demands.
- Managed compliance audits, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and company policies.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of orders while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Supported Plant Manager in establishing strategic objectives for the facility, aligning with broader company goals.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions for enhancement.
- Collaborated with management to establish strategic goals aligned with organizational objectives.
- Implemented continuous improvement projects, leading to increased product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Led root cause analysis investigations into production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence effectively.
- Spearheaded process improvements that increased overall plant capacity without additional capital investment or headcount increases.
- Promoted an environmentally conscious culture within the facility by incorporating sustainable practices into daily operations.
- Reduced plant downtime through effective preventive maintenance planning and timely equipment repairs.
- Enhanced safety measures, resulting in a decrease in workplace accidents and increased employee morale.
- Developed cross-training initiatives for employees, improving overall workforce flexibility and productivity.
- Facilitated open communication between departments to ensure seamless coordination of efforts throughout the plant''s various functions.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees, identifying areas for improvement and setting goals for future success.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
Education
GED -
Kittanning Jr. Sr. High School
Kittanning, PA06-1998
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operations monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Decision-making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Planning and implementation
- Staff training
- Staff management
- Project management
- Operations oversight
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Performance monitoring
- Staff development
- MS office
- Maintaining compliance
- Goal setting
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvement
- Schedule management
- Performance management
Timeline
Operations Manager
Top Cat Chimney Sweep and Services
11.2025 - Current
Assistant Plant Manager
Asbury Carbons
06.2006 - 11.2025
GED -
Kittanning Jr. Sr. High School