William Orcutt
Monticello
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing and production professional prepared for leadership roles in production environments, concrete plants, concrete testing companies and sales. Proven track record in optimizing workflows, increasing productivity, and maintaining rigorous quality standards through tested measures. Committed to fostering team collaboration, innovative problem-solving, and agile adaptation to evolving challenges. Extensive expertise in process improvement, and safety protocols ensures consistent and impactful results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Plant Manager
IMI Illinois
Champaign, IL
05.2025 - 01.2026
- VCNA Prairie Materials was purchased by IMI Illinois in May 2025 so my role transferred from VCNA Prairie Materials to IMI Illinois
- Led production team to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
- Oversaw inventory management systems, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely deliveries.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in sales techniques and production processes.
- Developed quality control measures to maintain high standards in product delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Developed strong client relationships with consistent follow-ups and excellent customer service, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Generated significant cost savings through proactive vendor management activities such as renegotiating contracts or sourcing alternative suppliers when necessary.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize stock discrepancies and optimize warehouse space utilization.
- Enhanced overall company reputation by consistently delivering high-quality products in a timely manner while maintaining strict quality control standards throughout the entire production process.
- Oversaw disciplinary of all staff members at 6 different locations
- Put together quotes and maintained records for 6 concrete plants.
- Followed through on all projects from the beginning quoting process all the way through to the final load of concrete maintaining constant communication with site supervisors and project management.
- Ensured all concrete was within County, IDOT and ACI specs.
- Ordered materials for all plants to help maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure not to overstock but also have enough material to make all product needed.
- Led mandatory monthly safety meetings for all staff to keep everyone up to date on any new protocol and go over close calls, near misses and what could be changed to continuously improve safety.
Sales and Production Supervisor
VCNA Prairie Material
Champaign, IL
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Led production team to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
- Oversaw inventory management systems, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely deliveries.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in sales techniques and production processes.
- Developed quality control measures to maintain high standards in product delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Developed strong client relationships with consistent follow-ups and excellent customer service, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Generated significant cost savings through proactive vendor management activities such as renegotiating contracts or sourcing alternative suppliers when necessary.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize stock discrepancies and optimize warehouse space utilization.
- Enhanced overall company reputation by consistently delivering high-quality products in a timely manner while maintaining strict quality control standards throughout the entire production process.
- Oversaw disciplinary of all staff members at 6 different locations
- Put together quotes and maintained records for 6 concrete plants.
- Followed through on all projects from the beginning quoting process all the way through to the final load of concrete maintaining constant communication with site supervisors and project management.
- Ensured all concrete was within County, IDOT and ACI specs.
- Ordered materials for all plants to help maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure not to overstock but also have enough material to make all product needed.
- Led mandatory monthly safety meetings for all staff to keep everyone up to date on any new protocol and go over close calls, near misses and what could be changed to continuously improve safety.
Plant Operator
VCNA Prairie Material
Champaign, IL
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Operated and monitored production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery to minimize downtime.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in improved workplace safety standards.
- Led team in achieving production targets through effective workflow management.
- Dispatched personnel to ensure orders were met in a timely manner
- Ensured the quality of the product met the industry and state standards
- Operated and monitored plant machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in reduced downtime and enhanced productivity.
- Led safety audits and compliance checks to uphold regulatory standards within the facility.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions or failures.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Exceeded quality control standards by maintaining strict attention to detail during production processes and final product testing.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
Production Worker
Viobin
Monticello, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Processing and extracting oils from what germ and hemp making a wide range of products including animal feed, food grade flour, lotion and oils. The process from raw germ to the oil extraction with the use of steam energy and hexane. My duties ranged from feeding germ into silos and multiple different bins and hoppers, bagging, labeling and stacking pallets, drums and large totes. I had to operate sit down and stand up forklifts while placing product into racking systems and stacking packets of product on top of each other. Many quality checks has to be performed to ensure all food and feed grade specifications were made
Senior Production Technician
Advanced Filtration Systems Inc.
Champaign, IL
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked in a fast paced production line running many different pieces of machinery. We made all fluid filters for Caterpillar machine. Performed regular scheduled maintenance on multiple pieces of machinery along with troubleshooting and repairing machines to make sure they performed at optional range. As a senior production tech I was required and able to run the most difficult machines on the lines and was able to learn and trouble shoot issues on my own and maintain line rates on the machines while running multiple machines at the same time. Line rates were required to be met which I met and exceeded a majority of the time unless there were machine issues. All products have very strict quality specifications that had to be met by all product. I received a lot of quality training in order to ensure product was in spec.
Warehouse Associate
Hyster-Yale Group (HYG)
Danville, IL
10.2009 - 06.2021
- Responsible for select orders, packaging, labeling and loading orders for Hyster customers. This included driving stand up and sit down forklifts. A rate system was in place and required to be met when selecting orders or packing orders. I worked directly with UPS, FedEx, R&L Carriers on the logistics side of shipping product out. Also required to make sure proper Hazmat labeling and packaging was on all orders. This required a lot of Hazmat training to ensure no infractions occurred that could cause fines or other consequences for the company. I worked on orders that went out on ships abs places to foreign countries which all required different styles of packaging with different protective packing and labeling depending on how and where they were being shipped.
Production Worker
Advanced Filtration Systems Inc.
Champaign, IL
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Worked in a fast paced production line running many different pieces of machinery. We made all fluid filters for Caterpillar machine. Performed regular scheduled maintenance on multiple pieces of machinery along with troubleshooting and repairing machines to make sure they performed at optional range. Line rates were required to be met which I met and exceeded a majority of the time unless there were machine issues. All products have very strict quality specifications that had to be met by all product. I received a lot of quality training in order to ensure product was in spec. I would cover for the line lead when necessary and thus has the responsibility of being able to run all machines in the line and give breaks and work with maintenance to fix any issues I was unable to resolve on my own. Report and escalate product, quality and machine issues directly to the supervisor.
Customer Service Representative
Walgreens
Danville, IL
05.2004 - 10.2009
- In the technical support role I walked store employees through trouble shooting and fixing many different pieces of equipment. The equipment ranged from point of sale, photo, pharmacy and inventory hardware and software. I had hands on training and experience with AS400/SIMS, telethon scan guns, inventory systems, Fuji Film and Kodak photo equipment, Intercom Plus pharmacy software, cash registers, pin pads and more. Would at times have to telnet remotely into the SIMS, POS, and Intercom plus systems to resolve issues.
Education
High school diploma -
Rossville-Alvin High School
Rossville, IL05.2005
Skills
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Continuous improvement
- Performance improvements
- Production scheduling
- Scheduling
- Facility management
- Training programs
- Team building and development
- Logistics coordination
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Schedule management
- Cost control
- Waste reduction
- Facilities maintenance
- Project coordination
- Employee Retension
- QC/QA
- 5 years of supervisory experience in production
- Inventory Management
- Project Scheduling
- Computer Literacy
- Safety protocols
- Microsoft Excel
- IDOT Level I Certification
- ACI Level I Certification
- Customer Complaint Resolution
Accomplishments
Completed the I57 and I74 interstate exchange project working with multiple contractors and IDOT to ensure the quality of all concrete delivered was within specifications. Successfully worked with many jobsite foremen and project managers to schedule deliveries and to ensure the safest routes to take for the job. This was a ongoing 5 year multi-million dollar project that was a success due to the strategic planning and execution of my staff and coordination with many outside contractors and testing agencies.
Certificates
IDOT Level I Certified
ACI Level I Certified
Timeline
Concrete Plant Manager
IMI Illinois
05.2025 - 01.2026
Sales and Production Supervisor
VCNA Prairie Material
03.2022 - 05.2025
Senior Production Technician
Advanced Filtration Systems Inc.
10.2021 - 03.2022
Plant Operator
VCNA Prairie Material
09.2021 - 03.2022
Production Worker
Viobin
03.2021 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Hyster-Yale Group (HYG)
10.2009 - 06.2021
Production Worker
Advanced Filtration Systems Inc.
10.2009 - 10.2014
Customer Service Representative
Walgreens
05.2004 - 10.2009
High school diploma -
Rossville-Alvin High School