Amy Brueggen
Sparta,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Actus Nutrition excelling in preventive equipment maintenance and supply ordering. Proven track record in decision-making and team building, streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in data management and troubleshooting, consistently delivering high-quality results while fostering a reliable and trustworthy work environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Preventive Maintenance Planner/Supervisor
Actus Nutrition
Sparta, WI
05.2025 - Current
- Researched maintenance planning trends and practices and implemented modern techniques in maximizing plant and machinery uptime.
- Developed and implemented electronic scheduling tool that enabled quick creation, revision and reference by authorized personnel.
- Arranged for specialized maintenance and repair personnel availability according to established schedules.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
- Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
- Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across all locations.
- Cut parts inventories by stocking only most needed parts in realistic quantities based on research of past machine performance and vendor data.
- Scheduled machinery downtime for maintenance and repair with close reference to production schedules in consultation with manufacturing management and operators.
- Analyzed upcoming production schedules in light of availability and working condition of plant equipment and reported pressing needs to management.
Preventative Maintenance Planner/Supervisor
Foremost Farms USA
Sparta, Wisconsin
11.2017 - 05.2025
- Researched maintenance planning trends and practices and implemented modern techniques in maximizing plant and machinery uptime.
- Developed and implemented electronic scheduling tool that enabled quick creation, revision and reference by authorized personnel.
- Arranged for specialized maintenance and repair personnel availability according to established schedules.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
- Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
- Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across all locations.
- Cut parts inventories by stocking only most needed parts in realistic quantities based on research of past machine performance and vendor data.
- Scheduled machinery downtime for maintenance and repair with close reference to production schedules in consultation with manufacturing management and operators.
- Analyzed upcoming production schedules in light of availability and working condition of plant equipment and reported pressing needs to management.Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
- Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
- Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
- Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
- Attended and participated in custom builder meetings.
- Reviewed and organized records of items that were purchased and any costs relating to purchases.
Purchaser
Actus Nutrition
Sparta, WI
05.2025 - Current
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
- Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
- Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
- Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
- Attended and participated in custom builder meetings.
- Reviewed and organized records of items that were purchased and any costs relating to purchases.
Purchase/Receiver
Foremost Farms USA
Sparta, Wisconsin
11.2017 - 05.2025
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
- Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
- Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
- Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
- Attended and participated in custom builder meetings.
- Reviewed and organized records of items that were purchased and any costs relating to purchases.
CMMS Plant Administrator
Actus Nutrition
Sparta, WI
05.2025 - Current
- Consulted users to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Kept flexible schedule and resolved after-hours and weekend emergencies quickly and accurately.
- Provided effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Promoted safe working practices by observing company policies, which prevented hazards in workplace.
- Coordinated regular preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maintain optimal equipment functionality.
- Cut costs % by streamlining processes and sourcing materials efficiently.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Negotiated deals for materials with suppliers to stay within budgeted costs.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
CMMS Plant Administrator
Foremost Farms USA
Sparta, Wisconsin
11.2017 - 05.2025
- Consulted users to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Kept flexible schedule and resolved after-hours and weekend emergencies quickly and accurately.
- Provided effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Promoted safe working practices by observing company policies, which prevented hazards in workplace.
- Coordinated regular preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maintain optimal equipment functionality.
- Cut costs % by streamlining processes and sourcing materials efficiently.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Negotiated deals for materials with suppliers to stay within budgeted costs.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
Cash Office Associate
Theisens
Sparta, WI
11.2020 - 08.2025
- Answered customer phone calls, personally addressing questions within scope of competence and forwarding calls to other departments or managers as appropriate.
- Greeted arriving guests, displaying friendly demeanor and offering assistance, directing to appropriate departments and answering basic questions regarding product availability.
- Provided training to store employees covering areas such as cash handling procedures and security requirements.
- Organized cash movements between offices and to or from banks.
- Balanced overall budget, measuring daily cash access needs against money safe contents and communicating with managers to replenish supply of cash on hand when necessary.
- Served customers with special transaction requests, using POS at register to load gift certificates and boxing or giftwrapping products.
- Prepared and checked cashier register tills.
- Trained sales associates on proper procedures for minimizing accounting discrepancies arising from human error, leading initial training sessions and supervising new associates on floor.
- Issued cash, change and electronic equipment to sales associates throughout facility, participating in end-of-shift accounting procedures to document handling of revenues.
- Streamlined financial by accurately processing bank reconciliations and delivering financial reporting.
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
- Analyzed day payments and created detailed reports to identify and suggest remedies for areas of improvement.
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
Tool Crib Attendant
Mathews Inc
Sparta, WI
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Received, stored and issued items such as dies, gauges and fixtures.
- Controlled tools inventory and ordered new supplies to meet expected demand, replacing broken or outdated tooling.
- Supported production line by signing out and servicing supplies and materials.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
- Maintained storage lists, files and logs for effective control of CNC tooling.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers or bins.
- Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Assisted manufacturing team with efficient distribution of durable and perishable goods from tool cribs inventory.
Maintenance Technician
Mathews Inc.
Sparta, WI
01.2000 - 06.2016
- Performed general maintenance on machinery and equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Mentored junior maintenance professionals to provide instruction on correct repair procedures.
- Applied hazard prevention procedures according to regulatory mandates, including assessing electrical appliances and connections.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards, including OSHA.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace area to meet OSHA standards.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
Sparta, WICertification - CPT- Certified Production Technician
WWTC
LaCrosse, WICertification - Industrial Electronics Maintenance
WWTC
LaCrosse, WICertification - NH Mechanical Maintenance
Mori Seiki University
Rolling Meadows, ILCertification - Mitsubishi Ladder Troubleshooting Course
Mori Seiki University
Rolling Meadows, ILCertification - Fanuc Ladder Troubleshooting Course
Mori Seiki University
Rolling Meadows, ILCertification - Metal Cutting Technology
Sandvik
Schaumburg, ILCertification - Information Technology Project Management
Management And Strategy Institute
OnlineCertification - Maintenance Organization
TPC Training
OnlineCertification - Implementing Preventive Maintenance
TPC Training
OnlineCertification - Emerging Leaders
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI10-2022
Diploma in Supervision
Alison
Online11-2024
Skills
- Supply ordering
- Preventive equipment maintenance
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- First Aid/CPR & AED Trained
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking
- Data management
- Supervision
- Maintenance & Repair
- Work ethic
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- OSHA 30 Trained
Timeline
Preventive Maintenance Planner/Supervisor
Actus Nutrition
05.2025 - Current
Purchaser
Actus Nutrition
05.2025 - Current
CMMS Plant Administrator
Actus Nutrition
05.2025 - Current
Cash Office Associate
Theisens
11.2020 - 08.2025
Preventative Maintenance Planner/Supervisor
Foremost Farms USA
11.2017 - 05.2025
Purchase/Receiver
Foremost Farms USA
11.2017 - 05.2025
CMMS Plant Administrator
Foremost Farms USA
11.2017 - 05.2025
Tool Crib Attendant
Mathews Inc
06.2016 - 03.2017
Maintenance Technician
Mathews Inc.
01.2000 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
Certification - CPT- Certified Production Technician
WWTC
Certification - Industrial Electronics Maintenance
WWTC
Certification - NH Mechanical Maintenance
Mori Seiki University
Certification - Mitsubishi Ladder Troubleshooting Course
Mori Seiki University
Certification - Fanuc Ladder Troubleshooting Course
Mori Seiki University
Certification - Metal Cutting Technology
Sandvik
Certification - Information Technology Project Management
Management And Strategy Institute
Certification - Maintenance Organization
TPC Training
Certification - Implementing Preventive Maintenance
TPC Training
Certification - Emerging Leaders
Western Technical College
Diploma in Supervision
Alison