Antoine McDuffie
High Point,NC
Summary
Reliable Maintenance Lead/Supervisor offering 35 years of experience overseeing maintenance and janitorial team tasks. Hardworking and diligent in developing and enforcing adherence to maintenance schedules. Committed to reducing risks and promoting workplace safety through improved safety training. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Maintenance position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Leader
Leggett & Platt
High Point, NC
12.1988 - Current
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Provided technical support during equipment installations or upgrades, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Enhanced safety in the workplace by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and providing regular training sessions.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of parts and services at competitive prices.
- Managed a team of technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced productivity.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Reduced downtime for critical machinery by conducting thorough inspections and promptly addressing issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on improvement projects, contributing valuable insights and expertise to drive overall operational excellence.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to schedule downtime events efficiently so as not to disrupt overall production timelines or goals.
- Efficiently allocated resources including personnel assignments and budget expenditures, maximizing return on investment in maintenance activities.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Conducted root cause analyses on recurring problems, implementing long-term solutions to minimize future disruptions.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance programs and regularly monitoring performance.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Served as a key liaison between maintenance staff and senior management, effectively communicating needs and concerns.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 9 employees.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings for the facility.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Established preventative maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations and historical data analysis, extending the lifespan of equipment assets.
- Evaluated new technologies or methodologies for potential implementation into existing workflows or systems.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues quickly and accurately to minimize downtime impacts on production output.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the maintenance department, driving positive change throughout the organization.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Mentored junior technicians, developing their skills and expertise to create a more capable workforce.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted to new technology.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
High School Diploma -
T Wingate Andrews High School
High Point, NC05.1989
Skills
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Grounds Maintenance
- Job Prioritizing
- Machinery Operations
- Employee Scheduling
- Dependable and Consistent
- Facilities Maintenance
- Schedule Preparation
- Quality Assurance
- Personnel Skill Assessments
- Materials and Labor Costing
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Inventory Replenishment
- Inventory Monitoring
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Safety Compliance
- Employee performance assessment
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic Press Operation
- Relationship Building
- Accident and Injury Investigation
- Predictive Maintenance
- Billing and Accounting Support
- Heavy Lifting
- Facility Maintenance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Employee Motivation
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Welding Techniques
- Equipment Operation
- Assignment Delegation
- Employee Safety Training
- Performance Evaluations
- Worker Training
- Outside Contractor Oversight
- Safety Protocols
- Decision-Making
- Supply Requisition
- Materials Requisition
- Conflict Resolution
- Scheduling and Planning
- Maintenance Planning
- Security Systems
- Visual Inspection
- Work Area Inspection
- Electrical Systems
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Employee performance evaluation
- Health and safety compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Hydraulic systems
- Energy management
- Compressed Air Systems
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- OSHA Compliance
Certification
- Advance Accident Investigation and Process Safety Training Course, Leggett & Platt Safe Guard - 2013
- Motor Management and Drive Shop, Duke Energy - Nov. 14, 2014
- 28 hours Internal Quality Auditor Course, Leggett & Platt -
- Loss Control Decision Making, Leggett & Platt - Nov. 12, 1998
- American Fire Sprinkler Association, - Oct. 11, 2007
- L&P 2000 Clip Machine Specialist Training, Leggett & PLatt -
- Forklift Train The Trainer, John Costa and Associates - March 14, 2000
- Air Flow/Sullair Air Care Service School and Parts Seminar, Air Flow - Nov. 10 2009 and May 7, 2002
Timeline
Maintenance Leader
Leggett & Platt
12.1988 - Current
High School Diploma -
T Wingate Andrews High School