WILLIAM YODER
Milton
Summary
Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator with over 31 years of experience in manufacturing and equipment repair. Proven expert in enhancing operational efficiency and facility management through strategic leadership and lean manufacturing principles. Skilled in managing complex work order systems, coordinating multi-departmental efforts, and maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator
Pegasus Laboratories, Inc.
Pensacola
04.2023 - Current
- Departmental Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between departments to ensure seamless facility operations and alignment with production goals.
- Work Order Management: Manage and prioritize work order systems, including the oversight of calibration and Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks.
- Calibration & Scheduling: Evaluate and develop comprehensive calibration schedules; coordinate and schedule PMs accordingly to minimize production downtime.
- Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs, parts procurement, and facility services.
- Operational Leadership: Streamline operations by identifying inefficiencies, resulting in a 20% increase in team productivity and a 25% boost in overall efficiency.
- General Oversight: Monitor facility conditions, optimize resource allocation, and perform all other duties as assigned by management.
GMP Maintenance
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Led new equipment installations, enhancing production efficiency by 30%.
- Managed stability chamber PMs to maintain strict product quality and GMP compliance.
- Chaired safety committee meetings and conducted daily production meetings to align maintenance tasks.
Technician-Clean Room
Denso Manufacturing of Tennessee
Athens
01.2016 - 09.2021
- Maintained and repaired machinery to meet rigorous safety, quality, and production demands.
- Managed inventory control utilizing the Kanban system and monitored clean-room filtration systems.
Multi-Skilled Mechanic
Wrigley’s
Chattanooga
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Troubleshot and repaired production equipment, including bulk storage, packaging, and robotics.
- Performed precision repairs on pumps, gearboxes, motors, and conveyors.
- Managed site utilities, including waste water systems, boiler systems, and sheet metal fabrication.
Mechanic Operator
Duracell Batteries
Cleveland
07.1993 - 06.2011
- Maintained high-speed equipment, including plastic molding, metal drawing, and palletizers.
- Served as Shift Safety Coordinator, reviewing OSHA guidelines and conducting daily safety briefings.
- Integrated Lean Manufacturing and 'Area Teams' to reduce downtime and improve workflow.
Education
Apprenticeship - Apprenticeship
Duracell Battery
04.1995 - 04.1996
Diploma -
Bradley Central High School
Cleveland, TnSkills
- Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Fabrication
- Hydraulics
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Vendor Coordination
- Calibration Scheduling
- Work Order Systems (SAP)
- Resource Allocation
- Lean Manufacturing
- 5S
- Kanban
- GMP Compliance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Interdepartmental Liaison
- Reliability
Core Skills
Equipment Repair, Troubleshooting, Fabrication, Hydraulics, Mechanical Knowledge, Vendor Coordination, Calibration Scheduling, Work Order Systems (SAP), Resource Allocation, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, GMP Compliance, Preventive Maintenance, Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Inter-departmental Liaison, Reliability
Timeline
Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator
Pegasus Laboratories, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
GMP Maintenance
09.2021 - 04.2023
Technician-Clean Room
Denso Manufacturing of Tennessee
01.2016 - 09.2021
Multi-Skilled Mechanic
Wrigley’s
01.2012 - 01.2015
Apprenticeship - Apprenticeship
Duracell Battery
04.1995 - 04.1996
Mechanic Operator
Duracell Batteries
07.1993 - 06.2011
Diploma -
Bradley Central High School