CHAD B. NELSON
Poland,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with a proven track record at Mom's Meals Purfood LLC, skilled in CMMS administration and root cause analysis. Achieved a 97% completion rate for work orders while fostering team development and effective communication. Expert in preventive maintenance and capital project oversight, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
MOM'S MEALS PURFOOD LLC
NORTH JACKSON, OH
09.2020 - Current
- Setup CMMS program (Maintain X) for all assets in facility, while working with manufacturers for proper PMs and wear parts replacement.
- Modify equipment to meet production demands and reliability.
- Track Mean Time to Failure and set up WO/PM accordingly and have all parts on hand before WO need to be completed.
- Review daily and weekly PMs and WO to maintain a 97% completion rate.
- Increase OEE of lines by 12%.
- Increased yield of product to maximize production runs.
- Collaborated with safety team, quality team, and contractors to ensure timely completion of work orders within a week.
- Collaborated with safety team to assess issues and implement timely corrective actions.
- Schedule quarterly and yearly inspections for capital infrastructure with outside contractors.
- Overseeing capital projects to maintain budget and on time complication.
- Research and evaluate various designs for wear parts to enhance durability.
- Implement standard procedures and decrease setup time for production to hit daily goals.
- Part of the SQF audit team and received a score of 98.
- Managed the maintenance department when manager was on long term leave.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
BALL METALPACK
CANTON, OH
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Supervise and coordinate the employees of the department to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards are met.
- Facilitated on-the-job training and skill development of employees to uphold high performance standards.
- Conducted downtime analysis and implemented corrective actions to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Evaluate products and machinery to ensure compliance with established quality and maintenance standards.
- Maintained comprehensive records of production, spoilage, machinery, and maintenance to support operational efficiency.
- Monitored machine parts and supplies for production equipment.
- Initiate, review and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Furnish preventative maintenance plans, work orders, schedules, results, and any revisions.
Q&T SUPERVISOR
TMK IPSCO
Koppel, PA
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Led 40 employees in safety, quality, processing, and maintenance initiatives to enhance team performance.
- Over 1 year without a lost day safety incident.
- Reviewed JSA and WSP to identify and implement corrective actions, improving workplace safety.
- Facilitated five safety kaizen events in the department.
- Worked with operators to implement control plans, PMS and 6S throughout department.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments to optimize production scheduling and ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Monitor process control, process parameters, quality and OEE.
- Increased equipment productivity by using cycle time analyst.
PROCESSING SUPERVISOR
AMSTEAD RAIL
Groveport, OH
02.2010 - 03.2018
- Increased production by 20%, decreased scrap by 2% and increased uptime.
- Reduced re-work defect by 84% in 2 months and increased first pass yield 12%.
- Investigated processing issues, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions to resolve problems.
- Implement and coordinate both strategic and tactical plans to enhance performance.
- Implemented OPC (operator process control) and 5S within the department.
- Maximized resources and coached employees to enhance productivity, foster engagement, and meet deadlines.
- Led coaching sessions to promote the Value of the Person initiative.
- Implemented suggestions that improved equipment uptime and reliability.
- Organized parts for repairs and created work orders, for potential maintenance issues.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR / SHIFT LEADER
GENERAL MOTORS
Moraine, OH
05.1995 - 12.2008
- Managed 30 skilled trade employees across electrical, tool and die, mechanical, and facility roles, ensuring efficient operations over 798,000 square ft.
- Accountable for welder units, conveyors, PLCs, robots, all electrical and pneumatic controls.
- Achieved 25% reduction in department recordable injuries, 23% decrease in scrap, and 43% budget cut.
- Directly responsible for incorporating Global Manufacturing Systems and employee training within the department in lean manufacturing to safety.
- Scheduled and prepared repairs while assisting in breakdown situations.
- Resolved employee conflict before grievance stage.
- Adapted and experienced in problem solving and providing solutions. Excellent qualifications in leadership and interpersonal communications.
- Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse audience. Public speaking and executive management briefing experience.
JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT/WELDER
GENERAL MOTORS
Moraine, OH
05.1995 - 12.2008
- Maintained mechanical equipment for production and facility through preventive maintenance program utilizing thermal imaging and vibration analysis to enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with plant engineering across multiple departments to improve equipment uptime.
- Sorted and labeled parts for efficient repairs while identifying root causes of problems collaboratively during emergency breakdowns.
- Only Apprentice hand-picked to lead a team in major equipment installation on time and under budget.
- Finished Apprenticeship less than 4yrs and had schooling finished in three years.
Education
Columbus State Community College
State Of Ohio
Certificate - mechanical studies
Sinclair Community College
Certificate - PLC
Warren County Career Center
Certificate - welding procedures Stick, Mig, Tig, Flux core
Hobart Welding Institute
Skills
- Operational Excellence, Maximo, Equipment Optimization, Six Sigma, OSHA Training, Environmental Compliance, Lean Manufacturing, Team Development, Workforce management, Employee Engagement, 5S, Maintenance Standards, Team Leadership, Reliability Engineering, Global manufacturing systems, MaintainX, SQF training
- Capital project management
- Global manufacturing systems
- Inventory management
- Team Leadership
- Team Development
- Workforce management
- Employee Engagement
- Global manufacturing systems
- Interpersonal communication
- Inventory management
Personal Information
Title: MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Timeline
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
MOM'S MEALS PURFOOD LLC
09.2020 - Current
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
BALL METALPACK
03.2020 - 09.2020
Q&T SUPERVISOR
TMK IPSCO
03.2018 - 11.2019
PROCESSING SUPERVISOR
AMSTEAD RAIL
02.2010 - 03.2018
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR / SHIFT LEADER
GENERAL MOTORS
05.1995 - 12.2008
JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT/WELDER
GENERAL MOTORS
05.1995 - 12.2008
Columbus State Community College
State Of Ohio
Certificate - mechanical studies
Sinclair Community College
Certificate - PLC
Warren County Career Center
Certificate - welding procedures Stick, Mig, Tig, Flux core
Hobart Welding Institute