Chet Richards
Ferndale,WA
Summary
Adept Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at LKQ, I excel in leading teams towards excellence in facilities maintenance and preventive maintenance, ensuring equipment efficiency and safety compliance. My leadership fosters continuous improvement and employee development, achieving significant operational enhancements and fostering a culture of high performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
LKQ
Bellingham , Washington
07.2021 - Current
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Production Technician
Cascade dafo
Ferndale , Washington
03.2014 - 07.2021
- Assisted in the set-up and operation of production equipment.
- Performed quality control checks on products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Monitored production processes, identified problems, and took corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Reported any nonconformities or discrepancies in product quality to supervisors.
- Ensured that all materials used met required standards before use in production operations.
- Verified accuracy of finished goods prior to shipment from the facility.
- Reviewed documents such as blueprints, drawings, schematics, instructions., for accuracy.
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures, protocols and safety guidelines at all times.
Production Supervisor
Hemplers-bb Meat & Sausage
Ferndale , WA
09.2005 - 06.2010
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Process Technology
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WASkills
- Inventory Replenishment
- Materials Requisition
- Employee performance assessment
- Facilities Maintenance
- Work Order Management
- Equipment Inspection
- Production Scheduling
- Maintenance Planning
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Grounds Maintenance
- Employee performance evaluation
- Safety Protocols
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Continuous Improvement
- Inventory Monitoring
- Employee Scheduling
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Team Leadership
- Welding and fabrication
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
LKQ
07.2021 - Current
Production Technician
Cascade dafo
03.2014 - 07.2021
Production Supervisor
Hemplers-bb Meat & Sausage
09.2005 - 06.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Process Technology
Bellingham Technical College