Chris Apperwhite
Laurel
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with a proven track record at Sentry Asset Management, enhancing equipment reliability through effective preventive maintenance and team supervision. Skilled in troubleshooting and safety compliance, I fostered a culture of continuous improvement, significantly reducing downtime and optimizing workflow while ensuring adherence to OSHA standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Sentry Asset Management
Laurel, MS
01.2008 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Trained staff on efficient use of tools and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated repairs and maintenance tasks, optimizing workflow for maximum productivity.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for timely service.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues and initiate corrective actions proactively.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
Procurement Clerk
Laurel Housing Authority
Laurel, MS
07.1998 - 01.2008
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Trained staff on efficient use of tools and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated repairs and maintenance tasks, optimizing workflow for maximum productivity.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for timely service.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues and initiate corrective actions proactively.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
Laurel, MSNo Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Troubleshooting
- Work order management
- Plumbing repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- HVAC systems
- Safety protocols
- Inventory monitoring
- Electrical systems
- Employee performance evaluation
- Inventory replenishment
- Employee performance assessment
- Pest control
- Work order processing
- Painting techniques
- Contractor coordination
- Skilled maintenance and repair
- Maintenance planning
- Safety compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Tool and parts inventory oversight
- Outside contractor oversight
Certification
UNIVERSAL EPA CERTIFICATION
EPA
EPA TYPE I, II, AND III
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Sentry Asset Management
01.2008 - Current
Procurement Clerk
Laurel Housing Authority
07.1998 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
No Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Southern Mississippi