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Christopher Smith

Saukville,Wisconsin

Summary

Reliable Maintenance Supervisor offering 5 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. History of excellent performance and dependability. Hardworking and driven by superior work ethic and commitment to team goals. Effective Supervisor with 34 years of related experience. Effective in providing structured leadership and conflict resolution. Performs or delegates preventive maintenance or emergency repairs.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Calibre Inc.
Grafton, WI
10.2017 - 03.2022
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
  • Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Diagnosed and corrected issues with systems, components and controllers.
  • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.

Plant Manager

Calibre Inc
Grafton, WI
07.1997 - 10.2017
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
  • Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
  • Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.

Supervisor of Production Line

Calibre Inc
Grafton, WI
08.1988 - 07.1997
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
  • Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

General Labor Worker

Calibre Inc.
Grafton, WI
10.1984 - 08.1988
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
  • Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
  • Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Port Washington High School
Port Washington, WI
06.1986

Skills

  • Supply Requisition
  • Tool and Equipment Maintenance
  • Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
  • Repair Requirements Determination
  • Experience in running motorized equipment
  • Maintenance Management system

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Calibre Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2022

Plant Manager

Calibre Inc
07.1997 - 10.2017

Supervisor of Production Line

Calibre Inc
08.1988 - 07.1997

General Labor Worker

Calibre Inc.
10.1984 - 08.1988

High School Diploma -

Port Washington High School

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