CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT
Omaha,Ne
Summary
Industrious Maintenance Supervisor committed to safety and focused on leading and supporting teams in goal achievement. Offering 14 years of experience monitoring maintenance and operational readiness of diverse equipment. Well-versed in analysis, identification and mitigation of safety hazards. Adept at reducing production downtime through scheduling, inspection and troubleshooting management. Worked with CMMS programs such as SAP. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Versed in monitoring and ordering inventory and determining types of installations and repairs needed. Friendly and punctual individual possessing strong eye-for-detail and sound knowledge of quality standards and safety regulations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Swift Prepared Foods
Council Bluffs, Iowa
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised team of mechanics in Daily plant operations
- Worked on weekly projects to improve operations of the plant
- Went to Garden City Ammonia Program for education on boiler and refrigeration operations
- Do effective pass down of shift operation and downtime to oncoming shift
- Coaching on a one on one basis for team morale and discipline
- Worked with Kronos time keeping for scheduling
- Used SAP for ordering of parts for machine repairs and preventative maintenance
- Do weekly leadership programs to identify safety defects and near misses.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
TONY DOWNS FOODS GROUP
Madelia, MN
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised a team of 2nd shift maintenance techs throughout 5 departments
- Monitored Kronos time keeping for team members
- Observed that all team members were working safely
- Company had no defined policy adhering to safety
- Regulations so I implemented regulations needed for improved safety
- Followed up on all downtime calls in departments and escalate issues as needed
- Communicated repair information and work with all other department supervisors to minimize downtime loss
- Documented shift information, thorough pass downs to incoming supervisor
- Delegated preventive maintenance daily, weekly, monthly as needed.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
MAINTENANCE LEAD
PRODUCTS UNLIMITED
OMAHA, NE
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Ordered parts through vendors to guarantee parts in inventory getting quotes for reasonable repairs
- Worked on team building, training, coaching, disciplining as well as a knowledge accomplishments
- Repair machines including preventative maintenance Inventory of equipment and parts
- Scheduled day to day operational repairs while enforcing safety in the work environment
- Communicated to leadership and management of any issues incoming or present
- Set standards and documentation of shift operational documentations
- Participated in special projects surrounding plant maintenance
- Boosted 1st shift start up to 80- 95% success rate while working 3rd shift lead .
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
SENIOR MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
Smithfield Foods, Inc
OMAHA, NE
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Cross trained on machinery in Raw and Ready to Eat areas to ensure a consistent flow of production minimizing downtime
- Troubleshooting of electrical issues and mechanical issues, looking for failure resolution
- Looked at ways through documentation to constitute timely parts replacement or repair before failure
- Contacted technicians for support of mechanical issues then worked with techs to set repair knowledge training
- Set up and Tear down of lines for shift production and clean up
- Performed weekly PM's to reduce the wear and tear on a machines and to promote training to new techs
- Participated in refrigeration and chemical Hazmat on call emergency response team.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
- Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
JACK LINKS BEEF SNACKS
Bellevue, NE
05.2011 - 10.2016
- Answered calls for mechanical repairs in Raw and RTE areas
- Did troubleshooting to make necessary adjustments and repairs on food processing equipment
- Worked on way to minimize downtime
- Scheduled and complete daily/weekly/monthly Preventative Maintenance (PM's) on equipment Set up lines to
- Ensure proper function before start of shift
- Daily Team Maintenance projects (DTM) tearing down and rebuilding machines
- Most proud I completed several maintenance service repair training courses from vendors
- This allowed a hands and
- Written knowledge of required daily machinery.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
ELECTRICIAN LEAD
OMAHA STEEL CASTING
OMAHA, NE
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Maintained shift operations and staff assignments
- Worked on all electrical circuit installs and repairs, to include safety checks, and performance checks
- Worked with three phase single phase operations up to 13,800 volts
- Worked on overhead gantry cranes and workstation hoist Performed inspections and repairs as needed
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment
- Mentored junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Driven Electrician successful at working with customers, architects, contractors and sub-contractors on both residential and commercial projects. [Number]+ years in electrical work.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
SUPERVISOR
IBP/ MPS / TYSON
Council Bluffs, IA
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Supervised and directed kill floor operations with 40+ employees
- Maintained communication with USDA to ensure proper procedures and GMP were followed
- Followed up Time keeping of hours directly reporting to HR Team
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals
- Conducted employee evaluations and reviews
- Created training manual for employees to use as reference guide
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
FPC YANKTON - Yankton, SD -
US DEPARTMENT oF LABOR APPRENTICESHIP
01.2010
and EPA -
01.2009
Mount Marty College
Yankton, SD01.2008
FPC Yankton - Yankton, SD | BLUE PRINT READING (26 WEEK COURSE Learned -
01.2008
Completed coursework in Mechanical, Electrical and Machine blueprints -
Mount Marty College
Yankton, SD01.2007
Received 608 certification -
Esco Institute
01.2007
Skills
- Took training courses for Alkar,Multivac,
- Handtmann,Polyclip,TipperTie,JBT
- Hoegger,GEA,Tiromat,Cashin EdgeGCAP
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Safety protocols
- Vendor relationship management
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Time management
- Planning equipment rebuilds and repairs
- Staff Management
- Work Order Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Facilities Maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Training and Development
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Troubleshooting Motor Controls,Drives,PLC Circuits, 09/2018
- Accomplishments
- Led team to achieve Presidential Awards, earning recognition from upper
- Recognized as Employee of the quarter for outstanding performance and team contributions
- Negotiated with vendors, saving the company $20,000 annually
- Created highly effective new maintenance training that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations
- Safety standards are important
- A good company invest in training and safety
- I can't perform efficiently knowing im failing these standards.
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Swift Prepared Foods
05.2022 - Current
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
TONY DOWNS FOODS GROUP
02.2020 - 05.2022
MAINTENANCE LEAD
PRODUCTS UNLIMITED
10.2018 - 01.2020
SENIOR MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
Smithfield Foods, Inc
10.2016 - 10.2018
SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
JACK LINKS BEEF SNACKS
05.2011 - 10.2016
ELECTRICIAN LEAD
OMAHA STEEL CASTING
05.2009 - 05.2011
SUPERVISOR
IBP/ MPS / TYSON
01.1992 - 01.1994
FPC YANKTON - Yankton, SD -
US DEPARTMENT oF LABOR APPRENTICESHIP
and EPA -
Mount Marty College
FPC Yankton - Yankton, SD | BLUE PRINT READING (26 WEEK COURSE Learned -
Completed coursework in Mechanical, Electrical and Machine blueprints -
Mount Marty College
Received 608 certification -
Esco Institute
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