Clifford Patterson
Blue Ridge,VA
Summary
Marine Corps veteran with 30 years of extensive experience in direct and leadership roles, specializing in developing high-performing teams and individuals. Expertise in designing, building, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex electrical and mechanical systems. Strong ability to educate others in technical areas. Proficient in leveraging PLC (Allen Bradley SLC-500) and I/O systems for effective troubleshooting, collaborating seamlessly with programmers to resolve intricate machine logic challenges. Dedicated to cultivating effective team dynamics, establishing clear objectives, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within diverse workforce environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Coke Consolidated Roanoke VA
Roanoke, VA
11.2025 - Current
- Oversaw day shift team operations in 24/7 high-speed manufacturing plant, ensuring optimal maintenance performance.
- Implemented demonstrative leadership strategies to enhance team cohesion and promote a servant leadership approach.
- Directed maintenance management tasks and supervised personnel to uphold operational standards.
- Executed standardization initiatives, including Leader's Standard Work (LSW) training and documentation, to enhance operational efficiency.
- Leading projects for critical production machinery.
Maintenance Manager
Trivium Packaging
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Managed maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability of high-speed manufacturing equipment while maintaining safety standards
- Managed comprehensive oversight of daily maintenance activities to uphold equipment reliability.
- Facilitated creation of work stream prioritization program and coordinated weekly planning initiatives to optimize project management and increase CMMS compliance
- Facilitated machine repair and enhancement processes while mentoring team members.
- Implemented strategies to enhance team cohesion and prevent disruptions from personnel unavailability due to PTO or other commitments.
- Oversaw management of maintenance toolroom and production tooling budget with improvement yielding a stable 10% inventory accuracy improvement and restarting recycling generating over $200K in positive returns
- Achieved project turnaround by effectively managing capital expenditure initiatives and resolving resource constraints on previously stalled projects.
Maintenance Supervisor
D.S. Smith
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed maintenance activities across two shifts to support continuous operational efficiency.
- Responsible for oversight of daily reactive and preventive maintenance while being the last defense for repairs including using vendor support.
- Executed machine repair and enhancement tasks, providing training to others for skill development and operational continuity.
- Cultivated a collaborative team environment to enhance shared responsibilities and minimize isolated work silos.
- Taught staff uploading and downloading programs, installation of AC and DC drives, exposed team to process enhancement through selection of material for repairs and higher-level maintenance techniques
- Developed detailed project scope documentation to facilitate the bidding process and enhance proposal clarity.
- Assisted in developing capital expenditure projects and revitalizing inactive projects due to resource shortages.
- Revamped SAP program while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Addressed waste stream challenges in absence of EHS manager to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Developed and executed kaizen strategies to enhance safety measures while minimizing costs.
- Executed multiple roles to ensure smooth operations during the organization's transition phase.
Electrical Shop Supervisor
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Directed daily operations of electrical department, overseeing eight electricians and one elevator mechanic.
- Assisted in managing time and attendance records for staff. Supported contract management and compliance efforts. Aided in purchasing processes and vendor management. Helped negotiate agreements with unions. Contributed to project writing and execution while delivering quality craftsmanship and customer service to veterans and service providers.
- Navigated diverse working environment characterized by a mix of legacy and modern services undergoing various repair states.
- Monitored safety compliance among contractors and non-Department of Veterans Affairs technicians to ensure adherence to established standards.
- Maintained a flawless safety record with zero electrical injury incidents.
Maintenance Supervisor
Dairy Farmers of America
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted in daily operations by managing a team of over 20 employees. Supported hiring processes and conducted performance reviews. Aided in writing fiscal budgets and managing inventory control through SAP. Responded to emergency situations and coordinated repairs of malfunctioning equipment. Compiled daily reports to track operational progress.
- Directed training programs for new employees to enhance maintenance operations. Oversaw support initiatives for dairy farmers of America as co-packer for Pepsico and Starbucks. Led technician responsibilities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Directed three shift operations for extended periods at plant, addressing staffing gaps at the supervisor level to uphold performance standards.
- Oversaw uptime reliability for high-speed sanitary bottling operations, ensuring optimal performance of 3.2 million containers per day.
- Analyzed operational practices and implemented audit strategies to maintain adherence to USDA and FDA guidelines.
Maintenance Mechanic
Magnesita Refractories
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Multi-craft maintenance mechanic - Responsibilities include completion of complex repairs.
- Completion of preventative maintenance requirements.
- Fabrication using mills, lathes, drill presses, welders (ARC, MIG, and TIG), Electrical repairs, and assorted other duties.
Multicraft Maintenance Mechanic
ES3 LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery to enhance production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Facilitated daily production demands by performing timely maintenance on machinery to support operational efficiency.
- Executed preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
Molecular Diagnostic Systems
Becton Dickinson
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Maintenance Mechanic IV and Trainer - Performing facets of machine and building support to a demanding and FDA regulated workforce.
- Inventory control and cost accounting using SAP/R3. Design functions using SolidWorks.
- Drawing controls and inventory using Synergis Adept 8.2. Process revision control using QDMS.
- Mechanical, electrical, fluid/air, fabrication, etc.
- Also functioning as a process trainer for machine operations after assisting in the formalized development of a training program.
Maintenance Supervisor
York Casket Company
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Maintenance management for high-speed wood processing. Medium to large scale in-plant electrical service.
- Electrical motor replacements up to 100hp and other electrical services. Dust collector and bag house servicing.
- Boiler maintenance and repair including re-lining.
- Vendor negotiations for replacement, repair, and renewable parts and services.
- Ground up fabrication of production support equipment. Supervision of a workforce of ten plus people.
Education
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NCNo Degree - Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PANo Degree - General Studies
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VASkills
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Team development and management
- Maintenance scheduling & recordkeeping
- Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting
- CMMS & Work order management
- Vendor relationship management
- Team leadership and performance assessment
- Safety including Lockout\Tagout procedures
- Prioritization of deadlines
- Regulatory compliance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Coke Consolidated Roanoke VA
11.2025 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Trivium Packaging
01.2023 - 11.2025
Maintenance Supervisor
D.S. Smith
01.2022 - 01.2023
Electrical Shop Supervisor
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2017 - 01.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Dairy Farmers of America
01.2016 - 01.2017
Maintenance Mechanic
Magnesita Refractories
01.2014 - 01.2016
Multicraft Maintenance Mechanic
ES3 LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Molecular Diagnostic Systems
Becton Dickinson
01.2003 - 01.2013
Maintenance Supervisor
York Casket Company
01.2001 - 01.2003
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
North Carolina A&T State University
No Degree - Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
No Degree - General Studies
Virginia Western Community College