Cory Schanke
Fort Dodge,IA
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor offering 10+ years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency. Seasoned Maintenance Supervisor bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in Industrial Food Processing settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Versatile Maintenance Supervisor skillful in troubleshooting with top-notch repair knowledge and technical expertise. Accustomed to reviewing highly technical documentation to assess scope and develop repair strategy. Focused, reliable and results-driven with good safety records and attention to detail.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor Rendering
JBS Foods
Grand Island, NE
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Verified proper analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, PLC and pneumatic systems.
- Overhauled, installed and repaired centrifugal compressors, pumps, valves, separators and generators.
- Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees.
Refrigeration and Boiler Tech
Prestage Foods
Eagle Grove, IA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Observed pressure, temperature and draft meters to verify correct operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and burners.
- Monitored heating and cooling system performance through alarms, temperature and pressure differentials.
- Used chemical testing kits and oxygen scavengers to test and treat boiler feed water.
- Adjusted valves and controls to set specified water level and steam pressure of boiler.
- Maintained boiler room log by recording meter and gauge data readings, water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
- Verified appropriate degree of water softness by maintaining chemical treatment programs and regulating steam flow.
- Observed boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions, change burners and tighten pipes and fittings.
- Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
Maintenance Technician
Wapsie Valley Creamery
Independence , IA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats
Waterloo, IA
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with [Type] and [Type] approaches.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Verified proper analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, PLC and pneumatic systems.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 12 employees.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Maintenance Lead
Waterloo Processing
Waterloo, IA
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Used arc welding, tig welding and plasmas cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components and manufacturing machinery.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime
- Installed, aligned and balanced new equipment while working with other mechanics
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats
Waterloo, IA
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Supervised 12 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Reviewed and studied schematic diagrams to properly plan and process assignments.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Verified proper analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, PLC and pneumatic systems.
Millwright
Cedar Valley Mechanical
Evansdale , IA
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery on regular basis to reduce downtime by [Number]%.
- Laid out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drilled holes with power drill.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment worth up to $[Amount].
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Safely used blow torches, hammers and forklifts, resulting in [Number] days without accident.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
Maintenance Supervisor
Triumph Foods
Saint Joseph, MO
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Supervised 10 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Verified proper analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, PLC and pneumatic systems.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats
Waterloo, IA
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
Maintenance Mechanic
Tyson Fresh Meats
Waterloo, IA
01.1999 - 06.2000
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep vehicles functioning.
- Double-checked equipment stocks.
- Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
Maintenance Mechanic
Design Products/KPR
Waterloo, IA
02.1998 - 09.1998
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep vehicles functioning.
- Double-checked equipment stocks.
Education
GED -
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA07.2003
Skills
- Standards Conformance
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Performance Evaluations
- Employee Safety Training
- Team Collaboration
- Hydraulic Press Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Supply Requisition
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Schedule Preparation
- Personnel Management
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Decision Making
- Accident and Injury Investigation
- Job Prioritizing
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Work Estimation
- Vendor Relations
- Worker Training
- Visual Inspection
- Assignment Delegation
- Outside Contractor Oversight
- Computerized Maintenance Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Hazard Monitoring and Management
- Time Management
- Dependable and Consistent
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- OSHA Compliance
- Welding and Brazing
- Conflict Resolution
- Accurate and Precise
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Heavy Lifting
- Relationship Building
- Word Processing
- PPE Gear Requirements
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Professional Communication
Accomplishments
Excellence In Reduction Of Downtime
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor Rendering
JBS Foods
01.2022 - Current
Refrigeration and Boiler Tech
Prestage Foods
07.2021 - 12.2021
Maintenance Technician
Wapsie Valley Creamery
04.2021 - 06.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats
04.2020 - 04.2021
Maintenance Lead
Waterloo Processing
01.2018 - 03.2020
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats
05.2016 - 01.2018
Millwright
Cedar Valley Mechanical
05.2011 - 06.2013
Maintenance Supervisor
Triumph Foods
01.2008 - 10.2010
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats
01.2003 - 01.2008
Maintenance Mechanic
Tyson Fresh Meats
01.1999 - 06.2000
Maintenance Mechanic
Design Products/KPR
02.1998 - 09.1998
GED -
Hawkeye Community College