Cory Hammerle
Freeland
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor at Michigan Sugar with a proven track record in project planning and team leadership. Expert in budgeting and process improvement, driving operational efficiency and enhancing safety culture. Passionate about staff development and fostering collaboration, ensuring high-performance standards and continuous growth in maintenance operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Michigan Sugar
Bay City
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Supervised unionized maintenance, storeroom, and utility personnel, providing technical expertise, training, and fostering a strong safety culture.
- Managed preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize machine uptime and capacity, especially during critical annual shutdowns.
- Coordinated with production to prioritize and schedule work orders and maintenance shutdowns; manage all repair tracking, cost analysis, and reliability improvements within the CMMS.
- Enforce strict adherence to MIOSHA, GMP, and EGLE (Environmental Quality) standards, participating in quality audits.
- Managed maintenance budgets and oversee capital/extraordinary projects for plant sustainability and improvement.
- Identify critical equipment, develop maintenance plans, and use KPIs to drive continuous improvement in plant operations and output.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Professional Development Center
United States Air Force
Wichita
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed and supervised professional development programs for 4,000 personnel, including scheduling, coordination, and execution.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance professional growth and career progression.
- Created a 46-course framework to develop skills and knowledge for 3,000 personnel.
- Planned and conducted 90-120 training sessions, workshops, and seminars on leadership, technical skills, and professional military education (PME).
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to deliver effective training programs for sixteen organizations.
- Addressed and resolved career development issues, supporting personal and professional growth.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Electrical/Environmental Specialty
United States Air Force
Wichita
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Oversaw troubleshooting, repairs, and operations of electrical and environmental control systems on 24 KC-46 aircraft valued at $3.5 billion.
- Scheduled, organized, and documented annual training, job qualifications, and shift requirements for forty-nine personnel.
- Coordinated with outside agencies for aircraft supply inventory, acquisition, and repair, managing assets valued at $332 million.
- Ensured compliance with explosive safety and HAZMAT programs for four squadrons per OSHA regulations.
- Provided performance evaluations and constructive feedback, mentoring team members on career development and personal growth.
Electrical & Environmental Craftsman
United States Air Force
Wichita
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Inspected, operated, and repaired electrical and environmental control systems on KC-46 aircraft.
- Maintained inspection and maintenance records for twenty-four aircraft.
- Conducted on-the-job training for 36 personnel.
Unit Program Manager
United States Air Force
Wichita
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed four critical readiness programs for 680 personnel for worldwide deployment.
- Coordinated monthly meetings with the Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing a $267 million construction project.
- Managed and inspected six facilities, ensuring safety and serviceability.
- Directed maintenance procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Supervised unit medical and dental programs, ensuring personnel readiness and HIPAA compliance.
Electrical & Environmental Journeyman
United States Air Force
Wichita
11.2013 - 07.2018
- Operated and repaired electrical and environmental control systems on KC-135 aircraft.
- Documented maintenance actions and scheduled inspections for twenty-eight aircraft.
- Ensured maintenance compliance with DoD publications.
Office Furniture Lead Installer/Project Manager
Airea Inc
Farmington Hills
11.2007 - 07.2013
- Oversaw furniture installations, ensuring professional, safety, and timely completion.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine installation methods and material requirements.
Education
BBA - Project Management
American Military University
Charles Town12-2026
Aviation Maintenance Technology Degree -
Community College of the Air Force
01.2019
High School Diploma -
Walled Lake Central High School
01.2006
Skills
- Project planning and execution
- Team leadership and management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team training and development
- Analytic and critical thinking
- Active secret clearance
- Staff development
- Discipline and focus
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Leadership development
- Vendor coordination
- Staff management
- Risk assessment
- Work order management
- Vendor relationship management
- Workflow management
- Operational efficiency
Community Service
- Organized sponsorships to generate revenue exceeding $75K for base-level teams for national sporting events.
- Volunteered over eight hundred hours to youth sports teams.
- Partnered with a local Minor League Baseball team to raise funds for Friends of McConnell private organization.
- Led 380 personnel in 15 Kansas food bank events.
Awards
- 2023, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter
- 2023, Non-Commissioned Officer Innovator of the Quarter, 4th Quarter
- 2023, Air Force Commendation Medal
- 2022, Knucklebuster Maintenance Professional of the Year
- 2021, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter
- 2021, Team of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter
- 2021, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 1st Quarter
- 2019, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- 2019, Air Force Commendation Medal
- 2017, Airman Leadership School Distinguished Graduate
- 2017, Career Development Course Academic Excellence Award
- 2016, Air Force Achievement Medal
Leadership Training
- 2023, Non-Commissioned Foundation Course
- 2022, Air Refueling Wing Culture Team Training
- 2022, First Sergeant Leadership Symposium
- 2021, Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy
- 2021, Air Force Continuous Process Improvement Foundational Skills Training (Air Force Green Belt/Six Sigma)
- 2020, Diamond Development Leadership Course
- 2019, Airman Leadership School
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Michigan Sugar
07.2025 - 01.2026
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Professional Development Center
United States Air Force
07.2023 - 07.2025
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Electrical/Environmental Specialty
United States Air Force
12.2021 - 07.2023
Electrical & Environmental Craftsman
United States Air Force
04.2021 - 12.2021
Unit Program Manager
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 04.2021
Electrical & Environmental Journeyman
United States Air Force
11.2013 - 07.2018
Office Furniture Lead Installer/Project Manager
Airea Inc
11.2007 - 07.2013
BBA - Project Management
American Military University
Aviation Maintenance Technology Degree -
Community College of the Air Force
High School Diploma -
Walled Lake Central High School