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Dale Cain

Carthage

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with a proven track record at Park 100 Foods, excelling in preventive maintenance and team supervision. Enhanced equipment reliability and reduced downtime through strategic scheduling and effective communication. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement while maintaining meticulous maintenance records and ensuring safety compliance.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Park 100 Foods
12.2013 - Current
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.

Maintenance Supervisor

Harlan Bakeries
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for team members, recognizing outstanding contributions and addressing areas for improvement.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent workmanship across all maintenance tasks.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with comprehensive training programs and adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities, enabling data-driven decision-making for future improvements.
  • Coordinated emergency response efforts during facility incidents, minimizing damage and restoring operations swiftly.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team feedback and implementing process enhancements accordingly.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency by optimizing team assignments and resource allocation.
  • Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance and support in skill development and career growth.
  • Reduced downtime, conducting thorough diagnostics and efficient repairs on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 36 employees.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.

Plant Engineer

Atkins Desserts
08.2000 - 09.2012
  • Complied with applicable mechanical and electrical regulatory standards for bakery plant operation.
  • Implemented energy-saving measures, resulting in reduced operational costs without compromising productivity.
  • Assisted in procurement strategies by providing input on vendor selection based on cost analysis and performance metrics.
  • Reduced downtime for maintenance through proactive inspection and scheduling of repairs.
  • Improved plant layout design to maximize space utilization and increase overall productivity.
  • Conducted regular safety audits, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel.
  • Designed custom tools or fixtures when required, enhancing worker safety and job efficiency.
  • Led root cause analysis efforts to identify recurring problems and develop long-term solutions.
  • Drafted preventive maintenance schedules around avoiding service disruptions and equipment breakdowns.
  • Remained abreast of new and emerging industry regulations and guidelines for plant operations.
  • Coordinated with outside contractors for specialized services, ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
  • Created standardized set-ups for staff workstations and tools to streamline opening and closing operations.
  • Designed and enforced best-practice methodologies.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Reduced downtime for critical machinery through meticulous preventive maintenance scheduling and execution.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams in designing modifications that enhanced the functionality or lifespan of existing equipment.

Maintenance Supervisor

Dean Foods
01.1998 - 09.2000
  • Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between management and the maintenance team, facilitating clear communication about project objectives and expectations.
  • Regularly updated technical knowledge through ongoing education, industry seminars, workshops, or certifications relevant to the role''s responsibilities.
  • Increased overall productivity through effective scheduling of technician shifts according to workload demands.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 15 employees.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
  • Supervised 15 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • 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.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for team members, recognizing outstanding contributions and addressing areas for improvement.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent workmanship across all maintenance tasks.
  • Coordinated emergency response efforts during facility incidents, minimizing damage and restoring operations swiftly.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with comprehensive training programs and adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team feedback and implementing process enhancements accordingly.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency by optimizing team assignments and resource allocation.
  • Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance and support in skill development and career growth.
  • Reduced downtime, conducting thorough diagnostics and efficient repairs on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.

Maintenance Manager

Maplehurst Dairy
08.1987 - 01.1998
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
  • Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
  • Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
  • Evaluated and recommended new technologies for potential integration into the facility''s maintenance operations, ensuring continued growth and adaptability in the face of industry advancements.
  • Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
  • Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • 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.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Maintenance Technician

Roberts Dairy
08.1978 - 08.1987
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
  • Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
  • Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
  • Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
  • Optimized production line performance, troubleshooting and fixing issues promptly.
  • Reduced equipment failures, meticulously adhering to manufacturers' maintenance guidelines.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, regularly suggesting and implementing process enhancements.
  • Boosted team morale and productivity with introduction of team-based project completion incentive program.
  • Improved machine efficiency, conducting regular diagnostics and repairs.
  • Enhanced building security by upgrading and maintaining security systems and hardware.
  • Conducted energy audits to identify savings opportunities, resulting in significant decrease in utility expenses.
  • Facilitated smoother operation of HVAC systems through regular maintenance and updates.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hamilton Southeastern
Fishers, IN
05-1977

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team supervision
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Maintenance recordkeeping

Certification

  • Ammonia Refrigeration Level 2 Training - 2021
  • Boiler Operator Level 2 Training - 2001
  • HVAC Universal , [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Park 100 Foods
12.2013 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Harlan Bakeries
09.2012 - 12.2013

Plant Engineer

Atkins Desserts
08.2000 - 09.2012

Maintenance Supervisor

Dean Foods
01.1998 - 09.2000

Maintenance Manager

Maplehurst Dairy
08.1987 - 01.1998

Maintenance Technician

Roberts Dairy
08.1978 - 08.1987

High School Diploma -

Hamilton Southeastern
Dale Cain