Daniel O'Connell
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced manager with over 30 years of experience in facilities and manufacturing maintenance management. Excellent reputation for resolving complex issues and improving customer satisfaction. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Resource Supervisor
Kroger
05.2023 - Current
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Supervised 10 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies
- Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures
- Administered performance evaluations to provide constructive feedback and identify ideal candidates for promotion
- Monitored safety and health practices to protect employees from hazards and promote healthy work habits
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Hilco Vision
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed staff of 12-16, created work schedules, distributed assignments and supervised day-to-day operations.
- Evaluated facilities to determine if company maintenance protocols complied with Ohio health and safety regulations.
- Inspected facility and assessed its building and security systems for functionality and safety.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
- Maintained financial accuracy when handling over $2500 in revenue each day.
- Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions
- Evaluated facilities to determine if company maintenance protocols complied with Ohio health and safety regulations
- Inspected facility and assessed its security and fire systems for functionality and safety
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
Rotary Maintenance Manager
Emery Oleo Chemicals
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with coaching and reward approaches.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Managed efficient teams of up 11 employees.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as pumps, pressure vessels, air compressors, Ammonia compressors, Hydrogen compressors, conveyors, gear boxes and blowers.
- Created work schedules and set up training for 11 employees working on rotating equipment.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime 30%.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime 30%.
- Hired and trained new millwright workers to improve efficiency of department and cultivate productive work atmosphere.
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with coaching and corrective action approaches.
- Planned and implemented solutions for technical problems such as pump and mechanical seal failures.
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
St. Bernard Soap Company
04.2003 - 07.2016
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- 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.
- Helped select, schedule and oversee contractors.
- Prepared action plans to establish procedures for various emergency situations, including fire, water, sewage, HVAC, plant instrument air, chillers and process safety events.
- Managed minor appliance issues and scheduled repairs as needed.
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as compressors and chillers.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Worked within budget guidelines to accomplish routine repairs, maintenance and special projects.
- Managed RFQ and RFP processes for bidding capital projects.
- Directed teams handling roofing, paving, lighting and other updates to facility.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment such as Air compressors and Chilled water compressors.
- Inspected facility and assessed its Fire sprinkler and alarm systems for functionality and safety.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 15 employees.
- Oversaw team of service professionals focused on utilities.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment such as Air compressors and Chilled water compressors.
- Inspected facility and assessed its fire water and alarm systems for functionality and safety.
- Oversaw team of service professionals focused on facility repairs.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions
- Inspected facility and assessed its fire suppression and life systems for functionality and safety
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm
- 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
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management
Maintenance Planner
Procter & Gamble Co
02.1996 - 04.2003
- Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate new installation assignments.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Decreased maintenance accidents by 95% through robust safety monitoring and QA process.
- Managed maintenance team of 25 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
- Closely reviewed blueprints to guide quality implementations.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Administered all maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
- Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
- Tracked maintenance activity using SAP software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
- Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventative maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs.
- Reviewed company cleanliness and fueling standards to maintain workplace safety and equipment functionality.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime.
- Inspected structures, machinery, and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions
- Managed maintenance team of 16 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level
- Tracked maintenance activity using SAP software to confirm compliance with industry requirements
- Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards
- 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
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership
- Administered preventative and corrective maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion
- Managed maintenance team of 25 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level
- Tracked maintenance activity using PMC CMMS software to confirm compliance with industry requirements
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
12.1980 - 08.1990
- Aided superiors in planning, resourcing and execution of more than 60 mounted and dismounted operations.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting weekly reports.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Oversaw complete project life cycles from initial concepts to final walk-throughs and inspections of vessels.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
- Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
- Administered CPR and first aid to resuscitate individuals while waiting for emergency medical responders to arrive.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC04.1986
Skills
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance Recordkeeping
- Company Safety Policies
- Train Workers
- Hazard Monitoring and Management
- Troubleshooting
- Procedure development
- Staff Management
- Negotiation
- Capital budgeting
- First Aid/CPR
- Fire system safety
- RCRA certificate
- OSHA 30
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of up to 25 staff members.
- Documented and resolved complex issues which led to positive results.
Affiliations
- Freemason
Certification
- Refrigeration type 11License - 1994
- OSHA 30 Trained-2022
- Process engineering school P&G 1999
Camping, Family
I love to travel with my family in our motor home. Wife adult kids and grandkids.
Additional Information
I am highly motivated maintenance professional with 30 years experience managing diverse people, equipment, processes, and systems. . Experience in applying lean manufacturing principles to both maintenance and building cross functional teams to problem solve complex issues. I excel at leading maintenance teams to increase up time, reduce costs, improve equipment and work with safety as an absolute requirement in all activities. I am hard wired to deliver results and create a "can do" working environment that continuously improves all areas of the maintenance department.
Timeline
Maintenance Resource Supervisor
Kroger
05.2023 - Current
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Hilco Vision
07.2021 - 04.2023
Rotary Maintenance Manager
Emery Oleo Chemicals
08.2016 - 03.2020
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
St. Bernard Soap Company
04.2003 - 07.2016
Maintenance Planner
Procter & Gamble Co
02.1996 - 04.2003
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
12.1980 - 08.1990
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina State University