Darien Ledford
Cramerton,NC
Summary
Dynamic Facilities Manager with a proven track record at ifab corp, excelling in building maintenance and energy efficiency initiatives. Adept at leading teams and implementing preventive maintenance programs, I drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety standards. My leadership fosters a culture of excellence and operational efficiency.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
ifab corp
Gastonia, NC
10.2018 - Current
- Prioritized and performed routine maintenance to keep facility in excellent shape.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets for equipment and supplies.
- Managed implementation and operation of building preventive maintenance program.
- Oversaw the selection and procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services related to facility management.
- Negotiated contracts with third-party suppliers for goods or services related to running the regional facilities.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss operational issues such as scheduling changes or improvements to existing processes.
- Assisted in planning special events at the regional facilities by providing support in terms of logistics and setup requirements.
- Managed and coordinated the repair, maintenance, and installation of all regional facilities.
- Implemented strategies for improving energy efficiency in the region's buildings.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Ensured that all regional facilities meet applicable fire safety standards.
- Monitored facility maintenance for cleanliness and recommended improvements to overall aesthetics.
- Established department goals and deadlines.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation standards to increase appeal of facility.
Maintenance Supervisor
ifab corp
Gastonia, NC
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Implemented new technologies that improved overall operational efficiencies within the department.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure cost-effective services.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
Fire Officer
Lowell Fire department & McAdenville fire dept
Lowell, NC
01.1986 - 01.2017
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of station facilities and equipment.
- Monitored radio communications between dispatch centers and field units.
- Attended continuing education courses related to fire service operations. Fire level 1.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Served as the Incident Commander for structure fires, hazardous material incidents, and medical emergencies.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional incidents.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Developed strategies for controlling hazardous materials incidents.
- Investigated causes of residential, commercial, and industrial fires.
- Directed activities at emergency scenes involving search and rescue operations.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Production Supervisor
ifab corp
Gastonia, NC
10.2002 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Fighter Level 1
Gaston College
Dallas, NCSkills
- Building maintenance
- Facility management principles
- Equipment installations and maintenance
- Staff supervision
- Leadership and supervision
- Preventive Maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Maintenance and repair
- Fire safety management
- Grounds maintenance
- Renovation projects
- Leadership skills
- Continuous improvement
- Building inspections
- Facility updating
- Grounds management
- Service planning and scheduling
- Planning and scheduling
- Database maintenance
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Facilities Manager
ifab corp
10.2018 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
ifab corp
01.2010 - 01.2018
Production Supervisor
ifab corp
10.2002 - 01.2010
Fire Officer
Lowell Fire department & McAdenville fire dept
01.1986 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Fighter Level 1
Gaston College