David R Garcia III
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Experienced professional seeking to fill a Senior Management Position with a company where I can set a mark and make improvements on day-to-day operations and plant needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
ATX Specialty Foods
Kyle, TX
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led maintenance operations to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to streamline maintenance processes and reduce response times.
- Oversaw team training on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Managed budget allocation for maintenance projects, ensuring resource optimization across facilities.
- Analyzed maintenance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Established vendor relationships for timely procurement of parts and services, improving supply chain efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of maintenance practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- 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.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
Director of Facilities
Southside Market & Barbeque
Elgin, TX
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed team of three technicians
- Trained all employees for maintenance department and restaurants on equipment and CCMS system.
- Resolved daily emergencies through effective troubleshooting techniques.
- Set up PM program for all restaurant equipment along with plant equipment
- Troubleshot and resolved day-to-day emergencies to maintain operational continuity
- Ensured safe work environment through adherence to OSHA standards and regular safety audits.
- Followed and maintained all safety and risk management rules and regulations
- Directed facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Implemented maintenance programs to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Maintenance Manager
Novolex
Carrolton, TX
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Led team of eight technicians to ensure efficient maintenance operations
- Trained maintenance department and restaurant employees on equipment and CCMS system to enhance operational readiness
- Troubleshot and resolved day-to-day emergencies to minimize downtime and maintain service continuity
- Troubleshooting to solve day-to-day emergencies
- Worked with vendors and contractors to schedule visits and expectations while on site
- Followed and maintained all safety and risk management rules and regulations with zero recordables
Maintenance Manager
HelloFresh
Arlington, TX
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Implemented preventive maintenance program for Auto-Bagger Machine, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime
- Trained all new / on-boarding techs in the maintenance and reliability department
- Coordinated schedules and work expectations with vendors and contractors to streamline maintenance operations
- Supervised team of ten technicians and leads, fostering collaboration and ensuring adherence to maintenance protocols
- Followed and maintained all safety and risk management rules and regulations
- Maintained a safe working environment by actively monitoring safety protocols and procedures
- Followed all HACCP and GMP Regulations
Maintenance Manager
Spectrum Polymer
Garland, TX
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Led team of 14 technicians to ensure efficient operations and maintenance
- Developed training program for new maintenance department employees to enhance onboarding
- Set up new PM program for all machines and extenders
- Troubleshooting to solve day to day emergencies
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to establish work schedules and expectations
- Achieved a score of 98 during ISO audit process
- Achieved green status during OSHA VIP audit evaluation
- Followed and maintained all Safety and Risk Management rules and regulations with zero recordables.
Maintenance Manager
Blue Apron
Arlington, TX
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Led team of ten maintenance technicians in automated and shipping departments, overseeing all facilities work
- Set up and followed PM schedules to keep all machines and Integrated Conveyance Systems
- Troubleshot machines to resolve day-to-day emergencies and ensure timely setups
- Established and maintained PM schedules for all machines and integrated conveyance systems
- Follow and maintain all Safety and Risk Management rules and regulations
- Worked in AIB and SQF audit compliance; trained and certified for food handling
- Followed all HACCP and GMP regulations
Senior Lead Operator
Oak Farms Dairy
Dallas, TX
07.2006 - 01.2016
- Supervised daily operations of blow molding department, ensuring efficiency and compliance
- Trained employees on operation of new equipment and CMMS systems to enhance team capability.
- Performed preventive maintenance and maintained chain-driven 3-phase motor conveyor system for production freezer reliability
- Updated and maintained Trine Labeling System
- Worked in AIB and SQF audit compliance; trained and certified for food handling
- Implemented HACCP and GMP regulations to ensure food safety standards.
- Adhered to Safety and Risk Assessment rules to promote workplace safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Mesquite High School
Mesquite05-1996
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Facilities maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment inspection
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Maintenance management system
- Facility upkeep
- Project management
- Budget management
- Installation management
- Safety protocols
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Continuous improvement
- Staff management
- Team leadership
- Performance assessment
- Performance evaluation
- Performance evaluation
- Performance evaluations
- Shift scheduling
- Staff training
- Expense management
- HVAC systems
- Plumbing systems
- Grounds maintenance
- Decision-making
- Expense tracking
- Performance reviews
- Emergency response
Key Qualifications
- Eight years as Maintenance Manager for multiple locations (up to five facilities simultaneously)
- Lead operator for 10 years
- Over twenty years’ experience in production maintenance
- Strong communication skills, fluent in English & Spanish
- Implementation of my own preventative maintenance (PM) program in multiple locations
- Understand the use of CMMS software for day-to-day operations.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
ATX Specialty Foods
05.2025 - 06.2026
Director of Facilities
Southside Market & Barbeque
12.2023 - 04.2025
Maintenance Manager
Novolex
06.2023 - 12.2023
Maintenance Manager
HelloFresh
09.2021 - 06.2023
Maintenance Manager
Spectrum Polymer
03.2019 - 04.2021
Maintenance Manager
Blue Apron
01.2016 - 03.2019
Senior Lead Operator
Oak Farms Dairy
07.2006 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
North Mesquite High School