Dewayne Hopkins
Eastvale,CA
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Manager, Maintenance focused on achieving success and increasing productivity through operational, quality, safety, and administrative improvements. With multiple years of commercial and industrial expertise in the electrical and mechanical industry, I bring key drivers like Root Cause Analysis and Total Productive Maintenance to the table. Offering thoughtful, comprehensive, and constructive feedback to team members to boost productivity and foster company loyalty. Experience in maintaining vendor and customer relationships when addressing facility needs completes my skill set.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Maintenance
Kohls EFC
06.2017 - 06.2025
- Led preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring availability of parts and supplies for efficient operations.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to improve team skills in maintenance practices.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and promoting a culture of safety awareness.
- Analyzed maintenance processes, identifying areas for improvement and increasing operational efficiency.
- Managed budget planning for maintenance projects, aligning resources with organizational goals for cost efficiency.
- Established preventative maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations and historical data analysis, extending the lifespan of equipment assets.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Managed a team of technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced productivity.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of parts and services at competitive prices.
- Served as a key liaison between maintenance staff and senior management, effectively communicating needs and concerns.
- Mentored junior technicians, developing their skills and expertise to create a more capable workforce.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 22 employees.
Assistant Manager, Maintenance
KOHLS
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: E-Commerce Distribution Center.
- Over two years of service as the Assistant Manager of Maintenance.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance on existing and new conveyor equipment.
- Maintained records and tracked work orders, spare parts and maintenance history of equipment and more through Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).
- Train, develop and counsel associates to develop a high performing team.
- Organize, prioritize and manage facility maintenance projects to keep facility safe, efficient and clean.
- Develop and maintain strong and clear communication and rapport with all facility associates.
- Coach team in developing and achieving individual performance goals and safety measures.
- Used different techniques and guidelines to ensure a safe environment around facility.
- Ensured all maintenance workers are following prescribed safety policies and guidelines.
Senior Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Kohl's
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: E-Commerce Distribution Center.
- Experienced with the Interroll brand of sortation systems.
- Dematic sortation system. Mechanically, electrically and pneumatically.
- Dematic Cross-Belt, induct stations and buffer lanes.
- Sharp auto baggers and Panther/Zebra print and apply systems.
- Preventive maintenance and repairs of the conveyor system.
- Work with the IT and Loss Prevention departments to ensure their requests are met with efficiency and accuracy.
- Ethernet cable and security camera installations.
- Excellent communication skills
- Certified facility trainer for Genie scissor lifts and boom lifts.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees.
Maintenance Electrician
Beckman Coulter
01.1993 - 01.2009
- One of four electricians responsible for eleven separate buildings.
- New equipment installations and electrical make-up.
- Remodeling and wiring of offices, cubicles as well as laboratory design and setup.
- Internal and external lighting. Fluorescent, high pressure sodium and metal halide.
- Participated on a Continuous Process Improvement team which implemented Six Sigma and installed energy efficient lighting. Our Return on Investment was eight months.
- Preventative maintenance to vital pieces of equipment throughout the facility.
- Plastics department electrical support for injection and blow mold machines.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and address electrical issues promptly.
Education
Ashley Electric Service Inc.
Bell, CACerritos Jr. College
Norwalk, CAundefined
Los Angeles Trade Tech.
Los Angeles, CAundefined
Chafee College
Ontario, CASkills
- Master Electrician
- Experience with PLC systems
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Financial budget oversight
- Project coordination
- Energy management
- Kronos timekeeping expertise
- Computerized maintenance management system
Timeline
Manager of Maintenance
Kohls EFC
06.2017 - 06.2025
Assistant Manager, Maintenance
KOHLS
01.2015 - 06.2017
Senior Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Kohl's
01.2010 - 01.2015
Maintenance Electrician
Beckman Coulter
01.1993 - 01.2009
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Los Angeles Trade Tech.
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Chafee College
Ashley Electric Service Inc.
Cerritos Jr. College
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