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Dustin Nelson

Hutchinson,MN

Summary

Dynamic Team Leader with proven expertise in project management and employee development. Skilled in enhancing maintenance efficiency and minimizing equipment downtime through effective team leadership. Strong communicator with a focus on building relationships and fostering collaboration among diverse personalities. Committed to achieving results while maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Team Leader

General Mills
Golden Valley, MN
10.2023 - Current
  • Led team of project managers and millwright assemblers to enhance project execution.
  • Managed work orders using Smartsheets and Maximo to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Oversaw vendor management, ensuring reliable supply chain operations.
  • Implemented process changes that streamlined workflows across departments.
  • Coordinated critical spares management for long lead-time parts to minimize downtime.
  • Assembled a specialized team to improve international shipping processes.

Maintenance Lead

General Mills
Chanhassen, MN
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supervised preventive maintenance projects and monitored employee performance and safety adherence.
  • Developed component-level capabilities for line team and technicians to identify and rectify defects.
  • Provided daily direction to Lead Mechanics, General Mechanics, and Controls Mechanics.
  • Analyzed equipment performance to enhance component lifespan.
  • Conducted weekly BE dice chart overviews to build team capabilities.
  • Tracked and reported maintenance metrics, including backlog, MTTC, and PM completion weekly.
  • Managed PM systems for the line, concentrating on breakdown elimination and maintenance planning.
  • Planned and scheduled all line work, prioritizing top stops and losses alongside shutdown planning.

General Mechanic

General Mills
Chanhassen, MN
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Executed preventative maintenance work orders across all platforms.
  • Performed corrective maintenance rebuild and fabrication projects during planned downtime.
  • Responded to reactive maintenance needs and worked to minimize production downtime.
  • Performed all necessary work while implementing the proper safety measures, including LOTO, PPE, fall protection, and GMPs.
  • Utilized Maximo to provide detailed documentation of work performed.

Owner

Churchill Designs Inc
Hector, MN
05.2015 - 08.2021
  • Operated a retail occasional store, which offers meticulously built, hand crafted signs, furniture and home decor.
  • Custom-built farmhouse tables, tailgate benches, and various other one-of-a-kind furniture pieces.
  • Strongly dedicated to excellent product quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained and expanded a very loyal customer base.

Owner, Vice-President

Summit Grain Construction Inc
Hutchinson, MN
08.2013 - 11.2016
  • Established and maintained more than 100 business accounts.
  • Determined staffing requirements and interviewed, hired, and trained 10 new employees.
  • Completed purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Built relationships with key industry insiders.
  • Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Customer relations regarding products, service, prices and availability.
  • Emphasized product features based on analysis of customers' needs.
  • Planned and organized routes within the territory to maximize efficiency and time in the field.
  • Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
  • Maintained friendly and personal customer interactions.

General Laborer/Foreman

K&S Millwrights
Buffalo Lake, MN
06.1995 - 08.2013
  • Maintained a crew of 3 to 12 people at all times.
  • Performed trouble-shooting maintenance and repair of grain handling equipment, such as augers, mixers, chain conveyors and bucket elevators.
  • Installed and repaired equipment with the use of overhead hoists, fork trucks, cranes, and skid loaders.
  • Analyzed all required blueprints, drawings, and work orders, to custom fabricate and install components.

Skills

  • Servant leadership
  • Project management
  • Employee development
  • Maximo proficiency
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Team coaching
  • Communication skills
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Safety procedures
  • Budget management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Breakdown elimination
  • Maintenance planning
  • Equipment analysis
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Vendor management
  • Performance tracking

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated Construction Lead mentorship program to make process changes focusing primarily on project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Incorporated process changes for JFB Shop Equipment Learning Plan.
  • Food Safety Team member, prioritizing food safety standards and accountability.
  • Exceeds system reliability expectations on food production line for work order completion, compliance, backlog, and MTTC
  • Responsible for coaching and development of 10 construction laborers, training them on safe and efficient project plans and procedures.
  • 20+ years in the agricultural millwright construction field.
  • Supervised and developed over 30 junior-level construction laborers.
  • Successfully operated a millwright construction business for 3 years.
  • Expanded construction business from 1 to 10 employees in 2 years.

Timeline

Maintenance Team Leader

General Mills
10.2023 - Current

Maintenance Lead

General Mills
04.2022 - 10.2023

General Mechanic

General Mills
10.2020 - 04.2022

Owner

Churchill Designs Inc
05.2015 - 08.2021

Owner, Vice-President

Summit Grain Construction Inc
08.2013 - 11.2016

General Laborer/Foreman

K&S Millwrights
06.1995 - 08.2013

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