ERIC Prather
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with extensive experience at Gilster-Mary Lee Chocolate Plant, adept at implementing preventive maintenance programs that significantly reduced equipment downtime. Skilled in team supervision and troubleshooting, I fostered a culture of safety and efficiency while enhancing operational performance through meticulous recordkeeping and compliance audits.
Experienced with managing and overseeing facility maintenance operations. Utilizes skills in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Track record of leading maintenance teams and implementing effective maintenance strategies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Gilster-Mary Lee Chocolate Plant
04.1990 - 06.2025
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment downtime and improving production efficiency.
- Coordinated repair schedules, optimizing workflow and minimizing disruption to manufacturing processes.
- Mentored junior technicians in troubleshooting techniques and safety protocols, fostering skill development within the team.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify potential issues, enhancing reliability and performance metrics.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for maintenance procedures and compliance audits.
Education
Diesl Agr.
Momence High School
Momence, IL06-1974
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Plumbing repairs
- Work order management
- Safety protocols
- HVAC systems
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Gilster-Mary Lee Chocolate Plant
04.1990 - 06.2025
Diesl Agr.
Momence High School
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