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Work History
Education
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Freddy Adkins

Liberty,NC

Summary

Qualified Production Manager with 21 years of manufacturing management experience, including cross-training and scheduling employees, ordering parts, record-keeping and meeting all production deadlines. Also have Maintenance skills as well.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

RME MHE Tech 3/ RMEP Planner Scheduler

ELS Amazon DLT6
Kernersville, NC
05.2020 - Current
  • Inspected and repaired program systems and components.
  • Demonstrated excellent mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair and maintenance.
  • Assembled parts using bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets and other fasteners.
  • Set up and verified functionality and availability of safety equipment.
  • Prepared operational reports and provided information to supervisors.
  • Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues and reported problems to repair technicians.
  • Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Scheduled staff for optimal coverage to meet challenging daily production objectives.
  • Monitored and logged all parts and devices used on each service call.
  • Completed logs and job reports for completed and pending service calls at shift end.
  • Drove team performance through training, coaching and motivation of line employees.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot devices.
  • Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with good manufacturing practices and SOPs.
  • Installed parts along production line in constant operation.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
  • Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Leveraged [Software] skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Maintenance Technician

UltraCraft Cabinetry
Liberty, NC
09.2016 - 11.2019
  • Contributed to operational quality and efficiency via instrumental calibration, application of quality controls and implementation of maintenance functions.
  • Evaluated systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
  • Inspected components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and oversaw installations to prohibit defects, such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  • Removed snow from ground during winter months to maintain clear and safe walkways and streets.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Consulted blueprints and repair manuals to complete high-quality repairs and restore optimal functionality.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Dismantled equipment to access, remove and replace defective parts to maintain operability.
  • Identified and implemented new method for streamlining PM process that resulted in increased workflow by 20%.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Specialized in troubleshooting systems, completing thorough inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Inspected electrical components to identify defects and hazards and to make necessary adjustments.
  • Performed general maintenance on machinery and equipment to prevent malfunctions.
  • Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts to determine changes in dimension requirements.
  • Maintained performance by cleaning and lubricating components such as bearings and Ballscrews.
  • Calibrated devices to optimize performance and maintain longevity of equipment.
  • Used electrical drawings to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical and various other systems.
  • Maintained available parts, tools and materials inventory to stay able to respond promptly to issues.
  • Performed routine inspection and maintenance of equipment.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Mentored junior maintenance professionals to provide instruction on correct repair procedures.

Manager/ Maintenance Tech/ Machine Operator

Oldcastle
Greensboro, NC
02.1998 - 07.2016
  • Surpassed revenue goals in four consecutive quarters.
  •  Served as mentor to junior team members.
  • Managed team of 15 professionals.
  • Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.
  • Changed equipment over to new product.
  • Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
  • Maintained proper stock levels on a line.
  • Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.
  • Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
  • Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules.
  • Oversaw design, procurement and construction from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical systems.
  • Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
  • Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
  • Reviewed the performance of subordinates.
  • Started up and shut down processing equipment.
  • Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.

Education

High School Diploma - Education

Man High
1993

Some College (No Degree) - Compliance Training

KNET Training RME TECH 3
Online

EAM/APM

Compliance Training

Completed training - Leadership

Achieve Global

Completed training - Concrete Tech

Besser Machine

Completed training - Hydraulics

Livingston & Haven

Completed training - Machine Maintenance

Davis Color Machine

Skills

  • Experienced in production scheduling
  • Purchasing Experience
  • Work Order Scheduling
  • Knowledgeable of quality control standards
  • Inventory control
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Inspecting Equipment
  • Safety interlock systems
  • Troubleshooting specialist
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Operations management
  • Supervision and training
  • Basic welding
  • Microsoft Office
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Also worked in Construction
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Project Management
  • Contingency Planning
  • Data Management
  • Administrative Recordkeeping
  • Workflow Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Vendor Management
  • Facility Inspection

Accomplishments

Developed an innovative preventive maintenance program for components in the facility.Single-handedly managed repairs and maintenance. Machine Troubleshooting

  • Performed effective Mechanical/Electrical/Hydraulic troubleshooting of Concrete manufacturing equipment.
  • Repaired broad range of Machines including, Rekers, Wulftec wrapping, Davis Color, CMS, Columbia Machine, Besser Machine, Strapping Machine.
  • CMS, Columbia, Rekers, Wulftec, Besser, Davis Color and Endra Strapping machines.(Machines I have Operated)
  • Personally managed production activities to guarantee 100% of orders were shipped on-time.
  • Contributed to an annual 20% increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration
  • Leadership .
  • Served as key contributing member to Leadership team.
  • Leadership training with (Achieve Global)
  • Worked over the past year at Amazon DLT6 as lead Tech 3

Timeline

RME MHE Tech 3/ RMEP Planner Scheduler

ELS Amazon DLT6
05.2020 - Current

Maintenance Technician

UltraCraft Cabinetry
09.2016 - 11.2019

Manager/ Maintenance Tech/ Machine Operator

Oldcastle
02.1998 - 07.2016

High School Diploma - Education

Man High

Some College (No Degree) - Compliance Training

KNET Training RME TECH 3

EAM/APM

Compliance Training

Completed training - Leadership

Achieve Global

Completed training - Concrete Tech

Besser Machine

Completed training - Hydraulics

Livingston & Haven

Completed training - Machine Maintenance

Davis Color Machine
Freddy Adkins