Gage Stanfill
Gentry,AR
Summary
Experienced Maintenance and Refrigeration Supervisor with a proven track record of progressing from Maintenance and Refrigeration Technician into leadership and management roles. Skilled in work order management, preventive and predictive maintenance, maintenance scheduling, troubleshooting, and team leadership, with a strong focus on equipment reliability and minimizing operational downtime.
Experienced Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator with a strong understanding of OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements, PSM compliance, documentation, auditing, and required recordkeeping. Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in fast-paced industrial environments while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and equipment reliability.
Recognized for effectively coordinating people, resources, and maintenance activities to support operational excellence. My ultimate goal is to be PROACTIVE and not reactive. This will ensure ultimate uptime in a facility.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Simmons Prepared Foods
Gentry, Arkansas
12.2025 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure facility safety and compliance.
- Coordinated scheduled maintenance activities to reduce equipment downtime.
- Conducted inspections to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs.
- Trained staff on safe operation of tools and equipment.
- Implemented preventative maintenance procedures for machinery and systems.
- Collaborated with production teams to address urgent maintenance issues promptly.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Assessed personnel performance in the maintenance department and provided guidance.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Coordinated emergency repairs to minimize disruption in production schedules.
Refrigeration Supervisor
Simmons Prepared Foods
Gentry, Arkansas
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow to enhance efficiency and minimize production downtime.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Maintained detailed records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions to support management decisions.
- Instructed employees on safe handling procedures for anhydrous ammonia to promote workplace safety and compliance.
- Conducted regular checks to ensure all HVAC units operated efficiently and effectively.
Process Safety Coordinator (PSM)
Simmons Prepared Foods
Gentry, Arkansas
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed process safety protocols for manufacturing operations at a leading food producer.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify hazards in production environments.
- Reviewed safety documentation to ensure adherence to industry regulations and company policies.
- Facilitated safety training sessions for employees on best practices and compliance standards.
- Assisted in creating emergency response plans tailored to facility-specific risks.
- Monitored environmental conditions that could affect operations from a process safety perspective.
- Coordinated with outside vendors and contractors regarding their use of hazardous materials onsite.
- Achieved PSM/RMP certification through the GCAP program to enhance safety knowledge.
- Earned Ammonia Operator I and II designations through the ARTS program to enhance technical skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gentry Public Schools
Gentry, ARSkills
- Safety compliance
- GCAP certification
- Ammonia operation
- Risk assessment
- Emergency repair
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Refrigeration systems management
- Preventative maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Work order oversight
- Contractor management
- Cost control
- Recordkeeping
Certification
- PSM / RMP - Garden City Ammonia Program issued
- R-717 Operator I - Ammonia Refrigeration Training Solutions issued
- R-717 Operator 2 - Ammonia Refrigeration Training Solutions issued
- Maintenance Management e-series - Marshall Institute
- Best Practices in Maintenance and Reliability - Maintenance Innovators, Inc. (Dr. John Ross Jr)
- Reliability Growth Workshop - Maintenance Innovators, Inc. (Dr. John Ross Jr.)
- Electrical Systems 1 - Business and Industry Training (BIT in Gentry)
- Electrical Systems 2 - Business and Industry Training (BIT in Gentry)
- Motor Controls 1 - Business and Industry Training (BIT in Gentry)
- Motor Controls 2 - Business and Industry Training (BIT in Gentry)
- Motor Controls 3 - Business and Industry Training (BIT in Gentry)
- Motor Controls 4 - Business and Industry Training (BIT in Gentry)
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Simmons Prepared Foods
12.2025 - Current
Refrigeration Supervisor
Simmons Prepared Foods
03.2024 - 12.2025
Process Safety Coordinator (PSM)
Simmons Prepared Foods
02.2023 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Gentry Public Schools