Hugh Wright
Louisburg,NC
Summary
Professional maintenance expert prepared for leadership roles, offering significant experience in facility management. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Sensaria
Morrisville, NC
05.2020 - 02.2026
- Led preventive maintenance initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Developed and implemented training programs for maintenance staff, improving operational efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management of tools and parts, ensuring availability for timely repairs.
- Streamlined work order processes, enhancing response time to maintenance requests.
- I managed a team of 9 maintenance techs.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Service Technician
Ernest Packaging Solutions
Morrisville, NC
03.2003 - 04.2020
- In my role as Service Technician I maintained our stock of demonstration machinery.
- Maintained company field response vehicle stocked with repair and replacement parts valued over $5,000.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
- Provided on-call support outside of normal business hours, ensuring uninterrupted service for clients experiencing emergencies or critical failures.
- As Facilities technician I dealt with City, County and State Inspectors.
- I coordinated with contractors for HVAC, roofing, electrical installation, machinery riggers, dock repairs, lighting and life safety.
- I maintained our generator and performed monthly safety checks on our elevator.
- As maintenance technician I did electrical, mechanical, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs to machinery in our foam conversion and wood working shop.
- I established a preventive maintenance program, and managed inventory of tools, and parts.
Maintenance Supervisor
Boston Gear
Louisburg, NC
06.1986 - 03.2003
- In 1986 I was hired as Maintenance Technician A / Electrician. I was responsible for maintenance, alteration and repair of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and plumbing systems. I was responsible for CNC, NC, robotics systems, AC/DC, VFD, servo and stepper drives.
- In 1996 I was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor. I still performed my previous duties. I assumed control of the janitorial staff and their inventory.
- Oversaw maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Trained staff on best practices for equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Supervised 10 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with vendors to procure necessary parts and supplies for repairs and maintenance projects.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues and initiate corrective actions promptly.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Louisburg High School
Louisburg, NCAssociate of Science - Electrical
Vance Granville Community College
Henderson, NCCleaver Brooks Boiler School
High Point NCReliance Motor And Drive Corp. Solid State Electrical Drives
High Point, NCManagement Education Programs
Capital Associated Industries, Inc.
Raleigh, NCManagement Science
Zenger-Miller Frontline Leadership And Management
Henderson, NCSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Team leadership
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Spare parts inventory
- Contractor management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety monitoring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Sensaria
05.2020 - 02.2026
Service Technician
Ernest Packaging Solutions
03.2003 - 04.2020
Maintenance Supervisor
Boston Gear
06.1986 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Louisburg High School
Associate of Science - Electrical
Vance Granville Community College
Cleaver Brooks Boiler School
Reliance Motor And Drive Corp. Solid State Electrical Drives
Management Education Programs
Capital Associated Industries, Inc.
Management Science
Zenger-Miller Frontline Leadership And Management