Jacob Wilds

- Led maintenance and production operations, supporting clients in the food and beverage sector.
- Designed maintenance programs that increased production line uptime and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Implemented food-grade safety procedures, and ensured strict adherence to industry regulations.
- Developed preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and SOPs for bottling, packaging, and filling lines.
- Managed maintenance teams across day and night shifts, including coaching and career development.
- Partnered with production managers to align maintenance with lean manufacturing goals.

- Directed a high-performing maintenance department in a fast-paced battery manufacturing environment.
- Improved reliability of pressing and forming machinery, similar to equipment used in beverage can production.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to reduce downtime and support 24/7 operations.
- Implemented shift handoff protocols and performance tracking dashboards.
- Ensured alignment between maintenance priorities and continuous improvement strategies.

- Installed custom die sets for clients in the food, beverage, and automotive industries.
- Performed on-site installations and servicing of stamping presses, minimizing customer downtime.
- Delivered field training for maintenance teams on new system operation and compliance protocols.
- Collaborated with clients to support compliance with HACCP, NSF, and industry-specific standards.

- Ensured that equipment met cleanliness and efficiency benchmarks for FDA-regulated production..