James Brown
Talco,TX
Summary
Highly Skilled Facilities Manager with extensive experience in overseeing plant operations and maintenance. Achievements include significantly improving operational efficiencies, reducing costs by implementing innovative solutions, and enhancing workplace environments to boost employee productivity. Strong leadership capabilities drive the successful execution of facility management strategies while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Proven track record in project management through leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Site Manager
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden APG
Powderly, TX
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate records of all personnel, inventory, equipment and supplies.
- Managed site personnel, assigning tasks based on skill levels and project requirements.
- Ensured safe operating compliance throughout operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed on the job site at all times.
- Provided training and development opportunities for site staff, enhancing team capabilities.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring milestones were met in alignment with budget and timeline constraints.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Initiated corrective actions when necessary in order to maintain quality standards.
- Motivated and challenged staff to achieve results while offering developmental and educational opportunities.
- Maintained payroll data, attendance records and delivered materials to job site on time and in good condition.
- Complied with operational standards and OSHA regulations.
- Identified areas where processes could be improved upon in order to reduce costs or increase efficiency.
- Managed the ordering process for tools, materials, parts, and other supplies required for the job site.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Conducted quality control inspections to uphold high standards of workmanship.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss status, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
- Performed administrative tasks such as preparing invoices, tracking expenses and coordinating payments.
- Increased uptime
- Performed routine audits to maintain inventories, supplies and equipment.
Production Supervisor
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden APG
Powderly, TX
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans, and had a 10% increase in up-time.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Planned scheduled repairs through the issuance of work orders for equipment.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
Production Maintenance Technician
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden APG
Powderly, TX
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities including parts used and labor hours spent per job.
- Delivered operator assistance to boost efficiency and cut downtime by 8%.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Responded promptly when called upon during emergency situations involving malfunctioning equipment.
- Read and interpreted technical documents blueprints to disassemble and reassemble equipment for repairs and component replacements.
- Adjusted machine settings to meet quality standards for product specifications.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems on production machinery.
- Monitored inventory levels for spare parts necessary for repair work on machines.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment to ensure maximum performance and minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed malfunctions using schematics, drawings, blueprints, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
- Engaged in troubleshooting of machinery malfunctions through use of testing instruments and observation of defective equipment, listening and visually analyzing for sources of problems.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Facilitated optimal efficiency in machinery with thorough cleaning, lubricating and adjustment of components.
Production Specialist
Mid America Pet Food
Mt. Pleasant, TX
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Troubleshooted problems that arose during production runs and implemented solutions as necessary.
- Maintained a clean workspace at all times by following established sanitation guidelines.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Conducted quality control inspections throughout the production process to identify potential issues.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Inspected finished products before they left the facility to ensure quality standards were met.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered new supplies as needed.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Provided support when needed in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Analyzed data from previous productions to inform decisions about current projects.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
US Steel
Lone Star, TX
07.2012 - 03.2016
- Performed regular mechanical maintenance on a variety of equipment and machinery, such as pumps, conveyors, fans, and gearboxes.
- Prepared equipment inspection schedules, work plans or other records.
- Validated mechanical systems, solved problems identified, and assisted in equipment startups.
- Assessed and estimated required labor, equipment, and plant space.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems using schematic diagrams and technical manuals.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to reduce friction between moving components.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times when performing maintenance tasks.
Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice
US Steel
Lone Star, TX
11.2010 - 07.2012
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Participated in ongoing training and development in maintenance techniques and safety practices.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Documented and reported maintenance progress and issues to supervisor.
- Read and interpreted equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests from facility staff members.
- Coordinated with contractors and vendors for major repair projects.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Operated hand tools, power tools, hoists, jacks, lifts, grinders, saws, drills. in order to complete maintenance tasks effectively.
- Contributed to team meetings and provided suggestions for improving maintenance procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on various types of tools and equipment to identify potential problems or malfunctions.
- Repaired broken parts, replaced faulty components, and adjusted settings to ensure proper functioning of machines.
- Collaborated with team members on complex repair projects requiring multiple people for completion.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Cleaned work areas after completing repair projects to maintain a safe environment.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment and systems.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure efficient operation.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with a variety of tools.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
Machine Technician
US Steel
Lone Star , TX
06.2010 - 11.2010
- Installed, calibrated, and adjusted machine components to ensure proper operation.
- Operated equipment to cut, join, repair and fabricate components and equipment.
- Engaged in troubleshooting of machinery malfunctions through use of testing instruments and observation of defective equipment, listening and visually analyzing for sources of problems.
- Calibrated machine parts and ran diagnostic tests to confirm system functionality and accuracy.
- Facilitated optimal efficiency in machinery with thorough cleaning, lubricating and adjustment of components.
- Followed safety protocols when operating complex machinery or working with hazardous materials.
- Replaced worn parts on machines using hand tools such as wrenches and pliers.
- Maintained records of daily production output and machine performance.
- Inspected completed workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Set up and operated machines and tools to create high-quality products.
- Monitored the condition of machinery to identify potential problems or issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rivercrest High School
Bogata, TX05-1986
Skills
- Material procurement
- Health and safety compliance
- Scheduling coordination
- Data analysis
- Operations management
- Quality assurance
- Shift scheduling
- Problem-solving
- Staff management
- Arc Welding Proficiency
- Skilled in Heavy Machinery Operation
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Management
- SOP development
- Business administration
Timeline
Assistant Site Manager
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden APG
05.2021 - 01.2025
Production Supervisor
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden APG
11.2020 - 05.2021
Production Maintenance Technician
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden APG
03.2020 - 11.2020
Production Specialist
Mid America Pet Food
03.2016 - 12.2019
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
US Steel
07.2012 - 03.2016
Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice
US Steel
11.2010 - 07.2012
Machine Technician
US Steel
06.2010 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Rivercrest High School
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