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JAMES RUNYON

Harris,MN

Summary

Seasoned maintenance operations leader with over 20 years of experience in driving team performance and operational improvements. Expertise in maintenance management, continuous improvement, and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and lead successful projects. Committed to fostering an inclusive and safe work environment.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Manager

Schwing Bioset
Somerset, WI
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Oversaw department maintenance team. Through restructure and reset of expectations, implemented a daily service reporting strategy. This reset helped lead our department to first time goal of 1MM in service sales for fiscal year 2025 a 17% increase over previous year.
  • Facilitated effective resolutions to customer's needs, provided best course of action on repairs and any warranty requests.
  • Updated department travel expense SOPs and retrained team to new standards. Created a department training matrix, recording all training for each team member. Onboarded and trained 4 new technicians.

Facilities Operations Manager

Target
Fridley, MN
01.2020 - 02.2024
  • Led facility maintenance of a 1.2 MM SQ FT facility. Led 3 maintenance teams overseeing processing of 60+ MM CPY, 200 industrial trucks, 450 OTR assets, and inventory and management of 20k in parts.
  • Designed, sourced and integrated new depalletizing system, improving department CPH by 8% and reducing area injury rate by 65%.
  • Enhanced downtime operations by 20% and reduced spending by 9% with new procedures targeting underperforming trailer inspections.
  • Improved facility conveyor system downtime by 10% for 2 consecutive years, improving overall CPH by implementing high level weekly system walks.
  • Executive trainer for department, provided training for 7 Facilities Operations Managers.

Locomotive Engineer/Conductor

BNSF
Fridley, MN
05.2014 - 01.2020
  • Operated and controlled diesel electric locomotives to transport freight trains of various lengths and tonnage within BNSF northern district.
  • Interpreted train orders, signals, and railroad rule regulations that governed the operation and movement of the train.
  • Monitored gauges and meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure.
  • Operated trains within yards to assemble or disassemble railway cars.
  • Prepared reports regarding any problems encountered on route, including accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops or delays.
  • Submitted daily mechanical inspection of locomotive and rail cars to ensure proper operations of brakes, air charging system and other critical components.

Preventive Maintenance Manager

US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
07.1994 - 07.2014
  • Coordinated the command's maintenance program while providing maintenance and repair expertise.
  • Designed and prepared a new 30-day maintenance program for the battalion to use for all heavy construction equipment, light service vehicles and specialized tactical equipment.
  • Responsible for all procurement and reutilization of construction equipment, tactical vehicles and tools.
  • Managed over 50 technical and administrative professionals composed of crane mechanics and inspectors, water well drilling team, equipment operators, Hazmat specialists, material logistics staff, and repair/maintenance personnel.
  • Planned, assisted and completed over 30 major construction projects in 8 different countries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Vinson High School
Huntington, WV
06-1994

Skills

  • Facilities Operations/Maintenance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Confined Space
  • Contingency Planning
  • Electrical Safety
  • Emergency Response
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Inclusion Strategies
  • Welding
  • Refinishing
  • Logistical transport
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Project Management
  • Customer service
  • Vendor management
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Material sourcing

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid
  • OSHA 10

Passions

  • Fishing & Hunting
  • Motorcycling
  • Auto restoration
  • Home DIY
  • Fabricating & Welding

Timeline

Service Manager

Schwing Bioset
02.2024 - 04.2025

Facilities Operations Manager

Target
01.2020 - 02.2024

Locomotive Engineer/Conductor

BNSF
05.2014 - 01.2020

Preventive Maintenance Manager

US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
07.1994 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Vinson High School

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