James H. Lawrence
Valrico,FL
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Manager with over 8 years of industrial maintenance leadership, including The Home Depot Distribution Center and Oreilly Auto Distribution center. Proven track record in managing internal work orders with internal maintenance team and external work orders with vendors, reducing downtime through effective troubleshooting and strategic planning. Skilled in managing teams and fostering collaboration, while ensuring safety compliance and completion of major repairs and facility upgrades.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
The Home Depot Distribution Center
Gibsonton, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Managed maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize operational interruptions.
- Created comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules to improve operational efficiency while adhering to safety compliance regulations.
- Facilitated staff training sessions focused on best practices for equipment handling and compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely procurement of replacement parts, supporting operational efficiency.
- Promoted ongoing development and enhancement through structured team meetings and constructive feedback sessions.
- Established preventive maintenance protocols and coordinated repair schedules to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
- Coordinated maintenance efforts with department managers to ensure minimal disruption to production operations.
- Managed comprehensive facility upgrades, focusing on budget adherence and timely execution.
- Established and maintained collaborative relationships with vendors through effective contract negotiations for parts and services.
- Analyzed operational needs to develop maintenance budgets that ensure peak equipment performance and effective expense management.
- Developed and delivered detailed reports to enhance understanding of maintenance operations and equipment efficiency.
- Gathered pricing data from diverse vendors to facilitate cost-effective procurement strategies.
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
O'Reilly Auto Parts Distribution Center
Lakeland, FL
03.2014 - 05.2021
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime.
- Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Delegated tasks to employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Prepared and presented detailed reports to upper management in addition to keeping detailed records of equipment, work orders and system upgrades.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Observed and adhered to all guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
- Properly planned processes and assignments after scrutinizing schematic diagrams.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Closely reviewed blueprints to guide quality implementations.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall employee satisfaction.
- Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts and basic hand tools.
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
- Maintained high standards of efficiency and safety during analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Drove continuous commitment to product quality and safety, reducing downtime and overtime with effective budgeting and assignation of talents as well as resources.
Site Supervisor - Lead Mechanical Onsite
Axcon
Milton, FL
07.2008 - 02.2014
- Installing many different types of manufacturing and conveyor systems in Distribution Centers for major corporations such as O'Reilly Auto Parts, American Eagle Outfitters, Ulta Cosmetics, DSW ,(Designer Shoe Warehouse) Medline Medical Supplies, Forever 21, Ball Bottling Company, and Asic Shoes
- Promoted to Supervisor in April 2011, responsibilities included onsite mechanical lead for contractor, Fortna
- Received and Organized all materials for insulation
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues
Maintenance Technician 1
Kohler, Inc
Union City, TN
10.2006 - 06.2008
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment, minimizing downtime
- Responsible for daily maintenance of aluminum extrusion press, anodize tanks, glass cutting and frosting machines and all air drills and saw in the assembly department
Skills
- 7 year of working as a millwright - installing many different types of conveying and robotics systems for manufacturing and distributing centers all across the United States
- 8 years of experience in Industrial Maintenance as a mechanical technician
- 3 years of leadership as a supervisor at Axcon, overseeing projects in length from 2 months up to 8 months with crews ranging from 5 to 25 members
- Troubleshooting strength
- Understanding schematic
- Manager Plus proficiency
Certification
- Heavy Equipment operators license
- CPR Training Certification
- OSHA Training Certification
- Hytrol Training Certification
- Raymond Industrial Equipment Training Certification
- Mack Rack Repair Certification
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
The Home Depot Distribution Center
05.2021 - Current
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
O'Reilly Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2014 - 05.2021
Site Supervisor - Lead Mechanical Onsite
Axcon
07.2008 - 02.2014
Maintenance Technician 1
Kohler, Inc
10.2006 - 06.2008