Focused maintenance professional eager to contribute value by leveraging 24 years of leadership and industry experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Post Consumer Brands
02.2016 - Current
Responsible for overall plant equipment reliability.
Led up to 48 maintenance technicians, 2 HVAC technicians, 2 machinists, 5 boiler room operators, 2 planners, 2 MRO buyers, and a storeroom clerk.
Responsible for managing the maintenance labor and MRO budget.
Managed CMMS to prioritize and schedule work, and track equipment metrics.
Managed storeroom backlog and inventory levels.
Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Managed up to $800,000 a year in capital project improvements.
Managed city and state regulatory compliance (elevators and boilers).
Oversaw plant contractors.
Negotiated pricing with contractors and vendors. Worked with legal to negotiate terms.
Helped establish maintenance KPI's.
Facility Maintenance Team Leader
Ralston Foods
10.2007 - 02.2016
Developed team member skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
Responsible for 8 facility technicians, 2 HVAC technicians, 2 machinists, and 5 boiler room operators.
Responsible for plant infrastructure including, HVAC, steam systems, compressed air systems, electrical distribution, and process and sanitary water systems.
Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Electronics Technician
Ralston Foods
10.2006 - 10.2007
Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
Worked with installation and programming of PLC's.
Experience with servos and AC and DC drives.
Designed and programmed Operator Interface Terminals.
Updated electrical drawings as required.
Packaging Maintenance Technician
Ralston Foods
07.1999 - 10.2006
Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvements.
Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
Education
Bachelor of Technical And Applied Studies -
Ohio University - Lancaster
Lancaster, OH
Associate of Science - Electronics Technology
Ohio University - Lancaster
Lancaster, OH
Skills
Inventory Replenishment
Employee Performance Assessment
Materials Requisition
Facilities Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Continuous Improvement
Blueprint Reading
Contractor Management
Budgeting and Cost Control
Computerized Maintenance Management System
Project Planning
Root Cause Analysis
Certification
Universal Refrigeration License.
10 hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health course completion.