Jeremiah Bradsher
Clinton,NC
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Whistle Express Car Wash, enhancing equipment reliability by 30% through strategic preventive maintenance and effective staff management. Expert in equipment troubleshooting and team leadership, excelling in optimizing operational efficiencies and fostering vendor relationships. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal skills, driving continuous improvement and safety standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Whistle Express Car Wash
Charlotte, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Caliber Car Wash
Atlanta, GA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by optimizing maintenance processes, including prioritization of work orders and inventory management.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
Director of Farm Operations
Bradsher Farms LLC
Clinton, NC
06.1998 - 01.2023
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Achieved remarkable turnaround of underperforming divisions through strategic leadership and restructuring.
- Strengthened financial health with rigorous cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Improved team morale and productivity by implementing comprehensive professional development program.
- Optimized inventory management to minimize costs and ensure product availability.
- Led cross-functional teams to exceed benchmarks for SLA delivery, staying on top of challenging schedules with multiple competing timelines.
- Pioneered adoption of sustainable practices, leading to industry recognition and awards.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Education
Electrical Engineering
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NCIndustrial Maintenance Technology
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NCHigh School Diploma - College Prep
Clinton High School
Clinton, NC05.1998
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Planning
- Work Order Management
- Staff Management
- Safety Protocols
- Predictive Maintenance
- Grounds Maintenance
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Electrical Systems
- Facilities Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement
- Inventory Monitoring
- Equipment Inspection
- Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Spare Parts Inventory
- Employee performance assessment
- Employee performance evaluation
- Facilities Management
- Energy management
- Welding and fabrication
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety Monitoring
- Budget Administration
- Inventory Replenishment
- Asset Management
- Deadline Management
- Installation Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Production Scheduling
- Vehicle Fleet Management
- Expense Tracking
- Problem Resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Decision-Making
- Computer Skills
- Task Delegation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cost Control
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Professional and Courteous
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Project Planning
- Goal Setting
- Emergency Response
- Performance Evaluations
- Staff Training
- Strategic Planning
- MS Office
- Good Judgment
- Technical Proficiency
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Development
- Training and Development
- Documentation And Reporting
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Hiring and Training
- Interpersonal Relations
- Customer Relationship Management
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
- Performance reviewing
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Needs Assessment
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Whistle Express Car Wash
02.2024 - Current
Lead Maintenance Technician
Caliber Car Wash
02.2023 - 02.2024
Director of Farm Operations
Bradsher Farms LLC
06.1998 - 01.2023
Electrical Engineering
Nash Community College
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Sampson Community College
High School Diploma - College Prep
Clinton High School