Jody Underwood
Odessa,TX
Summary
Resourceful Maintenance Manager with a proven track record, specializing in safety compliance, preventive maintenance and continuous improvement. Expert in optimizing equipment performance and reducing downtime through strategic planning and team leadership. Skilled in budgeting and cost control, fostering collaboration across departments to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
GCC USA
Odessa, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily maintenance tasks focused on maximizing equipment functionality and maintaining safety compliance.
- Designed and applied comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules (9 complex production systems), ensuring optimal performance and reliability of critical machinery.
- Evaluated equipment failures to identify underlying issues and recommend effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in enhanced maintenance workflows and reduced costs.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance ($8M to $10M annually)
Corporate Maintenance Manager
GCC USA
Pueblo, CO
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans for facility improvements.
- Analyzed maintenance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- 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.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Standardized preventive maintenance protocols to ensure consistent equipment performance and reduce operational interruptions.
Maintenance Manager
Buzzi Unicem USA
Pryor, OK
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations to ensure optimal equipment performance and safety compliance.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime for critical machinery.
- Analyzed equipment failures to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
- Analyzed operational needs and established maintenance budgets to ensure peak equipment performance and expense management.
Maintenance Planner
Buzzi Unicem USA
Maryneal, TX
05.2010 - 06.2016
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to optimize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and supplies for timely procurement and distribution.
- Analyzed maintenance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive maintenance plans to optimize equipment reliability and uptime.
- Oversaw vendor relationships to ensure quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during unexpected breakdowns, mitigating risks to personnel safety and production timelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater, TX, US
Sweetwater, TXBachelor of Science - Engineering Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Staff management
- Safety protocols
- Predictive maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Inventory monitoring
- Continuous improvement
- Team leadership
- Asset management
- Budgeting and cost control
- MS office
- Hiring and training
- Project planning
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
GCC USA
10.2023 - Current
Corporate Maintenance Manager
GCC USA
01.2022 - 10.2023
Maintenance Manager
Buzzi Unicem USA
06.2016 - 01.2022
Maintenance Planner
Buzzi Unicem USA
05.2010 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater, TX, US
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management
Arizona State University