JOHN FARRELL
Monrovia
Summary
With over 30 years of experience in the industrial maintenance field, including 17 years in leadership roles, I have gained a broad range of expertise across various manufacturing and distribution environments. Throughout my career, I have been personally recognized for consistently delivering key business results while prioritizing employee safety, product quality, and meeting customer demands. As a seasoned maintenance supervisor and manager, I have a proven track record of identifying process improvements, leading large teams, managing capital projects, and effectively leveraging lean manufacturing methodologies to find practical business solutions. My unwavering dedication to sustaining a safe work environment is evident in my Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification and extensive involvement in lean or 5s activities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer/Presenter/Instructor
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
08.2022 - Current
- Instruct both online and in person curriculum ranging from Forklift Training to Lean Principles
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments for tailored training programs, enhancing employee performance.
Maintenance Manager
International Paper
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Manage and lead a multi disciplined maintenance team of twenty across 3 shifts 24/5.
- Worked closely with Operations Leadership to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Primary responsible for increasing equipment reliability through re-establishing a preventative maintenance program, instituting departmental KPI's and managing capital
- Manage all maintenance and repair vendors, including custodial and facilities.
- Permanent member of the Safety Committee.
- 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.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
Maintenance Manager
Smurfit Kappa
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Manage and lead a multi disciplined maintenance team of 17, across 3 shifts 24/5.
- Work closely with Operations Leadership, contractors and vendors to achieve daily and long-term goals
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Implemented Preventative Maintenance schedule and Machine Champions
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- CAPEX Planning and Project Management
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- 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.
Maintenance Supervisor
The Hain Celestial Group
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Maintenance Department Supervisor of 9 technicians
- Salaried position, on call
- 24/6
- Worked closely with HR and EHS to develop and improve Safety Policies and Procedures
- Worked closely with operations to achieve daily and long-term goals
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
Planner Scheduler SME
C&W Services
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Member of site Maintenance Leadership Team
- Launch Team Member for new Amazon Cross Dock in San Bernardino, CA 'LGB8'
- Launch Team support member as Subject Matter Expert for Multiple Amazon Building Launches
- 'LGB3, SLT1 and LGB7'
- Trained and mentored multiple associates nationwide within the Amazon network
- Hired and trained Maintenance associates
Commercial Maintenance Planner
Armstrong World Industries
01.2007 - 01.2017
- PM Coordinator
- Safety 'Adhoc 2' member 2007–2015
- SAP Super User 2010–2017
- Commercial Maintenance Planner beginning in 2014
- Participated in or lead several successful Kaizen and Lean initiatives
- Managed capital and improvement projects in excess of 800+k annually
Maintenance Technician/Process Technician
Pactiv, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Maintenance Technician 'A' (Master Mechanic)
- Process Technician beginning in 2006
- As Process Technician was primarily focused on improving processes and equipment reliability
- Worked closely with Process and Quality Engineers regarding new product development
Education
Leadership Academy 2023 -
Top Training Consultores
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA12.2023
Six Sigma Master Black Belt -
International Six Sigma Institute
08-2021
AA - Building Construction Technology
Don Bosco Technical Institute
Rosemead, CA12.1990
Skills
- Planning and coordination of small to large projects
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative problem solving
- Preventive Maintenance Expert
- Maintenance planning Expert
- Grounds maintenance
- Vendor relationship management
- Continuous improvement
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Contractor management
- Spare parts inventory
- Facilities management
Certification
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - ICGB
- Planning and Scheduling SME
- 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
International Paper
10.2023 - 11.2024
Maintenance Manager
Smurfit Kappa
04.2023 - 10.2023
Trainer/Presenter/Instructor
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
08.2022 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
The Hain Celestial Group
08.2019 - 04.2023
Planner Scheduler SME
C&W Services
01.2017 - 07.2019
Commercial Maintenance Planner
Armstrong World Industries
01.2007 - 01.2017
Maintenance Technician/Process Technician
Pactiv, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2007
Leadership Academy 2023 -
Top Training Consultores
Six Sigma Master Black Belt -
International Six Sigma Institute
AA - Building Construction Technology
Don Bosco Technical Institute
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