JOHN KNOX
159 GREENFIELD RD,South Carolina
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Planner at BASF, adept at enhancing reliability through proactive equipment care. Successfully reduced maintenance expenses by negotiating favorable supplier terms while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in work order and schedule management, fostering a culture of efficiency and safety within the organization.
Experienced with planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency. Utilizes strategic thinking to optimize resource allocation and minimize equipment downtime. Track record of enhancing team collaboration and implementing effective maintenance strategies.
Maintenance professional skilled in planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimal downtime. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for flexibility and reliability in adapting to changing needs. Expertise in resource allocation, preventive maintenance, and work order management, coupled with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner
BASF
06.1996 - Current
- Championed a culture of reliability within the organization by promoting proactive approaches towards equipment care rather than reactive fixes.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Reduced maintenance expenses, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers for parts and services.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Performed root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying potential solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers for specialized services when necessary, ensuring quality work at competitive rates.
- Coordinated with manufacturing teams to ensure minimal disruption during maintenance activities, optimizing production schedules.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison
Norcross, GASkills
- Work order management
- Safety monitoring
- Schedule management
- Cost estimation
- Work order preparation
- Scheduling techniques
- Maintenance strategies
- Teamwork
- Skilled maintenance and repair
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Safety standards
- Machinery operations
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance planning
- Attention to detail
- Self motivation
- Safety compliance
- Dependable and consistent
- Decision-making
- Maintenance scheduling
- Reliability
- Vendor relations
- Cost control
- Equipment maintenance
- Schedule preparation
Timeline
Maintenance Planner
BASF
06.1996 - Current
High School Diploma -
James Madison