John Kenneth Conrad
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Department Sr. Supervisor at ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana, L.L.C., skilled in project management and equipment maintenance. Proven track record in implementing Kaizen initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at troubleshooting complex systems while fostering effective communication and teamwork, ensuring optimal production outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Department Sr. Supervisor
ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana, L.L.C.
Terre Haute, IN
11.2002 - Current
- Coordinating up to 13 team members’ daily activities to timely achieve the goals of the Maintenance Departments.
- Knowledge of JIT manufacturing, TPS concepts, FIFO & KANBAN systems.
- Scheduling work in a fast paced constantly changing work environment.
- Ordering materials needed to complete scheduled work.
- Kaizen activity: Working directly with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing departments on line improvements.
- Responding to production line breakdowns & immediate needs.
- Troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic systems.
- Fabrication of new equipment for production lines.
- Entering daily work history into the Maintenance CMMS system.
- Managing Team Members payroll, attendance and vacation.
- Safety committee member for incident/ injury review and countermeasures.
- Recommending & specifying equipment for maintenance and production.
Utility Operator
Affiliated Building Services, Inc.
Clinton, IN
07.2001 - 08.2002
- Operate, maintain, repair & monitor plant utility systems including: plant air systems, plant water systems, chiller systems, gas/oil fired boiler systems and plant utilities in such a manner to ensure optimal customer relations.
- Knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations, TQM concepts, Corporate Quality Manual & MAXIMO Maintenance Management System.
- Perform weekly/monthly PM’s on emergency generators.
- Filling out daily paperwork in compliance with FDA regulations.
- (Eli Lilly Project)
Senior Millwright
Heartland Steel, Inc.
Terre Haute, IN
09.1999 - 07.2001
- Maintaining and repairing plant equipment including: pickle line, galvanizing line, temper mill, reversing mill, annealing, slitting line, water treatment facility, boilers, air compressors & overhead cranes.
- Responding to production line break downs.
- Troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical & mechanical systems.
- Fabrication & welding of production equipment.
Automation Maintenance Project Coordinator
Wabash National Corporation
Lafayette, IN
05.1988 - 09.1999
- Coordinate up to 8 team members daily work activities to timely achieve the set goals for the department.
- Ordering the materials needed to complete projects.
- Work directly with Engineering & Manufacturing on equipment design & manufacturing.
- Interpreting blueprints to complete projects.
- Responding to production line breakdowns.
- Troubleshooting mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems & process problems.
- Fabricating automated equipment for welding and assembly.
Education
Combination Welding Course -
Hobart School of Welding Technology
Troy, OH01.1986
High School Diploma -
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
Terre Haute, IN01.1985
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Work scheduling
- Kaizen implementation
- JIT manufacturing
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Employee supervision
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Procurement and purchasing
- Material requirement planning
References
Available Upon Request
Additional Information
First-Class Stationary Engineer’s License, Terre Haute, IN, 01/01/02, 01/01/05
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and
Health 03/14/2024
Company Current Certifications on Fork Lift, Walk Behind Lift, Tugger, Scissor Lift & Boom Lift
Until 06/2028
Timeline
Maintenance Department Sr. Supervisor
ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana, L.L.C.
11.2002 - Current
Utility Operator
Affiliated Building Services, Inc.
07.2001 - 08.2002
Senior Millwright
Heartland Steel, Inc.
09.1999 - 07.2001
Automation Maintenance Project Coordinator
Wabash National Corporation
05.1988 - 09.1999
Combination Welding Course -
Hobart School of Welding Technology
High School Diploma -
Terre Haute North Vigo High School