JOSEPH ROBELIA
Chippewa Falls
Summary
Valued and versatile professional with exceptional leadership qualities and 14 years of hands-on experience in monitoring, maintenance/operations supervising, setting schedules, and developing staff. Highly qualified candidate for a leadership position with outstanding experience exceeding client and company expectations in the Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Management, Cost Reduction, Continuous Improvement, and Revenue Gain. Proactive leader with an established reputation in hiring and coaching employees on performance improvement plans and ensuring the highest level of customer service while utilizing advanced problem-solving and organizational skills. Possess extensive expertise in all facets of implementing maintenance programs, adhering to company policies, determining maintenance costs, negotiating contracts, generating performance reviews, and taking corrective actions.
Results-driven production professional with a focus on meeting high standards and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Expertise in process optimization and quality control, ensuring reliable, high-quality production.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for direct supervision of designated maintenance/production employees.
- Provide employee coaching, training and development to reach business, team and individual goals and requirements.
- Execute safety documents including near miss and incident investigation reports for all accidents and property damage.
- Recognized problems with production quality and initiated and implemented mechanical quality and energy solutions.
- Handled the coordination, evaluation, and continuous improvements of the department/team.
- Plan and communicate overtime needs or hour reduction needs to staff in a timely manner.
- Facilitate and lead daily production meetings with a cross functional team.
- Key Accomplishments
- Supervised production teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced downtime across production lines.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols, equipment operation, and best practices for productivity.
- Coordinated daily production schedules to align with supply chain demands and inventory levels.
- Monitored key performance indicators to identify areas for operational enhancements and cost savings.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and best practices for quality control.
Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle USA
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Provide essential mechanical support by maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing food-grade machinery and electrical equipment.
- Demonstrate ability to work under extreme climate conditions, long hours, hazardous environments, and extreme physical conditions.
- Completed tear-down of all equipment for cleaning and processing, inspected parts for wear, tear and damage, replaced parts if needed to produce quality products.
- Perform necessary repairs to recover from component failure and identify defective components.
- Maintain excellent program operation to keep equipment operating to minimize downtime, increase productivity, and maximize equipment life.
- Responsible for performing welding and rebuilding valves/regulators, valves, sprockets, and pumps.
- Served as a Union Stewart for all Night Shifts.
- Key Accomplishments
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on machinery to enhance reliability and extend equipment lifespan.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
Pipefitter/Welder/Plumber
DMC Plumbing
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained clean work area and practiced extreme attention to detail to ensure the safety of the equipment.
- Modified and cleaned pipe systems and ensured preventative maintenance activities.
- Modified, cleaned, and maintained pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment; followed specifications and used hand and power tools.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired multiple plumbing, heating, HVAC systems, and components.
- Developed and established operation and maintenance procedures to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Key Accomplishments
Production Manager
Chart Industries
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Oversaw shop floors for refurbishing equipment, repairs, troubleshooting equipment failure, services, and inspections on heavy equipment, heavy trucks, light-duty vehicles, Cryo-genic vessels, and trifecta.
- Responsible for managing the budget, hiring and firing, project schedule, DOT inspection, quoting on projects, and shipping schedule.
- Served as the department head of safety and performed daily meetings and cross-training.
- Established and implemented an equipment work order history to improve performance and estimate useful life expectancy.
- Set and maintained high standards. Provided daily motivation and training. Led the employees to understand the value of their work, which lead to more excellent leadership.
- Handled the coordination, evaluation, and continuous improvements of the department/team.
- Estimated project cost, managed workload, interacted with vendors, developed specifications, tested enhancements, and drove changes.
- Recognized problems with production quality and initiated and implemented mechanical quality and energy solutions.
- Served as Mass Spec. Tech and X-Ray Certified Tig/Mig Welding on stainless, carbon, and aluminum.
- Successfully solved complex maintenance, completed annual and 5-year DOT Inspections as an OSHA 10 certified professional while demonstrating excellent customer service.
- Read diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
- Key Accomplishments
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Transportation Manager
Menards
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Maintained a stable record for handling shipping scheduling, load coronation, cross-training, and DOT compliance, leading to recognition as Employee of the Year 2010.
- Oversaw all staff employees and contracted personnel to ensure adherence to company guidelines and standards.
- Oversaw operations to ensure compliance with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and government regulations for sales, shipping and receiving, brokers, and truck drivers.
- Streamlined and improved efficiency by implementing schedule and policy changes.
- Oversaw planning, direction, and coordination of all delivery and backhaul activities and kept the product moving smoothly, accurately, and efficiently.
- Key Accomplishments
- Oversaw transportation operations, ensuring timely delivery of products to retail locations.
Education
Diploma -
Menomonie High School
Menomonie, WIBusiness Administration And Management
Lakeland University
Chippewa Falls, WISkills
- Supervisory Expertise
- Continuous improvement
- Repair & Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Customer Relations
- Project Management
- Budgets Management
- Staff Training/Development
- Operations Management
- Analytical/Technical Skill
- Performance Monitoring
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Process Improvements
- Time Management/Prioritization
- Exceptional Interpersonal/Communication
- Quality control
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
- Skilled at ensuring services are provided within budget and action plans developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies.
- Vastly proficient at executing HR best practices to align the organization’s objectives while maximizing employee potential by fostering a positive work environment that promotes employee morale by developing interpersonal relationships within all levels of the organization, utilizing attentiveness, trust, and respect.
- Demonstrated record of accomplishment in conducting inspections, identifying faulty equipment, updating maintenance records, training other mechanics, and testing machinery.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle USA
04.2020 - 03.2022
Pipefitter/Welder/Plumber
DMC Plumbing
06.2019 - 04.2020
Production Manager
Chart Industries
09.2012 - 06.2019
Transportation Manager
Menards
08.2008 - 07.2013
Diploma -
Menomonie High School
Business Administration And Management
Lakeland University