Josh Krager

• Manage employees and direct daily activities to meet demands of production and preventative maintenance
• Establish and maintain relationships with key decision makers, outside vendors and Suppliers
• Work from customer provided prints and electronic drawings to create products or machinery
• Materials management, price negotiations and procurement
• Track project expenditures time, materials and labor costs
• Recommend /oversee equipment and infrastructure upgrades and replacement
• Develop and implement standards of employee accountability to include training, performance evaluations, goal setting, mentorship, and succession training
• Maintain ISO and UL certifications
• Uphold quality standards
• Oversee that health, safety and OSHA standards are being maintained
• Active participant in stakeholder meetings and major decision making
• 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.
• Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
• Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
• 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.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

Manage employees to meet customer demands

• Maintain quality standards within industry standards
• Determine best practice methods for production or repair of customer projects
• Provide accurate job costs and quotes
• Materials management, pricing and procurement
• Strategic business and financial planning
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
• Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
• Cultivated a positive work environment, leading to higher employee retention rates and overall job satisfaction.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for the business.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Contributed positively to the local community through involvement in various events or charitable organizations.