Justin Hawks
Dyer,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Bongards' Creameries, excelling in mechanical repairs, maintenance leadership, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Skilled in electrical maintenance and committed to safety management, consistently achieving high-quality outputs in fast-paced environments. Utilizes preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to minimize downtime.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Bongards' Creameries
01.2021 - Current
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Completed necessary ISO documentation and records to show compliance.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam lines.
- Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
- Nightly functions of mechanical breakdowns and issues
- Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical systems to prevent downtime.
- Supported various tasks including managing downtime, scheduling PMs, rebuilding machines, and budgeting parts.
Product Manager
Bongards' Creameries
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
- Partnered with plant manager to implement process improvements.
- Streamlined interdepartmental coordination to achieve high-quality outputs aligning with safety standards.
Production Supervisor
Bongards' Creameries
Humboldt, TN
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinated instructional efforts for workforce to achieve competency in organizational policies, protective measures, and specific responsibilities.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Oversaw training, coaching, and discipline of a team of 40+ on multiple production lines for optimal performance.
Lead Setup
MacLean Power Systems
Trenton, TN
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Oversaw full implementation of the forge.
- Provides setup of presses used to forge anchors for powerlines, simple line and mechanic calls.
Sanitation/ Production Lead
Bongards' Creameries
Humboldt, TN
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Coordinated cleaning of food equipment.
- Supervised operations over 13 staff members on the exclusive functioning line.
Carpenter
Dyer Fiberglass
Dyer, TN
03.2004 - 01.2011
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Executed the building of multiple pump house structures to accommodate different station requirements.
- Managed lumber procurement and delivery schedules.
Education
Industrial Maintenance -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN12.2022
GED
Adult Education Center
Trenton, TN05.2003
Skills
- Lubrication management
- Mechanical repairs
- Bearing installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Motor replacement
- Electrical repair
- Work order management
- Industrial machinery
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding techniques
- Equipment troubleshooting
- OSHA regulations
- Pneumatic systems
- Air compressors
- Conveyor systems
- Gearbox repair
- Scissor lifts
- Conveyors
- Lock out tag out
- First aid and CPR
- PLC programming
- Hand and power tool use
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Safety management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Willing to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
•Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics PLC
• Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics 1 mechanical
•Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics 2 Electrical
•Industrial Maintenance Tech
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Bongards' Creameries
01.2021 - Current
Product Manager
Bongards' Creameries
01.2019 - 01.2021
Production Supervisor
Bongards' Creameries
01.2017 - 01.2019
Lead Setup
MacLean Power Systems
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sanitation/ Production Lead
Bongards' Creameries
01.2011 - 01.2016
Carpenter
Dyer Fiberglass
03.2004 - 01.2011
Industrial Maintenance -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
GED
Adult Education Center