Keith Andrews
Thomson,IL
Summary
Result-oriented Maintenance Manager/Supervisor effective at developing, coordinating and leading facilities maintenance activities. Decisive leader proficient in managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for facilities. Over 20 years experience in Maintenance Computer Systems (SAP). Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manger/Supervisor
IFF/Danisco
Thomson, Illinois
01.2015 - Current
- Managed a team of contractors, daily progress reports, and overall project planning.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Recommended upgrades or modifications to existing systems based on analysis of data.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Storeroom Coordinator
IFF/Danisco
Thomson, Illinois
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Ensured storeroom was kept clean, organized and safe at all times.
- Participated in periodic inventory audits to verify stock quantities.
- Inspected stock to identify damages or discrepancies in quantity or quality.
- Monitored inventory levels and re-ordered supplies when necessary.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
- Conducted regular stock checks to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Stored items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Estimated project materials, time and staffing requirements based on work orders and job specifications.
- Developed and maintained accurate inventory records.
- Managed relationships with suppliers to ensure prompt payment terms are met.
- Received incoming goods into the storeroom ensuring that all documentation is completed correctly according to company standards.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding purchase orders, delivery dates, and pricing information.
- Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
- Kept stockroom clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Trained new backroom associates in inventory procedures and system use.
- Used company software for inventory management and documentation purposes.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
IFF/Danisco
Thomson, Illinois
01.2001 - 03.2013
- Repaired and replaced worn parts in order to maintain proper functioning of the machines.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Documented all repairs and maintenance activities performed on each machine.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times when performing maintenance tasks.
- Operated forklifts or cranes to move heavy equipment safely around the facility.
- Performed regular mechanical maintenance on a variety of equipment and machinery, such as pumps, conveyors, fans, and gearboxes.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Interpreted engineering sketches, specifications or drawings.
- Assisted with installation and setup of new machinery.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Maintenance
Eatern Iowa Community College
Clinton/Davenport, IowaSkills
- Maintenance planning
- Project management
- Preventive Maintenance/Reliability
- Contractor management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Production scheduling
- Expense tracking
- Work order management
- Work Order PM Compliance
- Installation management
- Continuous improvement
- Team leadership
- Employee performance evaluation
- Interview/Hire New Candidates
- Capital Finance Projects
- Equipment Inspections/MIQA
Timeline
Maintenance Manger/Supervisor
IFF/Danisco
01.2015 - Current
Storeroom Coordinator
IFF/Danisco
01.2013 - 02.2015
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
IFF/Danisco
01.2001 - 03.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Maintenance
Eatern Iowa Community College
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