Keith Miser
FORT WAYNE,IN
Summary
Dynamic Controls Manager with extensive experience at TI Automotive Systems, demonstrating excellence in team leadership and project management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Controls Manager
TI Automotive Systems
Ossian, Indiana
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
Maintenance Manager
TI Automotive Systems
Ossian, Indiana
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated repairs with external vendors to ensure timely service delivery.
- Oversaw inventory management for maintenance supplies and spare parts.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize operational disruptions.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.2
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Industrial Engineer
T I Automotive
Ossian, Indiana
08.2011 - 12.2015
- Contributed to TI machine building team, specializing in wiring and communication controls for first blow molding machine.
- Dedicated 70% of first two years to repairs and project upgrades at Hartwell Plant.
- Maintained, troubleshot, and upgraded projects involving Rexroth MLC controls on blow molders.
- Executed programming for TAPT, ITS, and DMT.
- Upgraded control systems on two presses for clamp and wall thickness control.
PLC Engineer
Kautex Textron
03.2010 - 08.2011
- First focus was on Siemens Step 5 for blow mold machines.
- Progressed into Step 7 for blow mold machines and down line equipment.
- Gained knowledge of Siemens Step 7 software for down lines and blow mold machines.
Controls Engineer
T I Group Automotive System
05.1996 - 01.2010
- Started in 1996 as a Maintenance Technician.
Education
Siemens S-5 PLC Programming 2 -
11.1998
Siemens S-5 PLC Maintenance 2 -
05.1997
Siemens S-5 PLC Maintenance 1 -
05.1997
Scott Advanced Hydraulics -
Scott
12.1996
Scott Basic Hydraulics -
Scott
08.1996
Grounding Sensitive Equipment -
01.1992
MS DOS -
Ivy Tech
01.1991
Basic Electronics -
01.1991
PLC Training -
01.1990
Journeyman Electrician Test -
01.1980
High School -
Elmhurst High School
01.1973
Neff Engineering Basic Hydraulics -
Skills
- Team leadership
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Problem solving
- Employee training
Timeline
Controls Manager
TI Automotive Systems
01.2023 - 06.2025
Maintenance Manager
TI Automotive Systems
01.2016 - 01.2023
Industrial Engineer
T I Automotive
08.2011 - 12.2015
PLC Engineer
Kautex Textron
03.2010 - 08.2011
Controls Engineer
T I Group Automotive System
05.1996 - 01.2010
Siemens S-5 PLC Programming 2 -
Siemens S-5 PLC Maintenance 2 -
Siemens S-5 PLC Maintenance 1 -
Scott Advanced Hydraulics -
Scott
Scott Basic Hydraulics -
Scott
Grounding Sensitive Equipment -
MS DOS -
Ivy Tech
Basic Electronics -
PLC Training -
Journeyman Electrician Test -
High School -
Elmhurst High School