Kenneth Kross
Marion Heights,PA
Summary
Professional maintenance expert prepared for leadership roles, offering significant experience in facility management. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
International Paper
01.2022 - 02.2026
- Led maintenance teams in executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
- Developed training programs to enhance skill sets of maintenance personnel.
- Collaborated with production management to align maintenance schedules with operational needs.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Maintenance Technician
International Paper
04.2000 - 12.2021
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and maintenance best practices.
- Utilized computerized maintenance management systems for tracking work orders and inventory management.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Diagnosed and resolved PLC system malfunctions to ensure operational continuity.
- Trained junior technicians on PLC programming and troubleshooting techniques.
Corrugator Operator
International Paper
08.1997 - 04.2020
- Operated corrugator machinery, ensuring optimal production efficiency and product quality.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operations to enhance team capabilities.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and maintain quality standards consistently.
Bander
Universal Forest Products
01.1997 - 08.1997
- Operated banding machinery to secure product loads for transport.
- Trained new employees on proper banding techniques and equipment usage.
- Inspected general appearance of finished product for quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Carmel Jr./Sr. High School
Mount Carmel, PASkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Safety protocols
- Stock management
- Mechanical repair
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Spare parts management
- Team leadership
- Fire protection
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
International Paper
01.2022 - 02.2026
Maintenance Technician
International Paper
04.2000 - 12.2021
Corrugator Operator
International Paper
08.1997 - 04.2020
Bander
Universal Forest Products
01.1997 - 08.1997
High School Diploma -
Mt. Carmel Jr./Sr. High School