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Kenneth Rice

Pleasant Grove

Summary

Dynamic Facilities Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Montgomery Transport LLC, excelling in preventive maintenance and project management. Enhanced equipment reliability and efficiency through strategic planning and employee coaching. Skilled in inventory monitoring and troubleshooting, driving operational excellence while fostering strong team collaboration.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Facilities Maintenance Mgr; Equipment Care Mgr

Montgomery Transport LLC
01.2014 - Current
  • 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.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.

Steel Slitter and Mill Operator

Southland Tube
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Supported continuous improvement efforts through active participation in team meetings and training sessions focused on best practices for slitting operations.
  • Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
  • Adapted quickly to new technology advancements in the industry by learning new software applications/tools as required.
  • Maximized machine performance by conducting thorough setup procedures according to job specifications.
  • Enhanced product quality through regular inspections, adjustments, and maintenance of slitter machines.
  • Collaborated with Quality Control department to address any concerns regarding product defects or non-conformances related to the slitting process.

Steel Slitter Operator

LTV Copper Weld
01.2002 - 01.2009
  • Reduced material waste by closely monitoring machine performance and making necessary adjustments.
  • Minimized downtime through efficient changeovers between jobs, optimizing workflow and productivity.
  • Maximized material utilization by analyzing job specifications and selecting the appropriate tooling for each project.
  • Streamlined operations by routinely cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining slitter equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Education

Associates - Automotive Technician

Bessemer Techinal
Bessemer, AL
05-1999

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Project management
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Maintenance planning
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Equipment inspection
  • Facilities management
  • Production scheduling
  • Employee coaching and mentoring
  • Hiring and training

Timeline

Facilities Maintenance Mgr; Equipment Care Mgr

Montgomery Transport LLC
01.2014 - Current

Steel Slitter and Mill Operator

Southland Tube
01.2009 - 01.2014

Steel Slitter Operator

LTV Copper Weld
01.2002 - 01.2009

Associates - Automotive Technician

Bessemer Techinal

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