Kerry Carmichael
Lafayette
Summary
PLANT SUPERVISOR Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor / Team Leader
Arconic
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Use of necessary resources for Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
- Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 6 employees.
Maintenance Supervisor
Rolan Plant Services, Inc.
01.2007 - 07.2022
- Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, ensuring smooth functioning of project operations at all times.
- Maintained safe working environments through regular inspections and adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential delays proactively.
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities, resulting in high levels of motivation and commitment from the team members throughout each project.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the duration of each project.
- Trained junior staff members in relevant skills to ensure the efficient running of the job site operations.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes resulting in increased overall work efficiency on job sites.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear directions, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Streamlined communication between all parties involved in the project, fostering a collaborative work atmosphere.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
Education
High school diploma -
Lincoln Northeast High School
Lincoln, NE09.1989
Skills
- Team supervision
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Work order management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Inventory monitoring
- Vendor relationship management
- Grounds maintenance
- Emergency response
- Employee performance evaluation
- Supply coordination
- Deadline management
- Job planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Employee performance assessment
- Risk assessment
- Maintenance scheduling
- Performance monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Vendor coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance enforcement
- Contractor coordination
- Maintaining components
- Painting techniques
- Work assignment delegation
- Maintenance planning
- Work order processing
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and consistent
- Hand and power tool operation
- Tools and equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Professional communication
- OSHA compliance
- Work area inspection
- Team collaboration
- Employee safety training
- Job prioritizing
- Customer relations
- Personnel management
- Employee motivation
- Visual inspection
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Heavy lifting
- Conflict resolution
- Worker training
- Relationship building
- Tool and parts inventory oversight
- Machinery operations
- Hazard monitoring and management
- Outside contractor oversight
- Inventory oversight
- Stress tolerance
- Assignment delegation
- Accident and injury investigation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets and send/receive emails
- Supervised team of 4 to 6 staff members.
- OSHA 10, 14 & 30 trained and certified
- Licensed and certified on Fork truck, JLG & Scissor lifts, Lull, Bobcat/Skidsteer
- Lock-Out Tag-Out and Confined Space Trained and Certified
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- OSHA 30
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor / Team Leader
Arconic
07.2022 - 04.2025
Maintenance Supervisor
Rolan Plant Services, Inc.
01.2007 - 07.2022
High school diploma -
Lincoln Northeast High School
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