Kessondra Patterson
Louisville,KY
Summary
With over 10 years in the manufacturing and industrial operations industry. I've successfully led self-directed work teams to ensure optimal operations performance. Oriented nature and strong history of accomplishment in industrial and manufacturing environments. Background training and mentoring team members to optimize performance and improve quality. Reliable, industrious and diplomatic in resolving concerns. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Coordinator
Diageo NA
Shelbyville, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, ordering additional items as needed.
- Assisted in the development of preventive maintenance schedules for all departments.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated with external vendors for repair services when necessary.
- Scheduled and oversaw completion of planned repairs and refurbishment projects.
- Verified that all relevant documents such as permits, licenses, inspection reports., were up-to-date before any work was performed.
- Advised management on the purchase of new equipment based on operational needs and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that their maintenance requirements were met in a timely manner.
- Reviewed job orders regularly to ensure tasks were completed according to established standards.
- Organized regular meetings with supervisors to discuss current issues related to maintenance activities.
- Managed schedule of repairs to guarantee arrival of parts, equipment and resources needed to satisfy job requirements.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
Industrial Maintenance Planner
Louisville Distilling Co
Louisville, KY
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and maintained a maintenance schedule to ensure all equipment was serviced on time.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and materials, ensuring adequate stock for emergency repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential repair needs or safety hazards.
- Created work orders with detailed instructions for technicians to complete maintenance tasks.
- Reviewed completed work orders to verify that tasks had been performed correctly and in accordance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in the development of preventative maintenance plans for new equipment installations.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to order necessary parts for repairs when needed.
- Analyzed data from completed work orders to determine trends in equipment failures or malfunctions.
- Coordinated scheduling of preventive maintenance activities with production departments.
- Documented details of all maintenance activities including costs, labor hours, materials used..
- Implemented procedures for documenting changes or modifications made to existing systems or equipment.
- Drafted reports detailing condition of machinery after completion of repairs or services.
- Scheduled machinery downtime for maintenance and repair with close reference to production schedules in consultation with manufacturing management and operators.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
Distillery Production Coordinator
Louisville Distilling Co
Louisville, KY
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Coordinated and scheduled daily production activities to ensure efficient operations.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of production processes, materials used, and finished products.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials and ensured timely replenishment.
- Developed standard operating procedures for production personnel to follow.
- Provided training to new personnel on safety protocols and equipment operation techniques.
- Communicated with vendors to order supplies needed for production operations.
- Inspected quality control standards of incoming materials, in-process work, and final product output.
- Created reports on key performance indicators such as output rate, waste reduction, defects, for management review.
- Assisted in developing plans for increasing efficiency by reducing costs or streamlining processes.
- Worked closely with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts that met company objectives while minimizing costs.
- Enforced strict adherence of established quality assurance standards throughout the entire production process.
- Supervised a team of operators responsible for running different stages of the manufacturing process.
- Managed day-to-day tasks assigned by Production Manager and Director ensuring deadlines are met consistently.
Lead Distillery Operator
Louisville Distilling Co
Louisville, KY
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintained and monitored distillation equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Tracked daily production data, including temperature, pressure, volume and other metrics.
- Adjusted process parameters to optimize product quality and yields.
- Performed troubleshooting on distillation systems when necessary.
- Conducted laboratory tests on samples of distilled products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during the distilling process.
- Assisted with cleaning and sanitizing of equipment between batches.
- Developed new processes for improving efficiency in the distilling process.
- Provided training to new employees on the safe use of distillation equipment.
- Analyzed raw materials prior to distillation to determine suitability for desired output product.
- Researched new techniques for producing high-quality distilled products.
- Operated valves, pumps, compressors, motors and other related components of distillation systems as needed.
- Tested distilled products for taste, aroma and color consistency before bottling or packaging.
- Recorded data from every step of the distilling process into a log book for future reference.
- Calibrated instruments used in the distilling process according to manufacturer specifications.
Bottling Line Technician
Louisville Distilling Co
Louisville, KY
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Lead team of 10-14 operators in daily operational duties, Operate Bottling Machine,
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed during all production line operations.
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications for optimal performance.
- Maintained accurate records of all production line activities, including downtime and repairs.
- Inspected finished products for defects and conformance to quality standards.
- Repaired defective parts or components on the production line as required.
- Trained other technicians in proper operation and maintenance of production lines.
- Performed daily maintenance on production line equipment, including cleaning and lubrication of parts.
- Scheduled regular preventative maintenance to ensure optimum performance of all line machines.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with line machinery and identified potential solutions.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to improve existing processes and develop new ones.
- Analyzed data from test runs to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Participated in meetings with senior management discussing current trends and developments within the industry.
Education
H.S. diploma -
Central High School
Skills
- 5 years of SAP
- Drams
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Contractor Management
- Inventory Management/ Cycle Counting
- NFPA 70 E
- Trouble Shooting
- Problem Solving
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Materials Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Workflow Management
- Purchase Orders
- Document Management
- Production Scheduling
- Recordkeeping
- Data Management
- KPI Tracking
- Employee Development
- Administrative Management
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- Purchasing and Planning
- Process Improvements
- Budget Control
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Coordinator
Diageo NA
08.2023 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Planner
Louisville Distilling Co
09.2022 - 08.2023
Distillery Production Coordinator
Louisville Distilling Co
04.2020 - 09.2022
Lead Distillery Operator
Louisville Distilling Co
02.2019 - 04.2021
Bottling Line Technician
Louisville Distilling Co
07.2016 - 02.2019
H.S. diploma -
Central High School
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