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Kevin Brown

Carthage,MO

Summary

Experienced leader and anti problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Director of Maintenance

Lifeline Foods
Saint Joseph , MO
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Set up training for 24 employees working on in house equipment.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Established clear procedures for handling repairs,
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.

Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Heartland/Blue Buffalo
Joplin , MO
10.2014 - 02.2022
  • Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment. Such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers and water treatment system.
  • Managed staff of 28, created work schedules, distributed assignments and supervised day-to-day operations.
  • Oversaw implementation of vibration analysis and Lubrication service campaigns.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees on down days for projects and or rebuilds of equipment.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness with kitting any parts for specific jobs.
  • Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Assessed employee work and improved performance with lunch and learn training and mentoring approaches.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.

Maintenance Technician

ADM Milling Ltd
Carthage, MO
10.2009 - 10.2014
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Adhered to company safety and OSHA procedures to minimize accidents.
  • Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
  • Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomson High School
Scranton PA
08.2004

Skills

  • Employee Safety Training
  • Materials and Labor Costing
  • Materials Requisition
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Repair Requirements Determination
  • Contractor Management
  • Skilled Maintenance and Repair
  • Work Estimation
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Outside Contractor Oversight
  • Worker Training
  • Department Oversight
  • Employee Performance Assessment
  • Accident and Injury Investigation
  • Job Prioritizing
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Customer Relations
  • Professional Communication
  • Computerized Maintenance Management
  • Dependable and Consistent
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Motivating Employees to be their best (Crowder College June 2021)
  • IDCON Maintenance Planning and Scheduling (Raleigh NC June 2018)
  • Conflict resolution (Crowder College June 2015, June 2018)
  • Time Management (crowder College June 2015)
  • Dale Carnegie Course: included Personal leadership Competence, Strengthen skills in relating to other, Communicate logically, Develop leadership skills, control attitudes and reduce stress. (Joplin 6wk course 2017)

Timeline

Director of Maintenance

Lifeline Foods
04.2022 - 06.2022

Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Heartland/Blue Buffalo
10.2014 - 02.2022

Maintenance Technician

ADM Milling Ltd
10.2009 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

Thomson High School

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