Kyle Lanzi
Berwick,PA
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Talen Energy
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- 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.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- 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.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
- Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
- 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.
Maintenance Coordinator
Talen Energy
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Managed vendor relationships for timely delivery of parts and services, ensuring smooth operations within the facility.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities performed, allowing for effective tracking of progress over time.
- Improved equipment uptime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and coordinating routine inspections.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during unexpected breakdowns, mitigating risks to personnel safety and production timelines.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
- Assisted upper management in developing long-term strategies for improving overall plant reliability by providing input based on past experiences.
- Leveraged strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, ensuring the timely completion of all tasks.
- Troubleshot complex issues efficiently, providing expert guidance to technicians in resolving problems quickly and accurately.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular audits and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for maintenance staff, fostering continuous professional development among team members.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
O&M Technician
Beowulf
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported optimal facility function with regular cleaning, calibration, alignment, and lubrication of equipment components.
- Exceeded company goals for preventative maintenance completion rates by consistently staying on schedule and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Developed strong partnerships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of replacement parts at competitive prices.
- Contributed to successful plant audits by maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment history.
- Maintained high safety standards by following established protocols and guidelines during all O&M tasks.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Demonstrated adaptability in response to evolving industry regulations, integrating new compliance requirements seamlessly into daily operations.
- Served as a valued team member on large-scale projects, providing expert guidance and support during critical phases of installation or commissioning.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement new technology upgrades that increased operational productivity.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and control systems in a timely manner.
Master Extruder Operator
Sekisui Kydex LLC
02.2017 - 06.2022
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using IQMS and File Maker
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Guided products on conveyors to regulate flow through machines.
- Measured and inspected finished products for defects and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
- Checked raw material levels to maintain adequate stock for upcoming work.
- Promoted worksite safety by identifying and mitigating hazards.
- Trained and monitored new employees to teach techniques and procedures.
- Prepared production equipment for operation to produce Thermoplastic products.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Utilized fastening equipment to fasten, package and stack materials and products.
- Oversaw machine operation to identify defects or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies and inserts according to manufacturing specifications.
- Read and followed production schematics to produce products in line with design and manufacturing standards.
- Set up machinery and ran extrusion lines production products such as Thermoplastics and pelletized plastics for injection molding.
- Facilitated communication between shifts and with managers regarding machine operations and processing statuses.
- Achieved production targets by maximizing changeover efficiency and setting up Extruder equipment.
- Mixed pelletized thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
- Evaluated quality information to identify and enhance outcomes.
- Adhered to established formulas when weighing materials and preparing compounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Berwick Area High School
Berwick, PA06.2016
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Modifications and Adjustments
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
- Machinery Operation
- Manufacturing Experience
- Workplace Safety
- Machine Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Power and Hand Tools
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Start Up Procedures
- Training & Development
- Data Entry
- Extruder Equipment
- Production Efficiency
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Forklift Certified
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- PPE Use
- Conflict Resolution
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Mechanical Inspection
- Team Supervision
- Facilities Maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 30 in the development of Nautilus Crytomine
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Training Instructor- 2024
- Certified Rigger Level 1- 2024
- Crucial conversations -2024
- MEWP/Aerial Lift Supervisor/Trainer Certification Mewp Scissor/Boom lift Type 3 Group A&B/ ANSI A92.22,A92.24.18- 2023
- Forklift Certification
- Litmos People Manager Leadership Curriculum Training 2021- 2022
- Litmos Seven Steps for effective training -2021/2022
- Litmos A Motivators tool kit -2021/2022
- Litmos Become an effective Leader -2021/2022
- AutoCAD
- AutoDesk
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Talen Energy
12.2023 - Current
Maintenance Coordinator
Talen Energy
03.2023 - 12.2023
O&M Technician
Beowulf
06.2022 - 03.2023
Master Extruder Operator
Sekisui Kydex LLC
02.2017 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Berwick Area High School
- Training Instructor- 2024
- Certified Rigger Level 1- 2024
- Crucial conversations -2024
- MEWP/Aerial Lift Supervisor/Trainer Certification Mewp Scissor/Boom lift Type 3 Group A&B/ ANSI A92.22,A92.24.18- 2023
- Forklift Certification
- Litmos People Manager Leadership Curriculum Training 2021- 2022
- Litmos Seven Steps for effective training -2021/2022
- Litmos A Motivators tool kit -2021/2022
- Litmos Become an effective Leader -2021/2022
- AutoCAD
- AutoDesk
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