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Kyle Pond

Hewitt,TX

Summary

Dedicated Maintenance Superintendent offering six years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Superintendent

Cargill
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented technicians and supervisors to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
  • Coordinated with Operations, Safety, Food Safety and Maintenance teams to plan and execute preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
  • Utilized data-driven approaches to identify and address equipment reliability issues, reducing unplanned downtime, maintenance costs and parts room inventory
  • Facilitated training and development programs for maintenance, refrigeration, and wastewater techs, enhancing technical skills and knowledge base.
  • Actively promoted and enforced safety protocols, resulting in zero workplace accidents and incidents
  • Actively looking for cost savings and operational improvements to be implemented across the plant
  • Effectively saved the plant $4.3M in contractor reductions from FY24 - FY25

RTE Maintenance Supervisor

Cargill
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Supervised a team of maintenance technicians in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues to support uninterrupted production operations
  • Conducted regular Work Quality Audits on PMs, identified improvement opportunities, and executed maintenance plans accordingly
  • Collaborated with vendors and contractors to procure necessary parts and services while optimizing cost-efficiency.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 15 stakeholders.

RTE Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Cargill
10.2018 - 04.2021
  • Developed and maintained the RTE equipment maintenance schedule, coordinating with production and maintenance teams to minimize disruptions and support production targets
  • Conducted thorough analysis of equipment failure modes and identified opportunities for improvement in preventive maintenance strategies
  • Collaborated with procurement and inventory management teams to ensure availability of necessary parts, tools, and supplies for scheduled maintenance activities
  • Facilitated communication between Maintenance and Operations teams to optimize equipment uptime and enhance overall reliability
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the refinement of maintenance processes and procedures
  • Planned maintenance team activities of two departments and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level resulting in greater than 90% completion rate.

Refrigeration Tech

Cargill
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Conducted system inspections and diagnostics to identify performance problems and recommend solutions
  • Performed complex repairs and component replacements on compressors, evaporators, condensers, and control systems
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs to extend the lifespan of refrigeration equipment and reduce downtime
  • Collaborated with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize refrigeration system efficiency and energy consumption
  • Maximized revenue and reduced downtime 15% through exceptional quality assurance protocols.

Assistant Service Manager

Harley-Davidson of Waco
05.2015 - 09.2017
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and/or available solutions
  • Effectively assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues
  • Followed up with customers during and after installations to verify satisfaction
  • Guided techs on automotive repair, tool usage and equipment operation
  • Trained 6 less-skilled service workers on standards, efficiency, and conflict resolution for best-in-class customer service.

Soldier

United States Army
06.2005 - 12.2013
  • Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding elements
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance
  • Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios
  • Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials
  • Rated job performance for 32 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology Off-Highway Specialization

Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
08-2023

Skills

  • Scheduling coordination
  • Energy management
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Work order management
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Inventory replenishment
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Employee performance assessment
  • Work assignment delegation
  • Mechanical systems

Timeline

Maintenance Superintendent

Cargill
04.2023 - Current

RTE Maintenance Supervisor

Cargill
04.2021 - 04.2023

RTE Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Cargill
10.2018 - 04.2021

Refrigeration Tech

Cargill
03.2018 - 10.2018

Assistant Service Manager

Harley-Davidson of Waco
05.2015 - 09.2017

Soldier

United States Army
06.2005 - 12.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology Off-Highway Specialization

Texas State Technical College
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