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, TX08-2023
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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