Lance White
Pikeville,N.C.
Summary
Working in the field as a mechanic on industrial machinery in a fast-paced environment requiring mechanical and electrical knowledge. Conducting routine preventative maintenance in a high-volume job that calls for quick thinking, multi-tasking and prompt actions to complete task. Build strong, teamwork driven maintenance department. Motivated Shift Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor
Sanderson Farms Kinston NC
Kinston, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with hiring decisions by conducting interviews with potential candidates.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify potential hazards or malfunctions.
- Provided support to team members when needed in order to complete tasks effectively.
- Developed work schedules for 3rd shift employees to optimize productivity and minimize overtime costs.
- Encouraged a positive work environment by recognizing employee achievements and initiatives.
Lead mechanic 1st shift
Sanderson Farms Kinston NC
Kinston, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Run calls and work on multiple machines in 1st., 2nd and 3rd processing
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
Lead mechanic/planner
Case Farms
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Scheduled preventative maintenance activities for fleet vehicles according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Inspected completed repairs to ensure conformance with standards and specifications.
- Ordered replacement parts as needed from suppliers and vendors.
Floor Mechanic
Smithfield Foods
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues on various types of floor equipment.
Refrigeration mechanic 1st shift
Sanderson Farms Kinston NC
Kinston, NC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Tested pressure levels in the system with gauges and calibrated them accordingly.
- Inspected existing refrigeration equipment to identify potential problems.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on a variety of cooling systems.
- Performed troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of refrigeration systems.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
M1-Lead 2nd shift
Sanderson Farms Kinston NC
Kinston, NC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained communication with other shifts to ensure a smooth transition of duties.
- Collaborated with other departments to determine best practices for specific tasks or processes.
- Troubleshoot and repair machines in timely manner to minimize downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Wayne High School
01.2012
Wayne Community College
Skills
- High Volume Workload
- Industry Expertise
- Employee Attendance Monitoring
- Providing timely repairs as needed
- Weld and fabricate
- Electrical trouble shooting
- Work with all types of mechanical energies (Pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, etc)
- Multi-tasking
- Strong ability to handle multiple streams of communication simultaneously
- Capable of balancing many priorities to ensure achievement of completed work orders
- Talent for learning quickly and without significant direction on assigned projects
- Detail Oriented
- Strong attention to detail to ensure that actions are carried out correctly
- Ability to determine pertinent information from lengthy communications
- Provide complete and detailed completion of assigned task
- Assigning Work
- Team motivation
- Team Leadership
- Creative Problem-Solving
Personal Bio
I have been married to my wife Brittney since 2022 and we have three children, a 10 year old daughter Olivia a 5 year old son Charlie and 2 year old daughter Riley. Family is most important to me and I love spending time with my wife and children. I am heavily involved with my daughters travel softball team organization. I currently am a head coach for a 10u softball team. I also enjoy golf and slow-pitch softball. My goal for anything I do in life, is to be the best at it. My drive is my family.
References
- Mike Criswell, 252-814-5096
- Chad Kirby, 919-738-8743
- Austin Williams, 919-252-2904
Certification
- Proficient with Kronos
- Hazmat team
- Forklift Certification
Affiliations
- Avid Golfer
- Softball coach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor
Sanderson Farms Kinston NC
08.2023 - Current
Lead mechanic 1st shift
Sanderson Farms Kinston NC
01.2023 - Current
Lead mechanic/planner
Case Farms
01.2022 - 01.2023
Floor Mechanic
Smithfield Foods
01.2021 - 01.2022
Refrigeration mechanic 1st shift
Sanderson Farms Kinston NC
01.2020 - 01.2021
M1-Lead 2nd shift
Sanderson Farms Kinston NC
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Southern Wayne High School
Wayne Community College
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