Lyle Schafer
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Strategic Area Manager of Operations with expertise in team leadership, process optimization, and strategic planning. Drives operational improvements through effective communication and problem-solving. Focused on enhancing team performance and operational efficiency to meet organizational objectives.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager of Operations
Zee Co
Amarillo, TX
10.2018 - Current
- Managed accounts and equipment across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to ensure operational efficiency.
- Order equipment and chemicals to ensure customers needs are met.
- Executed repairs and installations of equipment.
- Perform monthly audits on intervention, sanitation, laundry among others, to ensure the highest quality in food safety is met.
- Cultivated customer relationships to enhance account growth and satisfaction.
- Conducted equipment installations at customer sites and designed several chemical allocation pieces.
- Designed and built equipment to comply with safety standards, prioritizing safety and usability for employees.
GSE/Facility Manager
International Aerospace Coatings
10.2016 - Current
- I have built a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program covering over 140 pieces of equipment and the supporting facilities.
- Manage 5 Jet Aircraft paint booths, and all ground support equipment used in jet aircraft painting.
- Coordinated efforts with over 30 contractors on a $15 million remodeling project to ensure timely execution and compliance with project specifications.
- Oversaw project operations, including permits and safety protocols, addressing daily operational challenges to maintain project momentum.
- I do the hiring, coaching and terminating of all maintenance personnel, including timekeeping and approving payroll.
- Implemented 5S program to enhance workspace organization and streamline daily operations.
- Maintained adherence to FAA, OSHA, and ANSI standards to ensure operational safety.
- I ensured TECQ and Waste Water Treatment standards and guidelines are followed and permits are in place.
- Completed JLG Factory Trained Certification in 2017 to improve equipment handling.
Maintenance Engineering Technician
Cintas Uniform Service
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Maintained all equipment and facilities to support operational efficiency.
- Perform reliability and safety audits on site and off sites in different states.
- Coordinated fire emergency preparedness programs for facility safety.
- Assisted customers whenever needed to enhance satisfaction with facility services.
- Perform reliability and safety audits on site and off sites in different states.
- These were earned from Siemens and TPC on Line University work required Continuing Education.
- Maintained all equipment and facilities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated fire emergency preparedness initiatives to improve safety compliance.
Education
Some college -
OSHA 30 -
Hazwopper 40 -
Skills
- Facilities Management
- Facility Maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment installation
- Maintenance scheduling
- Project management
- Operational efficiency
- Operational Strategy
- Quality Control
- Quality assurance
- Compliance management
- Compliance enforcement
- Safety management
- Federal regulations
- Emergency Management
- Training
- Employee training
- Supervisory experience
- Staff supervision
- Customer relationship management
- Strategic Planning
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Budget
- Standard operating procedures
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Loader Operation
- Maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
Certification
- Over 30 maintenance certificates and safety certificates.
- All NFPA Certifications.
- FEMA, NIMMS Certifications.
- TSA/Homeland Security Clearances.
- Multiple certifications in food safety.
- BRC certified.
Timeline
Area Manager of Operations
Zee Co
10.2018 - Current
GSE/Facility Manager
International Aerospace Coatings
10.2016 - Current
Maintenance Engineering Technician
Cintas Uniform Service
10.2013 - 10.2016