M. Anthony Lara, Jr.
Ontario,CA
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Manager offering 40 years of successful team management in Maintenance/ Production Management roles in the Corrugated / Folding Carton industry . 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
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Facilities Manager
Fleetwood Fibre / Golden West Packaging Group
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained qualified maintenance employees.
- Coordinated events setup and teardown effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to regular facility operations.
Plant Superintendent
International paper co
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Managed converting dept and Corrugator
- Converting Department
- Responsible for production on 110" BHS, two evols Martin Dro Ringwood starch system, rollstock inventory, baler room, purchasing of supplies and materials, keeping accurate timecards for payroll system, scheduling vacations for all shifts, responsible for scheduling of PMs
- Performed weekly safety production meetings
- Maintained Quality checks, met deadlines for delivery.
Corrugater Superintendent
Georgia Pacific
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Supervise 26 employees in Corrugated Department
- Responsible for production on two corrugators, Ringwood starch system, rollstock inventory, baler room, purchasing of supplies and materials, keeping accurate timecards for payroll system, scheduling vacations for all shifts, responsible for scheduling of PMs/ CM repairs
- Performed weekly safety production meetings
- Maintained Quality checks, met deadlines for delivery.
Plant Manager
Hoover Container
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Manage 48 employees, 2 supervisors, 1 shipping supervisor and maintenance department over 2 shifts
- Responsible for all plant purchasing including parts, chemicals, ink and safety equipment, working closely with vendors
- Purchase rollstock and maintain inventory
- Knowledgeable in the Harry Rhoads system
- Performs weekly safety meetings and have a ZERO RCR for 18 months throughout plant
- Introduced a point system attendance program
- Performs interviews and background checks for sales and hourly employees
- Implemented Prevention Maintenance program, decreased corrugator waste through increased uptime, implemented crosstraining for employees throughout the plant
- Improved quality and efficiency by 20% in the corrugator and flexos over the last 18 months
- Involved in the purchasing of an Ignati S/F facer and Bobst Die Cutter w/2 color unit from beginning to end
- Involved in meetings with OSHA and Workman's Comp.
Production Supervisor
Smurfit-Stone Container
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Supervise 18 employees on corrugator, slitter, scale, unitizer and shipping and receiving
- Ensure waste man check load appearance before it goes to Customer for Quality
- Ensure plant safe operation at all times
- Set standard and ensure all persons comply with plant safety rules and procedures fully
- Daily safety talks with each crew member one-on-one
- Ensure Quality is key driver for the shift 100%
- Ensure Waste management, overall reduction
- Housekeeping zone enforcement during shift
- Ensure starch gaps verified and recorded
- Ensure starch viscosity log maintained, ensure gel temp, single facers cleaned per flute change
- End of shift turn-over written and verbal
- Maintain log
- Review production numbers for direction
- Experienced SS singlefacer B/F, C/F Langston Singlefacer, Langston D/B Michaelman Coater, Marquip splicers, Marquip slitter, Marc in up stacker, Kiwi system, Unico knife section
- Experienced in troubleshooting - check gap setting on glue roll, moisture checks in rolls, gap setting of D/B, ensure viscosity checks 2-hours cycle per batch control warp and always Quality comes with speed
Production Supervisor
Jefferson - Smurfit
02.1996 - 01.1999
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Corrugator Supervisor
Weyerhauser Paper Co
01.1989 - 02.1996
Corrugated Operator / Maintenance Mechanic
Southwest Forest
05.1983 - 12.1989
Education
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School
Pico Rivera, CA12.1984
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Work Order Management
- Staff Management
- Safety Protocols
- Team Leadership
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Facilities Maintenance
- Inventory Monitoring
- Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Spare Parts Inventory
- Employee performance assessment
- Facilities Management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety Monitoring
- Inventory Replenishment
- Installation Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Maintenance Facilities Manager
Fleetwood Fibre / Golden West Packaging Group
01.2018 - Current
Plant Superintendent
International paper co
01.2009 - 01.2017
Corrugater Superintendent
Georgia Pacific
01.2006 - 01.2009
Plant Manager
Hoover Container
01.2001 - 01.2006
Production Supervisor
Smurfit-Stone Container
01.1999 - 01.2001
Production Supervisor
Jefferson - Smurfit
02.1996 - 01.1999
Corrugator Supervisor
Weyerhauser Paper Co
01.1989 - 02.1996
Corrugated Operator / Maintenance Mechanic
Southwest Forest
05.1983 - 12.1989
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School
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