Michael Capps
Parma,ID
Summary
Skilled and motivated maintenance specialist, with 5+ years of experience in line work, leadership, and maintenance positions. Possess a background in machinery upkeep and preventative maintenance. Reliable and focused leader, adept at evaluating and developing viable solutions to overcome obstacles. Creative thinker recognized for innovative ideas, high ethical standards, and the ability to communicate effectively across management levels and disciplines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead
Great Lakes Brewing CO
06.2021 - 07.2025
- Ensured smooth handover between shifts by maintaining clear communication channels with day shift leads.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Continuously worked towards meeting or surpassing established nightly performance goals set forth by upper management teams.
- Conducted thorough end-of-shift reports detailing any issues encountered throughout the night, allowing for prompt resolution before the start of the next workday.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Load and unload trailers.
- Drive tow motor and keep warehouse clean and organized.
Maintenance Specialist
Oakwood Laboratories
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Responsible for the continued operation of equipment in order to meet deadlines
- Perform preventative maintenance on multiple pieces of equipment
- Maintenance and repair of pretreatment and water systems
- Ensure OSHA compliance is kept throughout facility
- Maintain personal and departmental records
- Work with prescribed cleaning chemicals, based upon established usage, OSHA, and SDS requirements
- Participated in 5S/Lean projects to increase efficiency in multiple departments
- Maintain a state of cleanliness of facility, equipment and surrounding areas
Line Worker/Operator/Maintenance Specialist
Great Lakes Brewing Company
10.2013 - 03.2019
- Responsible for the continued operation of equipment in order to meet deadlines
- Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment
- Ensure OSHA compliance is kept throughout facility
- Maintain personal and departmental records
- Work with prescribed cleaning chemicals, based upon established usage, OSHA, and SDS requirements
- Fork Lift certified
- Participated in 5S/Lean projects to increase efficiency in multiple departments
- Maintain a state of cleanliness of facility, equipment and surrounding areas
- Assist in other departments for coverage such as brew house, cellar, and bottling line as dictated by management
- Back-up supervisor for 3rd shift manufacturing
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Forge High School
Parma Heights, OHKrones Certified - undefined
Krones Inc.
Franklin, WIFork Lift Certification - undefined
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Operation and repair of equipment used in manufacturing and packaging
- Fork lift certified
- Ensure OSHA compliance
- Identify and correct deficiencies in SOPs
- Lead 5S projects to increase efficiency of workflow
- Develop and implement technical training programs
- Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery and systems throughout plant
- Create detailed and accurate records
- Employee training
- Work delegation
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Shift Lead
Great Lakes Brewing CO
06.2021 - 07.2025
Maintenance Specialist
Oakwood Laboratories
04.2019 - 03.2021
Line Worker/Operator/Maintenance Specialist
Great Lakes Brewing Company
10.2013 - 03.2019
Krones Certified - undefined
Krones Inc.
Fork Lift Certification - undefined
Great Lakes Brewing Company
High School Diploma -
Valley Forge High School
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