Michael Meadows
Swanton,Ohio
Summary
With 23 years of extensive experience, served as a Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations Manager, overseeing mechanical and electrical maintenance, engineering projects, production operations, and project management. Skilled in budgeting, cost control, data-driven decision-making, and root cause analysis, Consistent prioritization of safety and health standards. Proven track record includes leading large teams, improving resource efficiency, and fostering shifts in organizational culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance & Reliability Manager
Gerdau
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency reducing delays by 7%.
- Coordinate with Production and Maintenance departments to provide technical assistance and project management.
- Ensure equipment designs are durable, economical, and meet safety and environmental standards.
- Manage $12.7M annual maintenance budget and $4.1M outage budget, optimizing resource allocation.
- Supervise 60 tradesmen and 11 salaried staff, focusing on training, evaluation, and team restructuring.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Engineering Manager | Facilities Manager | Sr. Process Engineer
Whirlpool
10.2018 - 08.2023
- Supervised a team of 6 engineers, achieving KPI's and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed tradesmen for standardized repairs, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.
- Coordinated with operations to address breakdowns, implementing corrective and preventative measures.
- Led energy efficiency initiatives, driving significant improvements across the facility.
- Managed facility and grounds maintenance for a 1.5M sq ft site, ensuring optimal conditions.
Operations Manager, Body in White Operations
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed 200 indirect reports and 8 salaried staff within 1000+ automated systems, ensuring that safety, cost, quality and throughput targets for Wrangler production.
- Led the successful completion of Steps 1-4 on Auto Panel Line as Workplace Organization Lead.
- Collaborated with Manufacturing Engineering to resolve 97 priority issues during the JL Wrangler launch.
- Directed team boards and daily reviews, setting metrics to measure and improve safety, cost, quality and throughput.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement maintenance, quality, and cost improvements, achieving complex goals.
Maintenance Manager, Body in White Operations
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed 2nd shift operations, overseeing safety, quality, and production for KL Cherokee build.
- Directed 8 supervisors and 120 respective skilled trades employees in automotive body frame production.
- Led off-shift launch activities, including equipment removal, reinstallation, and WCM tool implementation.
- Ensured 100% closure of maintenance work tickets within 30 days through effective planning.
- Optimized equipment availability by prioritizing repairs and maintenance activities.
Operations Manager
Republic Steel
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed 5 managers, 8 supervisors, and 168 employees to enhance safety, budgets, and cost efficiency.
- Controlled monthly budgets over $5M across three departments, achieving significant cost savings.
- Improved product quality inspections and customer service, saving $703K monthly in operational costs.
Melt Shop Project Supervisor
Nucor Steel
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Led safety improvements and project management for the division, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Integrated project flow charts to enhance training and development of new staff.
- Engineered and managed projects to reduce costs, achieving savings of $1.3M.
- Implemented various improvement initiatives in a heavy industrial environment.
- Facilitated measurable cost reductions and operational enhancements.
Rolling Mill Project Supervisor
Nucor Steel
08.2009 - 11.2013
- Led continuous improvement projects enhancing safety, environmental practices, and customer service.
- Directed personnel and contractors in capital projects, achieving divisional goals with new equipment setups.
- Managed outage and maintenance schedules across departments, ensuring smooth operations.
- Forecasted budgets and tracked finances, completing $12M projects 11% under budget.
Rolling Mill Shift Supervisor
Nucor Steel
04.2007 - 08.2009
- Ensured a safe working environment for an 18-member crew, reducing incidents by 15%.
- Led safety, quality, and cost initiatives, enhancing team performance through training and coaching.
- Planned and executed strategies that improved departmental goals and teamwork.
- Conducted effective planning and teamwork building, resulting in measurable improvements in team achievements.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12.2001
Skills
- Budget and Cost Control
- Quality Assurance
- Safety and Health Compliance
- Staff Supervision & Management
- Customer Service and Relations
- Training and Development
- Cultural Change
- Data Driven Decisions & Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Maintenance & Reliability Manager
Gerdau
08.2023 - 05.2024
Engineering Manager | Facilities Manager | Sr. Process Engineer
Whirlpool
10.2018 - 08.2023
Operations Manager, Body in White Operations
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
10.2017 - 10.2018
Maintenance Manager, Body in White Operations
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
10.2015 - 10.2017
Operations Manager
Republic Steel
01.2015 - 09.2015
Melt Shop Project Supervisor
Nucor Steel
11.2013 - 01.2015
Rolling Mill Project Supervisor
Nucor Steel
08.2009 - 11.2013
Rolling Mill Shift Supervisor
Nucor Steel
04.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Toledo
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