Michael Sutherland

• Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
• Supervised 2 employees and scheduled work.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
• Implemented energy-saving initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in equipment operation and facility management practices.
• Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
• Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
• Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
• Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.

Managed our maintenance of Pilot units working with R&D.

Supervision of four employees.

• Participated in cross-functional teams supporting company-wide projects that impacted fleet operations or required input from the maintenance department.
• Collaborated with transportation managers to determine optimal routes and schedules, factoring in vehicle maintenance needs where necessary.
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety policies and protocols among the maintenance team.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
• Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
• Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing processes and reducing waste in the workplace.
• Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.