Randall Craig
Detroit
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Leader skilled in team supervision, equipment troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure maximum reliability and uptime. Proven track record in process improvement, safety compliance, and quality assurance within fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Leader
General Motors
07.2024 - Current
- Lead and supervise 60 skilled trades across 3 shifts to troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing systems.
- Drive performance using Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) principles to achieve SPQRCE (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environmental) goals.
- Ensure compliance with UAW labor agreements, production schedules, and quality standards.
- Manage daily production plans, allocate resources, and adjust priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Apply root cause analysis and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous improvement, process optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and decision-making in dynamic manufacturing operations.
Execution Process Engineer
General Motors
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported launch of Stacker/MFA module lines and PML battery pack assembly to meet production readiness targets.
- Led PFMEA/PCP validation, tooling redesign, and CI initiatives across RESS sites.
- Served on task force to debug equipment logic and sequencing to achieve design rate performance.
- Acted as Dimensional SME, maintaining process capability and driving scrap and FTQ improvements.
- Developed SFMEA and SOPs for high-risk repairs to ensure quality and safety compliance.
- Partnered with Maintenance to execute root cause analysis and optimize production efficiency.
Manufacturing Engineer
Webasto
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Spearheaded program launches, meeting production targets while maintaining high-quality standards and operational excellence.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, resulting in significant download efficiency and throughput improvements.
- Authored and maintained compliant documentation (SOPs, work instructions, and process standards) to improve consistency and training effectiveness.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles, reducing waste, cycle times, and production costs.
- Streamlined operations through data-driven process optimization, achieving measurable cost reductions and productivity gains.
Lead Maintenance Tech
Webasto
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, improving equipment reliability and uptime.
- Led maintenance team to achieve 98% uptime, ensuring operational safety and consistency.
- Executed preventive maintenance plans, extending machine life and lowering failure rates.
- Serviced advanced equipment including KUKA robots and Krauss Maffei presses, optimizing performance and throughput.
Lead Maintenance Tech
Fuyao Glass
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, improving equipment reliability by 98%.
- Led maintenance team to sustain 98% uptime, minimizing production delays and enhancing throughput.
- Executed preventive maintenance programs, extending equipment life and reducing unplanned downtime.
- Performed KUKA 6-axis robot maintenance, ensuring safety, precision, and operational consistency.
Education
Certificate of Technical Training - Journeyman Toolmaker
Focus Hope- Machinist Training Institute
11.2018
Skills
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Collaborative team management
- Analytical problem solving
- Robotics engineering
- Equipment maintenance
- Process Improvement / Lean Manufacturing
- Budget management
- Technical systems expertise
- Six Sigma methodology
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Manufacturing process management
- Manufacturing process design
- Process failure mode and effects analysis
- Project Management
Timeline
Maintenance Leader
General Motors
07.2024 - Current
Execution Process Engineer
General Motors
10.2023 - 07.2024
Manufacturing Engineer
Webasto
10.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Maintenance Tech
Webasto
11.2021 - 11.2022
Lead Maintenance Tech
Fuyao Glass
11.2020 - 10.2021
Certificate of Technical Training - Journeyman Toolmaker
Focus Hope- Machinist Training Institute