Randy Stoneking
Badger,IA
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Team Leader with over 15 years in industrial and manufacturing environments. Skilled in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and team leadership with a strong focus on safety, GMP compliance, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage teams and maintain complex systems including bioreactors, refrigeration systems, and automated production equipment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Team Leader
Elanco Animal Health
03.2022 - Current
- Lead and supervise second-shift maintenance team in a manufacturing environment
- Coordinate and ensure completion of preventive maintenance (PM) and repair work
- Respond to and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime
- Promote and enforce safety standards and GMP compliance
Maintenance Mechanic
Elanco Animal Health
04.2017 - 03.2022
- Performed maintenance on fill lines, cappers, bioreactors, fermenters, freeze dryers, and autoclaves
- Conducted boiler room rounds and ensured proper system operation
- Troubleshot and repaired mechanical and electrical issues
- Supported continuous production by minimizing equipment downtime
Maintenance Mechanic
Boehringer Ingelheim
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Maintained and repaired production equipment including bioreactors and autoclaves
- Performed preventive maintenance and system inspections
- Assisted in troubleshooting and improving equipment reliability
Maintenance Mechanic
Pavestone
Lee’s Summit, MO
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Maintained hydraulic systems, motors, and control cabinets
- Performed MIG and arc welding for equipment repair and fabrication
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical issues in production equipment
- Supported plant operations through timely equipment maintenance
Maintenance / Ammonia Technician (Shift Lead)
Liguria Foods
Humboldt, IA
10.2008 - 07.2012
- Led shift operations and maintenance activities
- Maintained and repaired pneumatic conveyor systems and PLC-controlled lines
- Worked with ammonia refrigeration systems and compressors
- Troubleshot a wide range of industrial machinery and packaging equipment
Education
High School Diploma - Relevant Technical Training
Adrian High School
AS - Business
Iowa Central Community College
Skills
- GMP Compliance
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) Programs
- Leadership & Team Development
- Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting (Electrical, Hydraulic, Mechanical)
- PLC & Automated Systems
- Industrial Refrigeration Systems
- Welding (MIG & Arc)
- Safety & Compliance
- Operations & Maintenance
Certification
- CPR – American Heart Association (2022–2024)
- Industrial Refrigeration Operator I – Garden City Ammonia Program
- PanelView Plus Programming (FactoryTalk View) – Van Meter
- EPA Certification – Mainstream Engineering Corporation
- Siemens CC Workstation 2 Certification – Siemens (2023)
Timeline
Maintenance Team Leader
Elanco Animal Health
03.2022 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Elanco Animal Health
04.2017 - 03.2022
Maintenance Mechanic
Boehringer Ingelheim
04.2015 - 04.2017
Maintenance Mechanic
Pavestone
07.2012 - 04.2015
Maintenance / Ammonia Technician (Shift Lead)
Liguria Foods
10.2008 - 07.2012
AS - Business
Iowa Central Community College
High School Diploma - Relevant Technical Training
Adrian High School