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RICARDO MUETT

La Puente,USA

Summary

Maintenance Planner / Scheduler with talent for organizational skills, project management and scheduling. Strong knowledge of multiple CMMS systems such as but not limited to MP2, Maintain It Pro, Maximo, SAP. Communicative and team-oriented. 20 yrs. experience in all aspects of maintenance management and support team from stockroom, buyer, planner, scheduler to supervision

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Manager, Supervisor, Planner

Staar Surgical Co
08.2021 - 06.2025
  • Led maintenance team in executing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
  • Coordinated scheduling of maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed equipment performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions effectively.

Maintenance Planner / Buyer /Stockroom Clerk

Rich Food Products
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Cut parts inventories by stocking only most needed parts in realistic quantities based on research of past machine performance and vendor data.
  • Stocked and kitted special tools and parts needed for maintenance of specific machines so scheduled work began without delay.
  • Arranged for specialized maintenance and repair personnel availability according to established schedules.
  • Wrote, maintained and distributed standards for predictive and preventive maintenance for industrial machines and equipment buy building numerous P.M.s with OEM and plant need standards.
  • Analyzed upcoming production schedules in light of availability and working condition of plant equipment and reported pressing needs to management.
  • Scheduled machinery downtime for maintenance and repair with close reference to production schedules in consultation with manufacturing management and operators.
  • Observed and maintained KPIs, including property and vehicle cleanliness and preventative maintenance schedules to ensure on-time, under-budget project completion.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Maintained and updated permits & certificates through various CMMS Systems.

Maintenance Supervisor / Planner / Buyer / Coordinator, •Maintenance Supervisor

Whitewave Foods
01.2012 - 11.2016
  • Supervise a maintenance crew of up to 36 mechanics.
  • Conduct monthly safety meetings with mechanics which fall inline with OSHA standards.
  • Responsible for planning the maintenance mechanics and stockroom personnel work schedules, vacations, FMLA and sick time through Kronos.
  • Responsible for the 24 hr.
  • 7 days a week mechanical coverage of 3 processors, 3 fillers (2 Evergreen, Bag n Box.), downstream equipment and 3 palletizers.
  • Responsible for maintaining a monthly budget for all spare parts, R&M and special projects for all 3 lines.
  • Maintenance planner from.
  • Responsible for planning & scheduling of all P.M.'s, C.M.'s pertaining to 4 processors, 5 filles, downstream equipment & 5 palletizers.
  • Responsible for capturing & reporting out all P.M.
  • Completion rates.
  • Responsible for all purchasing & auto orders for maintenance dept.
  • With vendors on terms & through P Card while managed through Concur systems & SunTrust.
  • Managed a monthly budget of over 400K a month while supervising a stock room crew of 4 employees.

Preventive Maintenance Scheduler

Agensys Pharmaceutical
01.2010 - 04.2011
  • Coordinated the schedule of preventive maintenance on utility equipment as well as laboratory equipment regulated OSHA,GMP & FDA standards utilizing a AMMS program.
  • Maintained records of planned and completed maintenance, records of employee training such as S.O.P's and G.M.P.'s for audits or inspections.
  • Successfully negotiated service contracts with numerous companies saving the company in excess of $20,000 in six months of employment.
  • Developed & revised numerous S.O.P.'s to meet with FDA regulations in addition to helping organize the department to work in a more efficient manner.

Preventive Maintenance Scheduler

Tropicana Juice Manufacturing
09.2008 - 06.2009
  • Coordinated the schedule of preventive maintenance for equipment, machinery & building services.
  • Gathered O.E.M.
  • Information to create an accurate asset list as well as building new p.m.'s for 3 brand new lines which consisted of but was not limited to fillers, labelers, accumulators, shrink-wrappers, palletizers, stretch wrappers , conveyors, dry & wet blending systems, heat exchangers and water treatment systems utilizing SAP/CMMS system.
  • Planned P.M.'s & W.O.'s on a daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annually & annually basis for a maintenance crew of 16.
  • Maintained records of planned and completed maintenance, records of employee training such as S.O.P's and G.M.P.'s for audits or inspections.
  • Negotiated pricing and bids with numerous vendors and contractors.
  • Successfully participated in numerous teams which consisted of but not limited to machine safety improvement, yield loss reduction, B.D.A Analysis.

Preventive Maintenance Scheduler / Maintenance Purchaser

Nellson Nutraceutical
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Coordinated the schedule of preventive maintenance for equipment, machinery & building services in the food manufacturing industry.
  • Executed daily work order and p.m.'s for maintenance on equipment utilizing Maximo.
  • Determined optimum frequency of preventive maintenance according to OEM recommendations.
  • Trained and managed maintenance crew in Maximo to achieve maximum productivity and yield of product.
  • Determined when planned maintenance would least interfere with operation schedule.
  • Supervised and managed a crew of 4 employees.
  • Maintained records of planned and completed maintenance, records of employee training such as S.O.P's and G.M.P.'s for audits or inspections.
  • Successfully handled and managed purchasing budget of up to $180,000 a month.
  • Managed and maintained accurate stock room of parts and supplies to reduce down time.
  • Negotiated pricing and bids with numerous vendors and contractors.

Maintenance Purchaser / Inventory Clerk

Alta Dena Certified Diary
05.2001 - 08.2006
  • Responsible for the purchasing of parts and supplies for maintenance department utilizing MP2.
  • Successfully handled and managed a purchasing budget of $260,000 a month.
  • Managed and maintained an accurate stock room of parts and supplies to reduce down time.
  • Negotiated pricing and bids with numerous vendors and contractors.
  • Successfully filled in as maintenance supervisor for 8 months where I was responsible for 22 maintenance mechanics.

Education

Diploma -

Nogales High School
La Puente, CA

MRO Training Course Certified - Maximo Operator

Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Negotiating Contracts
  • GMP knowledgeable
  • Machinery Safety
  • Mechanical Safety
  • Conducting Safety Meeting
  • Price Negotiation
  • Extensive Purchasing Experience
  • KPI Reporting
  • Safety Oriented
  • Extensive Scheduling Experience
  • Supervisor Experience
  • Employee training
  • Great People skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Decision-making
  • Clerical
  • Relationship building
  • Working collaboratively
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Extensive Coordination Skills
  • Critical thinking

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Equipment Manager, Supervisor, Planner

Staar Surgical Co
08.2021 - 06.2025

Maintenance Planner / Buyer /Stockroom Clerk

Rich Food Products
06.2017 - 10.2020

Maintenance Supervisor / Planner / Buyer / Coordinator, •Maintenance Supervisor

Whitewave Foods
01.2012 - 11.2016

Preventive Maintenance Scheduler

Agensys Pharmaceutical
01.2010 - 04.2011

Preventive Maintenance Scheduler

Tropicana Juice Manufacturing
09.2008 - 06.2009

Preventive Maintenance Scheduler / Maintenance Purchaser

Nellson Nutraceutical
08.2006 - 08.2008

Maintenance Purchaser / Inventory Clerk

Alta Dena Certified Diary
05.2001 - 08.2006

Diploma -

Nogales High School

MRO Training Course Certified - Maximo Operator

Mt. San Antonio College
RICARDO MUETT