Ronald Neils
Kiel
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance and Tool Room Manager at Vollrath, skilled in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven track record in enhancing safety compliance and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Adept at vendor relationship management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring optimal equipment performance and effective problem resolution.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance and Tool Room Manager
Vollrath
Kiel
12.1999 - 07.2025
- Managed preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment.
- Oversaw repair and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and electrical components.
- Coordinated with vendors for parts procurement and service contracts.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Implemented inventory control for maintenance supplies and tools.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to schedule downtime for repairs and upgrades.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in the maintenance department.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Menomonee Falls H.S.
Menomonee Falls, WI06-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Precision Measuring / Blueprint / Industrial Math
WCTC
Waukesha, WISome College (No Degree) - Industrial Electicity
WCTC
Waukesha, WISkills
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment inspection
- Parts procurement
- Safety compliance
- Technical training
- Inventory management
- Vendor relationship management
- Team leadership
- Work order management
- Safety procedures
- Continuous improvement projects
- Problem-solving abilities
- Process improvement
- Excellent communication
Additional Strong Suits
- Excellent electrical troubleshooting and repair / retrofit knowledge of presses and ancillary stamping and buildings equipment, able to reverse engineer obsolete components and identify areas of improvement throughout the operation.
Timeline
Maintenance and Tool Room Manager
Vollrath
12.1999 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Menomonee Falls H.S.
Some College (No Degree) - Precision Measuring / Blueprint / Industrial Math
WCTC
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Electicity
WCTC