Ronald Stockton

Oversee and lead 10 maintenance mechanics covering 3 facilities that operate 24 hours day. Responsible for safe repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations.

Maintain expense, inventory control by working with the Plant Controller, Purchasing and MRO vendors. Hold daily start up meetings with focus on Safety, PM's, Equipment Breakdowns and Project completion.

• Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
• Manage Capital projects including equipment rebuilds, over 2 million in capital spending for 2022.
• Manage Fleet of 87 over road flat bed trailers, 3 over road tractors, maintaining DOT annual inspections and maintenance records.
• Member of the Valmont Maintenance Counsel, Performing PM standardization and best practices across Valmont.
• Establish maintenance status board and score card.
• Manage contractor's and vendors for maintenance and facility repairs.
• Responsible for facilities and equipment emergency's after hours.
• Created a Vendor check-in, status board and safety brief for the maintenance department.

• Manage daily work task and projects for the maintenance department.
• Renegotiated the PM service contract for 16 forklifts 1 Magnum yard truck, resulting in an annual savings over $65,000.00 for Claremore Shipping Dept.
• Successfully managed Lean projects with the maintenance team for small shaft manufacturing Included manufacturing/installing equipment and making improvements for process flow.
• Supervised 14 employees, covering 3 locations and 7 shifts.
• Completed work instructions for all Non-Standard work, ensuring that all safety concerns are observed, and have proper training, tools and parts for project.

• Monitored work performance and quality to maintain standards.
• Led team of 5 service technicians in field activities.
• Facilitated communication between office personnel, subcontractors and customers.
• Checked safety practices and integrity of PPE.
• Perform periodic and frequent
  crane and hoist inspections required
  by OSHA.
• Advise customers on required
  equipment repairs and upgrades
  
  

• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
• Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
• Successfully managed $2.8M in capital equipment upgrades for 2018.
• Improved equipment reliability by increasing PM compliance from averaging 70% monthly to 90% to 100% on time completion.
• Maintains reliability on manufacturing equipment including cranes, plasma cutters, presses, grit blast equipment, long seam welders and mobile equipment.
• Responsible for recruitment, retention and development of all maintenance staff

• Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
• Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
• Oversaw the maintenance of 3 medical facilities and an office support spaces: managed budget, prepared documentation for grants and managed facility capital projects.
• Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance programs, ensuring all standards were met for performance, cost, and safety.
• Managed inventory and all purchasing activities for all three facilities; maintained facility equipment, such as HVAC and boiler system.
• Streamlined vendors and renegotiated pricing for medical and dental supplies resulting in annual savings over $30,000.00.
• Created an inventory system to track supply usage eliminating emergency orders and decreased waste on dated items.
• Conducted regular site visits to ensure optimal maintenance performance.
• Managed 2 site remodels to bring the facilities to ADA compliance.
• Performed regular Health and Safety trainings and conducted risk assessments.
• Served as EHS officer: prepared emergency readiness plans, conducted fire drills and severe weather training

• Educated workers about proper safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Managed 340,000 sq. ft. facility; responsibilities included maintaining boilers, HVAC, chiller, building, and facility grounds.
• Supervise 3 facility mechanics and scheduled contractors for projects and repairs; trained contractors on safety.
• Supervise 3 facility mechanics and scheduled contractors for projects and repairs; trained contractors on safety.
• Identified areas for improvement concerning facility processes and saved the company $250,000 in one year.
• Utilized SAP maintenance program to track preventative maintenance / repair schedules and parts' inventory.
• Conducted breakdown analysis on equipment failures, leading to less down time.
• Audited the preventative maintenance program for HVAC equipment and implemented spring and fall startups, thus resulting in increased efficiency. Fulfilled GMP and SQF audits.
  
  
  

• Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
• Achieved Master Recruiter in 3 years.
• Exceeded recruiting goals and assisted other team members in making mission.
• Achieved Top 3 recruiter in the state of Wisconsin 3 years in a row.
• Graduated from Career Counselor school.
• Responsible for retention and career development of enlisted Soldiers.
• Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.