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Ruben Urrutia
Liberty,MO
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Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Professional with expertise in transforming low-performing teams into high-performing units. Proven track record in optimizing maintenance operations and achieving substantial cost control through effective monitoring and team collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor / Process Coach
Ford Motor Company
Claycomo, MO
03.2025 - Current
- Led skilled trades and maintenance personnel in asset management, enhancing asset availability through effective monitoring technologies.
- Administered collective bargaining agreement while evaluating team performance to drive continuous improvement.
- Fostered collaboration by building strong interpersonal relationships among team members, union, and management.
- Cultivated ownership among team members, promoting active involvement and engagement.
- Achieved buy-in and cooperation, establishing a supportive learning environment.
Maintenance Supervisor
Simmons Pet Food
Emporia, KS
03.2020 - 03.2025
- Developed and led a motivated technical team focused on equipment repair and preventative maintenance.
- Optimized maintenance efficiencies by engaging team in long-term solution identification for recurring issues.
- Collaborated with production and team to establish effective repair schedules, enhancing preventative maintenance processes.
- Coached team members to boost skills, fostering productivity and cohesion.
- Transformed team mindset from reactive to proactive through targeted motivation strategies.
Quality Technician
Camso
Emporia, KS
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed quality indicators to maintain accuracy and guide improvements.
- Resolved supplier and customer concerns regarding nonconforming products to ensure compliance.
- Directed two inspectors, ensuring product accuracy and shipping readiness.
- Eliminated production quality deficiencies through effective troubleshooting.
- Applied statistical analysis for problem-solving and corrective action implementation.
- Assisted manufacturing with comprehensive quality management, cost control, and audits.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing process improvements.
Production Supervisor
Hostess Brands LLC
Emporia, KS
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Optimized production performance by managing line efficiency, product yield, and throughput.
- Ensured compliance with company quality standards and expectations for all products.
- Promoted food safety and employee well-being through effective work procedures and policies.
- Coached and trained coworkers, guaranteeing achievement of production goals.
- Reduced waste by 15% through installation of catch pans and improved conveyor transitions.
- Enhanced morale on production line through recognition and active listening, leading to reduced absenteeism.
Maintenance Coordinator / Supervisor
C-Fan
San Marcos, TX
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Coordinated workload distribution in maintenance department to enhance daily operations.
- Managed building maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory documentation.
- Acted as primary contact for customer-related maintenance issues while supervising maintenance team for two years.
- Boosted maintenance department output and communication by 45% through strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers, and staff to effectively meet project requirements.
- Secured support from business and cell leaders by presenting a structured plan for maintenance enhancements.
Education
Industrial Maintenance Technology Diploma - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KSSkills
- OSHA safety standards
- Hazard analysis techniques
- Process optimization strategies
- Project coordination
- Vendor relations management
- Budget and inventory oversight
- Data-informed decision making
- Leadership and team development
- Communication proficiency
- Preventive maintenance practices
- Asset oversight strategies
- Scheduling for maintenance tasks
- Performance evaluation techniques
- Grounds upkeep management
- Risk evaluation methods
- Troubleshooting equipment issues
- Facility upkeep and repair
- Mechanical skills proficiency
Education / Professional Development
- OSHA Training 30 Hour Card Holder
- Advanced Computer CMMS, Outlook, JD Edwards, PowerPoint, Excel, and others.
- Management / Professional Over 200 hours of classroom and online training.
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Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor / Process Coach
Ford Motor Company
03.2025 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Simmons Pet Food
03.2020 - 03.2025
Quality Technician
Camso
03.2017 - 02.2020
Production Supervisor
Hostess Brands LLC
08.2016 - 03.2017
Maintenance Coordinator / Supervisor
C-Fan
03.2014 - 08.2016
Industrial Maintenance Technology Diploma - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Garden City Community College