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Russell Spain

Modesto,CA

Summary

Experienced Manager with 20+ years of experience leading teams and solving complex problems. Known for attention to detail and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks. A natural leader who inspires and motivates team members to achieve their full potential.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Simplot
11.2014 - Current
  • Direct the Electrical and Instrumentation Teams
  • Coordinate with various contractors to maintain the facilities plumbing, electrical, roofing, and HVAC systems
  • Orchestrated the replacement of two 4160V Substations in time and on budget
  • Performed various remodels

Team Leader

The Wine Group
08.2014 - 11.2014
  • Directed 3 teams of Advanced Machine Operators
  • In the short amount of time I was there, we set a production record by working through the issues that was causing the line to fault
  • Offered the position of trainer.

Engineering Technician 6

Akima
10.2010 - 08.2014
  • Attached to the National Ignition Facility (NIF) located at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory
  • NIF’s goal is to achieve nuclear fusion and energy gain
  • My primary function was maintaining the target positioners and target diagnostic equipment while adhering to all radiological protocols
  • This position required me to maintain a security clearance.

Maintenance Assistant Manager

New United Motors
06.2007 - 09.2010
  • As the Truck Body Weld Maintenance Assistant Manager at New United Motors, I oversaw 3 Maintenance Shifts consisting of a Maintenance Planner, 3 Group Leaders, 6 Skilled Trades Team leaders, and 18 Skilled Trades Team Members across 2 shifts of Production
  • My responsibilities included Equipment capacity, OEE, Staffing, Budgeting, and Safety of all equipment interfaces for all of Truck Body Weld.
  • Assisted with the launch of 2 major model changes, including the 635N launch which was an entirely new line from previous models.
  • Maintained uptime availability while reducing headcount as needed to operate within the changing budget associated with volume reduction.
  • Forecasted budget requirements each year and reported actuals to the Department Manager monthly.
  • Adjusted coverage as needed to provide time for the team to stay current on all safety and process related training.
  • Met weekly with Labor Relations to identify any potential labor issues and to resolve them at the lowest possible level.
  • Worked with parts management to identify high use and obsolete items in inventory
  • High use items were stored and tracked line side to allow technicians quick access
  • Obsolete items were removed and made available to other facilities.

Maintenance Supervisor

New United Motors
02.2001 - 06.2007
  • As a Maintenance Team Leader and Group Leader at New United Motors in the Auto Manufacturing market I repaired robots and various automated machines
  • Collaborated with peers to automate the station that welded up back panel assemblies, resulting in reduced downtime, increased safety, and improved quality.

Supervisor

Federal Mogul
08.1997 - 08.2000
  • Shift supervisor over 9 foundry production lines
  • Maintenance of all furnaces, ovens, saws, mills, and lathes.
  • Oversaw manpower, scheduling, training, and quality control.
  • Collaborated with outside vendors and decreased expenditure by 25% on carbon tip saw blades.
  • Traveled out of state to customers in order to clear up quality issues.
  • Worked directly with vendors to design new equipment for line efficiency improvements.

Powerhouse Mechanic

Gold Kist
07.1996 - 08.1997
  • Operated and maintained ammonia refrigeration equipment while on shift.
  • Solved a major problem by electrically interlocking the conveyors with the Ice House
  • If a single point failure occurs, the entire system stops reducing downtime and scrap.
  • Created a procedure that minimized the run time of all refrigeration compressors nightly during wash down.

Electrician

Spain Electric
03.1993 - 07.1996
  • As an Electrician at Spain Electric, I performed residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations
  • I was a Journeyman Electrician for the city of Sumter SC
  • I brought in new customers by networking locally and bid and completed small jobs.

Fire Control Technician

US Navy
02.1989 - 12.1992
  • Operated and maintained Fire Control systems on a LA Class Submarine
  • Completed Submarine Qualifications on the USS Jefferson City
  • Completed 2 years of Navy Technical Schools
  • Selected by the Chief of the Boat to lead the Deck Division

Education

National Electrical Code -

Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC

DeltaV Implementation 1 -

Emerson Training Center
Round Rock, TX
08.2017

Project Management Skills -

American Management Association
San Diego, CA
05.2017

Associate in Business Management - Business Management

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
12.2016

Associate in Business Operations - Business Operations

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
04.2016

Skills

  • Facility Maintenance
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Hiring and Training
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Process Improvement
  • Electrical Systems
  • Equipment Troubleshooting

Personal Information

Title: MANAGER

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Simplot
11.2014 - Current

Team Leader

The Wine Group
08.2014 - 11.2014

Engineering Technician 6

Akima
10.2010 - 08.2014

Maintenance Assistant Manager

New United Motors
06.2007 - 09.2010

Maintenance Supervisor

New United Motors
02.2001 - 06.2007

Supervisor

Federal Mogul
08.1997 - 08.2000

Powerhouse Mechanic

Gold Kist
07.1996 - 08.1997

Electrician

Spain Electric
03.1993 - 07.1996

Fire Control Technician

US Navy
02.1989 - 12.1992

National Electrical Code -

Central Carolina Technical College

DeltaV Implementation 1 -

Emerson Training Center

Project Management Skills -

American Management Association

Associate in Business Management - Business Management

Modesto Junior College

Associate in Business Operations - Business Operations

Modesto Junior College

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