Terry Estes
Potosi
Summary
Maintenance professional with solid background in facility management, Industrial Maintenance and operations. Known for improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime through effective maintenance practices. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Sunnen Products
09.2025 - Current
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
Maintenance Manager
Image First LLC
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversaw preventive maintenance schedules to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Led a team of technicians in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, enhancing equipment reliability.
- Implemented inventory management systems for maintenance supplies, reducing downtime and streamlining operations.
- Developed training programs for staff on equipment handling and safety procedures, improving workplace safety culture.
- Analyzed maintenance workflows to identify areas for process improvement, resulting in increased productivity across departments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address facility issues promptly, minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Managed vendor relationships for outsourced services, ensuring quality control and adherence to contractual agreements.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Established key performance indicators for maintenance activities, driving accountability and service excellence among team members.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
Maintenance Supervisor
Buzzi Unicem Festus MO
07.2024
- Oversee all Daily Preventative Maintenance, as well as Daily work orders and up to 30 Technician schedules.
- Utilizing Oracle, Microsoft Word, Excell, Kronos for Daily activities.
- Maintenance Manager Image First.
- Oversee day to day Preventative Maintenance as well as payroll, building maintenance, equipment maintenance, all electrical maintenance waste and water treatment of the facility. in a high production facility with very high cleanliness standards.
Maintenance Supervisor
Holcim, Bloomsdale MO
09.2012 - 07.2024
- Overseeing day-to-day work orders with maintenance as well as planning outages with contractors and internal staff keeping within budget and maintaining all safety regulations withing the department. Organizing manpower and creating work schedules for the year as well as outage schedules.
Area Supervisor
True Manufacturing, Pacific MO
02.2003 - 09.2012
- Supervised production line activities and maintained efficiency. Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service. Wrote order supply request to replenish merchandise. Production line work.
Laborer
Schatz Underground Inc
09.2002 - 02.2003
- Installation of fiber optic cable, Basic line work and repair utilizing bucket truck work as well as Power poll line work and repair.
Bottle Maker
Flat River Glass, Park Hills MO
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment. Demonstrate excellent mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair and maintenance. Inspect equipment and systems to identify issues and report problems to repair technicians. Communicate product and machine failure details to the design team and reliability departments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Potosi Senior High School
Potosi, MO01.1999
Skills
- Computer software/ frameworks: Microsoft Works, Excell, SAP
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Troubleshooting
- Work order management
- Plumbing repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- HVAC systems
- Safety protocols
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Inventory monitoring
- Electrical systems
- Vendor relationship management
- Quality control
- Grounds maintenance
- Emergency response
- Employee performance evaluation
- Job planning
- Employee scheduling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Roofing repairs
- Fire alarm systems
- Boiler operations
- Pneumatic systems
- Risk assessment
- Maintenance scheduling
- Equipment maintenance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of up to 30 staff members.
- Achieved Little down time through an effective PM program.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Internal welding certification-MIG,Tig, Stick welding. Forklift, Manlift, Heavy Equipment Emergency Response Team
Languages
English
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Sunnen Products
09.2025 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Image First LLC
10.2024 - 09.2025
Maintenance Supervisor
Buzzi Unicem Festus MO
07.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
Holcim, Bloomsdale MO
09.2012 - 07.2024
Area Supervisor
True Manufacturing, Pacific MO
02.2003 - 09.2012
Laborer
Schatz Underground Inc
09.2002 - 02.2003
Bottle Maker
Flat River Glass, Park Hills MO
08.2000 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
Potosi Senior High School