Thomas James
El Reno
Summary
Results-driven Supervisor and Lead Facility Maintenance Manager skilled in optimizing operations and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Experienced in team leadership, performance monitoring, and facility management, with a strong focus on training and developing staff to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
01.2019 - Current
- Supervise daily warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring smooth operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Monitor inventory flow and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Coordinate schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Assign and oversee tasks for warehouse staff, drivers, and material handlers.
- Train, coach, and develop employees on procedures and safety practices.
Lead Facility Maintenance Manager
U-Haul
2011 - 2019
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Ensure upkeep of facility infrastructure including roofing, flooring, and lighting.
- Monitor performance of production and support equipment to minimize downtime.
- Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules.
- Prioritize urgent maintenance requests while managing long-term project timelines.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers for outsourced maintenance and repairs.
Electrical Apprentice
Premier Electric
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Gained proficiency in operating various power tools such as drills, saws, crimpers, and wire strippers for efficient completion of electrical tasks.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Developed practical skills by actively participating in hands-on training sessions under the guidance of experienced electricians.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
Co-Owner
Xtreme Innovations LLC
2007 - 2011
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Mentored employees to improve work performance, promoting professional development and growth within the company.
Skills
- Team leadership
- Facility management
- Performance monitoring
- Preventive maintenance
- Inventory control
- Staff training
- Project coordination
- Safety compliance
- Vendor management
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
Supervisor
Hobby Lobby Distribution Center
01.2019 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Premier Electric
01.2002 - 01.2007
Lead Facility Maintenance Manager
U-Haul
2011 - 2019
Co-Owner
Xtreme Innovations LLC
2007 - 2011
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