Thomas Lantis
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Accomplished Engineering and Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Omaha Industries, adept in preventive maintenance and project management. Spearheaded major facility upgrades, enhancing equipment performance and team efficiency. Known for a positive attitude and mechanical aptitude, I excel in fostering cross-functional teamwork and driving continuous improvement, significantly boosting operational productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Omaha Industries
10.2022 - Current
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Shop Manager/Senior Lead Technician
SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and create targeted marketing initiatives that catered to the needs of our customer base.
- Recruited trained, and mentored a high-performing staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and collaboration.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally and promptly, maintaining a positive brand image and enhancing customer loyalty.
- Developed new promotional campaigns to attract new customers.
- Streamlined store operations by delegating tasks efficiently to team members and monitoring progress regularly.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring store met its performance and sales goals.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Senior Lead Technician/Shop Manager
Metzger's Auto Service Inc
12.2006 - 05.2021
- Mentored junior technicians to foster their professional growth, sharing valuable industry insights and best practices.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Tended to vehicles, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep vehicles fully functional and well-maintained.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by providing timely and effective technical support.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning vehicles.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Improved customer satisfaction, swiftly addressing and resolving technical inquiries and issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
Lincoln, NESkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Planning
- Staff Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Facilities Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement
- Facilities Management
- Welding and fabrication
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Positive Attitude
- Employee Scheduling
Certification
- Ammonia Operator 1 Garden City Ammonia Program June 2023
Timeline
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Omaha Industries
10.2022 - Current
Shop Manager/Senior Lead Technician
SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service
05.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Lead Technician/Shop Manager
Metzger's Auto Service Inc
12.2006 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
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