Tracy Rowell
Perdue Farms
Dillon,SC
15
years of professional experience
Experienced Assistant Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Lead Technician with over 14 years of experience in industrial maintenance and poultry processing. A strong believer in “Safety First”, dedicated to creating a safe work environment while maximizing equipment reliability and production efficiency. Highly skilled in supervision, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, and team leadership. Extensive hands-on experience with Meyn, Marel, Foodmate, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and poultry processing equipment. Passionate about mentoring employees, reducing downtime, improving reliability, and building high-performing maintenance teams.
Work History
Production & Operator Maintenance Technician
- Supported production operations through equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Assisted with troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Maintained quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Lead Technician
14 Years 7 Months- Lead daily maintenance operations for poultry processing equipment and production lines.
- Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians.
- Troubleshoot and repair Meyn, Marel, Foodmate, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and other production equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production and sanitation teams.
- Help develop team members through hands-on training and leadership.
- Promote a strong Safety First culture while improving operational performance.
Education
Diploma
Skills
Industrial Maintenance
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Motor & Gearbox Repair
Meyn Processing Equipment
Marel Processing Equipment
Foodmate Wing Cutter Systems
Weight Deck Troubleshooting
Poultry Processing Equipment
Conveyor Systems
Production & Sanitation Support
Leadership & Team Development
Root Cause Analysis
Kronos
Continuous Improvement
Workplace Safety & Safety-First Culture
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Outstanding Performance Award, Associate of the Month, Recognized for leadership, teamwork, outstanding performance, and commitment to workplace safety.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Meyn Equipment Training
- Marel Equipment Training
- Foodmate Wing Cutter Training
- Wing Cutter & Weight Deck Troubleshooting
- Motor & Gearbox Maintenance
- Ultrasonic Training
- Mechanical Concepts
- Lubrication Training
- Leadership Development
- Rapid Reactor Training
- Kronos Training
Timeline
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Lead Technician
Perdue Farms
01.2012 - CurrentRead More
Dillon High School
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