TYTUS HELGESTAD
Milton
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance and Production Manager with extensive hands-on experience in leading manufacturing operations, enhancing equipment reliability, and significantly reducing downtime. Expertise in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems, implementing effective preventive maintenance programs, and supporting high-volume production environments. Strong leadership skills focused on team development while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. Committed to driving operational excellence through innovative solutions and strategic planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Spray-Tek
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time output
- Coordinate staffing, workflow, and scheduling to meet production demands
- Identify process improvements to increase productivity and reduce downtime
- Collaborate with maintenance and leadership teams to resolve equipment and production issues
Maintenance Manager
Spray-Tek
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Led maintenance team responsible for uptime and reliability of production equipment
- Implemented preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce equipment failures
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime
- Managed maintenance scheduling, parts, and repair priorities
Maintenance Supervisor
Lyons Magnus
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Supervised maintenance activities and supported production equipment performance
- Certified in Tetra Pak equipment operation and maintenance
- Coordinated repairs, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance tasks
- Ensured proper upkeep of machinery to maintain production efficiency
Maintenance Mechanic
Impact Confections
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Performed equipment teardown, inspection, and repair to maintain product quality
- Executed preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Troubleshot electrical systems, including VFD replacement and programming
- Monitored and adjusted production lines to ensure continuous operation
- Identified defective components and coordinated necessary repairs
Maintenance Mechanic
Bimbo Bakeries USA
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Troubleshot and repaired production machinery to maintain operations
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and systems
- Worked with hydraulics, motors, pumps, and automated equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Edgerton High School
Edgerton, WI2012
Skills
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Production Operations
- Team Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Electrical & Mechanical Systems
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Safety Compliance
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Continuous improvements
- Team development
Timeline
Production Manager
Spray-Tek
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Spray-Tek
03.2023 - 01.2025
Maintenance Supervisor
Lyons Magnus
11.2021 - 03.2023
Maintenance Mechanic
Impact Confections
03.2019 - 11.2021
Maintenance Mechanic
Bimbo Bakeries USA
03.2016 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Edgerton High School