Results oriented Director of Facilities Management with 30 plus years of experience supporting cohesive facility operations. Conscientious leader with confidence in support and facilitation of all operations, contractor management and upkeep of facility appearance to company standards. Highly organized directir of competing interests, including project goals, agreements and employee needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Facilities Management
Ottobock Healthcare
Austin, TX
12.2020 - Current
Responsible for all maintenance and service contracts.
Developed and manage facilities budget.
Direct all new construction "greenfields" build outs and location upgrades/remodels.
Responsible for new acquisitions facilities transition.
Coordinate all real estate, leasing, contracts with other companies and facility maintenance budgets to provide for seamless building operations.
Oversee vehicle fleet maintenance and coordinated upkeep and service schedules with regularity and consistency.
Schedule and directed external contractors in maintenance and upkeep of 100 locations.
Participate in strategic planning through evaluation of needs and support of steps necessary for completion.
Initiate timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
Maintain working knowledge of building security, HVAC, electrical and other systems vital to successful building operation.
Assess building design and accessibility to inform others of updates to existing infrastructure while maintaining ADA compliance.
Corporate Maintenance Manager
Smile Doctors, LLC
Georgetown, TX
01.2019 - 12.2020
Accountable for all facility maintenance repairs of all 200+clinics across the country.
Participated on the new clinic affiliation teams.
Determined and manage all clinic remodels.
Manage all invoice and work order approvals.
Implemented and launched "Service Channel" maintenance system.
Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Initiated and managed project bids for onsite improvements.
Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
Regional Maintenance Manager
AutoZone
Richardson, TX
01.2015 - 01.2019
Responsible for the total facility and equipment repair maintenance of 175 stores.
Accountable for all East Texas (includes all of Dallas), Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Responsible for CAPEX generation and completion of projects totaling 2 mil.
Tasked with W/O and PO approval.
Manage 4 technicians across the territory.
Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
Conducted training, licensing and vehicle inspections for new employees.
Owner/President
Bluebulldog Hot Shot Service
Dallas, TX
01.2013 - 01.2015
Responsible for the day to day operations.
Conduct sales and marketing for the business.
Ensure on time customer deliveries.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Plant Manager
Priority Plastics
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2010 - 01.2013
Oversaw daily operations of 40,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
Product bottle size ranging from 2oz Biosilk Shampoo bottle to 6-gallon Pepsi Industrial containers.
Praised by Priority Packaging COO after assembling an unparalleled total production maintenance team that increased line performance from 75% to 90%, and reduced machine down time by 30% ultimately translating a $100,000 monthly budget deficit into a $185,000 monthly revenue-generator.
Full P & L responsibility.
Improved EBITDA from 18%-24% using the Total Productive Management tools.
Schedule material, labor, and assets for a 9-line Blowmolding facility using visual factory tools.
Implemented 6’s and develop visual KPI’s/work instructions to aid in running the day to day operations.
Conducted multiple continuous improvement events to develop better cell structure and work flow.
Instituted visual management boards and visual work instructions on the shop floor, warehouse and the front office.
Exercise appropriations expertise when drafting the budget of various operational facets from utility expenditures, to repair and maintenance costs, to transportation costs.
Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
Operations Manager
Whitlock Packaging Group
Ft. Gibson, OK
01.2009 - 01.2010
Filling cans, glass, PET and Aseptic Brik pack for customer base ranging from PepsiCo, Monster, Rockstar and QT.
The drastic decrease of excess production waste from an unacceptable $921,000 yearly loss to below the 2% permitted standard, and within six months using lean concepts.
Departmental P & L responsibility.
Departmental reorganization and massive training and/or retraining moving complacent employees.
Implemented 6’s and develop visual KPI’s/work instructions to aid in running the day to day operations.
Schedule material, labor, and assets for one cold fill, three hot fills, and four aseptic filling lines using lean tools and principles.
Manage an inventory of 400 plus Stock Keeping Units (SKU) using Kanban tools.
Instituted visual tools to assist in the day to day running of the facility.
Conducted multiple continuous improvement events to identify line speed and excess scrap issues.
Spearheaded department training for appraisals of new components.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
Manufacturing Manager
Quartz Mountain Aerospace
Altus, OK
01.2005 - 01.2008
Created and maintain the facility-wide safety/training program to produce single engine aircraft.
Built and manage the machining, fabrication, tooling, maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and industrial departments.
Trained new machinist in the use of HAAS and Mazak machining and fabrication equipment.
Led continuous improvement events to develop better work flow on the assembly line and the reduction of scrap.
Initiate the Made to Manage, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) management system to update procedures.
Implemented PFMEA to aid the ME’s and shop floor personnel.
Led in the implementation of 6’s and visual KPI’s/work instructions throughout the facility.
Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
Oversaw hiring processes for over 22 permanent staff.
Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance, modification or replacement.
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.