Willie Thigpen
Brandon,MS
Summary
Results-oriented Area Maintenance Manager with 8+ years of experience leading high-performing maintenance teams in industrial settings. Proven expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining diverse equipment, including package handling systems, robotic drives, automated molding equipment, and industrial-grade cooking equipment. Consistently exceeded performance goals, reducing equipment downtime and MHE defects, while effectively managing budgets and fostering collaborative, safety-conscious work environments. Seeking a challenging role leveraging leadership and maintenance expertise to drive operational excellence.
Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor bringing many years of positive maintenance team leadership. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance scheduling as well as unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime. Brings solid commitment to quality and efficiency.
Versatile manager with background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Maintenance Manager
CBRE
Canton, MS
08.2021 - Current
- Directed and mentored a team of 6+ MHE technicians and 3+ AR technicians, exceeding performance goals by 13%, resulting in a $45,000 annual cost savings due to reduced downtime
- Maintained a 100% safety record
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs resulting in a 5% reduction in equipment downtime ($20,000 annual savings) and a 1.2% decrease in MHE defects ($10,000 annual savings)
- Managed a $550,000 annual budget, optimizing resource allocation, maximizing efficiency, and adhering to strict overtime spending limits (resulting in a 7% reduction in overtime costs)
- Collaborated effectively with vendors, ensuring timely procurement of parts and equipment, reducing procurement lead times by 10%
- Launched a new system for tracking maintenance requests, improving response time by 15% and enhancing communication
Maintenance Technician Lead
Mid South Baking Company
Pelahatchie, MS
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Supervised and mentored a team of 3 maintenance technicians, improving maintenance response time by 10% (reducing average response time by 1 hour) and decreasing equipment downtime by 8% ($15,000 annual savings)
- Resolved an average of 220 corrective action work orders per month, reducing average repair time by 15% (resulting in a 10% reduction in downtime)
- Implemented a new spare parts inventory tracking system, minimizing stockouts and resulting in a 5% reduction in downtime-related costs ($5,000 annual savings)
- Trained team members on PLC programming, improving overall equipment efficiency by 7%
- Actively participated in safety initiatives, resulting in a 5% reduction in workplace incidents
Electrical Maintenance Assistant Lead
Esco
Newton, MS
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Led a team of 2 electrical maintenance technicians, ensuring timely completion of all electrical maintenance tasks for automated molding equipment and robotic drives, improving overall equipment uptime by 12%
- Developed and implemented a preventative maintenance program for electrical systems, reducing failures by 8% and saving an estimated $3,000 annually in repair costs
- Completed numerous electrical troubleshooting and repair projects, improving equipment reliability and reducing production delays
- Ensured a safe and compliant work environment, maintaining 100% compliance with electrical safety regulations
Education
Certificate - Industrial Engineering
AIB College of Business
Remote01.2021
1 Year of College - Electrical Engineering
Hinds Community College
Remote01.2012
High School Diploma -
Forest High School
Forest, MSSkills
- Team Development
- Conflict Management
- Budget Management
- Vendor Management
- Performance Management
- Safety Management
- Preventive Maintenance Program Development
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Systems Troubleshooting
- Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting
- PLC Programming (Siemens/Allen Bradley)
- Welding (TIG & Stick)
- Blueprint Reading & Schematics
- CAMS (Electronic Preventive Maintenance Software)
- Microsoft Excel & Office Suite
- Forklift
- Manlift
- Scissor Lift
- Materials Handling & Packaging
- Hazmat Awareness
- Payroll
- Facilities Management
- Building automation
- Space planning
- Life safety systems
- Pest control
- Scheduling and coordination
- Fire protection systems
- Operational efficiency
- Asset management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Security systems
- CAD software
- Lighting systems
- Fleet management
- Electrical systems
- Maintenance planning
- Grounds maintenance
- Work order management
- Waste management
- Lean principles
- Energy management
Certification
- HACCP Certification
- Aerial Lift Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Scissor Lift Certification
- OSHA 30
- Fire Safety Certification
- CPR Certification
- Engineer In Training
- Driver's License
- Electrician Apprentice
Timeline
Area Maintenance Manager
CBRE
08.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician Lead
Mid South Baking Company
08.2016 - 08.2021
Electrical Maintenance Assistant Lead
Esco
04.2015 - 07.2016
Certificate - Industrial Engineering
AIB College of Business
1 Year of College - Electrical Engineering
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
Forest High School
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