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Smithfield, Virginia, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Manage Maintenance budget• Manage Maintenance department (20 direct reports).• Identify and purchase new equipment based on plant growth needs• Work closely with operations to improve processes • Approved materials and supplies for maintenance department• Perform periodic performance evaluations to determine pay increases• Utilize CMMS MP2 for PM’s and Work Orders• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, supervisors, and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.• Prepare and present reports on maintenance performance, key metrics and improvement initiatives to senior management.• Provide input on equipment specifications, vendor selection, cost estimation and project timelines.• Develop and implement inventory management strategies for spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies in coordination with operational departments and procurement.

• Manage Maintenance budget• Manage Maintenance department• Manager of Ammonia system• Identify and purchase new equipment based on plant growth needs• Manage projects such as equipment installation, infrastructure improvements (i.e.: air compressors, new boiler, packaging line)• Work closely with operations to improve processes • Perform periodic performance evaluations to determine pay increases• Reviewed different CMMSs to identify best fit for new plant• Supported operation of Industrial Freeze Dryer systems• Manage PSM program• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. • Provides technicians with the training, equipment and tools to be able to safely perform their jobs. • Develop and maintain quality standards.

Federal Way, Washington, Us

• Manage Maintenance budget• Manage Maintenance department• Formulate maintenance needs and requirements within established budget process to execute maintenance strategy for short and long-term.• Manage projects such as equipment installation, infrastructure improvements• Work with R&D on new product trials• Work closely with operations to improve processes • Approved materials and supplies for maintenance department• Perform periodic performance evaluations to determine pay increases • Manage E-maint Fluke CMMS• Establish, execute, and monitor weekly PM schedules to effectively allocate mechanic support of repairing and maintaining machines and equipment.• Build inventory management program and maintain inventory levels and accurate records for machine/equipment spare parts, materials, tools and arrange for purchase as needed.• Support and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and programs.

• Manage maintenance staff consisting of 29 maintenance technicians • Manage maintenance budget of $2.1mm and $3.5 capital budget• Manage 3-5 year cap plan• Have written and managed 30+ capital projects (ie: New air compressors, packaging equipment, etc.)• Manage PM Pillar, PSM• BDA• Participate in project inspections, implementing modifications and recommended improvements• Manage refrigeration department• Work with R&D on new product trials• Work closely with operations to improve processes

Selah, Wa, Us

• Manage maintenance staff consisting of 33 maintenance technicians and 3 maintenance supervisors• Manage maintenance budget of $4.5 mm, track and monitor expenditures and weekly reporting • Hiring manager for new technicians and supervisors• Perform periodic performance evaluations to determine pay increases • Work closely with maintenance technicians to develop their skills and encourage going beyond their comfort zone• Work with engineering on projects such as equipment installation, infrastructure improvements• Work with R&D on new product trials• Approved materials and supplies for maintenance department• Create and implement plans for yearly shutdown rebuilds throughout plant• Work with Production Scheduler in order to schedule preventive maintenance downtime windows• Participated in project inspections, implementing modifications and recommended improvements• Work closely with operations to improve processes • Track and monitor line efficeincies and corrective actions for improvements• CMMS SAP• Have successfully completed the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food course

Vevey, Ch

• Manage maintenance staff consisting of 27 maintenance technicians and 9 refrigeration techs• Manage maintenance budget of $5.5mm, track and monitor expenditures• Hiring manager for new technicians• Member of Emergency Preparedness team • IC Commander• Manage Amatrol online maintenance training • Performance evaluations to determine pay increases • Implement discipline as necessary• Established formal Maintenance DOR Huddles based on NCE principles• BDA Trained • Knowledgeable use of NCE, GSTD and FHE tools• Member of Nestlé Maintenance Foundations team, Strategic team, and AM / PM Pillar teams• Work with SAP CMMS

• Supervised implementation and completion of various capital projects and plant projects (wall/floor restoration, blacktop repair and interior/exterior painting, roofing, equipment installation, etc.)• Member of maintenance management team• SAP PM site trainer• PSM Coordinator for Kraft Foods, PSM audit lead. Numerous MOC’s related to PSM.• Member of Emergency Preparedness team, HAZWOPER, Tulare Grated Leadership Team• Manage the facility maintenance budget, track and monitor expenditures• Ensure that all facility maintenance technicians are properly trained in the facility maintenance occupation, including ammonia refrigeration equipment including PSM compliance, natural gas boilers, glycol system, all utilities, hydraulic systems and air compressors. • Scheduled, inspected, coordinated and approve work done by contractors• Assist with hiring and recommendations by evaluating potential new hires• Synchronized the monthly down day activities with managers, departments, contractors, including scheduling and resolving scheduling conflicts• Assist Engineering department with refrigeration installation projects (administer PSM guidelines) fire system upgrades and electrical upgrade projects• Responsible for periodic evaluations based on IPF of subordinates• Incident commander in HAZMAT emergencies• Member of IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration)• Certified First Aid/CPR Instructor• Successfully led SAP PM implementation at the Tulare Kraft facility