Organizes and directs subcontractors responsible for maintenance of all buildings, facilities, equipment, machinery and grounds of Otto’s Charlotte NC plant. Manages the facility’s maintenance service contracts through outside suppliers based on best practices for plastics injection molding and general industry.Maintains relationships with county, city and government entities and outside agencies regarding all code compliance, environmental and safety regulations to ensure responsible compliance.

Responsible for directing all maintenance activities provided by in-house and contract personnel. Works with and serves as a resource to the Operations Director to coordinate and balance repairs with operational requirements. Supervises and directs assigned staff to achieve objectives through evaluation, planning, and implementing strategies to meet customer needs, defined performance goals, and legal commitments. Works with multiple suppliers to obtain MRO and OEM parts and services that will drive effective deployment of financial resources.

Directed administrative and assigned maintenance personnel to fulfill supply requirements and to provide necessary parts, material, and equipment needed to service and maintain industrial facility. The monthly throughput of this material yard was $2.1 Million. Worked with suppliers and purchasing agents to facilitate agreements, speed processing of requests, and ensure accounts were processed correctly. Improved internal and external customer relationships by removing communication barriers and providing practical solutions to problems. Enhanced yard costs by $30,000.00/month through effective inventory control practices, streamlined quoting process, cost containment, and systematic coordination of mobile equipment resources.

Supervised mechanical maintenance technicians. Responsible for maintenance and repair of 28 overhead cranes and 30 maintenance hoists. Coordinated subcontractors for major structural work, retrofits, and upgrades. Consulted with vendors and technical experts to develop improvement projects and manage material and service contracts for cranes, runways, and associated equipment. Used Project Management and Microsoft Programs to track, make reports, control orders, and requisitions. Determined suppliers, negotiated contracts, and promoted win-win relationships. Achieved a personal goal for return on investment of less than two-years on projects with combined expenditures of $1.5 million dollars.

Supervised, trained, coached, and evaluated 36 process personnel in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Developed and provided training for new workers to meet job requirements, safety expectations, and knowledge of policies. Ensured continuous improvement by using statistical analysis to minimize delays and organize resources to obtain maximum production time. Organized, implemented and tracked improvements in customer service, training, quality, safety, and environmental programs to meet and exceed corporate and statutory requirements. Results: Division has achieved the highest level of safety compliance in 10 years. No discrepancies in ISO 9001 audit. Certified ISO 14001. Reduced training time by 50%. Cut Union grievances by 75%.

Directed work for 20 Electrical Control Technicians. Responsible for electrical preventive maintenance and emergent repairs to reduce delay rate. Informed senior management of maintenance status and the effect on production scheduling. Coordinated internal and external resources to support electrical projects and complex repairs. Worked with engineers, engineering technicians, and contractors to develop and install new or upgraded high and low voltage power control systems including motors, transformers, and logic controls. Results: Corrected years of long standing deficiencies and improved maintenance practices to increase production capability and plant reliability. Efforts resulted in a reduction of electrical delays by 20%.

Electrical Division Leading Chief Petty OfficerNuclear Power Plant Electrician – EWS, EDPOElectrical Operations Division OfficerElectrical Division Quality Assurance Administrator3M Program Division OfficerLead Command Managed Equal Opportunity and Command Assessment TeamsPlanned and directed complex maintenance and test procedures for the nuclear reactor plant and support systems. Ensured all QA, NRC, Safety, and administrative requirements unconditionally met. Responsible for 40 staff instructors on four rotating shifts to coordinate emergent, preventive, and corrective maintenance tasks. Developed and maintained cooperative environment between ship, shore, and civilian contractor support facilities.Navy Instructor - Master Training Specialist - Prototype Training Coordinator Instructed enlisted and officer students in theory, operation, and maintenance of nuclear propulsion plant systems. Supervised development of staff and student electrical lesson plans, lectures, and examinations. Completely revised all training material, visual aides, and maintenance lab components.