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Detroit, Mi, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

• Oversee day-to-day operations for facilities maintenance and safe operation of over 600,000 sq. ft. facility. • Execution of company policies and procedures to ensure safety compliance and maintain strict standards; manage projects, supervise technicians and tasks on or before deadline.• Conduct safety and quality inspections/specifications to ensure high quality and safe performance by employees. • Establish and document protocols for preventative maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime; use maintenance connect program to schedule preventative maintenance.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Performance management of 4-24 employees, implemented work schedules and oversaw daily preventative maintenance, repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems and $500K budget to ensure optimal operation throughout a 70,000 sq. ft. facility and maintained 100% functionality at all times. • Managed multiple simultaneous projects; negotiated and conveyed project scope with unionized vendors and contractors. • Saved 40% of annual facilities costs by adjusting inventory levels and securing new vendor contracts.• Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences; oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims and interpreted and advised on labor relations policies, services and previously negotiated agreements.• Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.• Planned and supervised internal repairs, renovations, office moves and janitorial duties; remained in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.• Managed employee efficiency, performance and customer service, implemented organizational skills and Lean 5S process within departments; provided feedback and coaching to address performance issues. • Executed facility safety audits on personnel, equipment, and materials; implemented safety accident reports, analyzed, and improved conditions achieving 100% city and OSHA compliance.• Conducted safety training sessions and orientation (CPR / AED, evacuation routes, first aid, fire extinguisher location and usage) for employees, visitors, and vendors. • Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.• Recommended changes to company culture in order to improve safety and meet changing demands.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Performed power generator installation, operational and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault repair.• Acquired public trust clearance, foreign national escort certificate/badge and KBR vehicle license.• Maintained a $400k fleet of power generators and generator light sets throughout a designated route.• Completed 60 daily work orders, reporting, monitored and recorded generator data, and resolved technical problems.

Toledo, Ohio

• Maintained liquid filtration system, installation of filtration media, cartridges, and various filter types.• Monitored and recorded machine and systems data; chiller operator, forklift, man lift, and overhead crane operations and lifting and rigging.

Dearborn, Michigan

• Received “Award of Excellence” for a Transmission initiative, which resulted in a $2.8M reduction in warranty.• Assisted in the development of manufacturing control plans, work instructions, tool lists, and test procedures; evaluated departmental goals, consolidated instructional data, compiled tools for specific stations/jobs, monitored test procedures for optimal outcome and performance time. • Served as the quality liaison for Remanufactured Automatic Transmission division within the service engineering operations to technicians and aftermarket engineering remanufactured operations; redesigned faulty parts through analysis – reduced savings in warranty spend. • Reduced the Remanufactured Transmission warranty by over $10M in 2006 by utilizing 6-Sigma initiatives.• Utilized the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and the Eight Disciplines of Problem Solving (8D) to address problems/resolutions.• Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline/grievance management and recommended strategies.• Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.

Allen Park, Michigan, United States

• Provided online assistance to Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership technicians throughout the US and Canada.• Resolved service and diagnostic concerns by providing technical support in troubleshooting and repairing of front and rear wheel drive vehicles.• Conducted manufacturing assembly and production line audits at the transmission plant.

Associate'S Degree, Power Technology

Aeronautic Electronics / A&P Mechanic