Kenneth Devries Email & Phone Number

Various Global Locations

• Directed 16 personnel and responsible for maintenance and repairs for assigned Naval Ships while coordinated troubleshooting efforts for emergent repairs with a success of a 99% up and running rate.
• Provided quality results in repairs for main condenser tub leaks, gear assemblies, fire flushing pumps and mechanical seal replacements therefore resulting in an overall savings of $50K; conducted 325 up and down.
• Provided encouragement, mentorship, guidance and progress reviews to a group of 10 personnel who were at risk for tracking and certification issues.
• Performed preventive maintenance inspections as specified using mechanics hand tools and shop equipment, which may include hydraulic jacks, welding, and air pressure equipment, and other equipment necessary.
• Completed daily work orders for 10-12 units and ensured all issues were repaired prior to departure from the customer terminal.
• Calculated workflow metrics including number of personnel, hours, and spare components needed to maintain equipment as fully operational.

Burlington, North Carolina

• Planned, coordinated, and directed operations of all equipment for effective maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair programs; acted as the senior technical advisor to senior management personnel.
• Verified and accounted for all personnel and visitors signing in and out of building and storage facilities; ensured inventory control and integrity of hazardous materials with zero mishaps.
• Developed new employee training plans and mentored new employees to meet and achieve established repair standards; efficiency and maintenance techniques save the company over $5K in outside expenses.
• Monitored complex cataloging and ordering systems – Implemented a fast-track procurement system for office supplies resulting in a 20% decrease in supply turn-around.
• Used and performed operator maintenance on tools, special tools; performed operational checks and scheduled inspections.
• Maintained and tracked over 80 work orders and service calls from induction to completion, receiving high regards for dedication and professional coordination.

High Point, North Carolina

• Assisted different departments through the scheduling of jobs through warehouse inventory control, distribution, and procurement while being directly responsible for the $2M inventory in 2 different warehouses.
• Developed work plans to make the workplace more efficient and combine workstations to reduce cost to the company to enhance the overall process improvement for efficiency measurements.
• Reduced stockpile of parts for maintenance repairs; eliminated need for on-site vendor warehousing to just-in time-maintenance; reduced parts stockpiling by 50%, which released $80K in frozen capital.
• Worked with a very team oriented group to increase worker and customer satisfaction, by constantly looking for new innovative ways to produce our product effectively.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Analyzed warehouse metrics data; determined corrective actions by forecasting supply and demand levels while producing a 98% maintenance schedule rate.
• Monitored and oversaw the bench stock management process and trained monitoring personnel to validate monthly and semi-annual reports while conducting account inspections.
• Trained personnel on boosting joint service compatibility through conducting 4 inventory checks and accounted for 10K assets valued at $24M with a 100% accountable verification.
• Received supply requests, reviewed and approved for completeness and conformity to guidelines and serviced 1K customers and processed 4.6K supply transactions.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Oversaw the operation, maintenance, disposition, and accountability of equipment and supplies valued in excess of $97K; performed monthly inventories of all equipment with zero loss or damage.
• Reported to the facility captain daily regarding any new information or high-risk individuals in order to maintain effective communications among staff and superiors.
• Certified Fork Lift Operator in the docking section; safely loaded and unloading parts, motors, frames, boxes and performed general inventory.
• Disassembled, inspected and assembled various types of pumps in accordance with shop forms, blueprints and work scopes as necessary to complete the job in a timely manner to be sent back to the customer.