Maintenance Manager (287234) MBA, BSET, Navy Nuclear Engineering / PSM, Ammonia Refrigeration, Food, Bottling, Packaging, Injection Molding, Distribution-Warehousing/ Will relo
An accomplished Senior Maintenance Manager with 20 years of experience supporting multiple manufacturing industries. He has an MBA, a BS in Engineering Technology, and a US Navy Nuclear Engineering School graduate. He also has several industry certifications under his belt. He has successfully led teams in high-demand manufacturing environments, improving uptime and reducing costs. He has a deep knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, PSM, and OSHA regulations ensuring plant compliance and safety.
He has a strong track record of implementing efficiency-driven initiatives, optimizing asset utilization, and leveraging technology for maintenance improvements. He brings a strategic approach to reducing downtime, optimizing plant efficiency, and enhancing asset reliability. His leadership extends to developing robust training programs, implementing CMMS systems, and improving safety performance. He is currently employed but is confidentially exploring new opportunities for Maintenance Leadership in the Southern US. This Game Changer can hit the floor running and is guaranteed to raise the level of performance for your plant operations! He is willing to relocate! His impressive experience includes:
• Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in food and beverage manufacturing, dairy operations, and bottling.
• Maintenance & Reliability Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, drive preventive maintenance programs, and implement best practices in equipment reliability.
• Ammonia Refrigeration & PSM Compliance: Strong background in managing large-scale ammonia refrigeration systems and ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• CMMS & Data-Driven Maintenance: Proficient in SAP, Maximo, Oracle, and other CMMS platforms, leveraging analytics to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Project & Budget Management: Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets, optimize resource allocation, and oversee capital expenditure projects.
• Continuous Improvement & Safety Leadership: Expertise in implementing Lean, Six Sigma methodologies, and safety programs to enhance operational performance.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting, predictive maintenance techniques, and failure analysis investigations.
• Led maintenance operations for bottling and injection molding departments with 8 direct reports.
• Improved work order completion rates to 99.8% and preventive maintenance completion to 100%.
• Reduced repair and maintenance (R&M) spend within 2% of residual asset valuation ($66M).
• Developed a technician training program that enhanced skill development and retention.
• Managed reliability maintenance and engineering (RME) operations for a 1.2M sq. ft. Amazon site.
• Maintained 100% safety training compliance with zero OSHA recordables.
• Improved facility temperature management and optimized HVAC operations for efficiency.
• Reduced repair spend on powered industrial vehicles (PIV) by $300K through Kaizen initiatives.
• Implemented a new CMMS system, reducing spare parts valuation by $300K.
• Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior leadership, enhancing decision-making.
• Led 5 independent site operations and reliability-based maintenance initiatives.
• Achieved 1,273 days without an OSHA recordable incident.
• Managed continuous improvement projects, optimizing plant processes and reducing operational costs.
• Oversaw $750K capital improvement projects focused on facility efficiency and compliance.
• Managed ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance.
• Led major equipment installations, including McDonald’s bottling lines and air compressor upgrades.
• Collaborated with city officials to improve wastewater infrastructure and local utility systems.
• Created key performance indicator (KPI) goals and managed the RME Department’s execution against them.
• 2023 Uptime Performance was 99.15%. PM completion performance was >95%.
• PdM completion performance was >98%.
• OEE availability was >97%.
• Labor Utilization was >95%.
• RME overtime was less than 3%.
• Food and Beverage
• Dairy Operations
• Bottling Operations
• Injection Molding
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Commercial Building / Facilities Maintenance
• Manufacturing / Production Maintenance
• Large Equipment Refurbishment
• Dismantling / Moving Equipment
• Equipment Commissioning
• Resolving Recurring Downtime Issues
• Troubleshooting Equipment
• CMMS Software – Maximo, SAP, Oracle, MP2, M4EAM, E-Maintenance
• SAP
• Minitab
• Design Review of MOC / Technical Documents
• Environmental Compliance
• HAZMAT Reports
• OSHA Regulations
• PSM
• Ammonia Refrigeration
• Lockout / Tagout
• Upgrading PLCs to ControlLogix
• Siemens PLCs
• Allen Bradley PLCs
• Fire Controls Systems
• Planning / Executing Turnarounds
• Maintenance Training
• Managing PM Work Orders
• Performing Design Review For All MOC Related To Mechanical Equipment
• Planning Outages / Turnaround experience
• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
• Reading Schematics / Blueprints
• Safety Training
• Supervising Contractors
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Replacement In Kind Parts Program / Meet Code
• Equipment Utilization Metrics
• Wastewater Procedures
• Local Water Utility Infrastructure
• Establishing Written Procedures
• Eliminating Work Order Backlogs
• Mechanical Integrity Programs
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Reducing Mechanical Breakdowns
• Maintaining Certifications On Pressure Vessels
• Maintaining Mechanical Integrity Documentation
• Failure Analysis Investigations
• Identifying Equipment Deficiencies
• Inspection, Testing and Preventive Maintenance (ITPM) plans
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Operational Hazard Analysis
• Reliability Centered Maintenance
• Risk Analysis
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Non Destructive Testing
• Testing Process Equipment
• Thermography
• Vibration Fatigue Analysis, alignment
EDUCATION
• MBA, Organizational Leadership & Business Management, University of Phoenix – Ontario California – 4.0 GPA
• Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology / Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Carbondale, IL – 4.0 GPA
• Nuclear Engineering, US Navy Nuclear Engineering – Orlando Florida
CERTIFICATIONS
• Licensed Universal Refrigeration Technician, EPA
• Certified Overhead Crane Inspector, P&H Cranes
• Certified California Air Resources Board (CARB) Air Emissions Inspector
• Certified Qualified Electrical Worker Evaluator, JLL
• Certified Electrical Worker NFPA 70E, Arc Flash, NFPA
• CPR, AED, First Aid, American Red Cross
• Six Sigma White and Yellow Belt