QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Maintenance management professional with proven record of success in managing sophisticated facilities, employees, projects, assets and implementing efficient and effective upkeep techniques throughout the production process.

Articulate communicator and problem solver with collaborative work style; employing outstanding diagnostic, organizational, interpersonal, management, and troubleshooting skills.

Experienced budget management committed to providing highest standards of service within organizational financial objectives.

Highly effective leader and team builder with outstanding people skills, crucial in establishing good relationships with all levels of management as well as with people across multidiscipline fields.

Employed safety measures and guidelines to ensure a safe environment around plant and premises. Ensured all maintenance workers are following prescribed safety policies and guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Maintenance manager The NEWARK Group/Ohio Paperboard Baltimore, OH Jan 2012–present

Designed and implemented cost improvement projects, increasing production efficiency which saved over $400,000 annually

Applied an organized production work system that allows scheduling to be planned for over a 7 day period that covered rotation gaps and maintenance emergencies

Oversaw the use and implementation of a computerized stock room purchasing system (Storeroom Solutions), which lead to over a 10% in savings

Recommended measures to improve conditions and operations of machines and equipment

Assisted in repairing and replacing equipment to ensure proper functioning when needed

Prearranged and managed day-to-day maintenance activities ensuring production ran smoothly

Maintenance manager The NEWARK Group/Yorktowne Paperboard York, Pa Feb 1998–Dec 2011

Designed and engineered complex projects saving over $360,000 in equipment and labor cost.

Monitored and participated in operation(s) planning; to include development, inspections, modification implementation, specification recommendations, improvements, scheduling, inspecting and budget negotiations

Developed performance plans and standards for employees to set goals for career growth

Planned and supervised daily maintenance activities

Developed and recommended budgets and finance planning for the future fiscal years

Reviewed and developed reports on equipment including cost tracking, to ensure equipment is maintained and future upkeep was planned

MAINTENANCE MANAGER The NEWARK Group/Wisconsin Paperboard Milwaukee, WI Jan 1995-May 1998

Implemented a preventive maintenance program that decreased safety hazards and work related injuries while increasing production

Set and maintained high standards to ensure equipment and production ran smoothly during normal work (24 hour) days and examined and maintained over annual shut down operations

Developed policies and guidelines for inventory control saving money in repetitive and unnecessary ordering of parts and equipment

Assisted and oversaw overall strategic planning of facilities to ensure production was efficient and equipment was properly utilized

Supervised maintenance management staff and conducted performance reviews of workers and technicians

maintenance sup. /mechanic The NEWARK Group/ Wisconsin Paperboard Milwaukee, WI Feb 1985–Jan 1995

Supervised and mentored over 25 employees working 3 shifts while planning daily maintenance duties

Promoted and trained employees on safety compliance with weekly safety talks

Instituted team building exercises to ensure employees developed strong working relationships during normal and shut down operations

Knowledgeable and experienced in several forms of electrical and welding repairs

Experienced problem solver with several types of motor, housing, and barring equipment repair techniques

Skilled in several types of instrumentation repair and replacement

TECHNICAL SKILLS/ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NFPA-70 Arc Flash Trainer, Actrix Technical, Vantage V1000, Emergency rescue leader and trainer, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), OSHA Certified, CPR and First Aid Certified, Red Cross Disaster Team volunteer, Storeroom Solutions Eam,MP2, Megamations, Arc Flash, LOTO, 2014 Presidential Award for Cost Improvement