Maintenance Supervisor
Hard working and dynamic self starter, goal oriented with the ability to
adapt to change when needed, team player with the ability to motivate
others to achieve set goals, proven track record of success in improving
productivity and reducing costs in processes, comfortable in a union or non-
union environment, able to lead a diverse team in a production and
maintenance environment, and effective communicator to assigned crafts and
to management.
o Skilled in evaluating production flow paths to achieve better flow and
eliminate waste. This has resulted in better output and lower
production costs.
o Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented with great ability to
multitask; able to meet deadlines for multiple simultaneous projects
within fast-paced and under pressure environment
o Recognized for turning around maintenance outage planning and
completing outages on time and under budget thus allowing the
department to meet their monthly financial and production goals.
Core Competencies
Operations / General Organizational Skills Corporate Culture Change
Management
Strategic Planning / Equipment Troubleshooting Multi-tasking
Vision
Flexible Scheduling Assessment / Evaluation Excellent communicator,
verbal and written
Employment
Alcoa, Davenport Works
Ingot Plant Maintenance Planner, Bettendorf, IA 2012-Present
Oversee the preventative maintenance program for the Ingot Plant at
Davenport Works. Plan all activities for major casting pit outages
including melting and holding furnaces.
. Plan all maintenance activities for 3 crafts: electricians, general
mechanics and brick masons (32 crafts people)
. Evaluation of existing PM's to ensure accuracy and update as needed.
. Hire contractors to complete work when needed based on equipment
availability and craft utilization.
. Increased outage efficiency by keeping the outage on time and in budget.
. Work closely with the Maintenance Technical Lead to maintain a monthly
budget.
. Maintain critical spare parts to allow for quick repairs.
Maintenance Supervisor, Bettendorf, IA 2008-20012
Responsible for the execution of the maintenance plan by supervising three
crafts. Troubleshoot equipment during unplanned down time and make repairs
in a timely manner.
. Order all parts needed for emergency repairs and develop a plan for
these repairs.
. Identify the high risk task for the day and lead pre job briefs to
ensure the safety of the crew throughout the shift.
. Document all activities that occur during the shift and compile the data
for distribution to supervision.
Journeyman Electrician, Bettendorf, IA 2008-2008
Perform electrical repairs on industrial equipment on electrical equipment
in an aluminum casting facility.
. Follow all safety and environmental rules.
. Follow all electrical safety rules and stay proficient on all electric
codes.
Plastics Unlimited, Inc.
Production Supervisor, Preston, IA 2007-2008
Supervisor for the third shift production crew in the production of
fiberglass lined thermo formed plastic parts for various customers.
. Reduced the manpower requirements and increased the production rate
within one month of being hired.
. Introduced new work practices to reduce waste.
Earlier Career
All American Huns 2000-2007
Owner, Miles, IA
Washington Group International, Johnston Atoll 1995-2000
Area Supervisor, Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System (JACADS)
Lead Operator, JACADS
Outside Operator, JACADS
Bartlett Nuclear, Inc. 1994-1995
Test Engineer, Idaho National Engineering Lab, Idaho Falls, ID
U. S. Navy 1988-1994
Leading Petty Officer, USS Carl Vinson, Alameda, CA
Work Center Supervisor, USS Carl Vinson, Alameda, CA
Electrician, USS Carl Vinson, Alameda, CA
Education
U. S. Navy
Electrician's Mate 'A' School
Navy Nuclear Power School
Navy Nuclear Prototype Training
Microsoft Excel, Levels 1-3
Microsoft Projects, Levels 1-2