Manager Maintenance

Rocky L. Lozano, Sr.

*** ********** **** . *******, ******* 59715

**************@*******.*** . CELL PH: 406-***-****

Maintenance /Production Manager

Process Improvement . Team Building . Safety Programs

Results-oriented and accomplished Maintenance/Production Manager and

Maintenance Mechanic with distinguished track record driving productivity

while maintaining high safety standards. In-depth understanding of OSHA

requirements; experienced in developing comprehensive training programs.

Exceptional leadership and team building skills; adept at fostering

collaboration and cooperation to meet goals and provide quality products.

Liaise with clients, management, and vendors to align operations with

financial goals and client needs. As a Maintenance Mechanic I worked

closely with my partner(s) to find viable solutions to problems in

production not just fix the breakdown. I am a firm believer in Preventive

Maintenance as it reduces the downtime which reduces production and aids in

the longevity of equipment.

Core Competencies

.Robust .Bio Fuel Processing .Troubleshooting /

Leadership Repair

.Process .Manufacturing .Vendor Management

Improvement Processes .Client Relations

.Strategic .Equipment Operation

Planning

Professional Experience

Gibson Acoustics; Maintenance Mechanic

Bozeman, Montana 11/2012-present

Machine maintenance and environmental equipment repair, welding, minor

machining of obsolete parts for equipment, preventive maintenance,

carpentry, plumbing, and all facets of industrial repairs. I work closely

with machinist in machine shop on any repairs to insure that there is

minimal downtime. Work with Maintenance Manager to improve the facility in

operation and help to find ways to cut costs and increase productivity. Am

scheduled to begin working with Fadal Supervisor to increase my knowledge

of operational process of the Fadal equipment for future repair.

Maintenance Manager/Building Superintendent; A. S. Trust

Great Falls, Montana 9/2008-11/2012

All property related to the trust is under my immediate care. As General

Manager I schedule all maintenance related items such as Boiler repair;

electrical; plumbing; all framing; construction; and remodeling of

approximately 137 units in 3 apartment complexes. Under my care the

profitability of the properties is up 44% and costs down 47%. Efficiency is

up in all areas of operations thru use of radios to communicate with all

personnel, Use of new Monthly Rent Rolls Program developed by myself and

Office Manager, training maintenance staff on procedures so we can do

repairs in house, purchasing new tools and equipment to aid in 24/7

emergency repairs, and re-negotiation of prior contracts with contractors.

By evaluating and observing each vendor I was able to cut costs while

increasing services from new vendors and getting 1 and 3 year contracts.

Allowed competition for contracts that had been assigned to friends for

years; thus saving 15% in labor costs in the first 6 months. In charge of a

4 person team that has the highest regards for safety, productivity, and

efficiency.

Key Achievements:

.Increased overall efficiency

.Increased profitability of operations

.Dramatically reduced maintenance and operating costs

Maintenance/Production Manager, Westfeeds, Inc.

Great Falls, MT, March, 11/2007-09/2008

Manage all aspects of maintenance and production for 5 feed mills in 4

cities; Billings (2 plants), Miles City (1 plant), Lewistown (1 plant),

Great Falls (1 plant); with keen focus on setting up a preventive

maintenance schedule, compliance, productivity, safety, administration, and

efficiency. Over saw all production employees (approx. 67 production

employees, 4 supervisors, and 8 maintenance personnel). Was responsible for

an annual maintenance budget ($275,000), maintain all appropriate safety,

trucking log books, and maintenance documentation. Liaise with existing and

potential customers and advocate customer needs to senior management to

increase quality in our feed products. Foster team-oriented environment and

mentor staff to perform at highest levels. Collaborate with 4 plant

managers to increase production and boost safety. Assist with various

mechanical repairs and oversee truck fleet and equipment. Interact with

various vendors and suppliers; continually research available options to

maximize cost containment and quality.

Key Achievements:

.Developed and implemented company's first safety program incorporating

regular safety meetings and training.

.Spearheaded numerous improvements, including developing new production

reports detailing work hours per ton and tons per work hour, creating truck

logs, and refining workflows to ensure optimum equipment operations

resulting in increased production.

.Analyzed utilities usage to determine cost saving opportunities.

.Promoted a team atmosphere by uniting personnel into a functioning

productive team

.Incorporated maintenance logs to keep track of causes of downtime

.Started a P.M. schedule which in turn reduced operating costs and reduced

downtime

.Developed a parts catalog of parts from unused, or multiple items and

turning it into a network of inventory for all the plants to use from 1

central location, thus reducing downtime and reducing operating costs.

.Board of Directors gave the highest commendations for work, ideas, and

cost saving measures.

Shift Supervisor, Louis Dreyfus Commodities

Claypool, IN, 4/2007-11/2007

Supervised the building of the world's largest Bio-diesel plant staffed by

4-11-member team performing all operations. Established and tracked daily

tasks and goals. Ensured minimal downtime, safety, and compliance.

Leveraged hands-on management style to mentor and train team members on

product preparation, extraction, meal load-out, bio-diesel flows, and

safety. Operated all equipment and provided assistance during staffing

shortages. Collaborated closely with maintenance team to promptly address

issues and repairs.

Key Achievements:

.Instrumental in establishing $200M facility, including communicating with

contractors and developing in-depth knowledge of all facets of production

and administration; launched operations 6 months ahead of schedule.

.As one of 4 original supervisors, successfully built extremely safe and

productive plant.

Industrial Mechanic, Dalton Corporation

Warsaw, IN, 4/2003-4/2007

Served as Herman Molding line industrial mechanic for $15M grey iron

castings operations. Drove collaboration with team members and production

staff to deliver timely repairs. Presented process improvement

recommendations to management leading to decreased downtime. Proven

knowledge in plumbing of air, hydraulic, and water lines; welding and

fabrication of items off blueprints; and troubleshooting of systems for

quick repair of equipment. Utilized a range of equipment, including

welders, fabricators, mechanical tools, rigging, electrical, PLC,

hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

Key Achievements:

.Provided leadership and technical guidance on numerous mission-critical

repair projects.

.Proactive preventive maintenance planning resulted in setting 2 records

for least amount of downtime for a 12-hour period.

.Implemented process changes to decrease downtime time, including improving

chain hoist rigging and enhanced troubleshooting methods.

ACM Operator / Extruder Back-up Lead, Rohm And Haas

Warsaw, IN, 3/1990-4/2003

Operated ACM and Extruder equipment for leading powder coating manufacturer

with commitment to productivity and safety. Ensured all orders met customer

requirements and specifications. Prepared and distributed daily reports.

Assumed responsibility for team leadership in absence of supervisor; held

responsibility for operations and equipment.

Key Achievements:

. .Recognized with several safety awards and TQM awards due to

outstanding contributions.

. .Instituted drum lifting TQM team and safety LO / TO process.

Education and Credentials

Techinical Certificate in Mechanical / Industrial Technology

Ivy Technical College of Indiana - Ft. Wayne, IN

. Graduated Cum Laude

. On Dean's List for 3 Semester

. Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

. National Dean's List

Professional Development:

. Steam Classes

. 10 Hour OSHA Class

. Findlay School of Environment & Emergency Management

. Management and Supervisor Training

. CPR / AED, First Responder, First Aid

. Rescue & Recovery (Confined Space)

. SCBA Trained

. LO / TO Training / Trainer

. Welding

. Mathematics for Industry

. TQM Management Classes

. Rough Terrain Forklift Safety Course

. ISO Auditor Training

Associations:

. Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

Equipment & Technologies:

. Fork Truck/Lifts Propane & Electric Hulloosenators

. Man Lifts Crackers

. Scissor Lifts Cyclonic Aspiration

. Arc Welders Vertical Seed Conditioners (VSCs)

. Plasma Cutter Flakers (Damon Croes)

. Mig Welders Hammer Mills

. Pipe Threader Extractors

. Hydraulic Hose Makers D / T and D / C for Extraction

. Air Quality Equipment For Confined Spaces Mineral Oil Recovery

. Self Contained Breathing Equipment Hexane Recovery Systems

. Rigging Devices Hoist & Come-Along Bio-diesel GEA Equipment

. Windows XP, Word, Excel, Outlook, Bio-diesel and Ethanol Process Flows

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