Roger Foust
Orlando, FL 32833
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Facility/Equipment Maintenance Management Professional with 20+ years
dynamic executive leadership experience in entertainment, sales and high
volume fast paced manufacturing environments.
Preventative Maintenance Programs / Capital Asset Management / Total
Productive Maintenance
Analytical and detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for improving
maintenance efficiency and reducing costs through development of
Preventative Maintenance Programs for facilities and machinery.
Maintenance expert proven to increase productivity, safety and quality.
Extensive experience with Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC, Plumbing, Hydraulic,
Compressors, Chillers, Computer Controlled Conveyors, Pneumatic, and PLC's.
Solid understanding of OSHA, ADA, environmental, and government regulatory
compliance. Successful management style based on empowerment of employees.
Designed & Implemented a Preventative Maintenance program that
produced a first year savings of $254,000 for a world leader in
tobacco manufacturing regulated by the USDA/FDA.
> Proven record of reducing equipment downtime by 63%.
> Expert in Preventative Maintenance- Programs proven to increase
efficiency by 68%.
> Proficient in major project management- Managed projects over $7
million.
Certifications: ISO14002, OSHA Construction Safety, Master Trainer,
Americans with Disabilities Act, Plant Maintenance Manager (in development)
Professional Experience
Precision Custom Clubs, LLC.
Owner (2005 - Present)
Certified Builder and repairer of custom made golf clubs and golf swing
instructor.
Key Achievements:
Designed and developed a custom mobile golf club
repair center.
Utilized training to measure and construct custom
golf clubs.
Utilized training to develop a lesson plan,
designed to improve the client's golf swing.
Universal Orlando Resort Orlando, FL
Park Services Supervisor (2007-2009)
Retained to supervise the custodial maintenance for a world leader in
entertainment. Responsible for all supervising functions, budget control,
staffing, environmental compliance and overall resort cleanliness. Lead and
coordinated a team of 20 personnel to assure guest and employee
satisfaction.
Key Achievements:
> Developed new employee routing system, increasing efficiency by 33%.
> Developed and implemented 5S housekeeping system.
> Responsible for all employees' annual reviews and development.
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Mitsubishi Power Systems Orlando, FL
Facilities Maintenance Manager (2002-2005)
Managed all maintenance of all facilities and manufacturing equipment
valued at over $10 million for this key power generating equipment
manufacturer. Developed Preventative Maintenance program, cultivated
Preventative Maintenance culture, held introduction presentation for Key
Management Personnel, trained and supervised eight maintenance personnel.
Negotiated, purchased and executed the installation of a Computerized
Maintenance Management System. Planned maintenance storeroom that reduced
cost of inventory and purchasing maintenance items.
Key Achievements:
> Successfully managed the expansion of a wastewater treatment facility
resulting in a $100,000 project savings.
> Negotiated the purchase of equipment maintenance repair items, reducing
item costs, by 50%.
> Designed and implemented a successful preventative maintenance program.
OshKosh B'Gosh White House, TN
Facilities Maintenance Manager (1998-2000)
Led all aspects of facilities and equipment maintenance of a sophisticated
2.5 million square foot apparel manufacturing and distribution center.
Responsible for over 6 miles of computer controlled conveyor, sorting and
pick-to-light equipment. Supervised, mentored and trained a staff of 21
maintenance personnel in Preventative, Predictive and Corrective
maintenance techniques.
Key Achievements:
> Negotiated a maintenance contract for forklift equipment that increased
equipment runtime by 77%.
> Designed & Implemented a Preventative Maintenance system resulting in a
conveyor equipment downtime reduction of 63%.
> Project managed a $7 million facility renovation, completed 3 months
early, saving $500,000 in project costs.
> Negotiated and managed contractor roof and parking lot improvements
totaling $1.2 million.
U.S. Tobacco Nashville, TN
Maintenance Supervisor (1984-1995)
Promoted and trained to develop and implement the Preventative Maintenance
program for the world's leading producer of smokeless tobacco products
regulated by the USDA & FDA. Managed a staff of 45 multi-crafted union
maintenance personnel to maintain 2 million square feet of facilities and
equipment. Charter member of the Safety and Quality teams. Established
maintenance protocol for safety, reducing accidents by 64%.
Key achievements:
> Designed & Implemented a Preventative Maintenance program that produced a
first year savings of $254,000.
> Designed & launched a Maintenance Procurement program resulting in a
first year savings of $141,000.
> Formulated and Initiated a Capital Asset Management program that
increased efficiency by 66%.
> Invented packaging equipment that increased quality shipments 100%.
> 15 years experience with 150 & 400 ton Cincinnati-Milacron Injection
Molding Machines
Professional Development
Over 1,000 hours of performance oriented training, including:
> Organizing a Preventative Maintenance Program (AMA)
> Designing and Implementing a Preventative Maintenance Program (AMA)
> Designing and Implementing a Maintenance Storeroom System (AMA)
> Developing Maintenance Excellence (Clemson University)
> Total Productive Maintenance (Marshall Institute)
> Maintenance Management (Marshall Institute)
> Advanced Maintenance Management (Marshall Institute)
> Win-Win Negotiation Techniques (AMA)