Maintenance Manager

J. DAVID KELLER

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E-mail: ************@*****.***

QUALIFICATION PROFILE

. Extensive implementation of TPM, PSM, LEAN, and TPR, as well as RCM

engineering processes;

. Proficiency in CMMS / EAM, through SAP, Oracle, and Infor systems, in

addition to AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Chief Architect, and MS Office;

. Knowledgeable in HACCP, GMP, OSHA, HAZMAT, FDA, EPA, and USDA regulations

and procedures;

. Proven competency in administration, management, capital project

development, design engineering, process equipment fabrication, energy

conservation management, and sub-contractor coordination;

. Diverse experience in layout and design of new production lines,

production equipment installation, maintenance, and repair, as well as

residential, commercial, and industrial construction trades;

. Efficient with maintaining accurate records, controlling and reducing

expenses, and performing detailed work;

. Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills;

. Work well under time constraints and necessary multi-tasking;

. 17 years' effective Industrial Maintenance experience and managing up to

30 employees and a $1.5M budget.

PROFESSIONAL VITAE

Maintenance Manager:

. DairiConcepts, Inc., Allerton, IA: January 5, 2009 - Present.

Key Functions: Manage the maintenance operation for a major dairy protein

and infant formula drying production facility, capital projects, and

general engineering; Plan and schedule preventative maintenance and

personnel; Identify, plan, budget, and schedule major maintenance and

capital projects for increased productivity and efficiency; Meet OSHA and

FDA regulatory requirements; Coordination of annual and biannual shut-

downs; Monitor & maintain efficiency of waste water operation and

lagoons, meeting IDNR requirements; Maintain Health and Safety program;

Hire, train, monitor performance, and conduct reviews of technicians.

.Developed, implemented and maintain Enterprise Asset Management system;

.Introduced best-practice engineering processes;

.Development and implementation of efficient Maintenance and Parts

Department, managing a $1.5M budget,

inventory control, and purchasing;

.Established critical spares and RCM PM program for an $18M infant

formula expansion;

.Reduced boiler gas consumption 33% by economizing and upgrades;

.Reduced water consumption by initiating recycling, collaterally reducing

sewer rates;

.Developed & established waste water management program.

. Chef Solutions, Inc., Baxter Springs, KS: 2002 - 2003.

Key Functions: Full maintenance management of two production shifts and

one sanitation shift at food production facility; Implementation of EAM;

HAZMAT team leader.

.Initiated MP2 Preventative Maintenance system;

.Introduced and utilized the core values of LEAN methodology to effect

positive changes in direction, policy,

and procedures;

.Developed layout and design of new production lines.

Maintenance Planner:

. Simmons Foods Inc., Van Buren, AR: 2007 - 2008.

Key Functions: Newly created position for planning and coordination of

maintenance systems through leadership, coaching, and technical expertise

to create a World Class Maintenance program; Field inspections and

determination of appropriate job work scopes; Assignment of codes to work

orders; Development of maintenance work plans; Purchasing duties as

required; Staging of materials and special tools as required; Maintained

safety rules and regulations; HAZMAT team member; Plant Energy

Conservation Chair.

.Increased worker productivity by changing the existing PM system to a

RCM system, utilizing EAM and Oracle, hands-on training of technicians to

support the maintenance functions, and continuous improvement through

utilizing archives;

.Created, implemented, and maintained plant history and other technical

files;

.Developed layout and design of new production lines;

.Developed evaluation for job feedback from technicians.

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Maintenance Supervisor:

. Simmons Foods Inc., Van Buren, AR: 2006 - 2007.

Key Functions: Full supervision, maintenance training, scheduling, and

performance reviews of the second shift maintenance team. LEAN and Safety

Trainer of second shift maintenance team as well as refrigeration and

wastewater technicians; implemented TPR, utilizing LEAN methodology for

predictive and preventative maintenance, data analysis, and problem

troubleshooting; supervised installation of new production lines; HAZMAT

member; Plant Energy Conservation Advisor.

.Achieved annual water savings of $50,000 by initiating recycling of pump

water;

.Initiated new lighting project, generating ROI of 1.7 with annual cost

reduction of $18,000;

.Initiated and completed upgrade to hydraulic system, generating annual

electrical savings of $30,000;

.Significantly reduced downtime by creating a proactive worker approach

to workmanship.

Research and Development Manager / Coordinator:

. Independent Environmental Structures and Systems Corporation, Denison,

TX: 1998 - 2002.

Key Functions: Manager of Research and Development.

.Extensive research involving alternative construction materials for

energy-efficient building-envelope technologies and concrete products

machinery.

.Efforts resulted in several patents and development of a business plan

for a new concrete products manufacturing facility.

Fleet Rental & Parts Manager:

. Metro Bobcat, Inc., Dallas TX: 1977 - 1984.

Key Functions: Managed parts inventory and rental fleet of 120 Bobcat

front-end loaders, backhoes, trenchers and other attachments, compactors,

asphalt rollers, air compressors and utility trailers; Assisted service

department in trouble-shooting electrical problems;

.Developed and implemented computerized inventory program.

Foreman:

. Henkle & McCoy Construction, Tampa, FL: 1975 - 1976.

Key Functions: Supervised cable installation for General Telephone and

Florida Power and Light, including excavation and construction of service

manholes, installation of underground conduit banks, and placement of

underground telephone cable, fiber optic cable, CATV and power cable;

operated a Case 911 Backhoe/Loader and Ditchwitch 6010 Trencher.

. Davis Utility Construction, Bradenton, FL: 1973 - 1975.

Installed water and wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and

sewage transfer pump-stations.

Journeyman Electrician:

. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 95, Joplin, MO:

1995 - 1998.

Full-duty Journeyman Electrician for new and retrofit industrial and

commercial construction. Major projects included a Nebraska Energy

ethanol production facility and a Cessna aircraft manufacturing facility.

Maintenance Technician:

. Sunbeam Outdoor Products, Neosho, MO: 1993 - 1995.

Full facility and production maintenance technician duties; Assisted in

design and installation of production lines; installation of pneumatic

and dust collection systems; design and installation of scrap conveying

systems for new wood-products manufacturing and assembly plant.

. International Dehydrated Foods, Monette, MO: 1991 - 1993.

Maintained ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems; boiler operator;

maintenance/rebuilding of food processing pumps, product chillers,

blenders, grinders, and dryers; design and fabrication of special

projects; HAZMAT team.

. Tyson Foods, Neosho, MO: 1989 - 1990.

Ammonia refrigeration and boiler operation/maintenance; maintenance of

wastewater treatment systems, including pumps, wastewater treatment tank

skimmers, and air compressors; HAZMAT team.

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Maintenance Technician (continued):

. Quincy Farms, Inc., Quincy, FL: 1984 - 1988.

CO2 refrigeration and boiler operation/maintenance; maintained HVAC units

in climate-controlled produce grow-rooms; designed, fabricated, and

installed programmable automated robotic stainless steel packaging

conveyor line; maintained wastewater treatment systems, lift stations,

and treatment tank skimmers.

Fabrication and Installation Technician:

. G. L. Jones Engineering, Neosho, MO: 1990 - 1991.

Fabrication and installation of wastewater pre-treatment system for

Schreiber Food Products.

Residential and Commercial Contracting:

. Keller Contracting, LLC; Joplin, MO: 2003 - 2005.

Complete exterior/interior construction and remodeling business,

including roofing, painting, electrical, plumbing, decks, fencing,

masonry repairs, sales, ordering, and inventory maintenance.

. Branco Enterprises, Inc., Neosho, MO: 1988 - 1989.

General commercial construction; fabrication of steel structural beams,

girders and joists; erection of steel buildings; maintained construction

equipment.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATES / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO; BGS, Industrial

Technology/Management emphasis; 2010.

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO: Manufacturing Management

Certificate; 2010.

. Leadership Expectations Professional Development, The Soderquist Business

Center, AR; 2008.

Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO; AGS, Industrial

Technology emphasis; 2007.

. Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO; CADD Certificate of

Competency; 2005.

. HAZWOPER 40-hr. and Supervisor training (expired): Tyson (1989); IDF

(1991); Simmons (2006).

. Clark Equipment service seminars for hydraulics and hydrostatics, engine

electrical systems, and parts management: Metro Bobcat (1977-1984).

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