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THOMAS DEARMITT

**** ******** ******, ********* ***** ac686n@r.postjobfree.com 608-***-**** or 608-***-**** FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Strategic Planning ~ Project Management ~ Maintenance Operations Seasoned facilities maintenance management professional with significant strengths in maintenance operations management, plant equipment maintenance, and staff supervision. Repeated success developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs and promoting safe work practices, thereby enhancing reliability and proactive maintenance activities. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success building highly productive teams; talent for leading and mentoring technicians to improved performance. Proven expertise in:

Facilities Management

Plant Equipment / Systems

Vendor Relations

Safety Compliance / Best Practices

Repairs & Upgrades

Preventive Maintenance Programs

Contract Negotiations

Team Building & Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHEMTOOL/LUBRIZOL – Rockton, Illinois

Maintenance Supervisor, 7/2017 to Present

Maintain 2 facilities and its daily activities, manage buildings upkeep and machine and equipment maintenance. Define project priorities, implement preventive maintenance initiatives and schedule repairs in alignment with production. Establish and maintain business relationships with outside vendors, coordinate repair, update and capital projects. Supervise 9 maintenance technicians and 2 administrative across 2 shifts. Key Contributions:

Initiated bringing in more contractors for bidding to get more options for lower cost, for work provided.

Work with company engineers to plan and execute plan projects and updates.

Facilitated cost savings by providing more in-house electrical work with our own technicians to cut the cost of outside vendors. Savings of 40%

Drove productivity by permitting technicians to help in the process of hiring their new co-workers.

Executed a vacation planning policy to assure we will not be understaffed doing our high volume seasons. WESTROCK – Beloit, Wisconsin

Maintenance Manager, 4/2014 to 7/2017

Maintain facility and its daily activities, including buildings upkeep, project planning, machine installations and equipment maintenance. Define project priorities, implement preventive maintenance initiatives and schedule repairs in alignment with production. Procure equipment and generate detailed maintenance reports. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with outside vendors, coordinate repair, update, and capital projects. Supervise 3 maintenance technicians across 3 shifts. Key Contributions:

Designed and built new lift tables, upgraded wiring in machines and brought them up to date with much needed upgrades and repairs

Currently overseeing installation of new inventory control system and parts room, designed and built die board rack system

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AMERICAN ALUMINUM EXTRUSION – Beloit, Wisconsin

Facilities Maintenance Manager, 9/2013 to 4/2014

Oversee 2 facilities located in Beloit and Roscoe; manage the buildings upkeep, machine installations, grounds keeping, custodial services, carpentry, and equipment maintenance. Accountable for managing both facility and maintenance tasks, ensuring smooth operations; define project priorities, implement preventive maintenance initiatives and schedule repairs in alignment with production. Analyze physical, mechanical and electrical aspects of facilities; procure equipment and generate detailed maintenance reports. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with outside vendors; coordinate repair, update and capital projects. Supervise 18 maintenance technicians across 3 shifts. Key Contributions:

Spearheaded new machine installation / rewiring projects; currently overseeing installation of new computer system and cabling equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations

Instrumental in reducing overtime; restructured maintenance staff and parts department, which significantly optimized productivity, thereby decreasing overtime requirements.

Playing key role during Roscoe plant project; recruiting personnel for maintenance and capital projects, collaborating with engineer regarding space planning for new plant, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

WINNEBAGO FOUNDRY – South Beloit, Illinois

Maintenance Manager, 8/2008 to 9/2013

Directed all facets of facility management, including building maintenance, project planning, grounds keeping, engineering, and facility repairs. Planned and coordinated day-to-day activities related to structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and preventive maintenance of buildings; determined critical priorities, balancing both facility operations and maintenance. Purchased raw materials. Established business relationships with service vendors; negotiated contracts and reviewed work, ensuring overall quality. Served as Safety Advisor and Payroll System Administrator. Recruited, supervised, and trained 8 maintenance technicians. Key Contributions:

Championed complete construction of 2 new buildings, from initial concept through completion; reviewed bids and selected contractors for project.

Drove cost savings by performing 90% of maintenance / repairs in-house; built highly productive team of technicians focused on efficiency and quality.

Led company safety program; collaborated with Outside Advisor to develop program that resulted in ‘outstanding’ inspection ranking from OSHA.

Streamlined operations by installing system that reclaimed used sand; efforts significantly cut costs. STAPLES DISTRIBUTION CENTER – Beloit, Wisconsin

Maintenance Lead, 2/2006 to 9/2008

Monitored and maintained all aspects of grounds and building maintenance; oversaw repairs, managed construction projects, and coordinated jobs to ensure timely completion. Implemented and oversaw operational budget. Orchestrated contracted services; inspected work to ensure quality and contract compliance. Generated reports detailing damages and needed upgrades for facilities. Supervised 8 personnel challenged with performing daily repairs throughout plant, including belt replacement, light wiring, HVAC unit maintenance, and computer systems upkeep. Provided hands-on training to staff regarding tools / equipment usage, company procedures and safety standards. Key Contributions:

Instrumental in realizing less than 3% downtime; facilitated timely maintenance and quality repairs, which resulted in highly efficient facilities management.

Selected to serve as Maintenance Advisor; traveled frequently to facilities nationwide to ensure compliance with policies / procedures, provide maintenance expertise, and ensure consistency throughout organization.

Spearheaded numerous large-scale projects, including new wiring for computer systems, work area relocations, and maintenance / repair on 40 forklifts.

** Early experience included Maintenance Mechanic (Waste Management), CNC Machinist (Zirbel Precision Engineering), Machine Setup & Operator (Precision Screw Products), Road Mechanic (Wisconsin Lift Truck), Plant Mechanic (Seneca Foods), and Heavy Equipment Mechanic (US Marine Corps) ** EDUCATION

Professional Development

Certified Diesel Mechanic ~ Brakes / Transmissions Training ~ Hydraulic Systems Training Truck Computer Systems Training ~ Welding Training ~ Certified Forklift Trainer

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