James T. Austin

Greensboro N.C.

ac8i3l@r.postjobfree.com

336-***-****

Summary

An adaptable, efficient and goal-oriented Production and Maintenance Professional with extensive experience in Planning and Scheduling, Plant Operations, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Team Building and Lean Manufacturing. Works collaboratively with individuals and multiple teams, with strong mechanical skills, attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy of finished products. Organized and efficient, delivers outstanding results on-time, Leads teams by example, conducting business with honesty and integrity. Positively impacts the bottom line by providing innovative and cost-conscious solutions.

Experience

Production Supervisor

TRC Professional Staffing Solutions,

Gilbarco Veeder-Root job site, Greensboro N.C. 11/18 ~ 01/19

(Contract Position short-term) Supervised gas pump manufacturing assembly line staff of 30-40 associates, responsibilities included communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. Maintained work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

Box Line Manager

Nat Sherman Tobacco, Greensboro N.C. 2/17 ~ 8/18

Managed Proprietary Cigarette Clamshell Box Manufacturing Production Line. Responsibilities included all production safety, quality, training, planning, scheduling, inventory, with an emphasis on team building, meeting production goals and continuous improvement. Provided technical support and hands-on maintenance.

Production Maintenance Supervisor

Lorillard Tobacco / ITG Brands, Greensboro N.C. 2011~2016

Supervised four teams of Production Maintenance shift mechanics in a high-speed Cigarette Manufacturing Facility. Responsibilities included; overseeing the daily mechanical repairs and providing Technical Support for up to 14 cigarette complexes which included Hauni 90E Cigarette Makers, GD Packer and Cello Boxer Machines and Focke Case Packers. Worked collaboratively with Production Management to achieve production and safety goals in a union shop environment. Planned and prepared the weekly schedule for 50 shift mechanics, solicited overtime coverage, led Root Cause Analysis investigations and implemented corrective actions with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement and team work.

Special Training;

* SAP CMMS

* Hauni Cigarette Maker training in Germany (30 days, 2012)

* GD Cigarette Packer training in Italy (30 days, 2011) *Advanced GD Cigarette Packer training in Italy (30 days, 2012)

Production Maintenance Manager

BioMerieux Inc, Durham N.C. 2007 ~ 2011

Managed the Production Maintenance Department of an FDA regulated cGMP Invitro-Diagnostics vial bottle filling and packaging operation. Responsibilities included; Leading a multi-shift, multi-craft plant maintenance team consisting of 2 Supervisors, 10 Maintenance Technicians, a Process Engineer, a Technical Project Coordinator and a Preventive Maintenance / Spare Parts Coordinator. Plant administrator of the Infor Mp2 CMMS. Managed Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Spare Parts, Calibrations and Machine Shop. Planned and organized shutdowns, equipment rebuilds

and repairs. Reduced equipment downtime 20% by root cause analysis and corrective preventive maintenance. Completed CAPA investigations, involved in new equipment installation and validations IQ,OQ,PQ. Six-Sigma team member that investigated and a implemented cost savings of $300,000 per year. Member of the “Green Team” environmental and energy conservation team.

Equipment Maintenance Manager

Southern Industrial Constructors / Southern Crane, Raleigh N.C. 3/07~8/07

Oversee and manage the maintenance of all company equipment which includes a fleet of mobile cranes, semi-trucks / tractor trailers, pickups, automobiles, forklifts and various specialty rigging and lifting equipment ( 200 + vehicles ) . Supervised planned and scheduled the daily activities of five mechanics and a painter. Outfitted a 5000 square foot, 4 bay maintenance shop with an automated bulk lubrication system, shop tooling and associated equipment. Researched Heavy Equipment / Mobile Crane CMMS for future installation. Specified and ordered parts / materials, directed contract vendors and maintained a safe work environment.

Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, Technical Assistant

Konica Minolta Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc., Whitsett, N.C. 1989 ~ 2007

Increasing responsibilities which included; managed activities of 10 hourly maintenance employees. Managed installation and completion of various capital projects within budgeted guidelines using internal and external resources. Maintained production systems and facilities to meet production targets and achieve maximum productivity. Planned preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment and facilities. Provided leadership, coaching and technical expertise for maintenance team. Managed plant contract services and equipment leases. Managed Mainsaver computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for entire facility. Planned and maintained annual maintenance budget. Led AS-400 based CMMS conversion to Windows-based system, including editing and updating standard operating procedures. Provided training and leadership for the Mainsaver CMMS to other end users in plant. Managed work order system and assets for coating and emulsion departments. Maintained the ISO department calibration files and records. Acted as liaison between maintenance and production departments to ensure maximum maintenance productivity during scheduled downtime. Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting major problems and innovative solutions to recurring problems. Heavily involved in initial plant start-up operations. Wrote, developed and implemented standard maintenance operating procedures. Provided hands-on mechanical and electrical support to maintain and troubleshoot various high-speed production equipment

Education

ELON UNIVERSITY, Elon, North Carolina

Business Management (90 hrs.)

ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Graham, North Carolina

Associates Degree - Operations Management - Honors Graduate

Additional Education and Training

Mp2 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) - Infor

Preventive/Predictive Maintenance - North Carolina State University

Delegation Skills for Empowerment - North Carolina State University

Lean Manufacturing – North Carolina State University

Project Management for Engineers - Daniel Management Center, University of South Carolina

Experienced Coaching and Counseling - Daniel Management Center, USC

Experienced Supervisor Skill Review - Daniel Management Center, USC

Desiccant Dehumidification and Evaporative Cooling - North Carolina State University

Basic Vibration Analysis – Preventive Maintenance Associates

Dale Carnegie Management Training - 12 week course

How to Handle People with Tact and Skill - Career Track

Empowered Workforce Program - Development Dimensions International

Lubrication of Bearings & Machinery - National Technology Transfer, Inc.

Team Challenge - Guilford Technical Community College

Web Handling (paper, film, metals) - Web Handling Research Center, Oklahoma State University

Excel Intermediate Workshop - Guildford Technical Community College

Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Certification August, 2018

Computer Skills:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project, SAP (CMMS), Mainsaver (CMMS), Infor MP2 (CMMS)

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