Manager Maintenance

MICHAEL E. COLE

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Rockford, Michigan 49341 Email: *********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Production, Maintenance, and Healthcare Facilities Manager with

extensive and progressive experience working within a major medical center

and manufacturing corporations. Experience includes applying strong

problem-solving skills leading to equitable solutions. Ability to

effectively lead, motivate, and work successfully with team members at all

levels within an organization in order to meet established objectives.

Proven track record of achieving goals and objectives within diverse

manufacturing management positions.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

SPECTRUM HEALTH, Grand Rapids, Michigan February 2012 - January 2015

Plant Operations Supervisor

. Supervised crew of Maintenance Technicians, Carpenters, and Finishers,

responsible for maintaining all public and patient areas of

Butterworth Hospital downtown campus.

. Responsible for maintaining safe working environment for staff,

patients, and visitors, including infection control measures,

effectively working through logistical challenges.

. Effectively utilized TMS work order system to monitor maintenance

repairs and projects.

. Supported facility during rapid improvement events and workplace

organization initiatives by providing manpower and technical support

to attain desired results.

. Participated in successful Joint Commission Life Safety and annual

fire inspections to maintain certifications and avoid potential fines

or penalties.

. Fiscally responsible by keeping reduced 2014 expenses under budget

year to date.

ICON SHELTER SYSTEMS, Holland, Michigan February 2012 - February 2012

Quality Control/Facilities Manager

. Responsible for production facility maintenance and repairs.

. Responsible for implementing quality manual and ISO standards.

SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, Holland, Michigan November 2011 - January

2012

Machine Assembly Technician

. Perform assembly operations on sub-assemblies and final product. Fits,

aligns, and assembles components and sub-assemblies.

. Mounts and assembles hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical parts and

components per instruction/drawings.

. Checks the assembly work per process/check list(s) and customer

requirements.

. Tests units for sealing by pressure testing or any other prescribed

methods.

MICHAEL E. COLE

DESIGN OPTIONS INC., Grand Rapids, Michigan January 2011 - July 2011

Plant Operations Manager - Managed all aspects of operations at an office

furniture facility.

. Oversee manufacturing processes and spearhead activities aimed at

creating efficiencies in costs and operations. Eliminated two month

backlog of delinquent orders.

. Recommend, procure, and install productive equipment, including

assembly stations, material handling/storage, and mobile equipment to

improve plant productivity.

. Responsible for the product quality control for the plant. Identified

and corrected processes which contributed to unacceptable levels of

product quality.

. Employee supervisory responsibilities in the areas of job assignment,

safety, discipline, hiring and training new employees. Created

company policy and employee handbook.

. Implemented recycling program, generating revenue from recyclables,

while reducing refuse disposal costs by 75% on an annual basis.

GENERAL MOTORS STAMPING PLANT, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Facility Management Representative 2001 -

2010

. Served as single point of contact in a 2,300,000 square foot facility

for all customer and building activities managing customer

requirements and coordinating service delivery to ensure customer

satisfaction. Service areas of responsibility included project

management, administrative services, data collection and analysis,

budget, maintenance, and internal control validation reviews and

audits.

. Responsible for monitoring a 150 employee departmental annual budget.

In 2008 finished fiscal year at $443,000 below a $17.9 million dollar

budget.

. Managed responsibilities for creating work orders and financial

tracking through closure. Monitored and analyzed labor and material

costs in major press installation projects, maintained files and

records enabling department to meet budget guidelines.

. As site utilities manager led plant team through successful energy

optimization program, reducing electrical usage by 77% and compressed

air by 89%, compared to prior usage levels.

. Supported common process initiatives such as quality network team

process, space management, and procurement. As a member of a

Construction Team and Housekeeping Quality Network task force,

identified area for department expeditor crib which allowed for

increased inventory control and reducing the need for duplicate

material purchases.

. Developed and implemented QS 9000 and ISO 14001 processes for the

Grand Rapids Worldwide Facilities Group. Performed internal audits,

evaluating production and environmental processes for re-

certification.

. Designated as plant asset team leader responsible for orderly transfer

of corporate capital and expense equipment from Grand Rapids to other

facilities.

GENERAL MOTORS STAMPING PLANT, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Maintenance Supervisor 1992 -

2010

. Managed all skilled maintenance trades including machine repair,

electricians, pipefitters, millwrights, truck repair, HVAC, and

powerhouse repair on all shifts.

. Led teams in installation of new production equipment including

stamping presses, tool room equipment, and material handling

conveyors.

. Managed non-skilled personnel including painters, janitors, cleaners,

and material handling groups on all shifts.

MICHAEL E. COLE

. Gained a sound understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical

operating systems.

. Experienced in reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints

facilitating fabrication and installation of equipment.

. Modernized plant mobile equipment reducing material and labor costs,

upgraded battery shop, implemented preventative maintenance program,

and improved efficiency through workplace organization in repair bays

and battery charging areas.

. Emphasized quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, team

development, and employee safety for timely execution and completion

of projects and repairs.

EDUCATION

BBA, Marketing, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

AA, Pre-Law, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Recorder - Knights of Columbus Council 17356

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