Jarrel R. Nielson

*** **** ****** ** ( Bowling Green KY 42101

Cellular: 270-***-**** ( E-Mail: acoavk@r.postjobfree.com

Maintenance Management ( Operations ( Design Build

Areas of Strength & Experience

Maintenance Management Profit/Loss Statements Financial Statements

Trades Relations Supplier Management Lease Negotiations

Staff Supervision Accounts Payable/Receivable Expense Control

Quality Control Staff Training & Development Operations Software

Remodel/Green Field Policy/Procedure Development Microsoft Office

Vendor Negotiations Strategic Business Planning Financial Management

Building Requirements Budgeting & Expense Reports HAZMAT Training

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Designed and built three manufacturing facilities from the ground up.

Relocated a manufacturing facility and all assets from Florida to Arkansas and

resumed production in 15 days.

Created a Total Quality Management (TQM) system for a 150 employee company.

Decreased Tech Data's Fort Worth Logistics Center plant down time from 16% to

statistically insignificant (.0076%) within one year. 13 minutes logged down time

from 6000+ machine hours

Professional Accomplishments

Nominated for Nestl 's Best of the Best award for reducing machine down time by 80%

for preform jamming.

Single handedly sourced, installed, validated, and maintained 80+ high speed

manufacturing machines.

Professional Experience

2014 - Present

Owner Southern Kentucky Outdoor Living Bowling Green, Kentucky

Designed, Built, and installed custom Outdoor kitchens, Fireplaces,

Pergola's, patio's and decks.

2011 - 2014

Facility Maintenance Operations Manager Tractor Supply Company

Franklin, Kentucky

Responsible for all maintenance and Safety operations for a 900,000+ square

foot logistics distribution facility. Instituted a computerized Maintenance

Management system (COGZ) for 2 high speed shoe sorters, 2.16 miles of

conveyor systems and associated drive and computerized PLC control systems.

Repaired, replaced high and low voltage motors and drive systems.

Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all plant systems to

include HVAC, Plant Air, Facility utilities, and Fire system. Supervised 7

employees.

2009 - 2011

Manager, Maintenance, Director Health and Safety TechData Corp Fort

Worth, Texas

Responsible for all maintenance and Safety operations for a 500,000+ square

foot logistics distribution facility. Reinstituted a computerized

Maintenance Management system (COGZ) for 3 high speed shoe sorters, 4.69

miles of conveyor systems and associated drive and pneumatic control

systems. Created and maintained the AOP budget of 8.34 million dollars, 2.3

million for facilities and maintenance operations. Planned and executed a

$90,000 rebuild for two sorters under budget and under time with zero plant

downtime. Maintained and automated a 3,000 line item spare parts inventory.

Responsible for the facility Safety program with an accident rate of .206

per 10,000 work hours or 150% of established KPI's. Supervised 8 employees.

2006 - 2008

Line Maintenance Mechanic Nestle Waters North America Mecosta, Michigan

Responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of Blowmolding,

filling and packageing machines and related CNC and PLC controlled

equipment with a strong focus on driving improvement. Led proactive

maintenance and executed preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance and

planned work to minimize equipment downtime. Skilled in mechanical,

pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and power transmission troubleshooting.

Frequently interacted with the leadership group, production team members,

quality assurance and other maintenance technicians to improve and maximize

plant efficiency, quality and safety. Co-ordinated and monitored

changeovers to include changeover parts set-up, planning, improvement and

assessment of changeover success. Assisted vendors as needed for start up

and modification of newly installed filling and packing equipment. Assisted

line supervisors with technical expertise for trouble shooting and

improving performance.

2001 - 2006 Law Enforcement and Personal Protection

Officer/Agent Ft. Myers, Florida

Provided public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies,

protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws,

and promoting good community relations. Recorded facts to prepare reports

that document incidents and activities. Monitored, noted, reported, and

investigated suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual

or illegal activity in patrol area.

1999 - 2001

Plant Manager Culligan Water Conditioning Fort Myers,

Florida

Responsible for all water plant operations, ensuring plant operations are

consistent with OSHA, and FDA policies, practices, and procedures.

Established and directed plant policies and procedures. Analyzed plant

staffing levels to meet production rates and goals. Worked with department

heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping in

timely and most cost efficient manner. Managed raw material, in-process and

finished goods inventories and coordinated inventory requirements with

purchasing consistent with inventory levels/turnover goals and coordinated

month-end inventories. Supervised 30 production and distribution employees.

1998 - 1999

Plant Maintenance ForMor International Conway, Arkansas

Designed, supervised construction, and managed a 100,000 sq.ft. FDA

regulated nutritional supplement manufacturing facility. Designed,

installed, and maintained two high speed bottling lines, one liquid filling

line, and all product production equipment; to include tablet compaction,

encapsulation and component blending. Responsible for preventive

maintenance of 50+ pieces of high speed production and bottling equipment.

1996 - 1998

Facility Director OxyOrganics St. Petersburg Florida

Designed, built, and equipped two high speed nutritional supplement

manufacturing and scheduled pharmaceutical bottling facilities. Maintained

30+ pieces of manufacturing and bottling equipment. Created preventive

maintenance program. Dismantled and moved the entire facility to Arkansas

and resumed production in 15 days. Supervised 12 employees.

1993 - 1996

Director of Quality The Chemins Company

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Created and maintained a Total Quality Management System for a 150 employee

company. Supervised 2 analytical chemists and microbiologists. Designated

corporate representative to the FDA. Corporate regulatory affairs manager.

1980 - 1992

Platoon Sergeant United States Army

Responsible for training and leadership of a 64 man platoon. Led physical

training and drill and ceremony. Evaluated soldiers for promotion and

professional development. Enforced regulations and maintained discipline.

Honor graduate, Primary Leadership course. Honor graduate, Basic

Noncommissioned officer's course. Sergeant Morales club inductee. Honorably

discharged.

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