Maintenance Manager

CHADWICK D. OWENS *** FAIRHAVEN DRIVE. TAYLORS S.C 29687 864-***-**** (cell) - 864-***-**** (home)

**Highly motivated individual with strong managerial skills, in a mechanical, and industrial environment; high quality goal orientated, and a team player.**

SCHOOL HISTORY PAUL M. DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL- GRADUATE- 1991 R.D. ANDERSON VOCATIONAL CENTER- MACHINE SHOP - 1989-1991 GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE- INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING- 1996-1998 NATIONAL TOOLING & MACHINING ASSOC.- APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM - 1999-2001 BOND CAREER CENTER- SUPERVISORY TRAINING & MANGEMENT TRAINING- 2004

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING - *SUPERVISOR/ PRODUCTION MANAGER:GMP, SIX SIGMA, AIB, BMC, Lean Manufacturing, JIT, control budgeting, maintenance management with cost effectiveness, lean improvement, strong resolution and problem identification skills, communication and interpersonal skills, product positioning, decision making, and business development, interact, and work with other supervisors and managers. *MACHINERY & PLANT MAINTENANCE: (Able to diagnose, troubleshoot a machines problems, fix problem by making the broken or damaged part, get machine back up & operating)* CMMS, SOP, MP2 *Mechanical-bearing analysis, conveyors, chain, gear & belt drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, exhausts, chillers, boilers CNC maintenance and repairs(head alignments, servo faults, etc.) *Electrical- troubleshooting, wiring, and re-wiring, motors, high & low voltage testings, etc.,*Electronics- PLC’s diagnostics & troubleshoot, sensors, control panels, etc.*Plumbing & Pipefitting, *HVAC, *Millwright- installs & tear downs, rigging *Computer Numerical Control/ Manual: taking a detailed print; making the part from stock to finish:(lathes, mills, grinders) *Program small - less intricate parts at machine, set-up, edit, operations - *Cells of up to 12 machines; downloading pgm’s, setting-up, & operating -(short cycle times)* Print to part layout for parts best determination for set-ups. Also dry runs to edits for part prove outs * Programming, set-up, operations -Murata Weideman turret presses, * BURNY LASER CUTTERS: ( OKUMA’S,- MAZAKS, NAKAMURAS, HAAS, LEADWELLS, FADALS, COMETS, -- EAGLE, ETC.) * CONTROLS; ( MAZATROL, FANUC, MELDAS, YASNAC, OKUMA IGF conversational, HURCO conversational, Bridgeport E-Z Trac) *TOOLING& MOLD REPAIR: Machining, welding, doing repairs- - installs & routine maintenance; form dies, molding dies *METALLIZING:(PLASMA, FLAME, ARC, & HVOF) operattions, maintain equipment *STATISTICAL PROCESS: responsible for implementing ISO standards, and achieving certification *RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: R&D with the anilox printing industry( thermal spray, metallizing) *OSHA SAFETY TRAINNING: implement plant safety according to guidelines; also assist with PPE, and MSDS guidelines and training, lock out tag out procedures

***WORK HISTORY *2013- PRESENT - ACT TECHNOLOGIES* JOB CLASS- SUPERVISOR JOB DUTIES- Effectively lead, coach and develop a large work team of 25, to accomplish operational objectives for a fast paced Tier 1 auotomotive manufacturer . Identify, diagnose and resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems within deadlines. Plan work flow, manage multiple priorities, and meet daily production targets, while consistently reducing downtime. Develop new procedures and processes to improve production accuracy. Set up health and safety audit procedures and improve safety efficiencies. Competently utilize Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC and related process improvement techniques to ensure the most cost-effective manufacturing process. Establish and maintain acceptable quality levels for all assigned products. Interpret and develop reports including standard operating procedures. Work with other supervisors to achieve cohesiveness thruout the plant, and other departments. Efficiently set and control operational procedures, and help budget costs. Optimized and increased the production for a new 2nd shift (new staff of 12), ensuring all production met goals, and quality standards. Performed all employee training, reviews, disciplines and interviews.

*1994 - 2013- ANDAC MFG & ENGINEERING JOB CLASS- SHOP SUPERVISOR / PRODUCTION MGR. / SALES JOB DUTIES- Performed various jobs, and held several titles, in a precision manufacturing environment. Write CNC programs for small jobs at machine for short runs. When we had larger, more complex detailed jobs we used Esprit for our programming. We manufactured custom machinery, dies, & molds, and automotive parts. Other duties were scheduling, buying, and production management. As production mgr., I implemented process improvement, and overall production flow, from start up to finished product. I was also responsible for teaching customers technicians, on how to maintain & troubleshoot our manufactured machinery. Responsible for all time and production reports. Utilize staff recognition programs to build dedication and enhance morale. Schedule all production with machine flow, and performance. Perform job quotes, prioritize jobs for quoted time, and production process. Insure all quality standards according to print and specs. Also responsible for ISO certifications. Implement lean improvements, and maintenance schedules for machinery and plant functions as shop manager. Oversee all relations with all departments, from the shop floor, to the shipping and recieving depts..Conducted all employee reviews, disciplines and interviews. I became a partner salesman, earning commission on any 1st or secondary machining work we could perform. This was a part time and fulltime position (nights and weekends, as well as sub-contracting) from 94’ - Oct. 2013.

*2002 - 2008 -S&S FOODS INC. JOB CLASS: MAINTENANCE MGR. JOB DUTIES: Oversee technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment. Utilized technical expertise, as the maintenance manager, using technical manuals, schematic drawings, precision tools, and test equipment. Responsible for administering repair calls to assembly line, and machinery, by diagnosing equipment problems, and scheduling the technicians to perform the necessary repair. Responsible for documenting equipment qualifications and upgrades made to existing machines, including preventative maintenance performed and parts used, to ensure appropriate documentation of repair history in the MP2 maintenance database, while using CMMS, and SOP. Maintained back-up equipment and ensured spare parts were maintained at the required levels, to meet manufacturing equipment needs. Developed and implemented continuous improvement ideas in the PM process and equipment reliability. Responsible for tracking, trending, and correcting PM system performance. Also oversee all issues dealing with technicians, performances, attendance, overall employee relations. Over all outside contracting, and related contracting ( vendor ) issues. Stay within close guidelines for a food manufacturer, as dealing with all OSHA, and Federal requirements. Perform all lock out and tag out procedures, and see that required safety practices were in compliance. Oversee budgeting, PM scheduling, capital improvements, and purchasing of new equipment.

*1995- 2002- INTERFLEX LASER ENGRAVERS JOB CLASS:- MAINTENANCE MACHINIST/ SUPERVISOR JOB DUTIES-Inspect incoming printing rolls, to be prioritized for machining, thermal spray, grinding and polishing, and laser engraving. The machining that was performed consisted of turning anilox cylinders with a .0005 T.I.R ., and prepping for thermal spray. Making a jig or fixture to the support of the companies production. Also manufactured new shafts and journals, where we programmed, set-up, and operated (( unless I was able to use an operator)) a Nakamura 5 axis, live tooling turning center, and a Mazak turning center. The thermal spraying that was performed was done in a closed loop environment. Plasma, Arc, and Flame spray are the types of systems used to meet these standards. Along with the set-up and production, I was responsible for all the maintenance to the thermal spray department. Everything consisted from the rebuilding of the thermal spray guns, power supplies, chillers, hoppers, exhaust systems, and traversing units, to maintaining a PM program in that department. Take care of all production scheduling in my 2 departments, also tooling, and buying for the thermal spray, and journal manufacturing departments. I managed and supervised a technician staff of 5, and a general department of 12. Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services. Design and implement staff development programs increasing team skill sets. Utilize staff recognition programs to build dedication and enhance morale. I also involved in the designing of the companies new product line, and research and development for the new product improvement.

*1988 -1995 -WHITE ENGINEERING LLC JOB CLASS:- MACHINIST/ CNC SUPERVISOR JOB DUTIES- Started out with this company in my high school co-op program. Learned the basic fundamentals to the machining and maintenance fields. Basic fundamentals to quality and holding tolerances using all types of measuring equipment. Performing manual work, from detailed drawings and blueprints in metric and standard. Was promoted to off shift CNC Supervisor. I supervised the plant staff and ensured production objectives achievement were at the lowest cost, while adhering to company quality standards. Maintained production schedules on CNC machines to ensure timely delivery of customer products. Evaluated, recommended and implemented improvements in methods, and processes, to increase productivity and quality. Modified production programs to improve beneficial operation. Reduced scrap by 8%, and reduced overtime by 12% on this shift. Ensured that equipment were maintained properly. Responsible for reviews, training, disciplines, and employee performances

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