Darrell Channell

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Zion, Il ****9

HOME PHONE 847-***-****

EMAIL - acv9be@r.postjobfree.com

Continuous Improvement – Safety – Cost Savings

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Manufacturing experience includes Injection Molding of automotive switches/cutlery, exterior painting, and many assembly processes.

Proven record of accomplishments as a leader, problem solver and team architect.

Special expertise as a change agent focused on cost savings, continuous improvement, quality and the elimination of waste.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BWay Corp. – Elk Grove Village, IL 2016-

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Manage staff of 11 for an Injection Molding facility. 19 lines of production with labeling down stream equipment. Manage utilities and facility.

Direct mechanics, tool room and parts department to support production and facility.

Coordinate repair of equipment, PM’s and capitol projects.

Coordinate external vendors for repairs and PM’s.

Manage parts department for cost, delivery and budget.

Silgan Plastics – Woodstock, IL 2014-2016

MAINTENACE MANAGER

Managed 18 staff & budget for Extrusion operation of 9 production lines, auxiliary equipment and facility.

Direct mechanics, tool room and parts department to support production and facility.

Coordinate repair of equipment, PM’s and capitol projects.

Coordinate external vendors for repairs and PM’s.

Manage parts department for cost, delivery and budget.

Contract for hire 2011-2013

Charter boat mechanic

Building facility mechanic

Rehab residential homes

Pactiv (formerly Prairie Packaging) - Bedford Park, IL 2004-2011

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Managed 28 staff & budget for Injection Molding operation of 38 presses and 20 wrapping lines.

Recruited to turn around the Maintenance Department.

Provided a clear department mission, improved execution and increased employee morale. Rebuilt internal customer relationships /communication with maintenance management, production warehouse and HR, increasing overall productivity.

Implemented operating guidelines and enhanced accountability which improved attendance. Increased responsiveness to Production by instituting shift documentation. Enhanced performance management, recruited & hired replacement staff. Coordinated internal and external training.

Championed safety efforts, led monthly department safety meetings and no recordable safety incidents within department.

Spearheaded department Continuous Improvement Initiatives by creating an easy process for employees to submit ideas for improvement regarding safety, eliminating waste and reducing labor costs.

Significantly reduced labor costs by increasing automation, converting from manual to an automated line.

Partnered with Engineering to change many operating systems to improve manufacturing flexibility, identify cost saving opportunities and eliminate waste.

Saved >$10,000 annually by instituting oil analysis and using reconditioned oil.

Cherry Electric - Waukegan, IL 1984- 2004

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Recruited as an hourly Mechanic then promoted to Maintenance Supervisor. Responsible for facility maintenance and for 53 Injection Molding machines, switch assembly equipment, and painting operations that provided parts to the automotive market.

Implemented CMM system in the facility.

Successfully oversaw a Plant renovation which included 130 press moves with no missed customer orders.

Additional Experience

American Air Filter - Zion, IL

MECHANIC

Maintained production equipment including hot gluing systems and continuous corrugated packaging lines.

Responsible for changeovers.

Maintained industrial sewing equipment and staking operations.

Maintain all aspects of physical plant which would include HVAC, internal moves and contractors.

Ball Corporation - Mundelein, IL

MECHANIC

Responsible for manual and automated carton formers. Maintained automated packaging and palletizing equipment.

Rebuilt 50 and 100psi piston compressors.

Responsible for changeovers.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fluid Power Program - Gateway Technical College – Kenosha, WI

(Electrical and Hydraulics)

Attended internal training classes and online courses such as LOTO (Lockout Tagout), 70E Arc Flash Hazard, Management development, Diversity and Ethics training.

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