GARY D. SIMMONS, Maintenance Manager

859-***-**** (Cell phone)

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Lexington, KY 40502 email: ad0evg@r.postjobfree.com

Communicating . . . Team Building . . . Cost Reduction . . . Purchasing . . . Budget Management. . OSHA Compliance . . . Organizing / Managing / Coordinating . . . Safety Performance Improvement . . . New Plant Start Up . . . Project Management . . . Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) . . . Lean Manufacturing…Teaching / Coaching . . . MS Word, Excel, Power-Point. . AutoCAD. . Data Stream, (MP2) … Maximo 5.2 and 7. 5. Somax CMMS. Industrial Electricity & Electronics . . . Programmable Controllers . . . Hydraulics / Pneumatics . . . Mechanical Drives . . . Welding . . . Fabricating . . . Tool & Die . . . Machining . . . Robots

I would like to work for a foundation that is committed to growth and the development of its staff with rewards for a job well done as opposed to seniority rewards only. I am seeking a position as a Lean or Maintenance Manager. I offer diverse experience in a wide array of manufacturing fields as well as experience as a technical instructor with course development. I’ve worked within multi-skilled groups and technical groups as a Maintenance Manager as well as Tool & Die, General Maintenance Group Leader, Team Leader, Electrician and a Multi-Skilled skilled maintenance team member. Production Manager over two separate department that generated gross sales of over Two Million Per month. I offer a high skill level in problem solving and problem identification with a commitment to complete all tasks that are assigned or taken on, along with strong work ethics that are unrivaled in today’s work place.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wastequip, Mount Sterling KY. Oct 2021 – Sept-2023

Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager

In my current role is unique that I have direct reports that are both hourly and salary members. I have responsibilities for the Maintenance department including the facility. I have responsibility for the machine shop that consists of Skilled staff covering two shifts of operations. About 25 skilled workers. Another department primarily assembly and shipping that has over 1.5 million in gross monthly sales. I have lead several cost saving and safety project6s that has resulted in saving greater than two times my annual salary.

Enova Premier, Paris, KY Aug-2020 – Oct-2021

Maintenance Manager

Managed a team of Direct reports developing new organizational layout within the department. Restructure hiring practice to include hiring and promoting from within the company. Managing 80% new hire staff including salary positions...

●Plant shut down, plan included one of the most aggressive project and work load in Plant history with less than four months to plan while hiring and restructuring team

●Developed new training aids including Robotic, PLC and electrical

●Accomplished the reduction in four production positions with less than five thousand investments.

●Implemented cost savings on spare parts that resulted in over $30K this year

Enova Premier, Paris, KY 2013 – Aug-2020

Senior Equipment Specialist

Managed a team of Multiskilled Maintenance technicians while focusing on system development within the team with a major focus on improvements.

●Take on all Mangers responsibilities as needed

●Develop Shop improvement including, Lathe, Mill Ironworker and assorted support tools

●Worked across all levels to gain approval to implement a new CMMS system after the previous system was unsuccessful in launching.

●Set up Spare Parts system from Scratch

●Researched over 1500 Parts records to improve accuracy from $750 K to $1.7 Million in inventory

●Continuous Improvement Projects included: Safety & Productivity Items.

●New Stair to replace ladders, New version of soap flow sensor saving several thousand a year in consumption and improved coverage. Having OEM Parts manufacture locally saving thousands in cost with improved delivery times

Aerotek, Lexington, KY 2011 – 2013

Computerized Maintenance Management System RBO

Customer: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, North America

Responsibilities included: Developing and writing standard work for launching a new CMMS system through-out all of Toyota’s North America’s Plants. Also was part of a four-person team with responsible for implementing the current CMMS in the Mississippi Plant at the same time preparing for the new CMMS upgrade.

●Using SQL and Access to research data through-out all plants CMMS (Maximo 5.2) for data integrity

●Proficient using MS Scheduler and Maximo to manage all phases of the CMMS upgrade process (Maximo 7.5).

●Develop custom reports to track and manage all phases of the projects assigned

●Wrote Standard work for the new CMMS launch

●Location Hierarchy North America Standard

●Equipment Data Integrity Procedure (How to Achieve Data Integrity)

●Developed Training manuals.

●Train Maintenance at all sites on the CMMS system

Ruskin Company Lexington, KY 2003 – 2011

Maintenance Supervisor

I managed a staff of five direct reports. I am assigned responsibilities for all aspects of the manufacturing, facility maintenance, tooling and inventory. The highest priority was on lean manufacturing improvement and implementation and keeping the current equipment up and running through PM's. In this capacity I am a very hands-on leader in all of the day-to-day repairs and improvements. In this position I report directly to the Plant Manager.

●Safety and Environmental is a huge part of my daily responsibilities

●Set up Spare Parts systems

●Set up tooling and machine shop

●Die and equipment drawing using AutoCAD

●Set up Maintenance work Tracking Format for all areas within the maintenance group

●Working with the in-plant HR department to get the plant in OSHA Compliance.

●Project management over, Plant Power Factor improvement, Ventilation project, Office Relocation, Plant Lighting and new process equipment

●MP2 systems implementation.

K-I USA, Inc. Berea, KY 2002 – 2002

Maintenance Supervisor

I managed a staff of ten direct reports and One Systems Administrator. I was assigned responsibilities for all aspects of the manufacturing and facility maintenance areas. The highest priority was on developing a preventive maintenance system for fifteen stamping presses, electrode position paint, over one hundred and fifty stand along Mig, robot, and spot-welding equipment also all facility related equipment. Coordinated major rebuilds and repairs for robots, presses and facility equipment. I implemented a maintenance shop layout and a communication system within the maintenance department. Increase the skill level and improve morale within the maintenance team.

●Set up Computerized Maintenance System, “MP2”.

●Develop Vendors for Spare parts and equipment repairs

●Implemented Current Lock out and tag out procedure.

●Set up Maintenance work Tracking Format for all areas within the maintenance group

●Worked with the in-plant Safety department to get the plant in OSHA Compliance.

●Developed Budget for Operating and Capital expenditures.

Mayflower Vehicle Systems, Inc. South Charleston, WV 2000 – 2001

Maintenance Manager

I managed a staff of seven salaried direct reports and seventy Union indirect reports. Responsibilities are to develop preventive maintenance system for seventy-five Stamping Presses and implemented. Coordinated major rebuilds and repairs for all presses, from Danly, Bliss, Clearing and Niagara. I implemented a communication system within the maintenance department and convert the maintenance department into a multi-Skilled work Force.

●Coordinated the Repairs of 20 presses that were damaged from abuse that ranged from Broken Rocker to broken screw and nut assembly; Rebuilt 7 double action overload systems in both the inner and outer rams, replaced one 1200-ton Double Action press and completely rebuilt Danly 2000 ton Double Action.

●Trained Group Leaders in MS Word and MS Excel

●Implemented CD-ROM Technical training for General Maintenance Associates

●Set up Evaluation systems for all skilled Group Leaders

●Developed Multi-Skilled evaluations in a visual format

●Set up testing in all skilled areas to develop base lines

●Implemented new work schedule, Combination 5, 4, & 3 day fixed schedules

●Implemented new automated payroll time swipe system

●Purchased and installed used automation equipment including fully automated De-stacker

●Designed and installed new floor system to replace wood flooring “Safety improvement”

●Designed Scrap Doors to allow easy opening and durability to prevent future damage. ”Safety”

●Set up MP2 maintenance systems for PM’s and Work Orders and Work History’s

●Developed form and wrote procedure for scheduling equipment down for preventive and predictive maintenance

●Developed form and wrote procedure for reporting Accidents and Near Miss Accidents

TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING INC, Georgetown, Ky. Dec-1988 – Feb-2000

Managed staff of, 15 ~ 30 Multi-Skilled Team members and Team Leaders both tool & Die and General Maintenance; Planned and administered portions of a, $6 ~ 8 million operational Budget and planned portions of a $20 Million Capital Budget; Developed schedules for Preventive, Predictive and Corrective Maintenance using Comac and Maximo Maintenance Systems.

●Worked in a team environment to achieve maximum equipment up time while continuously reducing Die change times on all press lines.

●Annual Opinion Surveys; scored 90% + Positive results over all areas as a supervisor in every work group assigned

●Continuous Cost reduction by working with the development of new vendors, contractors and suppliers.

●Cost reduction in spare parts by developing and implementing Kanban systems and computerizes parts inventory control

●Promoted Team involvement in the Suggestion System to have the highest payout in cost saving and the highest percentage of team participation in the department, both Tool & die and Maintenance.

●Developed a complete On the Job Training systems, Implementation, record keeping and visual progress aids

●Developed training for trouble shooting and problem solving specific to the Stamping Department

●Rewrote course and instructor Guide in mechanical Drives and drive Components to avoid a copyright suit

●Administered the N.O.C.T.I. Testing in Mechanical Drives and Drive components for other new plant start up.

●Welding instructor for new hires in a new plant start up.

●Maintained a 95% PM completion ratio in both Equipment and Die Maintenance areas.

●Project Management, relocate in plant offices, restrooms, spare parts storage area and break rooms to allow for the expansion of the stamping department, was completed 2 months ahead of schedule while gaining 1500 square feet more than planed and $300,000 under budget.

●Project Management, New Model launch; had responsibility for the maintenance and equipment modification to support a new model line; was completed on time with no equipment start up issues.

●Project Management, Installed New Cushion for A class press on time without problems. Rewarded by being assigned a second project on another line. Completed ahead of schedule and below budget.

Addition work history pre-1988, available upon request.

EDUCATION

Diploma, Industrial Electrical Control, Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC:

Incomplete, Business Administration, Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC:

Certificate, High School, Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC:

Certificate, Train the Trainer, Kentucky State Vocational School, Georgetown, KY:

Certificate, Meeting and Facilitating, Toyota Motor Mfg. Training Center, Georgetown KY:

Certificate, Problem Solving, Toyota Motor Mfg. Training Center, Georgetown KY:

Certificate, Job Instruction, Toyota Motor Mfg. Training Center, Georgetown KY:

Certificate, A&B PLC5, Toyota Motor Mfg. Training Center, Georgetown, KY:

Certificate, GE Series III PLC, Toyota Motor Mfg. Training Center, Georgetown, KY:

Certificate, Digital Electronics, Toyota Motor Mfg. Training Center, Georgetown KY:

Certificate, AutoCAD, Lexington, KY:

Certificate, MP2 Maintenance, Lexington, KY:

HONORS AND AWARDS

●Perfect Attendance Award from TMMK. 11 years

●Certificate and assorted plaques and pins, Suggestion System @ TMMK

●Perfect Attendance Award from Mayflower, 1 year

●Honorable Discharge, USMC

●Kentucky’s Governors Award for volunteer work

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