JAMES RHOADES

Bradenton, FL *****

ad143z@r.postjobfree.com

+1-775-***-****

The maintenance/production team was tasked with safety overwatch, construction/installation, qualification and operations . Training, machinery repair and production/production assistance were part of our job functions. I was fortunate to have had a hand in lending my accumulated skills to a very talented group of high level maintenance technicians and production personnel. 40 year record of accomplishment in safety, production, manufacturing and maintenance leadership. Minimized capital expenditures in a production environment with cost saving programs. Department savings averaged 15-25% + yearly in maintenance/productivity related costs and expenditures.

Management/Engineering led teams executed Kaizen events quarterly and yearly with follow-up measures to keep cost savings effective long term. Management of both direct and indirect team members of up to 61 employees. Provide production management, leadership, coaching and supervision in a 3-shift manufacturing/production operation with emphasis on safety, quality and productivity. Safety savings in insurance premiums reduced from $750k to $84k in a six-year period. OSHA recordable injuries were reduced from sixty-two (62) to two (02) in 4 years . Zero recordable injuries for more than 4 years afterward.

Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly safety meetings with all personnel. Recently a member of the Engineering department supporting production, machine modification, engineering assistance, and continuous improvement for all aspects of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Assisted with implementation of Six-Sigma and Lean programs. Assisted with a Co-Located Engineering dept. within manufacturing. This concept ensured a constant over-watch of the production environment as well as providing immediate support when needed. Knowledgeable in documentation for KPI's,TPM, SAP, CMMS, Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen projects and Kanban systems. Competent in system documentation including FDA, ISO 9001, Quality Systems, SOP's, JSA's, and safety bulletins.

• Manufacturing Savvy.

• ASQ Membership and training.

• Leadership/Coaching Skills.

• Machine Modification skills. TPM, SAP.

• Safety Auditor and Kaizen event leader.

• Certified in CPR and First Aid. First Responder

Willing to relocate to: Reno, NV - Carson City, NV Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Maintenance Technician II

ClickBond - Carson City, NV

January 2021 to December 2023

Facilities and Automation repair

Handyman Services

Handyman of the Sierras - Reno, NV

June 2018 to October 2021

Handyman business for 3 years. Owned business.

Production Engineering Supervisor

Tesla - Sparks, NV

June 2017 to June 2018

Responsible for providing production support in a 24/7 environment. With a crew of highly specialized maintenance technicians we were responsible for all aspects of maintenance support for a startup facility. Maintenance Planner/Supervisor

GAF Inc - Tampa, FL

April 2016 to March 2017

24/7 Maintenance Supervision/Planning/Scheduling at one of Americas largest shingle manufacturers in a union environment. Responsible for supervision over 11 craft maintenance mechanics and electricians covering all aspects of facility and manufacturing including all ancillary equipment. Close coordination with production needs for repair, stoppages and engineering related projects. Safety topics and issues discussed on a continuous basis as well as follow-up reporting. Production/Technical Supervisor, Special Finishes/Process Hansgrohe Inc - Alpharetta, GA

2003 to 2015

Direct production activities over a 3 shift operation, 61 direct and indirect team members.

Perform daily, weekly, monthly scheduling for production. Involved in the maximization o

Interview, coach, review, hire and discharge new, permanent and temporary employees.

Thorough knowledge of current cGMP manufacturing practices.

Coordinate activities with maintenance/engineering personnel to manufacture/modify new products and equipment or improve existing products and equipment.

Inspection of operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.

Review production, quality control, maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify production / maintenance activities.

Perform IQ, OQ and PQ operations on machinery upon delivery.

Involved in the planning, upgrade, layout, fabrication, installation and operation of all new and existing equipment.

Education

BA in Business Management

Strayer University-Georgia - Atlanta, GA

May 2010 to September 2015

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology International Technical College - Tampa, FL

Skills

• Lean (10+ years)

• Food Manufacturing (10+ years)

• TPM (10+ years)

• Food Production

• Haccp

• Kaizen (10+ years)

• Lean Manufacturing (10+ years)

• SQF (10+ years)

• Maintenance (10+ years)

• Electrical (10+ years)

• Troubleshooting (10+ years)

• HVAC (10+ years)

• Project Management (10+ years)

• Hand Tools (10+ years)

• MS Office (10+ years)

• blueprints (10+ years)

• Plumbing (10+ years)

• Manufacturing Experience (10+ years)

• Mechanical Knowledge (10+ years)

• Supervising Experience (10+ years)

• Teaching (10+ years)

• ISO 9001 (10+ years)

• Six Sigma (10+ years)

• 5S (10+ years)

• Kanban (10+ years)

• Quality Systems (10+ years)

• CGMP (10+ years)

• Facilities Maintenance (10+ years)

• Project Planning (10+ years)

• Quality Assurance (10+ years)

• SAP (10+ years)

• Root Cause Analysis (10+ years)

• Quality Management

• Quality Control (10+ years)

• Manufacturing

• CMMS (10+ years)

• Welding (10+ years)

• Computer literacy (10+ years)

• English (10+ years)

• Programmable logic controllers (10+ years)

• Microsoft Office

• Electrical experience (10+ years)

• Microsoft Excel (10+ years)

• Microsoft Word (10+ years)

• Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)

• Time management (10+ years)

• OEM (10+ years)

• Schematics (10+ years)

• Food safety (10+ years)

• Production Management (10+ years)

• CAD

• Lean Six Sigma

• Agile

• ERP Systems (10+ years)

• User Acceptance Testing (10+ years)

• Computer Networking

• Product Development

• Plant Management (10+ years)

• Fabrication

• Industrial electrician experience

• Automotive diagnostics

• Military

• Automotive repair

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Machining

• Industrial maintenance

• Mechanic experience

• Warehouse experience

• Calculus

• MRP

• Process improvement

• Data collection

• Management (10+ years)

• CNC

• Supply chain

• Purchasing

• Industrial equipment

• Leadership

• Microsoft Project

• Technical writing

• Assembly

• Communication skills

• Computer skills

• User Interface (UI)

• Forecasting

• Analysis skills

• Facilities management

• Contracts

• Painting

• Word processing

• Forklift

• Electrical wiring

• Maximo

• Logistics

• Landscaping

• NEC

• Precision measuring instruments

• Continuous integration

• Plastics injection molding

• Customer service

• Succession planning

• Packaging

• Scrum

• Test Cases

• Fanuc

• Continuous improvement

• Windows

• Power tools

• PeopleSoft

• Hydraulics

• Stick welding

• Industrial mechanic experience

• Low voltage

• Handyman experience (10+ years)

Military Service

Branch: US Coast Guard

Service Country: United States

Rank: E-4

Certifications and Licenses

Six Sigma Certification

Fundamentals of Engineering

Assessments

Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient May 2022

Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Proficient

Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient August 2023

Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient

Attention to detail — Proficient

May 2022

Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information

Full results: Proficient

Basic maintenance and repair — Proficient

May 2022

Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities

Full results: Proficient

Customer focus & orientation — Proficient

August 2023

Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient

Construction safety — Proficient

May 2023

Using safe practices while on a construction site

Full results: Proficient

Manufacturing fit — Completed

October 2023

Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles Full results: Completed

Customer service — Proficient

August 2023

Identifying and resolving common customer issues

Full results: Proficient

Work style: Reliability — Proficient

February 2022

Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient

Work motivation — Proficient

May 2023

Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient

Mechanical knowledge — Proficient

October 2021

Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient

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