Operational Management and Maintenance - Superintendent, Planner

Brian Marchessault, M.B.A. 802-***-****

Maryville, TN *****.************@*****.*** Linkedin.com/in/brian-marchessault-827982195 Aug 27, 2022

US Foods, Manager, Facility Maintenance

Your need for an experienced Facility Maintenance - as advertised on Indeed, my experience an excellent match to my background and career goals. With 20+ years of progressively responsible Operational Management and Maintenance - Superintendent, Planner, & Supervisor experience), I am confident in my ability to make an immediate impact at US Foods, Manager, Facility Maintenance. Highlights of my qualifications most relevant to your needs include:

Strong communicator with production, engineering, maintenance, employees, vendors, contractors, and management.

Hands on experience JD Edwards / SAP creating work orders, parts, predictive maintenance, order parts, record & maintain historical hours per task, minimum reorder points, review completed work orders, maximize wrench time.

Managed 42-paper machine planned & schedule shutdowns, cross department inclusion to prioritize production. Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams to understand, document, sustain, and improve maintenance-related processes and techniques

Direct and supervise maintenance employees and often coordinate the work of different skilled trades and contractors cooperating to complete jobs

Collaborate with operations and mechanical leaders to plan, schedule and execute daily and break-in work and to increase measured reliability metrics

Oversee compliance with corporate, division, mill safety and environmental rules and procedures

Provide support with capital projects, participating in equipment selection and layout—optimizing maintainability, promoting standardized equipment and inventory, providing technical expertise for installation and start-up, and ensuring receipt of maintenance-related deliverables (e.g., training, manuals, maintenance instructions, spare parts lists, drawings, schematics, etc.).

Provide leadership and coaching as a leader within the Maintenance Team, ensuring employee safety, preserving company assets, engaging, and supporting team members, assisting in emergencies, providing responsive service to production customers, and upholding good practices, company policies, collective bargaining agreement rules, and applicable regulations. These proven abilities can contribute to US Foods continued success. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my background with you in detail and learn more about your company and its goals. My résumé is attached and offers additional information about my specific achievements. I am excited about this career opportunity and am interested in meeting with you to discuss it further. Sincerely,

Brian Marchessault

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Maryville, TN *****.************@*****.*** Linkedin.com/in/brian-marchessault-827982195 SR. MANAGER, PRODUCTION PANNING

A versatile and innovative professional with 20+ years of experience, specializing in technical equipment and facilities maintenance, management, operations, production processes, and roles resulting in improved equipment reliability, availability, and maintenance cost compliance. Self-starter, quick learner, and hands-on approach with an in-depth knowledge of business operations. Excellent experience coordinating maintenance operations. Committed to being a problem solver for employers. Thinks outside the box to come up with solutions that work for everyone. Able to work independently or as part of a team. Acknowledged for strategically solving problems, using balanced judgment on critical projects, and delivering on-time, high-quality work. Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance. LEADERSHIP IMPACT

Trusted Maintenance partner who consistently delivers quantifiable value by leveraging emerging technology and business insights to optimize value.

Maintenance and Operations strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset and a contemporary approach to solving diverse business problems through technology innovation, scalability, and reliability.

A results-driven, decisive leader who is highly skilled at building stakeholder relationships and managing change, developing measurable procedures and service level agreements, and developing individuals and teams. SIGNATURE COMPETENCIES

Equipment Maintenance Maintenance Planning Work Scope Development Personnel Management Training & Mentoring Customer Service Budget Monitoring Communication Process Improvement Project Management Safety Protocols Problem Solving Facilities Maintenance Critical Thinking Decision Making PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT – WestRock Company, Sheldon Springs, VT Aug 2020 – June 2022

Responsible for planning maintenance jobs – specifying job requirements, identifying, and requisitioning related materials, contracting needed services, providing detailed job instruction. Oversee maintenance operations to maximize mill and production equipment uptime. Lead the 40+ maintenance team members and continually develop craftsmen by providing coaching to ensure adherence to preferred maintenance practices that maximize wrench time efficiency and safety.

Oversees and leads maintenance procedures and actions; manages activities for the repair of facilities and equipment; key leader in driving overall plant performance; accountable for a $4.4M maintenance budget.

Accountable for department expense budget control. Evaluation of the procurement and delivery system to ensure 100% on time delivery at minimum cost.

Leads problem-solving activities for the department ensuring the correct root cause is found

Tracks expenses and monitors the maintenance budget; oversees capital improvement projects and initiatives.

Recommends capital expenditures that improve the facilities’ operations and services.

Manages, directs, and maintains the security system equipment and monitoring.

Supervises, evaluates, and improves team capability, Monitors, and approves manpower schedules considering department labor goals.

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Conducts regular inspections of the facilities and equipment to detect and resolve problems. Department Projects, Key Issues/Problems, and Future Equipment. Plans and manages all repair and installation activities; supports voice and communication systems.

Ensures all department workers adhere & ensure that all safety, health, and environmental concerns are considered prior to scheduling work

Works closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams to understand, document, sustain, and improve maintenance-related processes, increase equipment reliability, and decrease maintenance costs VERMONT STATE MANAGER – Joint Force Headquarters, Colchester, VT Jun 2019 – Present

Advises staff members, and senior managers on all matters of mission effectiveness, professional development, readiness, training, funding, promotions, retention, and utilization-assignments policies affecting personnel.

Created force management and stratification tool for 900 members directly affecting human capital performance, 360-degree feedback, retention, potential, and a $50K annual professional development budget.

Responsible for members in a highly skilled and performing workforce; organizes, trains, and equips all members and subordinate agencies.

Created, developed, and presented a nationwide, executive-level briefing affecting new accessions and retention due to the loss of national and in-state marketing/advertising campaign strategies. SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR – NATO Air Command, Kabul, Afghanistan Oct 2018 – Jun 2019

Influenced fiscal financial distribution for $87M MILCON; extensive budget expertise in the realm of closeout, airfield, and project management construction.

Reallocated congressional funds, prioritized projects with competing projects and programs; provided oversight of long-range plans, and objectives; managed human resources, logistics, budget allocation, and distribution.

Orchestrated change: initiated new airlift route Germany direct to Afghanistan, Bagram Airfield; saved 300K of DOD workforce hours per year; saved $250K in fuel costs. WING COMMAND CHIEF – Vermont Air Guard, Burlington, VT Nov 2012 – Apr 2018

Oversaw and supervised 1100 members; advised management on mission effectiveness, diversity, force management, professional development, training, and personnel challenges.

Work closely with community outreach and municipal leaders.

Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, oversaw 250 members. GROUP SUPERINTENDENT / AIRFIELD MANAGER – Vermont Air Guard, Burlington, VT Jun 2007 – Nov 2012

Oversaw the activities of 80 officers and enlisted members.

Implemented the manager’s directions, policies, mission, and vision.

Established audit control systems and procedures to meet goals, standards, interpreting, enforcing policies, and directives. Recommended and initiated actions to improve organizational operational efficiency and innovation.

Resolved issues between subordinate groups, squadrons, and outside agencies.

Completed project management and risk management; executed a $2M airfield budget and procurement of $44M in resources to replace a 60-year-old parking apron, two taxiways, and a $4M airfield lighting project. Previously:

Shift Supervisor, Rock Tenn Paper Mill, Sheldon Springs, VT EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration Degree – Champlain College, Burlington, VT (summa cum laude, GPA: 4.0) o Certificate in Advanced Management

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Applied Science - Champlain College, Burlington, VT (cum laude, GPA: 4.0) Community College of the Air Force Associate in Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) Degree. Advanced Management Certificate, project management, innovation, gp dynamics, communication, negotiation Advanced Airport Safety & Operations Specialist School (ASOS) Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course

Basic Airport Safety & Operations Specialist School & Risk Management Application and Integration. Flight Safety Non-Commissioned Officer &Contingency Wartime Planners Course Senior Executive course, Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Toyota Lean Six Sigma manufacturing AF Smart Operations for the 21st Century, Problem Solving Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Leadership

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