Kennedy Wylie
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Cell 678-***-**** email: ********@*****.*** or ************@*******.***
Profile Summary
I have extensive experience in food manufacturing and operations of production equipment, refrigeration equipment, maintenance repairs and very passionate for safety and producing a quality product for customer satisfaction. Have experience restaurant management, inventory control, payroll, scheduling and training.
Core Values
Continuous Process Improvement Mechanical Support Vendor relations
Efficiency Growth Quality Oriented Material Management
Preventive Maintenance Equipment Safety Goal Setting
Professional Experience
Atlanta Cheesecake (September 2023 – June 2024)
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler-Coordinator
Plan and schedule mechanics with weekly work orders
Review current PMs and address changes needed
Create job packages for all equipment
Schedule and coordinate contract work
Inventory optimization
Cycle count stock items and order as needed
Create and issue purchase orders
Receive stock items and ensure that items are stocked in correct locations
Organize stock room
Smithfield (August 2022 to Aug 2023)
Plant Supervisor
Implement a safe work environment with all mechanics and ensure all mechanics are up to date on all monthly safety training
Direct mechanics daily in the upkeep and control of machine performance
Oversee and review daily and weekly CMMS work orders and PMs
Address all schedule deviations
Conduct PM Audits on monthly basis according to machine efficiency
Oversee daily pass downs to following shifts for daily communication
Communicate daily downtime with management teams
Report EOS recaps to management teams daily
Work with mechanics on trouble shooting and provide outside assistance when needed
Review mechanical needs to perform their jobs efficiently
Issue work orders to be performed in a timely manner
Diamond Chrystal Brands (February 2021 to July 2022)
Maintenance Manager
Manage New CMMS program and over see all reports
Direct mechanics in the performance of approved maintenance work.
Over see daily start ups and ensure all mechanical failures are addressed
Monitor daily work orders and follow up on incomplete work
Conduct daily inspections and report changes as needed.
Review available planned job packages for completeness & correctness; make necessary adjustments Refine & finalize labor, materials, parts, methods & priorities. Advise planner of any changes.
Assign appropriate number of mechanics to specific jobs & in relation to their possessed skill
Ensure that good housekeeping & safe work practices are followed.
Identify, arrange, & track the skills training & development needs of each team member.
Provide assistance & leadership in troubleshooting equipment.
Ensure that all labor, parts & work are reported through the CMMS daily.
Ensure all safety training is up to date for all mechanics
Over see all Facility maintenance
Centennial Farms Dairy (August 2016 to February 2021)
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Filter and release all work requests in work order system for equipment/facility repairs
PM review, Job Packages
Conduct weekly Planner meetings to communicate and review available time for repair
Release and schedule all PMs on a weekly basis
Determine the mechanic for each work order
Progress all eligible requests to work orders for repairs
Go to specific job sight and plan each work order and according to its importance
Order parts from approved vendors
Check available time for work to be done and schedule job
Run Reports on schedule compliance and performance weekly
Run Reports for PM compliance and performance weekly
Build a schedule that support weekly man hours to get the best usage of man hours
Manage work order weekly back log and total back log
Deal with contractors for bidding and contract work
Country Home Bakers
October 2014- March 2016
Maintenance Manager
Coordinates, arranges and supervises the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance (PM) in accordance with company safety procedures and integrates these PMs into the daily plans of the plant.
• Assure that major equipment and furnishings are maintained in a safe, operable condition. Arranges replacement components or notifies management of the need to replace.
• Works with all departments to schedule projects and/or develop project scope.
• Coordinate all PM/TPM activities with plant supervisors.
• Evaluates long-term needs in relation to major projects and property improvements, and makes recommendations to Management.
Waste water monitoring and compliance with City regulations
SPCC, (Spill Prevention Control, Countermeasure plans)
• Develops, implements, reviews, updates and improves equipment records in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including entering work orders; entering existing and new equipment; organizing the hierarchy of the equipment; update equipment change outs; closing completed work orders; entering safety documents and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) that will be linked to the work orders; create and maintain maintenance spare parts inventory.
• Establishes procedures and policies for spare part control to ensure availability to critical spares to support operational efficiency, while being sensitive to working capital considerations.
• Arranges or provides training for personnel as it relates to the safety and maintenance needs of the facilities; May attend training programs relevant to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Ensure that high standards of safety are developed, communicated and met within the department. Create an atmosphere of personal accountability.
• Organizes, determines, leads, and coordinates projects from initiation to completion, including scheduling.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures related to maintenance and safety.
• Participates in annual budget preparation as it relates to safety and maintenance of facilities, grounds and equipment and capital projects.
• Complete other assignments as deemed appropriate.
Kroger Company
Vandervoort’s Dairy January 2013, September 2014
Maintenance Manager (January 2013)
Ensure a safe, efficient, & effective use of all craft resources under his/her supervision. Monitor subordinates for compliance to OSHA, EPA, DHEC, NEC, and FDA regulations.
Direct mechanics in the performance of approved maintenance work.
Control quality, duration, cost & thoroughness of all work
Assign & monitor the appropriate work orders.
Conduct daily inspections and report changes as needed.
Review available planned job packages for completeness & correctness; make necessary adjustments Refine & finalize labor, materials, parts, methods & priorities. Advise planner of any changes.
Assign appropriate number of mechanics to specific jobs & in relation to their possessed skill
Address any deviations to the weekly schedule.
Ensure that good housekeeping & safe work practices are followed.
Identify, arrange, & track the skills training & development needs of each team member.
Provide assistance & leadership in troubleshooting equipment.
Ensure that all labor, parts & work are reported through the CMMS daily.
Shop areas including spare parts room & offices must be cleaned daily.
Manage all Facility maintenance
Kroger Co. (America’s Beverage Co. February 2012- January 2013)
Kroger Co. (Southern Ice Cream Specialties 2004-2012)
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Filter and release all work requests in work order system for equipment/facility repairs
Release and schedule all PMs on a weekly basis
Determine the mechanic for each work order
Progress all eligible requests to work orders for repairs
Go to specific job sight and plan each work order and according to its importance
Order parts from approved vendors
Check available time for work to be done and schedule job
Run Reports on schedule compliance and performance weekly
Run Reports for PM compliance and performance weekly
Build a schedule that support weekly man hours to get the best usage of man hours
Manage work order weekly back log and total back log
Deal with contractors for bidding and contract work
Kroger, Southern Ice Cream Specialties 1985-2012
Ammonia Refrigeration Mechanic (1999-2004)
Operate, maintain and repair all refrigeration compressors/equipment (high side and low side) and engine room pressures
Daily refrigeration PM checks on equipment
Monthly filter changes
Yearly compressors rebuild
Keep all production equipment supplied with refrigeration for temperatures needed throughout the shift
Frequent checks on ammonia vessels, draining oil and purging air from the system
Ensure that all evaporators and condensers are maintained for proper refrigeration efficiency and performance
Rebuild/replace product freezers and pumps
Make and maintain brine for all stick inserted ice cream (continuous checks on specific gravity to maintain proper temperatures)
Maintain evaporator and product tank valve groups
Kroger, Southern Ice Cream Specialties 1985-2012
Floor Mechanic (1996-1999)
Maintain PM and repair production equipment as needed
Sanitary and stick welding
Electrical wiring
Assist Machine operators with major and minor repairs as needed
Repair major break downs and troubleshoot
Rebuild and or Overhaul equipment yearly
Daily machine set up for production start up
Interact with machine operators for training
Rebuild and replace product motors and pumps
Maintenance on interior and exterior sections of the plant
Kroger, Southern Ice Cream Specialties 1985-2012
Machine Operator (1988-1996)
Operate production Vita lines, Half gallon and Gallon machines
Set up line for product needed, test run and adjust as needed
Continuous check on product for quality and ensure packages are code dated
Manage and control line packers for line efficiency and maintain a quality product
Operate and do minor adjustments and some (major) on novelty wrappers, box machines, video jet coders, shrink wrappers, product freezers
Line change overs to different products
Kroger, Southern Ice Cream Specialties 1985-Present
Order Picker (1985-1988)
Pick all ice cream orders for Kroger stores palletize and shrink wrap
Load trucks for delivery
Pizza Inn Assistant Manager 1981-1983
Started as a cook in 1981
Duties were to cook and keep clean area during operation
Prep for next day start up
Promoted to sift leader in 1982
Duties were to assist with the night shift operations, attend cashier
Promoted to Assistant manager in 1983
Duties were to Manage/Run and Operate one shift on a daily basis
Inventory control weekly
Order and receive supplies
Employee payroll
Weekly employee schedule
Nightly deposit
New hire and training
Education /Training
1983 High School Graduate, Diploma Marietta High School Marietta Ga.
1984 to 1985 Electronic Technology, Training electronic circuits, wiring and schematics @ Marietta Cobb Vo-Tech in Marietta Ga. Earned 35 credits
1998 to 2001 Mechanical Engineering, Training in Hydraulics, HVAC, AC/DC wiring, Welding, Measurements, Computer Programming, Mechanical Drives etc. North Metro Technical College Acworth Ga. Earned 55 credits
2001: Ammonia Refrigeration Operator Course #1 Garden City Community College Kansas
2003: Ammonia Refrigeration Operator Course #2 Garden City Community College Kansas