Alan Craig Maulden
Elon, NC 27244
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am currently a Maintenance Manager working in the paper and adhesive industry. My job skills include Test and Reliability Engineering as well as Process Engineering and Project Management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives, Graham, NC Aug. 2024-Present
Maintenance Manager
I provide guidance that ensures all machinery and equipment is maintained in top operating condition. I also work with outside contractors to maintain the facility as well as manage preventative maintenance and coordinate the installation, refurbishment and upgrading of equipment.
Oversee and manage the R&M budgets of three US facilities (California, Texas and North Carolina)
Manage a maintenance team of eight technicians which includes hiring, training and assigning schedules
Maintain an effective preventative maintenance program that drives optimal uptime (completion percentage of 97%)
Plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance projects
Develop, review, and manage SOPs for the maintenance team
Maintain accurate electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints
Manage the repair of machinery due to unplanned breakdowns
Work closely with the Engineering department in the successful completion of company projects
Guide and mentor the Junior Engineers to develop their skills in Project Management
Attend final acceptance tests to ensure the performance and safety of new equipment
Work with the Finance department to correct any issues with purchase orders and invoices
Work closely with the Safety Manager to design or purchase guarding/interlocks to keep older equipment up to date in regards to employee safety
Litehouse Foods, Danville, VA Aug. 2021-August 2024
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
Direct reports consisting of two engineers, a maintenance planner, an MRO buyer and twelve maintenance mechanics.
Manage budget on capital expenditures in a responsible manner and assist with annual budget planning and implementation of capital projects ($2.2 million annual budget and capital projects totaling over $3 million).
Implemented a new preventive maintenance program and have maintained a 91% completion rate on non-redundant production lines
Initiate purchase requisitions as needed; coordinate and direct third-party contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with contractor requirements.
Implement project improvements that drive manufacturing performance in 5-S, waste reduction, cost reduction and quality.
Provide engineering oversight and recommendations to the facility infrastructure
Coordinate activities concerned with design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery in a food production facility.
Travel to suppliers to witness FAT tests on all new production equipment to verify contracted run rates, performance and adherence to safety requirements
Work conjunctively with all departments to ensure excellent scores on all food safety audits
Guide and direct the MRO buyer to develop a well-stocked parts room and remain within the approved budget
Presto Consumer Products, South Boston, VA Aug. 2016-2021
Process Improvement Engineer
Responsibilities include being the Trainer for new plant automation and robotic integration, manufacturing process improvements and specifying machine requirements for production expansions and replacements.
Provide solutions to replacing or upgrading equipment with minimal downtime
Improve efficiencies and scrap rates using Lean principles and root cause analysis
Evaluate and improve current equipment work standards
MTS Sensor Division, Cary, NC Oct. 2014 – July 2016
Technical Supervisor
National Tire Research Center, Alton, VA May 2013 – Oct. 2014
Test Engineer/Shift Supervisor
Attended UNCC, Charlotte, NC Jan. 2008 - July 2013
Earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Philip Morris USA, Concord, NC Feb. 1997 – July 2010
Lead Production Technician
In charge of improving line efficiency, uptime production and reducing waste.
Ingersoll-Rand, Davidson, NC Mar. 1990 – Jan. 1997
Product Tester/Line Electrician
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATES
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Sigma Yellow Belt
Certified IPC Specialist
APPLICABLE SKILLS
Smartsheet, MP2 and Tableu
Design software including AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer and SolidWorks
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Engineering Equation Solver, Ignition and LabVIEW