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Maintenance Manager Operational Excellence

Location:
Chicago, IL, 60602
Salary:
100,000
Posted:
May 02, 2025

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Michael J. Noell

Maintenance Manager

**********@***.*** • 708-***-****

LinkedIn • Oak Lawn, IL

Summary

Analytical and versatile professional with 10+ years of extensive experience orchestrating maintenance and operational excellence of diverse facilities and equipment across sectors such as logistics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Skilled in elevating team performance through strategic training in safety standards and CMMS utilization. Proven expertise in project management and people development, coupled with track record of implementing advanced MRO management systems to streamline operations. Adept at negotiating and managing contracts to deliver best-in-class service, to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Areas of Expertise

CMMS Expertise

Project Coordination

Asset Management

Preventive Maintenance Strategies

Team Development

Quality Assurance

OSHA Standards

Process Optimization

Vendor Management

Professional Experience

Gotham Greens, Chicago, IL

Maintenance Manager December 2024 – Current

Lead team of 3 mechanics across two greenhouse sites. Supported greenhouse systems that included building automation, pumps, coolers, and packaging equipment. Worked to put in place permanent corrective actions in place to replace the temporary fix strategy. Used Fiix CMMS to organize operations.

Mondelez International, Chicago, IL

PM Line Manager June 2024 – August 2024

Lead team of eight mechanics in maintenance and operational excellence of food plant manufacturing equipment. Used SAP and Mondelez developed strategy and tools to operate maintenance system to company standards.

Talerico-Martin Bakery, Summit, IL

Maintenance Manager, 2022 – April 2024

Lead team of eight mechanics in maintenance and operational excellence of manufacturing plant equipment, including HVAC, power distribution, building envelope, and plumbing systems, alongside Fire Safety and rolling stock. Implement advanced training sessions on OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, Hot Work procedures, and NFPA 70E compliance. Optimize CMMS system, UpKeep, ensuring data integrity and system effectiveness. Plan and execute daily maintenance activities utilizing UpKeep, improving equipment reliability.

●Reduced slicer failure rates by 87% with strategic engineering improvements.

●Drove an 80% documentation efficiency rate, validating metric-based performance enhancements.

Alpha Baking, Chicago, IL

Chief Engineer, 2022 - 2022

Administered maintenance operations, leading 24 union mechanics in sustaining manufacturing plant's infrastructure, including critical systems like HVAC, fire safety, and power distribution. Conducted extensive training in OSHA standards, LOTO procedures, Hot Work, and NFPA 70E, adhering to safety protocols. Refined CMMS system MVP, enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency. Executed strategic daily maintenance plans using MVP, optimizing system reliability and minimizing downtime. Developed cross-training initiative for mechanics, enhancing team versatility and readiness for complex maintenance challenges.

●Elevated proofer equipment uptime from 82% to 90%, through aggressive equipment maintenance strategies.

●Enhanced plant efficiency by 3% through meticulous maintenance scheduling and organization.

●Implemented MVP training for supervisors to ensure precise daily shift reports and action item tracking.

Ford Motor Company, Chicago Heights, IL

Facilities Process Coach (Supervisor), 2017 - 2022

Spearheaded team of 20 UAW tradespersons in 2.5M square foot automotive plant, overseeing maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operation. Complied with FAS08 inspections and achieved 95% rate in preventive maintenance procedures. Utilized Maximo for planning and coordination of maintenance tasks. Pioneered digital documentation initiative for maintenance processes.

●Attained 100% compliance in corporate preventive maintenance.

● Complied with FAS08 inspections and achieved 95% rate in preventive maintenance procedures.

●Elevated life safety system compliance from 20% to 80% by leading safety compliance initiatives.

TH Foods, Rockford, IL

Maintenance Manager, 2015 - 2017

Directed specialized team in maintaining manufacturing and packaging equipment, implementing MP2 CMMS to streamline operations and enhance maintenance accuracy. Instituted product cooling improvement strategy, mitigating significant losses. Launched sustainability initiative, focusing on waste reduction and recycling within maintenance operations.

●Reduced monthly MRO inventory variance, from $50K to $2K, highlighting effective inventory control and financial stewardship.

Packaging Coordinators, Woodstock, IL

Manager of Engineering & Maintenance, 2013 - 2014

Managed maintenance operations in pharmaceutical packaging environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP and maintaining equipment to stringent standards. Incorporated MP2 CMMS, enhancing efficiency and compliance tracking. Drove safety improvements and operational efficiencies. Developed vendor management system for maintenance parts and services.

●Slashed downtime by 75% through installing new print system, showcasing operational improvement.

Additional Experience

Manager Plant Production of Maintenance Ball Aerosol & Specialty Containers Elgin, IL

Revolutionized Ball’s coating process with an automatic system, boosting quality and safety.

Investigated and resolved costly false triggers in fire suppression, saving $6K per incident.

Enhanced Visteon’s thermoforming reliability by 10% with strategic equipment modifications.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL

Associate in Applied Sciences, Electronics Control Technician

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL

General education, Non-Destructive Testing

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL

Engineering curriculum

University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

Technical Skills

MS Office Suite Warehouse Management Systems Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Hemisphere, Maximo, Asset Controller) PLCs (Allen Bradley, General Electric, Koyo) UNIX Lean Manufacturing Certification HVAC building comfort control Maintenance of mechanical refrigeration systems including single stage and cascade systems.



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