Mike Hall Maintenance Manager
Doerun, GA Food / Beverage
***************@*****.*** / PH:229-***-**** Willing to relocate
Competencies
Heavily skilled and a degreed Project & Maintenance Manager with a lifetime of experience in the field, including the past years in food manufacturing facilities.
Managed large capital equipment projects over $25 million.
Managed complete plant crews over three shifts, including maintenance supervisors.
Black belt in lean six sigma.
Implemented predictive and preventive maintenance schedules at several locations.
Skilled in working with and installing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
Versed in all trades, including electrical, Refrigeration system, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatic and mechanical repairs to both equipment and plant facilities.
Trained in ammonia refrigeration and incident commander, hazmat tech 3, OSHA trained.
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Dairy Operations
Blow Molding MRM Elgin Fillers (8 & 12 Heads) / Plastic Injection Molding
SLC 150 and 500 and MicroLogix Ammonia Systems
Refrigeration
PLC Troubleshooting and Programming, Type II Certification in HVAC and PLC
Gas controller-like pressure switches of Ammonia Systems
Video Jets, Box Formers
Case and Drop Packers, Simplex Fillers
Electrical systems and Hydraulic systems
Honeywell Controls and Temperature Systems
Hydraulic and electrical schematics and electrical scales, air valves and cylinders
Hazardous Material Control and Emergency Response
Level 5 Incident Commander and Level 1 H1 Hazmat / HAZWOPER
Trained in Protectofier controls and Cryovac Vacuum System and tray pack equipment
Project Budgeting & Scheduling
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
Wastewater Treatment
Reliability Centered Maintenance
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Reliability Modeling
Managing PM Work Orders
Eliminating Work Order Backlogs
Maintaining Certifications on Pressure Vessels
Maintaining Mechanical Integrity Documentation
Crown Filler & Sealer, Riser, Cappers, Wrapper
Air Conveyors
Tig welding, Arc welding, CNC
Label machines
Axon neck banders
Simplex Filler
Palletizers
Pressure Vessels / Tanks / Mixers / Blenders / Boilers
Gas Controllers
CAPEX
SAP
CAD
Primavera P6
CMMS
Blueprint Reading
System design / Assembly
Union environments
Replacement In Kind Parts Program / Meet Code
Risk Analysis
DOE
Testing Process Equipment
Human Error Analysis
Parts Stress Modeling
Thermal Stress Analysis
Thermography
Fluent in Spanish & French
Project Management Scheduling
Optimizing Project Costs
Project Conceptualization / Scope
Managing Project Planning
Leading Project Launch
Effective Project Closing / Hand Off
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Critical Chain Project Management
Managing Project Documentation
Using SMART Goals
Managing Multiple Projects
Keeping Projects on Time / On Budget
Construction Management
Project Bid Analysis
Maintenance Team Leadership
Investment Analysis
Cost–Benefit Analysis
Value Benefit Analysis
Expert Surveys
Simulation Calculations
Risk-Profile Analysis
Surcharge Calculations
Milestone Trend Analysis
Cost Trend Analysis
Target/Actual-Comparison
Education/Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration - Marymount College - Salina, KS
EPA Refrigeration Certification
Professional Engineer
Six Sigma Black Belt
Professional History
Consulting Private Clients October 2023 – Present
Owner’s Rep / Project Manager Consultant
Acted as an Owner’s Rep within food & beverage manufacturing facilities for Capital & Maintenance upgrade projects.
Set-up and layouts of new and used equipment
Setup new and used Refrigeration systems and training
Install new or used CMMS programs for PMS and inventory
Performing reliability modeling.
Interview and hire new employees
customized maintenance procedures
improving equipment reliability and uptime
Review existing maintenance programs
Auditing maintenance functions
Primary point for contact for all.
Bakery De FRANCE - Frederick, MD May 2022 - October 2023
Project Management Consultant / Owner’s Representative – Contract role
Led facility upgrade projects from cradle to grave, including construction management, equipment procurement and installation.
Install Maintenance CMMS program for PMS and inventory
Set safety procedures and SOP for safety on equipment
Hire new technicians and training (set-up Vo-tech training)
Utilized reliability modeling.
Bring the ammonia system pm up to date and set up SOP for system
Set up roof projects and flours projects
Set up audit for BRC
Set up plant security
Saputo Cheese - Las Cruces, NM November 2019 - May 2022
Facilities Project Manager / Owner’s Rep
Led a series of plant facility construction upgrades to a 14-building complex purchased by Saputo.
Led site foundation diggings, concrete pouring, installation of silos & tanks.
Resurfaced flooring and installed two roll-up doors.
Wastewater treatment procedures.
Selected by CentiMark Corporation, a national roofing and flooring contractor, to lead the installation of a $25 million roofing project.
Maintenance Connection CMMS installed, specifically designed for a multi-site facility.
COVID Layoff
Pilgrim’s - Timberville, VA May 2015 - November 2019
Project Manager / Maintenance Manager
Purchased and installed new equipment for a chicken processing facility.
Capital expense projects included Cantrell wing processor, DSM equipment, tumbler installment.
Worked closely with other team members to oversee implementation of new equipment.
Supervised fifteen maintenance technicians, three supervisors, three leads, and three yard techs.
Trained maintenance employees on plant equipment and wastewater treatment.
Administered company policies and procedures.
Worked closely with production in the planning and scheduling of work orders.
Set up the SAP system.
Developed and implemented preventive and predictive programs for increased employee safety
I was recruited
Eight O’Clock Coffee - Washington, DC January 2014 - May 2015
Chief Engineer
Supervised 12 techs on three different shifts, along with two supervisors and two lead techs.
Scheduled manpower.
Set up budgets and projects.
Worked hand-in-hand with production and with techs.
Position was eliminated with 6 other managers in reorganization.
RSM Foods, Inc. - Hobbs, NM March 2012 - December 2013
Maintenance Manager
Set up Preventive Maintenance program in accordance with MP2 software.
Worked with techs on ammonia refrigeration system for a manufacturer of soy burgers.
Trained techs on Frick Screws used in refrigeration system.
Set up training program at the local technical school for incoming techs.
Set up training on PLCs and changes.
Sunshine’s Pride Dairy - Winchester, VA January 2010 - March 2012
Owner’s Rep / Project Manager
Budgeted and installed new equipment and wastewater system.
Led projects for installation of new floors, silos, new piping and additional building improvements.
Converted facility from a bakery to a dairy plant in 9 months.
Interfaced with the city council, obtained permits, worked with fire marshal, OSHA, EPA and another VA group.
Worked with contractors and designer.
Wastewater treatment.
Managed a $12 million budget.
Set up Standard Operating Procedures for the cooling system.
Set up Preventive Maintenance programs for new equipment.
Plant closed.
Vita Food Products - Martinsburg, WV January 2008 - December 2010
Project Manager / Maintenance Manager
Supervised 3 techs for a manufacturer of salad dressings and barbecue sauce.
Set up budgets.
Procured and installed new equipment.
Worked daily with production.
Installed a new labeler machine and trained techs.
Set up fillers and Preventive Maintenance program.
Reduced changeovers to a minimum, thus increasing production.
Plant closed.
Rich Foods, Winchester, VA - Winchester, VA May 2002 - May 2008
Project Manager / Maintenance Manager
Finish setting up main server software for parts order and PMS
Installation of 26 tier spiral freezer from ground up
Saved 2.5 million dollars on parts rotation and credit from vendors
Set pm programs and work orders.
Set daily work and weekend work
Installation of robotic package system
Work with 35 techs on three shifts production
Worked hand in hand with union
Work on Refrigeration system
Receive PLC training PLC 1 and PLC 2 (lord fair fax college)
Plant closed.