Manuel Moreno
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Modesto, CA, 95355, USA
An accomplished Maintenance Management Professional with extensive experience acquired over 26 years in beverage & packaging. Expert in systems analysis, design, installation, and repair, with experience in troubleshooting & optimizing operations. Proficient in planning, organizing, and managing operations, manufacturing & production processes, and service delivery to produce the desired outcome of a high-quality product or service that satisfies customer demands. Looking for my next employer to add value into their daily operations & straight to the bottom line.
Work Experience
Senior Maintenance Manager March 2025 – Present
Coca-Cola North America, American Canyon
Enforces safety policies. Builds safety first environment/culture.
Set Expectations through excellent communication skills
Strong Technical Knowledge, apply knowledge to support the work.
Set targets that are obtainable.
Utilize SAP/CMMS to identify trends, project spending, budgets.
Strategic, provides direction, sets deadlines, creates vision.
Supports Team, drives and supports in-house repairs & improvement
Motivate team to go beyond. Responsible for Team Morale.
Holds Maintenance management/Technicians Accountable for the KPI target obtainment.
Works closely with Operations Team to understand priorities.
Responsible for Wo’s completion percentage rate.
Reviews Machine Design Changes.
Responsible for reducing outside contractors.
Currently Project Managing the decommissioning of the entire facility.
Engineering & Maintenance Manager (Plant Engineer) Feb 2024 – Jan 2025
California Natural Products Lathrop Ca,
Coordinate with outside contractors & vendors for plant improvements & upgrades.
Organized & managed maintenance staff to fulfill requirements via scheduling & delegation.
Enhanced plant efficiency by implementing process improvements & equipment upgrades.
Designed custom tools or fixtures when required, enhancing worker safety & job efficiency.
Developed preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment failures & increasing overall reliability.
Led root cause analysis efforts to identify recurring problems & develop long-term solutions.
Coordinated with outside contractors for specialized services, ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
Improved plant layout design to maximize space utilization & increase overall productivity.
Reduced downtime through proactive inspection & scheduling of repairs.
Drafted preventive maintenance schedules around avoiding service disruptions & equipment breakdowns.
Mentored junior staff members, in industry best practices, and promoting continuous learning.
Optimized production rates by analyzing equipment & implementing necessary adjustments.
Managed plant projects from conception to completion, adhering to strict deadlines & budgets.
Resolved technical & quality issues by collaborating with cross functional departments.
Designed performance tests for newly installed equipment to check for quality & machine uptime.
Secured necessary permits for company operations by accurately preparing applications detailing compliance with applicable regulations.
Served as a liaison between management & regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships while addressing any concerns or non-compliance issues promptly.
Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws by maintaining accurate records & documentation.
Senior Maintenance Manager Aug 2019 - Feb 2024
Camomi Napa Ca.
Directly oversaw maintenance technicians to ensure optimal operation of production equipment.
Direct & supervise maintenance shifts for winery operations. supervise maintenance department & attain department goals & standards, costs, productivity, quality.
Develop on-the-job training programs for new personnel, evaluate & document training records, develop training requirements for new equipment.
Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for maintenance issues.
Optimized spare parts inventory management, reducing carrying costs while ensuring availability of critical components when needed.
Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, including plant managers & production supervisors, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving common goals.
Championed energy efficiency initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings over time.
Maintained accurate documentation of equipment history, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements & facilitating efficient troubleshooting efforts.
Reduced downtime by effectively prioritizing & scheduling maintenance tasks.
Spearheaded process improvements led to reduction in equipment breakdowns.
Conducted regular audits of maintenance activities, identifying areas for improvement & implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Coordinated with vendors & suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts.
Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to repair defective components.
Trained M&R techs to apply proper techniques & best practices & comply with safety protocols.
Scheduled regular inspections of equipment & facilities to manage wear & tear.
Director of Bottling & Packaging Operations Nov 2013 - Aug 2019
McManis Family Vineyards Ripon
Responsible for managing facility operations in 20-person bottling facility with a 700, 000 annual case plan
Managed $14.5M in capital projects as part of a four-year expansion plan & oversaw bottling, warehouse, inventory control, and purchasing functions, implementing new WMS systems.
Facilitated highest annual output in company history while simultaneously reducing operating costs by 20%
Developed a theory of operations plan for equipment, including de-bulking, box-forming, vision systems, case packing, and partition inserting, along with selecting & installing Bag-in-a-Box & full bottling line.
Manage all aspects of maintenance & machine reliability.
Hired production line operators & technicians to achieve daily line efficiencies up to 95% to 98%
Mobile Bottling Operations Manager Jan 1998 - Nov 2013
G-3 Enterprises Modesto
Responsible for workforce management of 16 employees, consisting of four team leaders & two supervisors
Led bottling & warehouse functions on four mobile lines with an overall budget of $1.7M
Collaborated with the entire division through ISO 14000 and 9000 certification processes
Served as a manager for mechanics who performed repairs, PMs, and installation of new equipment
Directed training in lock-out-tag-out, fire extinguishing, and forklift operation for direct reports
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, instructing operators on HMI I-O screens to inspect & repair production lines
Languages
English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)
Core Skills
English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent), References & Additional Information Available Upon Request, Strong Technical abilities in root cause & process improvement, Bottling & Packaging Operations, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement & Management, People & Resource Oversight, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Sustainability & Compliance, Reliability engineering Industrial automation, Waste reduction,, Equipment installation,, business development, project management, presentations, Risk Management, Project Communication Management, construction management,