Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor Leader

STEPHEN A. BEGANI

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR MAINTENANCE & RELIABILITY PLANNER SCHEDULER MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance & Reliability professional with 30+ years of experience leading maintenance operations, technical teams, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and facility support across food manufacturing, warehouse/fulfillment, aviation, and industrial environments. Proven ability to lead large technical teams, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, improve equipment uptime, and maintain safe and compliant operations.

Hands-on experience supporting food and beverage manufacturing environments, including milk processing, dairy products, applesauce production, and high-volume distribution operations. Experienced with conveyor systems, mechanical and electrical maintenance, preventive maintenance, CMMS, SAP, APM systems, work-order management, safety compliance, vendor coordination, and technician training. Strong background leading teams of 40+ technicians, developing employees, coordinating maintenance priorities, and partnering with operations and production teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Maintenance Supervision & Team Leadership

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Warehouse & Fulfillment Operations

Conveyor Systems

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

CMMS / SAP / APM Systems

Work Order Management

Breakdown Response & Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

Safety & OSHA Compliance

GMP / Quality Compliance

Technician Training & Development

Vendor & Contractor Management

Maintenance Budget Management

Production & Operations Support

Equipment Inspection & Readiness

Continuous Improvemen

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CBRE Rochester, NY

Maintenance / Reliability Professional-Senior Maintenance Planner/Senior Scheduler 2023 – 28Jul2026

Support maintenance, providing maintenance planning, reliability support, work-order management, and coordination of technical maintenance activities.

Support maintenance operations within a high-volume warehouse and fulfillment environment, working closely with operations and technical teams.

Scheduled and coordinated maintenance activities for 70+ technicians, supporting preventive and reactive maintenance requirements.

Created, managed, and tracked preventive and corrective maintenance work orders to support equipment reliability and operational continuity.

Supported the rollout and utilization of an APM maintenance system to improve maintenance planning, scheduling, and equipment tracking.

Utilize SAP/CMMS/APM systems for maintenance planning, work-order management, documentation, and reporting.

Support troubleshooting and maintenance of warehouse equipment, including conveyor systems and material-handling equipment.

Prioritize maintenance activities based on operational requirements and equipment condition.

Collaborate with operations and maintenance leadership to minimize downtime and maintain equipment availability.

Support safety, compliance, preventive maintenance, and reliability initiatives across the facility.

Aramark – KDP / Mott's Applesauce Plant Williamson, NY

Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor 2022 – 2023

Supervised maintenance activities within a food manufacturing/production facility, supporting plant equipment, facility systems, production operations, and maintenance personnel.

Supervised daily maintenance activities supporting a high-volume food manufacturing operation.

Managed preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maintain production equipment reliability.

Coordinated maintenance response to equipment breakdowns and production-related issues.

Worked closely with production, quality, and operations teams to address equipment and facility needs.

Managed maintenance personnel and coordinated work with outside vendors and contractors.

Prepared maintenance budgets, monitored expenditures, and supported cost-effective maintenance decisions.

Ensured maintenance activities were performed in accordance with safety and compliance requirements.

Supported equipment inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance programs.

Worked in a food production environment requiring attention to quality, sanitation, safety, and operational readiness.

OATKA MILK PRODUCTS Batavia, NY

Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor 2021 – 2022

Supervised overnight maintenance operations within a dairy/food manufacturing facility producing milk-based and related food products.

Supervised mechanical and electrical maintenance activities on the night shift.

Supported maintenance operations for a food-processing environment handling milk and dairy-based products.

Worked with production and quality teams to maintain equipment reliability and production continuity.

Supported maintenance and troubleshooting of conveyor systems and production equipment.

Responded to equipment breakdowns and coordinated corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.

Supported planned and preventive maintenance activities during production and scheduled downtime.

Coordinated gas shutdowns and other maintenance activities requiring communication with plant operations and quality personnel.

Helped maintain safe, reliable, and production-ready equipment throughout the shift.

Air Methods National Operations

Maintenance Control Supervisor 2020 – 2021

Supervised maintenance control and scheduling activities supporting a nationwide aviation operation.

Coordinated maintenance requirements, aircraft readiness, inspections, and repair activities.

Monitored live maintenance data and systems to ensure compliance and operational readiness.

Coordinated with maintenance teams and operational stakeholders to prioritize maintenance requirements.

Supported troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and corrective action processes.

Maintained accurate maintenance documentation and compliance records.

Bon Appetite St Mary’s College of Maryland

Café Manager 2018-2019

Maintained the front of the house food court for the college.

Coordinated and planned the meals for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

Scheduled all shifts for the front of the house personnel (servers/cashiers/cleaners).

Completed all the small food orders such as ice cream and novelties, as well as oversight of beverage orders.

US Navy Atsugi, Japan

Aviation Maintenance Chief (E-7) 1992 – 2017

Progressed through increasingly responsible aviation maintenance leadership positions, ultimately managing large technical teams, maintenance operations, inspections, safety programs, and maintenance planning across multiple locations and deployments.

Led 45+ technicians and 7 maintenance shops supporting complex aviation maintenance operations.

Supervised maintenance teams working on C-2A, E-2C/E-2D, C-130, and other aircraft and support systems.

Directed preventive and corrective maintenance programs, inspections, troubleshooting, and equipment readiness activities.

Used SAP and CMMS systems for maintenance planning, work-order tracking, reporting, and equipment history.

Led safety, quality assurance, inspection, and regulatory compliance programs.

Trained, coached, and developed maintenance personnel while maintaining high standards of technical performance.

Coordinated maintenance priorities with operations and leadership to maintain equipment availability.

Developed new maintenance tools and processes that reduced turnaround time by 24+ hours and generated more than $1 million in savings.

Managed maintenance planning, manpower allocation, equipment readiness, and technical resources across multiple operations.

Served as a senior technical leader responsible for workforce development, safety, maintenance execution, and operational performance.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

EagleView Technologies

Maintenance & Technical Trainer 2023 – 2024

Scheduled and supported aircraft camera system installations.

Trained technicians on equipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support.

Coordinated cross-functional meetings and vendor activities.

Supported technical teams with maintenance procedures and equipment-related issues.

Landsman Real Estate Services – Newport Highlands Apartments

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor 2025 –2026/ Side Work

Coordinated vendors and contractors for major facility repairs, including plumbing, electrical, roofing, and other building systems.

Assigned and monitored daily work orders for maintenance technicians.

Managed maintenance-related purchasing and supported facility budget activities.

Coordinated unit rehabilitation and maintenance activities.

Collaborated with property management leadership on facility operations.

WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS EXPERIENCE

Warehouse Operations & Order Fulfillment

Prepared shipments by moving, picking, sorting, labeling, packing, and staging products accurately and efficiently.

Picked and packed approximately 175 orders per day while maintaining 99.5% accuracy.

Reduced picking errors by approximately 22% through the use of RF scanning and barcode systems.

Selected appropriate packaging materials and prepared orders according to customer specifications.

Verified product quantities and item accuracy and worked with Quality Control to resolve discrepancies.

Supported receiving, merchandise inspection, order fulfillment, and shipment preparation.

Wrapped and loaded up to 50 pallets per shift while maintaining a strong safety and quality record.

Operated forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks safely.

Maintained clean, organized, and fully stocked workstations in accordance with departmental safety procedures.

Conducted inventory cycle counts and helped reduce inventory discrepancies by approximately 15%.

Sorted and stocked incoming shipments using WMS/SAP-related systems.

Trained new employees on warehouse safety procedures and OSHA compliance.

Supported efficient storage organization and product retrieval activities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Management

University of Phoenix

CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS

OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification

SAP & CMMS Operations – Hands-on Experience

Senior Enlisted Aviation Maintenance – NEC 8800

Master Training Specialist – NEC 9502

Naval Aircrewman Mechanical – NEC 8279

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