Maintenance Quality Assurance

DEXTER GATSON

Seeking a position in …

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

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Novi, MI 48374

248-***-**** – H

313-***-**** – C

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PROFILE:

• 20+ year’s extensive experience and a verifiable record of achievement in facility maintenance to ensure productivity, efficiency, quality, cost savings and safety.

• Recognized for high degree of integrity and a strong commitment to excellence.

• A proven record of success with progressively increasing responsibilities based on experience, knowledge, and superior work performance, and excellent work ethics

• Excellent communication, mentoring, motivational and time-management skills.

• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills; effectively manages projects during time-critical situations; proven expertise in managing multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.

• An intrinsic ability to manage relationships with corporate management, union and non-union workers and individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Quality Control Management ~ Team Leadership ~ Manufacturing ~ Training & Development Production Planning & Scheduling ~ Safety Compliance ~ Quality Assurance ~ Sub Assembly

Infrared Analyst ~ Statistical Process Control ~ CPARS ~ Lean Manufacturing ~ Vibration Analyst

AS, Manufacturing & Maintenance Trades, HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Dearborn, MI

Apprenticeship, Industrial Hydraulic, HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Dearborn, MI

Certified, Fluid Power Technician ~ HVAC (expected 6/12)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tower Automotive, Plymouth Frame Assembly Plant

Maintenance Supervisor,

Manage daily Frame assembly operation, staff of skilled tradesmen, weld technicians and Controls Engineer, to install and maintain production ABB and Fanuc robots, transfer lines. Currently in launch of Chrysler PF program sub assemblies.

ZF Group North America Operations, Marysville Axle Plant, Marysville MI

Maintenance Supervisor, Gear Department, 2011 – current

Handle daily Gear cutting, heat treat and finishing operation. Coordinate Preventive Maintenance schedules. Write purchase orders. Interface with internal and external customers. Develop and implement train processes for skilled work force. Assist Controls Engineers on writing and modifying programs.

AUTOMOTIVE COMPONET HOLDING – a FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUBSIDIARY, Plymouth, MI

MAINTENANCE PLANNING SPECIALIST, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, 2007 – 2009

Planned, organized and directed activities for Climate Control, Injection Molding and Aluminum Operations and Assembly, coordinating facility operations and maintenance efforts. Oversaw the cost, schedule and technical performance of maintenance and repair orders; implemented safety and security practices; conducted training, performance assessment, work assignments, recognition and disciplinary actions. Supervised a team of 30.

• Attained 100% compliance with Energy Control Power Lockout and Michigan Safety Standards audit

• Maintained Preventive Maintenance Programs in accordance with Michigan Safety Standards to ensure a secure and clean work environment

• Reduced department overtime 62% by scheduling proper personnel in place and focusing on the task

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, ELECTRONIC FUEL HANDLING DIVISION, 2006 – 2007

Led daily operations, adhering to safety and security practices and procedures; and collaborated with contracting team on maintenance and facility products and services for procurement purposes. Supervised 24 skilled trades employees and oversaw a $7 million procurement budget for site equipment and maintenance products.

• Reduced the overall budget by 3% by implementing cost savings measures in facilities management

• Conducted Allen-Bradley & SLC 500 PLC robot training, supervised the installation, troubleshooting and programming of several types of robots

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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, PERMANENT MAGNET DIVISION, 2004 – 2006

Handled daily operations, implemented cost initiatives for labor and budget; drafted routine reports and correspondence concerning facilities maintenance operations.

• Provided expert advice and guidance on facilities acquisition issues to corporate purchasing and vendors

• Transferred the Diesel Starter Department to the Rawsonville Plant, coming in under budget and within time constraints

• Maintained critical Preventive Maintenance Program completion rate above 90%

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, STAMPING AND HEADING DIVISION, 2000 – 2004

Responsible for the production and maintenance of the Cincinnati Milling Machine and other division equipment. Managed and procured maintenance equipment and services up to $100,000; managed Header Press and 1500 Press Machines rebuild projects and parts procurement; & assessed employee performance. Led 20 staff.

• Recipient of Movement In Range Merit Award

Previous employment: INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC REPAIRMAN for AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT HOLDING, Plymouth, MI; INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC REPAIRMAN, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR and PRESS OPERATOR for FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI

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