Maintenance Supervisor/Manager

To whom it may Concern,

I have spent the vast majority of my career working for Nestle Purina Pet Care Company in Weirton, West Virginia. I started as a laborer and was quickly promoted to a mechanic/operator. Over the years I systematically trained to become qualified as a mechanic/operator on all of the production equipment in the factory. I was promoted to the position of lead man for the critical department of the factory and spent 5 years there. In this role I was responsible for coordinating all maintenance activities including consequence driven and preventative maintenance. I requisitioned all parts and services to ensure prompt completion of maintenance projects. I identified key critical components and secured Engineer Managers approval to purchase, thus severely decreasing downtime. This lead to a promotion to the production supervisor position I’ve held for the last 6 years. I accepted responsibility for and streamlined the work order procedure. I have a diverse background including substantial strength in parts inventory. I have experience troubleshooting various manufacturing systems including electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic. I have developed PM schedules, interacted with vendors in procuring parts and services. I also possess a significant background in quality control, SOP development and safety; including Behavioral Based Safety, Hot Work permits, Confined Space Entry permits, OSHA regulations, Job Hazard Assessments, Lockout/Tagout’s. I’m confident that the knowledge and skills that I’ve acquired over the years can readily be transferred to a maintenance supervisor/manager role.

Thank you for your consideration

Gregory S Davis

GREGORY S DAVIS

106 Montgomery Ave

Weirton, WV 26062

Cell 304-***-****

*********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive knowledge and technical skills in the field of metal decorating, maintenance and parts inventory. Combining supervisory level management and union leadership to ensure a quality labor/management relationship. Dedicated to continuous improvement and looking forward to supporting your company in a managerial/supervisory role. My meticulous nature and quality conscientiousness will be attributes to the position. I continually demonstrate the ability to work above and beyond what is required.

EXPERIENCE

2005 to Present Nestle Purina Pet Care Company Production Supervisor

• Promoted to the position of production supervisor

• Ensure employees perform their jobs safely, effectively and efficiently

• Appointed to Asset’s Maintenance / Management by Engineering Manager

• Requested responsibility for inventory control

• Corrected over $100K in erroneous inventory entries

• Responsible for generating part descriptions in SAP and Maximo

• Reorganized parts inventory system simplifying inventory cycle counts

• Reduced amount of inventoried parts and saving tens of thousands of dollars in taxes

• Responsible for performing transactions within SAP

• Streamlined work order procedure

• Designated as functional expert in AMM during SAP upstart

• Designated functional expert in material handling during SAP upstart

• Facilitated continuous improvement team to reduce spoilage by 50% and increase productivity by 25%

• Responsible for the implementation and coordination of production requirements and personnel

• Strategically assisted Engineering Manager with implementation Six Sigma initiative to reduce plant energy costs

• Supported two strategic initiative modules on a corporate level

• Developed and implemented the facility’s housekeeping program

• Accomplished goal of reducing hold inventory

• Adept at troubleshooting, problem solving and dispute resolution

• Develop, issue, review and train employees on safety policies and procedures

• Supervise team’s participation in Behavior Based Safety program

• Facilitated monthly safety meetings

• Ensure employees adhere to GMP’s

2000 to 2005 Nestle Purina Pet Care Company EZO Leadman

• Promoted to role of department leadman

• Installed equipment to blueprint specifications

• Identified key critical components and secured Engineer Managers approval to purchase severely decreasing downtime

• Developed maintenance schedules for department including CDM (consequence driven maintenance)

• Administered all maintenance procedures and coordinated necessary downtime with production manager

• Facilitated Rapid Action Team meetings to ascertain causes of production shortfalls and identify prudent remedies

• Interact with vendors to obtain parts availability and costs

• Experienced in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical issues

• Established and updated all departmental SOP’s

• Implemented departmental Job Hazard Assessments

• Initiated, reviewed and trained all department employees in departmental safety procedures (i.e. Lockout / Tagout, electrical hazards, fall hazard protection, etc)

• Performed inventory control cycle counts

• Performed safety device inspections, and quality control testing

• Local vice-president of bargaining unit employees

• Thoroughly familiar with the NLRA, FMLA, ADA, FDA as it applies to GMP’s and Diplomacy of negotiations

• Member of the Quality Improvement Team, Behavioral Based Safety Team, Safety Committee, Emergency Response Team, HazMat Team

• Trained by Humantech to participate on the Ergonomics Committee

• Operate equipment to within .0001” tolerances

1986 to 2000 Nestle Purina Pet Care Company Other Hourly Positions

• Qualified Wagner 15” coater mechanic/operator

• Qualified coater stacker

• Qualified Littell coil shear line mechanic/operator

• Qualified Littell coil shear line stacker

• Qualified Crown multi-die end press mechanic/operator

• Qualified Crown multi-die end press packer

• Qualified Burhke 3-out high speed EZO conversion press mechanic/operator

• Qualified conversion press packer

• Qualified Fork Lift Operator

• Maintained high level of quality in every position held

1980 to 1985 Holiday Inn of Weirton

• Bartender / Bar Manager

• Responsible for hiring, scheduling, terminating employees

• Responsible for maintaining inventory, pricing, cost control

1980 to 1986 U.S. Army Reserve

• Qualified heavy equipment operator, carpenter, squad leader

• Responsible for following orders and issuing suborders

• Responsible for all of the unit’s heavy equipment and transport equipment

• Promptly advanced through ranks to sergeant E-5

• Honorably discharged

• Received several letters of accommodation

PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Word Crystal Reports Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point Microsoft Outlook Maximo

QC Test Equipment Contract Negotiation SAP

Team Facilitator

EDUCATION

COLLEGE West Virginia Northern Community College

• Attending classes in an effort to obtain a degree.

HIGH SCHOOL Burgettstown Jr / Sr High School

• Graduated in top 10% of my graduating class maintaining a 3.5 GPA

• Received industrial arts award for the same graduating class

AFFILIATIONS

• Member of “Portrait Freedom”

o Cut wooden portraits of fallen military members and present them free of charge to their families

• Coach in the Weirton Rotary Youth Soccer League

• Coach in the Weirton Area Youth Basketball League

• Leader/chaperon of Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church’s youth groups

• Author of several published poems

• 30+ years of woodworking and Do-It-Yourself experience

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