JOHN M. KLINDT

**** ********* ****** • Bethany, MO 64424

660-***-**** • in0cu5@r.postjobfree.com

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Dynamic Facilities Maintenance Engineer / Manager and Production Foreman eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting a progressive company in optimizing operational performance as a motivational leader.

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PROFILE

Offer over 15 years of solid combined experience within Maintenance Engineering, Operational Management, and Production Foreman roles, including expertise in Quality Control,

Training / Development, and High-Security Product Development.

Contribute extensive knowledge of General Mechanics, Electrical Systems, Engines, Hydraulics / Pneumatic Systems, and Sheet Metal Fabrication.

Demonstrate dynamic prioritization and time management skills, including quickly identifying and resolving daily problems in a proactive and productive manner while maintaining a consistently commendable professional work ethic.

Proficient at seamlessly blending strong decision-making abilities with exceptional leadership attributes and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.

Capable of staying focused and maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while contributing high-quality, diplomatic customer services skills.

Able to successfully perform independently or within a team-based environment to exceed all operational goals and objectives.

Skillful in setting goals and developing action plans.

Adept at motivating employees to achieve optimal performance and successfully delegating tasks to allow individualized work-related confidence.

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING / COURSEWORK

~ Certified Federal Aviation Administration, Airframe, and Power Plant Mechanic ~

~Certified in P&H Morris Crane Electrical Systems ~

~ Completed OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health Training Course ~

~ Completed Lean Manufacturing Coursework (TPM, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kanban) ~

~ Completed Dale Carnegie Course on “Winning Friends and Influencing People” ~

~ Trained in ISO 9001 and 14001 Regulations ~

~ Trained in the Handling / Disposal of Hazardous Waste ~

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EDUCATION

Associate’s Degree Aviation Technology Linn Technical State College-1988

Bachelor’s Degree Electronic Engineering Missouri Western State University-2011

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PREMIUM STANDARD FARMS LLC, PRINCETON, MO 2003 – 2008

Assistant Manager of Repair / Maintenance

Maintain responsibility for planning, implementing, and monitoring of various programs to improve overall operational processes, including capital projects, within a maintenance department, ensuring increased productivity and substantial cost reduction.

Strategically develop Key Performance Indicators instrumental toward promptly identifying and resolving inefficiencies, developing effective process improvement initiatives, and boosting overall operations.

Successfully create and manage a $10-million Repair and Maintenance budget, along with actively collaborating with diverse company departments to substantially increase production and revenue.

Proactively investigate operational systems for any necessary repairs, as well as implement a preventative maintenance program to increase the reliability of key components.

Manage comprehensive warehouse operations with an over 6,000-line items inventory.

GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY, KANSAS CITY, KS 1994-2003

Maintenance Foreman (2000 – 2003)

Effectively supervised the daily activities of 12 mechanics, electricians, and multi-craft technicians in the repair and maintenance of operating systems within a steel foundry environment.

Successfully coached and trained team members in systems-based repair, construction, and maintenance activities, such as single- and three-phase electrical work, pumps, welding, conveyor installation / repair, and limited PLC work.

Assisted in the optimal introduction and implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes to support the overall operational success of the company.

Proactively served as a beneficial liaison to the corporate engineering department in the design and functionality of specialized equipment.

Senior Production Foreman (1994 – 2000)

Efficiently trained and coached over 100 team members in manufacturing processes methods and execution, including overseeing weekly plant start-up activities and ensuring consistently optimal levels of operational performance.

Achieved an overall reduction in product defective rates by 8% and ultimately 3.6%, through exceptionally cohesive teamwork with other facility-based management personnel.

Substantially contributed to the re-introduction of a steel foundry after an eight-year shutdown.

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION, ST. LOUIS, MO 1988 – 1992

Sheet Metal Assembler / Riveter

Accurately assembled components for F-15 Eagle and AV8 Harrier Aircraft under contract with the United States Military, along with training 40 team members to build aircraft to precise military specifications.

Selected for a specialized team to build a top secret prototype aircraft for the United States Air Force, including actively holding Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance.

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