BILL EASTERLING

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Mason, Ohio 45040

qk1sii@r.postjobfree.com

513-***-**** (h) 513-***-**** (c)

SUMMARY

A Maintenance Manager with over 20 years of hands on experience in managing engineers, technicians and skilled trade’s staff for manufacturing firms, most recently in the automotive industry with fully automated carpet manufacturer, die casting and machining facility. Proven ability to layout new work centers with all the auxiliary equipment from start to finish. Recognized as a respected leader and manager of people and projects. Skilled in troubleshooting and making decisions with impact on production requirements and profitability of company. Experienced in creating and managing budgets, preventative maintenance, work order system (CMMS) and scheduling of work.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMTEX (Lebanon, Ohio) 2005 - 2011

Maintenance Manager

Responsible for 3 shifts of maintenance employees including 13 maintenance techs and 1 parts attendant. Managed scheduling, preventative maintenance program, repairs, facility and all equipment associated with production. Created and monitored annual budget. Worked closely with leaders in all departments to coordinate “Just in Time” deliveries.

• Revised preventative maintenance program to tailor to equipment which reduced unexpected down time and resulted in 100% compliance with TS (automotive quality system).

• Planned and successfully met budget reduction of 10%.

• Led crew in installation of modifications to existing equipment for new model.

• Identified need and researched new chiller. Found and purchased more cost effective chiller which reduced repair costs and electrical consumption.

EXCELLENT CARE ENTERPRISE (Mason, Ohio) 2002 - 2005

Business Owner

Part owner in home remodeling and home improvement company. Responsible for customer relations, bidding, contracting, scheduling, supervision and quality assurance.

• Led 900 sq. ft. addition to home from sale through move in.

• Managed project for 3600 sq. ft. addition to home.

• Built new home from foundation to completion.

AHRESTY WILMINGTON CORP. (Wilmington, Ohio) 2000 - 2002

Maintenance Manager

Responsible for equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance and installation of new equipment for this automotive die casting and machining plant, headquartered in Japan. Managed Japanese advisor, 1 supervisor, 1 team leader and 14 hourly maintenance employees.

• Planned and installed a $3 million casting machine and all supporting equipment. Selected to go to Japan and observe run off new equipment.

• Installed 2 new machining lines for new models.

• Planned and rebuilt 2 casting machines while ensuring production needs were met.

• Developed a more proactive preventative maintenance program and spare parts inventory.

AMERICAN SHOWA (Blanchester, Ohio) 1998 - 2000

Maintenance Manager

Responsible for equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance and over 200,000 sq. ft. facility. Supervised 1 assistant manager, 2 shift leaders and 12 maintenance employees.

• Worked with consulting firm and led conversion of existing CMMS system to Data Stream including palm tops (hand held computers) for techs.

• Led installation of 2 new air compressors, air dryer and piping.

• Led installation of generator for melting furnaces.

• Created modification of existing air lines to make a closed loop in order to decrease compressor demand.

A-MOLD CORP (Mason, Ohio) 1990 -1998

Maintenance Superintendent

Responsible for all maintenance on production equipment and facility of a 400,000 sq. ft. building for start up organization. Managed 2 supervisors, 2 group leaders, 1 electrical engineer and 25 maintenance employees.

• Developed shutdown plans for (2) two week annual shutdowns reducing unexpected down time.

• Developed spare parts inventory for entire facility reducing down time.

• Hired 20 maintenance employees.

• Worked with vocational school and initiated a training program for maintenance employees.

A series of increasingly responsible positions with GE Service Shop including Shift Production Supervisor, Quality Inspector and Maintenance employee.

EDUCATION

Automotive Repair, New York Technical Institute, (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Diploma, William Mason High School (Mason, Ohio)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

QS 9000, ISO 9001, ISO14001, 5S training, TPM, Supervisor Team Building,

Forklift, Mobile Crane, Classes for Electrical Wiring, Electrical Code,

Hydraulics and Pneumatics, UBE Casting Machines

First Aid and CPR

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Mason Youth Organization

Coached girls and boys basketball for grade 4 thru 6 for 10 years

Coached girls softball for 6years

Coached baseball for 12 years

Assistant coach for 8th grade basketball for 1 year

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