4382 Pasadera Way             

Turlock, CA  95382                                                                                  

Residence:  (209) 668 - 2773

Cell Phone: (831) 210 - 0839

 

 

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a challenging and responsible career position in which my experience and abilities

can be effectively utilized in a highly visible expanding environment.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completed supervisory, leadership academies, and  Fred Pryor team building courses

Completed OSHA 511 regulation training course, Crane operations/site supervisory course

Hazmat, radiation safety, MSDS, Arch flash training, forklift certified

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, pumps, electrical, and automated machinery

Extensive lock out tag out training

Knowledge of GMP requirements, cold chain processes, HACCP program, SOP’s and SSOP’s

Entry level Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, project management

Familiar with pasteurizers, steam boilers, chemicals, monitoring of  ph levels

 

EDUCATION:

East High School - Pueblo, Colorado

Hartnell Community College – Salinas, California

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

 

FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, TURKEY PLANT, Turlock California

Maintenance Supervisor

7/13 to present

 

Supervise maintenance technicians within a union environment; over see all aspects required to maintain highly automated processing equipment for very fast paced six to seven work day processing facility. Determine all work loads and schedules; delegate pm’s, work orders through CCMS system and ensure all is complete meeting USDA sanitary standards. Conduct monthly safety meetings, assist technicians in further developing their skills through TPC training program. Evaluate technicians; assist in hiring and termination process. Coordinate and manage projects performed by outside contractors ensuring GMP’s, safety policies and project budgets are all being followed per company guidelines. Work closely with quality assurance, USDA and production personnel for product quality, employee safety and plant efficiencies.

 

JR SIMPLOT COMPANY, Lathrop California

Maintenance Supervisor

11/11 to 7/13

 

Supervise and manage all work loads, schedules, and preventative maintenance for journeyman mechanic welders within a union environment.  Conduct weekly safety meetings and manage safety work orders through JD Edwards CCMS system.  Evaluate mechanics; assist in hiring and enforce progressive discipline including termination.  Schedule both on sight and off sight training to enhance skill sets for maintenance mechanics. Coordinate and manage projects performed by outside contractors to ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed.  Maintain multiple annual budgets allocating monies to the facility and equipment.  Work closely on projects with the engineering department and support the EHS&S department. Conduct plant wide safety audits weekly. 

 

FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, TURKEY PLANT, Turlock California

Maintenance Supervisor

10/10 to 11/11

 

Supervise maintenance technicians within a union environment; over see all aspects required to maintain highly automated processing equipment for very fast paced six to seven work day processing facility. Determine all work loads and schedules; delegate pm’s, work orders through CCMS system and ensure all is complete meeting USDA sanitary standards. Conduct monthly safety meetings, assist technicians in further developing their skills through TPC training program. Evaluate technicians; assist in hiring and termination process. Coordinate and manage projects performed by outside contractors ensuring GMP’s, safety policies and project budgets are all being followed per company guidelines. Work closely with quality assurance, USDA and production personnel for product quality, employee safety and plant efficiencies.

 

PATTERSON VEGETABLE COMPANY, Patterson, California

Maintenance Manager 

12/08 to 10/10

 

Report directly to Chief Operations Officer. Manage maintenance, electrical, refrigeration, forklift, and facilities departments. Manage work loads, schedules, and preventative maintenance within union environment that includes 50+ employees.  Manage work order system and implement procedures, LOTO, and SOP for various pieces of equipment.  Manage $2 million dollar annual parts budget and $1.5 million labor budget. Coordinate and inspect activities of all outside contractors. Work with quality assurance, production supervisors, and safety departments to ensure product quality, safe product, and good work environment.  Evaluates staff and assists in hiring and termination process. Evaluate individual performances for annual reviews which include promotions, disqualifications, and disciplinary actions. 

 

 

FRESH EXPRESS INC/CHIQUITA BRANDS INT, Salinas, California

Maintenance Supervisor

4/05 to 12/08

 

Manages maintenance staff by determining work loads and schedules; develops, interprets and implements policies and procedures.  Adjust schedules to accommodate production needs. Evaluates staff and assists in hiring and termination process. Ensures that staff are trained in complex maintenance activities and are following standard operating procedures along with complying with all safety policies. Performs periodic evaluations of subordinates, recommends and implements discipline as required. Assists in developing and implementing goals, objectives and work standards for both the fruit and salad plant maintenance staff. Coordinates and inspects activities performed by all outside contractors to ensure satisfactory work is performed and all safe work practices are being followed. Manage a strict budget of $3 million for parts, projects and training. Achieved a yearly cost savings goal of $85,000 for three consecutive years by process improvements.  Completed PM audits through a CCMS system on various pieces of equipment in the fruit plant. Conducted safety tailgates and huddles with fellow maintenance staff to ensure department safety.  Created several job advancement tests for machine operators which will broaden their careers.

 

 

ADVANCED CIRCUITS, Aurora, Colorado                                                                 

Maintenance Technician

5/03 to 3/05

Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on all circuit board processing equipment. Performed facility maintenance which consisted of structural repairs  including electrical and plumbing installations. Main area of responsibility was the drill and route machines which consisted of both preventative maintenance and reactive calls.   

 

 

AUTOLIV, Aurora, Colorado

Maintenance Technician                                                                                                  

1/01 to 5/03

 

Perform repairs, overhauls, and preventive maintenance on automated machinery which used

high pressure gases, robotics, fiber optics, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC’s, and high pressure vacuum systems. Electrical, plumbing, and conveyor systems were also maintained on a daily basis. This ISO 9000 certified World Class facility was fast paced and required high maintenance while complying with all Department of Transportation safety standards as required by the automotive industry.

 

 

 

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