SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Maintenance Engineering Supervisor in the food and pharmaceutical industry with experience in equipment and facilities maintenance, protocol qualifications, and coordination of equipment installation, commissioning and start-up. Known for flexibility in accommodating last minute changes in project scope by reorganizing efforts and setting priorities. Supervision of staff and on-site contractors. Collaborative, organized, excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter and quick learner. Able to work with minimum supervision and to manage multiple projects and priorities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, Philadelphia, PA 2013 – Present
Maintenance Supervisor
Direct maintenance work crews of 15-20 skilled workers to maintain manufacturing and facility equipment in support of manufacturing goals. Lead a proactive approach in preventing breakdowns through maintenance best practices and predictive/preventive maintenance and when necessary, resolving breakdown issues through leading troubleshooting activities across all trades.
• Supervise and hold accountable the mechanics, electricians, plumbers, and carpenter to perform planned or emergency maintenance in Mixing, Bake shop, and Packaging areas.
• Evaluate and assess unionized personnel to determine training needs and develop employees to improve their trade skills.
• Assess maintenance impact on line performance with respect to improving uptime, B&R, and product quality.
• Accurately input and update the CMMS program (SAP) on a daily basis for the responsible shift.
• Communicate daily activity of work order status with Planners, Production Supervisors, and coordinate the shift-to-shift handoffs.
• Act as point of contact for technical support and utilize all available resources to correct mechanical, and electrical problems on the night shifts.
• Participate in identifying key parts inventory, and maintenance budget management with Maintenance Manager.
• Key contributor to the electrical element safety program.
• Respond to employee grievances and resolve union/management related issues.
• Managed employees during the course of a plant closure.
COVIDIEN, Hobart, NY 2010 – 2013
Maintenance Supervisor
Managed a staff of 16 Maintenance Mechanics (Packaging and Manufacturing). Assisted in the management of the CMMS program, including PM's, equipment, work orders, and employee labor. Closed out CAPAs for exceptions as assigned.
• Planned and oversaw small projects to enable Manufacturing and Packaging departments to operate more efficiently.
• Reviewed, approved, and executed Qualification Protocols for Manufacturing equipment as necessary.
• Helped reduce non-value added time by participating in Continuous Improvement projects (Kaizen and 5s).
• Identified areas of improvement in Manufacturing and Packaging processes and coordinated modifications to improve quality and safety.
• Ensured Maintenance Department compliance with FDA regulations by developing and updating SOPs and ensuring mechanics were properly trained.
• Acted as point of contact for technical support to various departments on the night shift for investigating and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and some PLC problems.
• Simplified and standardized procedures to help make the operators’ and mechanics’ jobs easier.
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS, Fairfield, NJ 2006 – 2009
Maintenance Supervisor
Managed a staff of 4 Maintenance Mechanics (Level III). Managed the Preventive Maintenance Program of the facility and all equipment. Oversaw all on-site maintenance contractor services. Generated annual capital projects budget. Handled purchasing matters for Maintenance Department. Assigned and scheduled manual work order requests for Maintenance employees as necessary.
• Coordinated and oversaw maintenance projects and capital projects to enable Manufacturing department to operate more efficiently.
• Made appropriate changes in designs according to Manufacturing Department while maintaining budget and schedules.
• Identified areas of improvement in facility infrastructure and processes and performed upgrades to enhance the general appearance and safety.
• Minimized costs by resourcefully ordering spare parts and trouble shooting equipment as needed.
• Participated in the launch of a new product by writing and executing protocols of certain equipment.
• Ensured Maintenance Department compliance with FDA and OSHA regulations by developing and updating SOPs and ensuring mechanics were properly trained.
• Provided technical support and assistance to various departments to improve product quality and pursue new ideas for product development.
• Played a major role in managing the relocation and commissioning of 50,000 sq ft of warehouse and office space, and equipment to a new facility.
• Facilitated two-week annual shutdown periods of the entire facility and completed all scheduled maintenance tasks within the allotted time frame.
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS (Formerly IVAX PHARMACEUTICALS), St. Croix, VI 2004 - 2006
Maintenance Engineer (2004 – 2006)
Managed the Preventive Maintenance Program using MP2 Professional. Issued Work orders to em...
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