Brian Hudkins
North Salem
Summary
Industrial Maintenance supervisor with over 8 years of experience overseeing maintenance operations, driving performance objectives, and supervising equipment maintenance. Skilled in setting expectations, monitoring performance, and providing coaching for a team of technicians. Proficient in conducting regular inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of various equipment and machinery. Experienced in managing inventory, equipment documentation, and coordinating with team members to ensure efficient operations. Proven track record of maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment, including conveyor belts, motors, and sterilization systems, while also conducting preventive maintenance tasks.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Prysmian Group
10.2024 - Current
- Managing staff
- Hiring, training, and evaluating maintenance staff
- They also plan staffing needs and schedules
- Overseeing maintenance
- Ensuring that maintenance and repairs are completed on time and correctly
- They also inspect facilities to identify issues that need maintenance
- Developing schedules
- Creating maintenance schedules and allocating staff to tasks
- They may also prepare a draft schedule and then agree on it with other staff
- Maintaining equipment
- Ordering parts and equipment, and maintaining inventory
- They may also recommend upgrades or purchases
- Ensuring compliance
- Ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed
- They may also check that the premises are safe and don't violate any regulations
- Communicating
- Communicating with staff and senior management about policies, procedures, concerns, and challenges
- They may also communicate directly with building occupants to resolve service requests
- Participating in projects
- Participating in projects such as remodeling or renovation
- They may also help with day-to-day maintenance work
- Performing routine tasks
- Performing routine manual tasks such as moving supplies, removing trash, and janitorial duties
- They may also perform general maintenance, such as electrical maintenance, plumbing, and HVAC work
Industrial Maintenance Lead/supervisor
Linde advanced surface technology
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Lead and oversee the activities of maintenance technicians based on priorities and needs
- Set expectations, monitor performance, provide coaching, and offer continual training for the team
- Prepare shift turnover reports and lead start-up meetings
- Fill in on the production team as a 'working Team Leader' as necessary
- Drive performance objectives in delivery, cost, quality, and safety
- Operate and supervise equipment maintenance, including documentation
- Maintain records in the maintenance system and oversee a team of 6+ technicians
Industrial Maintenance mechanic/Lead
Target
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Manage and prioritize maintenance tasks for various equipment and machinery
- Oversee troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of conveyors, motors, and gearboxes
- Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance on crown forklifts, pickers, and reach trucks
- Coordinate with team members to ensure efficient and effective daily operations
- Manage inventory and equipment documentation for accountability and tracking
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Pepsico
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintained and repaired hot fill tea line equipment for Lipton pure leaf tea
- Conducted maintenance on conveyor belts, 3-phase motors, and ionizer sterilization system
- Managed printer systems, Alvey 920 palitizor, Paxton products, and blow mold mechanic for Uniloy systems
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on airivator and table top belts
- Assisted with utility maintenance and reverse engineering efforts
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Crossroads farm dairy
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Maintained and repaired millwright, welding, and fabrication equipment
- Conducted maintenance on Uniloy systems and airivators
- Managed miles of table top belts and belting
- Performed utility and preventive maintenance tasks
- Worked on reverse osmosis systems
Senior Staff Non-Commissioned Officer
01.1995 - 01.2011
- Served as senior staff non-commissioned officers in military staff sections, 13B Artillery
- Was a gunnery sergeant, in combat support companies in battalion
- Was a 13R senior fire finder radar, headquarters
- Was the ncoic of a firing battery
Education
General educational development -
Mccutcheon High School
Lafayette, IN01.1989
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Documentation
- Conveyor Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- 3-Phase Motors
- Maintenance Operations
- Team Supervision
Certification
- PMI Certification, 02/01/25, Present, https://www.credly.com/badges/cdca17ce-b8f6-4c77-a537-9117136737b9/public_url
- Driver's License, 03/01/20, 03/01/25
Military Service
United States Army, United States, E7 Sargent first class, 01/01/95, 01/01/11, I served as senior staff non-commissioned officers in military staff sections, 13B Artillery. I was a gunnery sergeant, in combat support companies in battalion I was a 13R senior fire finder radar, headquarters I was the ncoic of a firing battery.
Accomplishments
Project management institute
Practical application for general AI for project managers
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Prysmian Group
10.2024 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Lead/supervisor
Linde advanced surface technology
04.2022 - 10.2024
Industrial Maintenance mechanic/Lead
Target
04.2021 - 04.2022
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Pepsico
07.2020 - 04.2021
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Crossroads farm dairy
11.2016 - 06.2020
Senior Staff Non-Commissioned Officer
01.1995 - 01.2011
General educational development -
Mccutcheon High School
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