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THOMAS Erhardt

Mishawaka

Summary

With a proven track record at INDIANA CENTER FOR RECOVERY, I excel in streamlining maintenance processes and enhancing team productivity through effective leadership and preventive maintenance expertise. My approach combines strong troubleshooting abilities with fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, achieving significant reductions in downtime and cost savings.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

INDIANA CENTER FOR RECOVERY
02.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
  • Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
  • Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets for maintenance projects, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and costeffectiveness.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Implemented energy-saving initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in equipment operation and facility management practices.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.

Maintenance Supervisor

SJRMC
09.1998 - 10.2020
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
  • Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
  • Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets for maintenance projects, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and costeffectiveness.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Implemented energy-saving initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in equipment operation and facility management practices.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.

Education

High School Diploma -

MISHAWAKA
MISHAWAKA IN
05-1982

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team supervision
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Troubleshooting
  • Work order management
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • HVAC systems
  • Safety protocols
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Electrical systems
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Quality control
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Emergency response
  • Staff management
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Supply coordination
  • Job planning
  • Deadline management
  • Materials requisition
  • Production scheduling
  • Staff scheduling
  • Employee scheduling
  • Inventory replenishment
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Employee performance assessment
  • Resource allocation
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Boiler operations
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Pest control
  • Risk assessment
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Performance monitoring
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Vendor coordination
  • Cost control
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Compliance enforcement
  • Work order processing
  • Building automation
  • Painting techniques
  • Maintaining components
  • Work assignment delegation
  • Contractor coordination
  • Skilled maintenance and repair
  • Maintenance planning
  • Decision-making
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Tools and equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment operation
  • Professional communication
  • OSHA compliance
  • Work area inspection
  • Team collaboration
  • Employee safety training
  • Job prioritizing
  • Customer relations
  • Personnel management
  • Employee motivation
  • Visual inspection
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Heavy lifting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Worker training
  • Schedule management
  • Relationship building
  • Schedule preparation
  • Tool and parts inventory oversight
  • Corrective action implementation
  • Machinery operations
  • Quality assurance
  • Hazard monitoring and management
  • Materials and labor costing
  • Performance evaluations

Certification

  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Certification - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

INDIANA CENTER FOR RECOVERY
02.2021 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

SJRMC
09.1998 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

MISHAWAKA

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