Richard Davis
Hanford
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Saputo Cheese USA Inc., enhancing equipment reliability and optimizing maintenance budgets. Expert in preventive maintenance and project management, I've led teams to achieve significant improvements in efficiency and safety. Skilled in staff management and continuous improvement, my approach has consistently resulted in successful facility upgrades and cost-effective operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
11.2012 - Current
- Control and Maintain a 14 million dollar R&M Budget
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- 5 Years as Maintenance Manager, 3.5 Years as Supervisor, 4 Years as Maintenance Technician
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting practices, and regulatory audits with CDFA, OSHA, CAL OSHA, USDA, FDA
Journeyman Electrician
Zacky Farms
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Repaired and installed new machines, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Improved electrical system efficiency by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for repair or replacement.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Marquez Brothers International
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by optimizing maintenance processes, including prioritization of work orders and inventory management.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections, demonstrating compliance with established safety and environmental guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-2028
High School Diploma -
Hanford Joint Union High School
Hanford, CA06-2008
Skills
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Project management
- Project Budget Management
- Maintenance planning
- Staff management
- Grounds maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Facilities management
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Contractor management
- Work order management
- Safety protocols
Accomplishments
- Supervise a team of 52 staff members.
- OSHA 10
- Ammonia Refrigeration
- 4160v, 480v, 3 phase and single phase
- Programmable logic control
- AutoCad
- Microsoft office
- Maintain 14 million dollar budget annually
- Project management
- Attending ASU for Mechanical Engineering BS
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
11.2012 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Zacky Farms
04.2012 - 11.2012
Lead Maintenance Technician
Marquez Brothers International
01.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Hanford Joint Union High School
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