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Ruben Hernandez

Elgin,IL

Summary

Dynamic Total Quality Manager and team leader with a proven track record in problem-solving and successfully driving projects to completion. Recognized as a results-oriented self-starter, skilled at fostering a sense of urgency to meet and exceed organizational goals. Expertise in implementing quality management systems that enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in all work aspects.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Manager

TIGER Drylac
02.2022 - Current
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Prepares and implements the Total Productive Maintenance plan
  • Handles emergency breakdowns
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance system following corporate reliability standards
  • Provide engineering and maintenance services/support to maintain the safe and operational capability of plant equipment.
  • Own development and design of new machinery and ensure UL and other safety compliance
  • Creating and controlling the layout of the factory floor to ensure accurate documentation
  • Manages spare parts inventory, assists with set up and implementation of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program
  • Assists with troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, and implementation of SAP maintenance module
  • Assists in developing and implementing standard operating procedures
  • Planning, coordinating, and executing assigned projects for the NAFTA Region, according to the TIGER project management system
  • Lead projects as assigned, manage contractors, and early management of projects, and reduction of Muda
  • Training, coaching & support of project leaders & project team members with a special focus on tools and methods for project initialization, planning, steering, and closure
  • Conducts interviews for new employees, coordinates onboarding, provides ongoing learning & development opportunities for the team, personally coaches the team, and manages the performance of the team
  • Provides recognition, provides timely communication, and employee relations services
  • Implements human resource requirements, conducts regular staff meetings, and ensures a healthy & Safe work environment
  • Provides administrative reporting and documentation, conducts an inventory of Assets & Spares, and participates in the development of the maintenance budget
  • Oversees the maintenance budget, participates in department meetings, and follows Live Liberating Organism (LO) strategies and principles.
  • Interact with co-workers, peers, and supervisor in a constructive, productive, and cooperative manner to meet production needs, driving full responsibilities and Advice Processes throughout the organization
  • NAFTA SAP Key/Master User Production and/or Maintenance, as well as following the requirements for ISO 14001 and 9001 systems
  • 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.
  • Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
  • Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.

Maintenance & Toolroom Supervisor

Filtran LLC
01.2014 - 02.2022
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Responsible for ensuring maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance are completed on the facilities, building &grounds, HVAC, machines, and other equipment. Tasked with upgrading and/or replacing obsolete or inefficient processes, tooling, and equipment.
  • Develop in your reports an extremely high sense of urgency to maximize the plant’s overall equipment effectiveness while ensuring all work is completed safely.
  • Lead efforts to change the culture in the department to one that embraces the benefits of 7S to promote ZERO accidents and maximum OEE. Relentlessly drive out waste.
  • Have expert knowledge of lock-out tag-out (LOTO) requirements and administer the LOTO program, including training & retraining as required.
  • Establish a TPM program in the plant and lead the efforts to train production leads and operators on how to safely and efficiently operate their equipment and conduct routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback to your reports. Implement performance improvement programs, hire new employees, train, and evaluate as needed.
  • Establish and maintain PM and MRO supply systems on existing and new equipment as well as tooling to minimize downtime
  • Coordinate with production to schedule equipment and tools for PM, repairs, and improvements. Supervise by organizing, assigning, and verifying that repairs have been completed properly and in a timely manner.
  • Implement effectiveness of the Maintenance and Toolroom Departmental operations through training, motivation, and administration of competent staff and a productive workforce.
  • Support new assembly equipment & tooling tryouts and validation.
  • Maintain and update tooling specifications, equipment drawing files, and software files for all programs in use on the floor.
  • Maintain focus on safety, quality, productivity, personnel development, and overall business profitability, as well as compliance with ISO standard requirements for machine preventive maintenance.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.

Production Supervisor

Leviton Manufacturing
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Assignment of duties throughout the production floor for the shift
  • Reviewing all assigned personnel’s work and making corrections as necessary
  • Managing attendance records, and verifying the performance of all personnel on the shift
  • Maintaining cohesiveness of the shift through communication and allocation of responsibilities
  • Assessing all training of personnel and set up training as required to ensure proper work is being performed
  • Correcting any issues between personnel and issuing discipline as needed
  • Reviewing applications for employment and interviewing candidates for positions
  • Part of the continuous improvement group to adequately review issues and make changes that would help the company perform better
  • Control overtime as well budget of the group
  • Contacting vendors as needed to provide support when required
  • Keep records of maintenance throughout the production floor to ensure equipment is up to date on preventative maintenance and calibrations
  • Managed team of 25 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.

Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Power Integrations
06.2000 - 11.2011
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Allocation of technician workflow for Production Uptime support.
  • Direct, review and audit calibrations and preventive maintenance procedures and schedules of approximately 300 various types of equipment and repair tools.
  • Manage inventory of components, boards, and supplies totaling over $10 million for uninterrupted operation of the production test floor.
  • Skills assessment, feedback of assessments, and maintenance of technician training to insure skillful and cross trained workforce.
  • Assessment of outstanding problem areas and generation of possible solutions, to include counseling and retain issues of personnel.
  • Part of a “continual improvement” group focusing on operations, especially with collection, analysis, and communication of work-related data.
  • Development of a more autonomous workforce.
  • Insure adequate communication between shifts and personnel.
  • Travel to different sites (domestic and international) to bring up new assembly houses, per specifications set by the company.
  • Setup weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual preventive maintenance and calibration schedule.
  • Assign tasks, as well as provide mentoring and critical feedback to personnel to insure a cohesive working environment.
  • Conduct quarterly training as well as unscheduled testing to ensure compliance with company specifications and guidelines.
  • Meet regularly with the other staff members to find out what is required of our group, so that I can better assign personnel to specific tasks.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO standard requirements for machine preventive maintenance through constant reinforcement and training of personnel.
  • Provided mentorship to junior technicians, fostering professional growth within the department.
  • Improved safety standards with thorough inspections and updates to electrical systems as necessary.
  • Contributed to the development of maintenance budgets, monitoring expenditures for cost-effective operations.
  • Coordinated shutdown maintenance activities to minimize disruption while maximizing equipment availability upon completion.
  • Implemented inventory control measures to maintain adequate stock levels of critical spare parts, reducing delays in repairs.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by maintaining accurate documentation of maintenance activities and training records.
  • Collaborated closely with other supervisors during cross-functional projects for successful outcomes.
  • Established positive relationships with vendors and suppliers for effective negotiation and procurement of necessary equipment, parts, and services.
  • Facilitated collaboration between departments by effectively communicating project statuses and resource requirements.
  • Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Audited supply inventories.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 14 employees over 3 shifts.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Management)

Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
02.2021

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Project management
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Maintenance planning

Certification

  • Fiber Optic Association (FOA)
  • Certified Fiber Optic Technician
  • OSHA
  • OSHA 10 Certified
  • OSHA 30 Certified
  • Fall Protection Certified
  • American Trainco
  • EPA-608 (Universal) Certified

Training

  • Instructor Training Course- Learned how to outline and deliver a lecture using appropriate visual aids as well as question-and-answer techniques.
  • Mastering Management Skills- This served as a refresher in the basics for the more experienced person in current management practice.
  • 4 Roles of Leadership- Learned how to become a more effective leader by focusing energies on the following four roles:
  • Path-Finding
  • Aligning
  • Empowering
  • Modeling
  • Selecting Winners- Learned the techniques of hiring qualified personnel based on certain criteria. Specifically, by performing the following steps: Developing a Profile, Recruiting/ screening, preparing interview questions, managing the interview, Data Verification, and Decision Making.
  • Program Management Workshop- Learned the steps that provided practical, step-by-step methodologies that result in the successful management of projects, regardless of size or complexity.
  • Successfully Managing People- Refresher seminar on successfully managing conflicts, delegating more efficiently, and energizing employees in the workplace.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities and Projects– Refresher seminar on changing old habits as to minimize wasted time and provide a more successful working environment through prioritizing and positive habits.
  • DOT Hazardous Material Training – learned general awareness, function-specific, safety, and security awareness in accordance with the requirements of the U.S Department of Transportation.
  • PLC for Non-Programmers – Training seminar on identifying components, reading ladder logic, understanding PLC inputs, and outputs, understanding basic programming instructions as well as how to set up a PLC, including hard wiring, identifying and isolating the most common faults
  • ARC Flash Electrical Safety – Training seminar to keep workers safe while working around on or around electrically energized equipment
  • Understanding AC and Refrigeration Systems – Learned to understand, operate, maintain and troubleshoot AC systems to enhance comfort control and save energy costs
  • Facilities Management - A 2-day comprehensive course to learn the techniques used by leading Facilities Managers to create a safe, cost-effective, and employee-friendly environment
  • Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers: Training seminar to help non-financial managers the concepts, tools, and techniques that can help make each decision pay off – on the job and on the bottom line
  • LOTO – Updated training on Lock Out Tag Out procedures, as well as required electrical training.
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – Introduction to air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including everyday operations and important refrigeration safety practices.
  • OSHA10 – Completed training per requirements
  • OSHA30 – Completed training per requirements

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

TIGER Drylac
02.2022 - Current

Maintenance & Toolroom Supervisor

Filtran LLC
01.2014 - 02.2022

Production Supervisor

Leviton Manufacturing
01.2012 - 01.2014

Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Power Integrations
06.2000 - 11.2011

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Las Positas College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Management)

Purdue University Global
Ruben Hernandez