Robert Garza
Rockvale
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with a strong background in cross-functional collaboration and team building. Proven track record of implementing effective preventive maintenance strategies, training personnel, and optimizing maintenance operations to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. Dedicated maintenance supervisor skilled in cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving. Proven ability to manage daily operations, optimize equipment performance, and develop team members through effective training and leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna
09.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of automotive manufacturing equipment maintenance to ensure production continuity.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies effectively.
- Conducted inspections to identify equipment issues and initiate repairs.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges promptly.
- Documented maintenance activities and generated reports for management review.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Analyzed current procedures used by technicians during repairs and installations, making recommendations for improvements where applicable.
- Monitored and managed maintenance department budget to support operational needs and resource allocation.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Compiled detailed reports on machine downtime and root cause analysis to inform decision-making and enhance production efficiency.
- Coordinated with external contractors for specialized maintenance projects.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance
TCAT
Smyrna, TNSome College (No Degree) - Maintenance Reliability
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Maintenance Leadership Standards
- Maintenance Reliability
- TMC Practitioner
- ORT Development
- Work Study Supervisor
- Regional Maintenance Management Trainer
- Preventive maintenance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Training development
- Work assignment delegation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Employee performance assessment
- Performance monitoring
- Employee performance evaluation
- Team supervision
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Task prioritization
- Maintenance planning
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Nissan North America, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance
TCAT
Some College (No Degree) - Maintenance Reliability
University of Tennessee