Brad Blythe
Tishomingo,MS
Summary
Accomplished Plant Engineer-Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at JBS, enhancing plant efficiency and leading successful maintenance teams. Expert in Electrical Diagnostics and Safety Management, I've managed CapEx budgets up to $5 million, significantly improving productivity and operational excellence. Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration and implementing data-driven maintenance strategies to achieve and surpass objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Engineer
JBS
01.2025 - Current
- Organized and managed maintenance staff to fulfill requirements via scheduling and delegation.
- Enhanced plant efficiency by implementing process improvements and equipment upgrades.
- Maintained open communication channels to verify prescribed operational levels for equipment and tasks.
- Improved plant layout design to maximize space utilization and increase overall productivity.
- Managed plant projects from conception to completion, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
- Provided technical support to the production team, troubleshooting issues and offering swift resolutions.
- Coordinated with outside contractors for specialized services, ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
- Served as point of contact during plant emergencies, overseeing disaster recovery and expediting restoration efforts.
- Managed and annual CapEx budget of 2 to 5 million.
Assistant Plant Engineer
JBS
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in resource utilization and proposing solutions accordingly.
- Managed various capital projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Assisted in the design and installation of new equipment, resulting in increased production capabilities.
- Supported plant operations by coordinating with vendors and suppliers for equipment procurement and maintenance services.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Provided technical support during emergency situations, minimizing damage to equipment and ensuring rapid recovery of operations.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Assisted with the development of annual budgets for the engineering department based on historical data analysis.
- Participated in regular audits, correcting any identified discrepancies to maintain operational excellence.
- Served as point of contact during plant emergencies, overseeing disaster recovery and expediting restoration efforts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
- Created and implemented project plans for new or improved industrial processes.
- Managed and annual CapEx budget of 2 to 5 million.
Maintenance Manager
JBS
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety for 32 employees.
- 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.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- 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.
- Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - PLC Programming
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, ALHigh School Diploma -
Iuka High School
Iuka05-1982
Skills
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Safety management
- Data-Driven Maintenance Planning
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Industrial Control Systems
- Environmental compliance
- Reliability engineering
- Industrial PLC Programming Expertise
- Emergency maintenance
- AutoCAD Proficiency
Timeline
Plant Engineer
JBS
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Plant Engineer
JBS
05.2022 - 01.2025
Maintenance Manager
JBS
10.2019 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - PLC Programming
Bevill State Community College
High School Diploma -
Iuka High School
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