Latoya Harris
Hattiesburg
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Engineer Supervisor with a proven track record at Hunnington Ingalls, enhancing equipment reliability and plant efficiency through innovative maintenance strategies and predictive maintenance. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and fostering team development, I've significantly reduced operational costs by implementing energy-saving initiatives. My leadership has consistently fostered a culture of continuous improvement and safety excellence.
Results-driven production professional with focus on meeting high standards and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Expertise in process optimization and quality control, ensuring reliable, high-quality production.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer Supervisor
Hunnington Ingalls
06.2017 - Current
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, developing safe work practices for the maintenance team.
- Reduced downtime for critical machinery by streamlining repair processes and procedures.
- Achieved cost savings through optimization of spare parts inventory and procurement strategies.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during unexpected equipment failures, minimizing disruption to production schedules.
- Coordinated with external vendors for specialized services or equipment repairs when required, maintaining excellent relationships to ensure prompt response times.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for maintenance staff to enhance technical skills.
- Enhanced overall plant efficiency with effective management of multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, providing valuable data for performance analysis and future planning purposes.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency among team members.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased productivity.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives, resulting in significant reduction in operational costs.
- Reviewed design specifications for new equipment installations, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems without compromising performance or safety standards.
- Advised senior management on strategic decisions related to asset lifecycle management, including replacement or refurbishment options based on cost-benefit analyses.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and technological advancements, incorporating relevant innovations into maintenance strategies for improved performance.
Production Supervisor
Wayne Farms
10.2006 - 05.2017
- Oversee production lines and schedules
- Ensure products meet quality standards
- Maintain production records
- Train and monitor staff
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
- Identify opportunities for improvement
- Ensure safe use of equipment
- Schedule maintenance
- Verify production output
- Prepare reports on performance
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Managed team of Number production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor Of Computer Science -
Antonelli College
Hattiesburg, MS05.1997
Skills
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Maintenance planning
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Predictive maintenance
- Environmental awareness
- Scheduling coordination
- Electrical systems expertise
- Facility management
- Blueprint interpretation
- Asset management
- Equipment calibration
- Performance evaluations
- Reliability engineering
- Energy management
- Solidworks
- Building automation
- Cost reduction strategies
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Written and verbal communication
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Lighting systems
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Technical troubleshooting
- Confined space entry
- Blueprint reading
- Hazardous materials handling
- Scheduling
- Data collection
- Inventory maintenance
- Staff training
- Safety monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Electrical systems
- Administration
- Quality control
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Production targets
- Health and safety compliance
- Worker training
- Schedule management
- Assembly and production
- Production planning
- Process improvement
- Equipment monitoring
- Materials handling
- Production and processing
- Quality assurance
- Standard operating procedures
- Workflow optimization
- Manufacturing
- Quality assurance expertise
- Operations management
- Waste reduction
- Priority management
- Materials management
- Process documentation
- Raw materials
- Schedule oversight
- Audit management
- Inventory oversight
- Compliance
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Shift checklists
- Employee leadership
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer Supervisor
Hunnington Ingalls
06.2017 - Current
Production Supervisor
Wayne Farms
10.2006 - 05.2017
Bachelor Of Computer Science -
Antonelli College
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