Donald L. Cash, Jr.
Kings Mountain,NC
Summary
Experienced in managing maintenance operations and optimizing equipment performance. Leveraging preventive maintenance programs and efficient troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime. Expertise in team leadership and effective communication to achieve operational goals. Well-prepared for leadership roles with significant experience in facility management. Excels in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safety compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
HANESbrands, Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Support theOperations team by working in a safe, customer-focused manner
- Develop and design innovative solutions to difficult problems, manage outside contractors, and be on call for emergencies
- Handle multiple internal and externally sponsored projects and daily activities, manage and meet deadlines, and develop & track plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals
- Work with local site Safety leadership to understand, implement, and audit safety programs to ensure that all safety programs and procedures are followed
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with operations leadership
- Mentor all maintenance associates by motivating and providing direction to help them achieve their goals and make a consistent effort to go above and beyond
- Develop the site business plans and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans
- Work with the site Finance team to develop, set, and track budgets
- Own and promote excellent housekeeping
- Provide enriched feedback to enhance individual performance
- Maintain site morale and customer satisfaction by keeping the customer in mind and keeping the interests of the company at heart
- Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management
- Ensure employees comply with all necessary safety regulatory policies and procedures
- Guide Reliability Maintenance and Engineering technicians regarding repair procedures and techniques
- Coordinate the site downtime windows and lead the techs in major repairs that are critical to the success of the equipment
- 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.
- 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.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- 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.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
Maintenance Supervisor
HANESbrands, Inc.
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Coordinate and supervise the maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds; perform unskilled and semiskilled tasks in the maintenance of the distribution center
- Works independently and reports directly to the Plant Manager
- Plans and supervises the work assignments for all requests for repairs and maintenance tasks generated at the facility
- Responsible for planning, organizing, assigning tasks, and changing workloads within the facility
- Reassign regular staff to expedite production schedules and be responsible for delays and deferred maintenance backlog
- Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
- Tracking expenses and overseeing the maintenance budget
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
- Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
Facility Maintenance Technician
HANESbrands, Inc.
10.2002 - 07.2019
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and repairing all facility equipment such as power-generated equipment, material-handling equipment, and conveyor belt systems
- Utilized working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and compressed air systems, occasionally requiring welding skills
- Experience RSCC controller for all on-site conveyors
- Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery such as conveyors, forklifts, stretch wrappers, tape machines, etc.
- Troubleshoot and repair distribution/production machinery safely and as quickly as possible when failures occur
- Served as a reliable point of contact for any emergency maintenance needs, responding quickly to minimize damage or disruptions to operations.
- Provided support for facility renovations, assisting with planning and executing various projects.
Education
OSHA 30-Hour Certification -
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC10.2024
OSHA 10-Hour Certification -
Gaston College
Dallas, North Carolina01.2018
Certificate - Welding
Gaston College
Dallas, NC01-2017
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management -
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, North Carolina06.2015
Career Readiness Certification -
Gaston College
Dallas, North Carolina06.2014
Basic Electrical Certificate -
PCDI (On-Line Course)
Norcross, Georgia02.2005
High School Diploma -
International Correspondence School
Scranton, Pennsylvania03.1995
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Staff management
- Team leadership
- Vendor relationship management
- Facilities maintenance
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Contractor management
- Expense tracking
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
HANESbrands, Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
HANESbrands, Inc.
07.2019 - 07.2024
Facility Maintenance Technician
HANESbrands, Inc.
10.2002 - 07.2019
OSHA 10-Hour Certification -
Gaston College
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management -
Cleveland Community College
Career Readiness Certification -
Gaston College
Basic Electrical Certificate -
PCDI (On-Line Course)
OSHA 30-Hour Certification -
Cleveland Community College
Certificate - Welding
Gaston College
High School Diploma -
International Correspondence School
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