Thomas Dwayne Gause
Bladenboro
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor offering 29 years of dedication to Smithfield Packing. 20 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Smithfield Packing
01.2005 - Current
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised 10 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
Maintenance Electrician
Smithfield Packing
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in industrial machinery.
- Collaborated closely with other maintenance professionals to coordinate repairs efficiently without disrupting daily operations.
- Completed complex repair tasks swiftly while adhering to strict quality standards, minimizing impact on production timelines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of completed repairs and maintenance activities, keeping management informed of ongoing projects and potential concerns.
Maintenance Electrician
Harriet Henderson
06.1988 - 01.1996
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in industrial machinery.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Completed complex repair tasks swiftly while adhering to strict quality standards, minimizing impact on production timelines.
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bladenboro High School
Bladenboro, NC06-1982
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety protocols
- Vendor relationship management
- Quality control
- Emergency response
- Work order management
- Materials requisition
- Compliance enforcement
Army National Guard 1982-1988
Honorable discharge
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Smithfield Packing
01.2005 - Current
Maintenance Electrician
Smithfield Packing
01.1996 - 01.2005
Maintenance Electrician
Harriet Henderson
06.1988 - 01.1996
High School Diploma -
Bladenboro High School
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