Thomas Strode

(270) 782-5221 90 Hightower

Court
ts10a5ca4@westpost.net Bowling Green, KY 42103
Seeking Position As:
Maintenance Manager
Dedicated, hardworking and goal-oriented Maintenance Manager has more than 20 ye
ars of experience in providing expert maintenance management, research, robotics
, PLC programming, electrical wiring, reading schematics, hydraulics and mechan
ical abilities. Diligent manager is an excellent leader formulating and implemen
ting consistently successful plans and strategies for the operation to attain pr
ofit sustainability and continuous growth. Demonstrated notable sales and market
ing breakthroughs achieving enormous revenue and gross margin boost through atte
ntive analysis and maximization. Innovative and confident leader has an excellen
t personnel management, problem solving skills and exceptional proficiency in or
ganizing company processes which require keen attention to details, patience and
resourcefulness. Profound familiarity to financial and operational or cost cont
rol leveraging using unique new business expansion. Responds to managing employe
es and tasks with genuine enthusiasm and fulfills them with focus, motivation an
d the determination to propel the company to excellence.
* Sustainable Revenue & Profit Growth *Robotics & PLC Programming
* Proficient in Lean Manufacturing *JIT based Operations
* Personnel Training & Team Building Skills *Electrical Wiring & Reading Sch
ematics
* Strategic Planning & Tactical Sales *Hydraulics & Mechanical Abilities
Professional Experience
Bowling Green Metalforming May 2004 a" Jan 2011
Maintenance Manager
* Administered the research and coordination of special projects which includes
complete cell moves, making lines, estimation of mechanical and electrical proce
dures and ordering of parts.
* Attained a reduced manpower in the maintenance department from 132 to 61 perso
nnel while maintaining efficiency and quality of work.
* Ensured that all production demands are met and maintained a 98% completion ra
ting on schedules PMas; installed and initialized 12 assembly lines and ensured
all PPAPs are done on time.
* Administered the management of the engineering with design including the imple
mentation of more than 119 major line improvements to enhance the efficiency.
* Initiated the reduction of costs which saved the company Millions in annual co
sts including the lone responsibility for 67 ideas and design improvements.
* Assumed responsibility for interviews, hiring and firing of personnel includin
g the management of departmental budget; reduced the overhead in the maintenance
department by 47% in 2 years.
* Handled the short and long term planning with plant layout and manning; Manag
ed several projects completed in house; coordinated and worked with multiple con
tractors/sub contractors.
* Managed several continuous improvement / Kaizan groups which consisted of per
sonnel from all departments to improve and focus on lean manufacturing.
Maintenance Technician II, Special Projects Manager
May 2004 a" Feb 2006
* Handled the management of between 3 and 40 maintenance personnel which involve
s several projects completed in house; coordinated and worked with multiple cont
ractors/sub contractors.
* Provided engineering assistance for the development of new processes including
industrial maintenance of various types of automatic, mechanical, hydraulic and
 pneumatic equipments.
* Inspected tools and recommended improvement procedures; experienced at wiring,
operating and programming which include writing new programs, touching up and i
mproving existing programs.
* Assisted and trained fellow team members on programming techniques including t
he supervision and assigned tasks for existing team members as needed.

Siegel Roberts of Kentucky (SRK) Oct 2003 a" May 2004

Lead Maintenance Technician, Supervisor
* Supervised and preformed maintenance on various types of automatic, mechanical
, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; To include 23 injection molding machines, 3
0 robots, Conair transfer system, industrial grinders and vacuum pumps.
* Provided engineering assistance for the development of new processes including
industrial maintenance of various types of automatic, mechanical, hydraulic and
pneumatic equipments.
* Inspected tools and recommended improvement procedures; experienced at wiring,
operating and programming which include writing new programs, touching up and i
mproving existing programs.
* Assisted and trained fellow team members on programming techniques including t
he supervision and assigned tasks for existing team members as needed.
United States Army Reserve (Retired) Nov 1998 a" June 2006
Maintenance Manager, Retired AR
* Administered the management of 2 maintenance facilities, wheeled vehicles, sma
ll arms, missile repair, communication and electronics, special devices and gene
rator repair shop.
* Ensured the completion of quality inspections and jobs and job assignments are
designed to the correct shops.
* Monitored the day to day spreadsheets to ensure the correct parts were ordered
including the checking of parts and job close outs status.
* Handled the management of the weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annua
l PMsa ensuring that all projects are on time.
Bada Company Jan 2003 a" Oct 2003
Lead Maintenance
* Executed the industrial maintenance on several types of automatic, mechanical,
hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
* Handled 21 stamping presses of various sizes, 2 powered paint booths, power co
nveyors, 11 industrial and air compressors.
* Performed the troubleshooting all equipments, reading schematics, pneumatics,
electrical repairs, adjusting and replacing Allen Bradley drives.
* Administered the troubleshooting and programming of PLCas and worked on hydrau
lics, pneumatics, welding, pipe fitting, machining, fabricating and PMas includi
ng minor to major repairs on all equipment.
* Assumed responsibility for the facility maintenance for second and third shift
ensuring the high quality of work.
Other Work Experience
Desa International, Maintenance Technician April 2002 a" Jan 2003
Georgia Pacific, Maintenance Coordinator/ Supervisor May 1997 a" Mar 2002
Wagner Brake, Machine Operator July 1996 a" May 1997
United States Army, Maintenance Controller/Manager Sept 1991 a" Aug 1996
United States Army, Diesel Mechanic/Supervisor Se
pt 1983 a" Sept 1991
Education & Technical Skills
Maintenance industrial classes (2 year course) Kentucky Adva
nced Technical Institute, 2002
Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Management Course
U.S. Army, 1993
Basic Noncommissioned Officer Management Course
U.S. Army, 1990
Associate Degree
Central Texas College, 1989
Primary Leadership Training Course
U.S. Army, 1987
High School Diploma
Tompkinsville High School, 1983
Machining & Welding Certificate
Monroe County Vocational School, 1983
Received 3 Plant Recognitions for Great Work
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)* SAP* Robotics, P
LCas Programming