Andrew Bloom
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Summary
Professional maintenance expert prepared for leadership roles, offering significant experience in facility management. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Maintenance professional with proven track record in efficiently managing maintenance operations. Known for ensuring optimal performance of equipment and facilities through effective maintenance strategies. Highly dependable team player with focus on adaptability and result-oriented collaboration. Skills include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Kohls Corp
03.2025 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- 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.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Maintenance Planner
Anchor Glass Container Corp
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities including labor hours and materials used.
- Performed root cause analysis when necessary in order to determine underlying causes of failure.
- Monitored performance of equipment over time by collecting data from various sources.
- Ensure Maintenance has what it needs by ordering correct parts and to ensure store room keeps parts stocked
- Contact vendors and assist/lead projects
- Maintenance of CMMS system
- Prepare preventative maintenance plans that align with target
- Serve as liaison between maintenance, corporate, and operations
- Conducted regular inspections and identified areas needing repair or replacement.
- Drafted schedules for planned outages that minimized disruption to production processes.
- Worked closely with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions for long-term sustainability.
- Identified potential risks associated with specific pieces of equipment prior to implementation.
- Contributed towards cost savings initiatives through efficient utilization of resources.
- Coordinated with outside vendors to ensure timely completion of repairs and replacements.
- Collaborated with other departments such as purchasing and finance in order to optimize budgeting.
- Utilized computerized maintenance management systems to track work orders and inventory levels.
- Implemented preventative maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
- Analyzed data, monitored trends, and developed reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Compiled operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Graphic Packaging International
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Enforced safety guidelines at all times in order to minimize workplace injuries or accidents.
- Provided guidance and support when necessary during challenging situations such as machine breakdowns or unexpected delays.
- Trained and supervised personnel on production processes, quality control protocols, and safety standards.
- Coordinate with maintenance on preventative maintenance and asset efficiency.
- Ensure that production processes are being met and lead area to function in the safest and most efficient way possible.
- Monitor CMMS system to determine root cause analysis of assets to mitigate downtime.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss performance issues, develop improvement plans and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires and existing employees alike.
- Resolved conflicts between departments or personnel promptly while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Monitored process metrics daily to identify areas of inefficiency, devise solutions and modify procedures accordingly.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly to provide feedback on progress towards goals.
- Created an environment that fosters collaboration among team members by promoting open communication channels.
- Implemented cost-reduction initiatives to streamline operations and increase profitability.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining current manufacturing operations, costs associated with production activities, labor utilization rates and other pertinent data.
- Established work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Observed equipment operation and proactively addressed issues to prevent downtime.
Project Supervisor
Papertech
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Monitored project progress against established milestones and adjusted resources accordingly.
- Maintained effective communication channels among all relevant stakeholders including customers, vendors, contractors, internal teams.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Assisted in developing new procedures related to project planning and execution.
- Analyzed data received from various sources in order to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on new processes or procedures associated with ongoing projects.
- Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation.
- Conducted regular status meetings with all stakeholders to review progress and address any questions or concerns that arose during the duration of the project.
- Utilized risk management techniques to minimize potential issues during the course of a project.
- Compiled data relevant to project completion for manager to assess.
- Coordinated task schedules by communicating with individual team members.
- Reported project status on budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction.
- Planned, scheduled and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
- Assigned duties and responsibilities to project personnel.
- Identified, reviewed, and select vendors and consultants to meet project needs.
Avionics Manager
Falcon Aviation
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed avionics teams, overseeing all aspects of the process from design to installation and testing.
- Maintained comprehensive records related to all aircrafts' avionics systems including repairs, upgrades, tests.
- Evaluated performance of team members to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Train personnel and give expertise on avionics subject matter
- Ensure FAA regulations are being complied with as well as promoting complete safety
- Manage flight schedules
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain necessary supplies needed for servicing aircrafts' avionics systems.
- Implemented new software programs designed specifically for managing aircrafts' avionics systems.
- Supervised daily operations of all avionics systems, troubleshooting any issues that arose.
- Assisted with budgeting activities related to purchasing new parts or components for aircrafts' avionics systems.
- Created workflows for efficient tracking of parts ordering and inventory control processes.
- Developed training plans for new staff members, ensuring they were up-to-date on the latest avionics technology.
- Tracked progress on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Inspected and maintained aircraft batteries and electrical components to minimize malfunctions.
- Performed and documented work to comply with instructions and regulations.
- Kept records of maintenance and repair work.
- Repaired electrical wiring harnesses for various types of avionics equipment in both laboratory settings and aboard aircraft.
- Conducted system checks to ensure proper operation of all components within the aircraft's avionics system prior to flight operations.
Avionics Technician
Gulfstream
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Corrected discrepancies by removing, repairing, or replacing defective parts of aircraft electrical systems.
- Leveraged torque wrenches and crimping and striping tools to perform work.
- Operated automatic test equipment to locate and diagnose issues.
- Utilized schematics and illustrated
- Installed and configured electronic instrumentation equipment, such as navigation radios and autopilot systems.
- Programmed computers to control flight systems utilizing specialized software applications.
- Performed and documented work to comply with instructions and regulations.
- Assisted in the design of new avionics installations for both commercial and military aircrafts.
Avionics Technician
Navy
02.2012 - 12.2016
- Corrected discrepancies by removing, repairing, or replacing defective parts of aircraft electrical systems.
- Operated automatic test equipment to locate and diagnose issues.
- Installed and configured electronic instrumentation equipment, such as navigation radios and autopilot systems.
- Performed and documented work to comply with instructions and regulations.
- Programmed computers to control flight systems utilizing specialized software applications.
- Assisted in the design of new avionics installations for both commercial and military aircrafts.
- Inspected and maintained aircraft batteries and electrical components to minimize malfunctions.
- Observed, reflected and analyzed processes to make informed decisions.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on multiple aircraft systems, including avionics and electrical components.
- Repaired complex wiring harnesses for a variety of communication, navigation, radar, and other avionic systems.
- Maintained records of all work performed on aircrafts in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Operated various test equipment to identify malfunctions in aircraft components.
- Guided or assisted employees with troubleshooting to drive resolutions for mechanical and electrical systems.
- Evaluated system performance data to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Trained personnel on proper operation of avionic equipment during pre-flight inspections.
Education
High School -
Hawkinsville High School
Hawkinsville, Ga05.2005
Skills
- Work order preparation
- Work order management
- Schedule management
- Safety monitoring
- Cost estimation
- Continuous improvement
- Asset management
- Materials coordination
- Maintenance strategies
- Leadership skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Job prioritizing
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
Certification
- Electrical Theory Certification through Navy
- C school certification through Navy
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Kohls Corp
03.2025 - Current
Maintenance Planner
Anchor Glass Container Corp
09.2024 - 03.2025
Manufacturing Supervisor
Graphic Packaging International
04.2023 - 09.2024
Project Supervisor
Papertech
04.2020 - 04.2023
Avionics Manager
Falcon Aviation
01.2019 - 02.2020
Avionics Technician
Gulfstream
03.2017 - 02.2019
Avionics Technician
Navy
02.2012 - 12.2016
High School -
Hawkinsville High School
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