Warren Bovard
Sarnia,CA
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Vrancor Hospitality, excelling in preventive maintenance and team leadership. Enhanced equipment reliability through strategic planning and staff training, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Expert in inventory management and project execution, driving operational efficiency and employee performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenace Manager
Vrancor Hospitality
05.2019 - 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.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- 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.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
Maintenance Supervisor
Steeves & Rozema
01.2013 - 04.2019
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
Reovations Business Owner / Operator
Self-employed
04.2008 - 06.2012
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by prioritizing client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established a loyal customer base through targeted marketing campaigns, referral programs, and personalized customer experiences.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed financial operations effectively by implementing stringent budget controls and regular financial reporting procedures.
- Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged employee retention, professional development opportunities, and open communication channels.
- Exceeded revenue targets through effective marketing strategies and expanding product offerings.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Increased overall business efficiency by streamlining operational processes and implementing new technologies.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Highschool Diploma - Business
George S. Henry Academy
Toronto (Graydon Hall Dr.06.1989
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Grounds maintenance
- Team leadership
- Facilities maintenance
- Contractor management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Asset management
- Inventory replenishment
- Installation management
Certification
Certified Appliance repair technician. Course completed in August 2021.
Timeline
Maintenace Manager
Vrancor Hospitality
05.2019 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Steeves & Rozema
01.2013 - 04.2019
Reovations Business Owner / Operator
Self-employed
04.2008 - 06.2012
Highschool Diploma - Business
George S. Henry Academy
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