JOHN W WAKELEY
JANE,MO
Summary
Reliable and punctual Maintenance lead able to handle fast-paced Maintience work. Proven willingness to take on any task to support the team and help the business succeed. Offer strong Maintenance skills and leadership abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Foods
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure timely completion of repair tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify equipment malfunctions and safety hazards.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained staff on safe equipment handling and maintenance procedures.
- Monitored service requests and prioritized assignments based on urgency and impact on operations.
- Assisted in budget management by tracking maintenance expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Maintenance Lead
Tyson foods
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Inspected, operated, and tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions.
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies.
- Diagnosed malfunctions based on readouts, blueprint comparisons and personal expertise.
Maintenance tech
tyson
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Troubleshoot problems and developed successful solutions.
- Kept all areas clean, organized and in line with company professional standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
Manager
Noel cleaners
05.2004 - 04.2017
- Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps requiring retraining.
- Trained staff in primary roles and strategies for exceeding goals each day.
- Kept all paperwork current and compliant with internal standards and legal requirements.
- Responsible for most maintenance and upkeep of machinery.
- Managed 6 different locations across southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.
Hourly Supervisor
Tyson
- Oversaw work of team members each day, monitoring activities and assigning tasks to cover demands.
Production to lead
talbot
- Prepared for each day's production by studying work orders and determining resource requirements.
Education
Certification - utility maintenance
Kansas tech
Goodland, ksbusiness administration
Wgu
MissouriIndustrial Electricity
Nwti
Springdale, Ar06.2025
Leadership and Management
Shaw academy
06.2025
High school diploma - undefined
neosho high
Neosho, Missouri05.1996
Skills
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Decision making
- Paperwork management
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Tyson Foods
07.2022 - Current
Maintenance Lead
Tyson foods
10.2020 - 07.2022
Maintenance tech
tyson
07.2017 - 10.2020
Manager
Noel cleaners
05.2004 - 04.2017
Hourly Supervisor
Tyson
Production to lead
talbot
Certification - utility maintenance
Kansas tech
business administration
Wgu
Industrial Electricity
Nwti
Leadership and Management
Shaw academy
High school diploma - undefined
neosho high
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