Aurys Arias
Santo Domingo Este,SDQ
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Proactive and meticulous Maintenance & Facilities Manager with over 20 years of experience in Pharmaceutical & Food industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
EHS, Maintenance & Facilities Manager
BD Medical
06.2021 - Current
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Maintained HVAC, temperature control, electrical and building automation systems.
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance plans and streamlining work order processes.
- Coordinated audits of company facilities to ensure adherence to established regulations while identifying areas for improvement within EHS processes.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Improved EHS performance by developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs and policies.
Maintenance & Facilities Manager
ConvaTec
01.2016 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Regularly reviewed and adjusted facility maintenance plans in response to changing needs or conditions within the organization, ensuring effective resource management.
Technical Services Manager
Nestle Dominicana
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Identified key metrics for tracking departmental success, and adjusted strategies accordingly to improve results over time.
- Facilitated clear communication between technical services team members and other departments, fostering strong working relationships across the organization.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Maintenance Manager
Nestle Jamaica
04.2012 - 12.2015
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting practices, and regular audits.
- Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Engineering & Maintenance Manager
Frito Lay Dominicana (PEPSICO)
03.2004 - 04.2012
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for the industrial engineering department, aligning with company goals and objectives.
- Spearheaded safety initiatives in the workplace, reducing accidents by developing comprehensive hazard identification procedures.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation solutions.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices in industrial engineering management and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Utilized advanced analytics tools to track performance metrics, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements across the organization.
- Managed capital projects, ensuring proper allocation of resources, timely completion, and adherence to budget constraints
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
Maintenance Engineer
Johnson & Johnson
02.2000 - 03.2004
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
UNPHU
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic04.1993
Skills
- Building Maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Technical knowledge
- Building inspections
- Space Planning
- Team direction
- Environmental Compliance
- Cost-reduction methods
- Project Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Planning
- Spare Parts Inventory
- Computerized Maintenance Management System
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
EHS, Maintenance & Facilities Manager
BD Medical
06.2021 - Current
Maintenance & Facilities Manager
ConvaTec
01.2016 - 05.2021
Technical Services Manager
Nestle Dominicana
01.2015 - 01.2016
Maintenance Manager
Nestle Jamaica
04.2012 - 12.2015
Engineering & Maintenance Manager
Frito Lay Dominicana (PEPSICO)
03.2004 - 04.2012
Maintenance Engineer
Johnson & Johnson
02.2000 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
UNPHU
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