Parth P.

About Parth P.

Highly experienced Facilities, Engineering, and Maintenance Manager with over 19 years of expertise in managing maintenance operations across multiple industries, including food, beverage, medical devices, mechanical components, and aviation manufacturing. Proficient in Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Strategic Planning, Project Engineering, and managing both hourly and salaried personnel. Extensive technical knowledge in automated conveyance, sortation, PLC controls, ammonia refrigeration, wastewater treatment, boiler, HVAC, fire protection, and building systems. Strong background in financial management, including cost analysis, budget control, and project justification. Well-versed in FDA, OSHA, HAZMAT, and PSM regulations, with expertise in quality systems such as Kaizen, ISO 14001/18001, TPM/Lean, and HACCP. Demonstrated success in reducing downtime, optimizing processes, and managing vendor coordination. Skilled in SAP, Oracle, and CMMS systems like Maximo and EAM. EPA and OSHA certified, fluent in English and three main Indian languages, and a US citizen. Currently serving as a Facility Maintenance Manager at Ruiz Foods, with advanced degrees in Engineering Technology (BS) and an MBA from Pittsburg State and Baker University.

Experience

1. Facility Maintenance Manager

   Ruiz Foods

   Jan 2024 — Present · Florence, SC, US

   Manage multiple departments, ensuring efficient daily maintenance and quick equipment failure resolution• Expertly maintain diverse industrial systems including silos, boilers, ammonia compressors, floor, doors, roof, hot water, steam boiler (cleaver brooks), HX Boiler (Fulton), wastewater, HVAC, freezers, Air Compressor, Incoming City water, landscape, Building, and Ensure compliance with USDA and FDA regulations through meticulous documentation.• Led multi-department maintenance team, overseeing wastewater, facility, and refraction technicians; reduced overtime from 16% to 7%, boosting uptime and optimizing budget• Manage vendor relations, purchase orders, and contractor workflows using EAM and UKG software.• Implement preventive maintenance processes, passing BRC audit with AA+ rating.• Manage complex projects, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance.• Leverage EAM software for contractor management and budgeting. Implement data-driven preventive maintenance strategies to ensure equipment reliability across multiple plants.• Foster cross-functional cooperation, managing payroll and benefits via UKG Software. • Coordinate with regulatory bodies to maintain AA+ BRC audit rating.• Expertly manage complex capital projects, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance across multiple states. Traveling 80% around Texas, California, and South Carolina• Implement data-driven preventive maintenance strategies, ensuring equipment reliability across multiple plants. Maintain AA+ BRC audit rating.• Ensure USDA, FDA, BRC, and EPA compliance through meticulous documentation.• 40% time in the office,30% time in meetings, and 30% with team to navigate problems and understanding

Education

• Hickman MIlls

  High school

  2003 — 2006

• Baker University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2019 — 2022

• Pittsburg State University

  Bachelor's degree

  2009 — 2011

• Johnson County Community College

  Associate of Science - AS

  2006 — 2009

• Johnson County Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)

  2006 — 2011