Joseph Adams
Jerome
Summary
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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Idaho Milk Product
Jerome, ID
11.2025 - Current
- Oversaw maintenance operations to ensure optimal performance of processing equipment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and best practices in equipment handling.
- Coordinated with production teams to address maintenance needs promptly and efficiently.
- Developed standard operating procedures to improve workflow and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed equipment performance data to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
- Managed budget allocations for maintenance supplies, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization.
- 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.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- 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.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- 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.
- 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.
Assistant Project Manager
Idaho Milk Products
06.2024 - 11.2025
- On-site management of GC, Subs and owner scope for construction of greenfield facility.
- Decision making based on project budget and process needs.
- Working within a dynamic team
- Review technical data/drawings for submittal process
Maintenance Planner/Waste Water Admin
Idaho Milk Products
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Utilize MSProjects to help plan and coordinate contractors for plant shutdowns.
- Manage CMMS Assets, PMs and KPIs
- Utilize Excel/Power Automate/Microsoft Forms to streamline and create uniformity in the extended downtime, PM and password programs.
- Continuous Improvement: Work with teams to identify chronic problems and implement long-term solutions resulting in company savings.
Maintenance Tech
Darigold
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Verify accuracy of level, conductivity, temperature and pressure Transmitters
- Troubleshoot and repair utility systems (boilers, NH3, softeners, compressors etc.)
Maintenance Lead
Idahoan Foods
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Coordinated PM programs for 6 mechanics across 3 shifts and ensured on-time completion of tasks
- Scheduled shutdown maintenance for contractors and technicians
- Implemented weekly interdepartmental meetings to facilitate a more cohesive effort in mitigating run time issues as well as shutdown planning issues.
- Managed on-site inventory.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Performed technical training for technicians.
- Key member of CMMS Implementation team between 3 locations.
Millwright
UBCJ Local 1000
12.2013 - 01.2017
- Disassemble/Repair/Reassemble Powerplant Steam and Gas Turbine Engines.
- Utilize common hand tools/Fabrication tools/specialty tools.
- Precision alignment and layout
- OSHA 30/ MSHA
Aerospace Propulsion Tech
USAF
01.2007 - 08.2011
- Troubleshoot and repair: fuel, oil, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, flight control rigging etc.
- Section Leader over 3 contractors and 2 military personnel; lead section to zero defect QA inspections
Education
General Studies
Yuba College
Marysville, CASkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Mechanical aptitude
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Employee performance assessment
- Asset management
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Idaho Milk Product
11.2025 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Idaho Milk Products
06.2024 - 11.2025
Maintenance Planner/Waste Water Admin
Idaho Milk Products
06.2022 - 06.2024
Maintenance Tech
Darigold
09.2021 - 06.2022
Maintenance Lead
Idahoan Foods
05.2017 - 09.2021
Millwright
UBCJ Local 1000
12.2013 - 01.2017
Aerospace Propulsion Tech
USAF
01.2007 - 08.2011
General Studies
Yuba College