Fernando Ruffin

Maintenance Planner-Scheduler

Professional Overview
Fernando Ruffin is an experienced Maintenance Planner-Scheduler with a proven track record in the manufacturing industry. Leveraging over 20 years of expertise, he excels at optimizing maintenance operations, improving asset reliability, and driving process efficiencies.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As a Maintenance Planner-Scheduler at Mars, Fernando is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of critical production equipment. In this role, he utilizes his strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve maintenance issues, implement preventive maintenance strategies, and optimize the allocation of maintenance resources. Under his leadership, the facility has achieved a 15% reduction in unplanned downtime and a 20% increase in equipment availability.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Fernando worked as a Machinist at ExxonMobil for 8 years, where he gained hands-on experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. During his tenure, he consistently exceeded production targets and received multiple awards for his outstanding contributions to process improvements.

Academic Background
Fernando holds an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Albany Technical College. He has also completed numerous industry-specific certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional).

Areas of Expertise

• Maintenance planning and scheduling

• Predictive and preventive maintenance strategies

• Equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Inventory management and material optimization

• Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement

• Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Fernando has been recognized for his ability to drive sustainable improvements and deliver measurable results. He has led several successful initiatives, including the implementation of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) that resulted in a 25% reduction in maintenance labor costs and a 35% increase in first-time fix rates.

Conclusion
With his extensive industry experience, technical expertise, and strong leadership skills, Fernando Ruffin is a valuable asset to the maintenance and reliability team at Mars. He is committed to continuous improvement and is passionate about optimizing maintenance processes to maximize asset performance and drive operational excellence.