Josh West

Maintenance Supervisor with 16 years of experience in automation, electrical, and mechanical systems within manufacturing environments. Proven leader with a strong track record of reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and developing high-performing maintenance teams. Skilled in troubleshooting complex processing and packaging equipment while driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintenance Supervisor - Perdue Farms

(2024-09)

• Lead and supervise maintenance team members to ensure safe, efficient work execution
• Plan and assign daily maintenance activities to meet production goals
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Ensure OSHA and safety compliance including LOTO procedures
• Train and mentor maintenance staff

Director of Industry Training - Owensboro Community & Technical College

(2023-11 - 2024-09)

• Developed and managed workforce training programs
• Collaborated with employers to align training with industry needs
• Delivered technical training to adult learners
• Supervised instructors and coordinated training operations

Automation Technician - Specialty Foods Group

(2015-03 - 2023-10)

• Diagnosed and repaired processing and packaging equipment
• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance
• Troubleshot PLC, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Used Studio 5000 for PLC programming and troubleshooting

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Land O'Frost

(2011-06 - 2015-03)

• Troubleshot and repaired industrial machinery and electrical systems
• Performed preventive maintenance and documentation in CMMS

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Perdue Farms

(2009 - 2011)

• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical equipment
• Performed preventive maintenance and equipment inspections

High School Diploma (2008)

Vocational Electrical Program - Ohio County