The document discusses three top managers being considered for maintenance manager positions. It provides details on each candidate's experience, skills, and references. The first candidate has over 20 years of leadership experience in manufacturing and a strategy-oriented leadership style. The second has experience as both a supervisor and maintenance mechanic, is seeking a position utilizing his project management degree, and is a quick learner. The third has extensive food manufacturing operations experience, including managing subcontracted companies and over 150 employees, and gets along well with people at all levels.

1. “…it’s true that streamlining systems and ensuring that the culture is
conducive for higher performance make a difference in productivity.
However, if we are to unleash this huge, untapped resource of
human potential, … the single most powerful and far-reaching tool is to
improve the performance of leaders.”
Jack Zenger, a contributor for Forbes, says it best.
That’s why this week’s tops list focuses on outstanding leaders.
Below are 3 of our top-notch managers:
282541: Maintenance Manager
This candidate has extensive experience in supervisory and management in manufacturing
settings. He has an honest, and strategy-oriented leadership style to properly manage employees
and expectations.
Skills:
 Over 20 years’ experience in a leadership role
 Experience working with LEAN manufacturing processes
 Background in mechanical maintenance
 Experience supervising over 50 people
References:
 “He is a really hard worker, and he was in a tough job. If there were issues he was good
at working them out.”
 “Really good at employee-relationships.”
 “He worked really hard, did whatever it takes to get the project done on time. He came in
early or stayed late when needed.”
 “Outgoing, easy to talk to. He will try any way to make it work for the employee and
company.”
 “His biggest strength is his versatility and general knowledge of everything from
equipment, to welding, heavy equipment, electronics, control systems, etc.”
 “Of all the supervisors I've worked with, he was the most versatile."
290808: Maintenance Manager
This candidate has experience as a supervisor and as a maintenance mechanic, and is seeking a
position where he can utilize his degree in project management while leading a team.
Skills:
 3 years’ experience in a supervising role and 11 years’ experience in a peer-leadership
role
 Degree in Project Management
 Mechanical and electrical background
 Total quality management experience
 Safety-oriented
 Computer skills
References:

2.  “He is a quick learner, so he learned all of our utility stuff. He was extremely
technically adept. He always wanted to learn something else.”
 “He will tell you the truth - it may not be what you want to hear, but he tells you what
you need to hear. He isn't going to white-wash it.”
 “He is a very good learner. If there was something he didn't know he would learn it.”
 “If they are seeking a knowledgeable and quick to learn person -- they are lucky to have
him.”
 “Always on time, always was dedicated to what he was working on. He did multiple jobs
that didn't require other people's help. Made a conscious effort to help the company.”
302592: Production Manager
This candidate has extensive experience managing operations within the food
manufacturing industry. He spent a lot of time working with smaller companies that his company
outsourced work to, and feels comfortable working with people at all levels.
Skills:
 15 years’ experience as plant supervisor
 Experience working with subcontracted companies to streamline their processes
 Quality management
 Worked with engineering department
 Managed over 150 employees
 Managed safety expectations
 Ensured goals were being met, with subcontractors and internal employees
 Associate degree in Business Management
References:
 “10/10 - outstanding. Great guy.”
 “His biggest strength is that he gets along with everyone. He genuinely cares about
people.”
 “He is very reliable, dependable, honest. Has great integrity.”
 “If it is a good fit, he is an Ace! You want him on your team, for sure!”
 “Thorough, organized. I'm impressed with him. It is unfortunate that they had a head-
count reduction.”
 “Biggest strength -- he is thorough, tries to understand what he is up against.”
 “Unquestionably dependable. Business comes first.”