Robert Leslie

Maintenance and operations leader with hands-on technical depth, multi-site oversight, contractor coordination, and the practical judgment to keep production moving safely and reliably.

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126 N. Logan St.
Belle Plaine, KS
316-371-2131
rleslie1985@gmail.com
Team scope8 direct reports and 6 high-use contractors on site
Site scopePrimary site plus support for 3 remote sites
Decision scopeBuying authority for parts, machines, and facilities items
Value scopeUptime, safety, reliability, and fast response leadership

Profile

Multi-site maintenance leadership with people management, contractor coordination, purchasing authority, and a deep focus on uptime and reliability.

The strongest fit is in maintenance leadership, plant operations, facilities oversight, reliability work, and food or manufacturing environments that need steady, practical accountability.

Best practical use of skills

💠Maintenance director
💠Plant maintenance manager
💠Facilities manager
💠Operations supervisor
💠Reliability leader
💠Food manufacturing leadership
💠Multi-site support
💠Process improvement

Why the market responds

ConsistencyStrong attendance, long tenure, no unemployment gaps
TrustPurchasing authority and corporate card access
ReachLeads locally and supports remote locations

Core Skills

💠Maintenance leadership
💠Multi-site support
💠Contractor coordination
💠Safety and compliance
💠Preventive maintenance
💠Equipment reliability
💠Downtime reduction
💠Team development
💠Troubleshooting
💠Purchasing authority
💠Facilities systems
💠Process improvement

Experience

Aircraft Manufacturing Facility Maintenance Manager
Atlas Aerospace, PMC Division | 04/2018 – Present
  • 💠Direct maintenance operations for eight direct reports and six high-use contractors on site, including five at Brenner and support for three remote sites.
  • 💠Oversee day-to-day maintenance support in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
  • 💠Built and implemented a proactive maintenance program that reduced downtime and improved reliability.
  • 💠Train and mentor maintenance technicians to strengthen technical skill and job performance.
  • 💠Manage purchasing authority for machines, parts, and facilities components to keep production moving.
Maintenance Technician
Atlas Aerospace, PMC Division | 06/2015 – 04/2018
  • 💠Supported day-to-day maintenance operations as part of a six-person team while working with multiple contractors.
  • 💠Contributed to proactive maintenance efforts that reduced downtime and improved equipment reliability.
  • 💠Supported industrial and facilities-related needs across the site.
Lead Electronics Technician
Electronic Contracting Company | 12/2005 – 06/2015
  • 💠Troubleshot complex microprocessor-based systems and corrected difficult equipment issues.
  • 💠Installed, tested, and maintained commercial sound, camera, fire alarm, nurse call, paging, and access control systems.
  • 💠Developed procedures to reduce failures, remove hazards, and improve reliability.
  • 💠Trained technicians and supported installation teams as needed.

Education

Wichita Technical Institute — Wichita, KS Electronics Technology | 06/2004 – 11/2005
Diploma
Mulvane High School — Mulvane, KS High School Diploma | May 2004

Contact

Ready for maintenance leadership, plant operations, facilities, or reliability-focused roles.

Phone: 316-371-2131
Email: rleslie1985@gmail.com

References available upon request.

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