Richard Porro
About Richard Porro
Richard Porro is a Maintenance Coordinator at General Mills in Methuen, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in maintenance and manufacturing systems.
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Richard Porro holds the role of Maintenance Coordinator at General Mills.
Current Position at General Mills
Richard Porro is currently employed by General Mills as a Maintenance Coordinator. His primary responsibilities include reviewing, approving, or rejecting work requests in the Maximo system based on necessity, viability, and cost. He also creates preventive maintenance schedules and job plans, ensuring that all necessary parts and materials are available for routine maintenance of production equipment and facility support systems. His coordination extends to contacting vendors and outside contractors for service pricing and scheduling.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Before his role as Maintenance Coordinator, Richard Porro worked as a Maintenance Mechanic at General Mills from 2001 to 2008. During this seven-year period, he was responsible for maintaining production machinery and facility support systems. This previous role provided him with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience, contributing to his expertise in the maintenance domain.
Previous Experience at Alcatel-Lucent
Richard Porro worked as a Manufacturing Systems Technician for Alcatel-Lucent from 1976 to 2001. Over these 25 years, he gained substantial experience in maintaining manufacturing systems and ensuring operational efficiency at the facility located in North Andover, Massachusetts. His long tenure with the company highlights his dedication and deep understanding of manufacturing processes.
Maximo System Expertise
Richard Porro is proficient in the use of the Maximo computerized maintenance management system. He is responsible for barcoding all new equipment and support systems, creating and cataloging a spare parts list and preventive maintenance plans. Additionally, he maintains records of all service reports, equipment installations, and purchases, and oversees the maintenance manuals library, updating drawings and parts lists with modifications. He also trains facility personnel on how to use Maximo effectively.