Wesley Crum
Flandreau
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Director of Maintenance and Project Manager with over 14 years of proven leadership in maintenance, operations, and project management. Demonstrated success in managing complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Committed to delivering high-quality results and enhancing operational performance through innovative solutions and effective stakeholder engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Maintenance & Feed Production
Hord Farms
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Directed all maintenance and feed production operations for a multi-site, vertically integrated hog operation.
- Oversaw a team of technicians, drivers, and mill operators supporting farrow-to-finish operations across multiple sites.
- Managed capital project planning and implementation for facility upgrades, micro-ingredient systems, bin floors, and more.
- Spearheaded UpKeep CMMS rollout, standardizing asset tracking, work orders, and preventive maintenance across sites.
- Coordinated fleet maintenance and replacement cycles, ensuring uptime of feed trucks, trailers, and service vehicles.
- Built budgets, ROI models, and site audit plans for Validus compliance, biosecurity SOPs, and equipment performance.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to promote positive company culture
Project Manager
Pipestone Systems
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Led facility expansion and improvement projects, from swine barns to support structures, ensuring timely and compliant execution.
- Tracked procurement, scheduling, labor coordination, and reporting for multiple simultaneous capital projects.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
- Oversaw 10-15 different facility projects at a given time.
LSS Project Manager – HVAC
Johnson Controls
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed HVAC installation and service projects for industrial and commercial clients.
- Coordinated vendors, crews, and schedules while maintaining compliance, quality, and client expectations.
- Maintained budgets, timelines, and performance metrics across multiple sites and stakeholders.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Hit performance goals every review quarter.
Project Manager/Director of Facilities Maintenance
Ag Systems Management LLC
05.2010 - 11.2022
- Oversaw feed system and facility construction projects for swine operations ranging from Sow Farms to wean to finish barns across the Midwest.
- Provided detailed project status updates to owners and executive management.
- Directed supply chain, dispatching, and procurement for farm and residential construction.
- Managed field crews, coordinated equipment repair and replacement, and ensured safety compliance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
No Degree - Agricultural Technology
Mitchell Technical Institute
Mitchell, SD01-2011
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO2017
High School Diploma -
Winner High School
Winner, SD05-2010
Skills
- Operations & Maintenance Leadership
- Feed Production Systems & Compliance
- Capital Project Management
- Fleet & Facilities Oversight
- Cross-Functional Team Supervision
- Budgeting, Procurement & Vendor Management
- Preventive Maintenance Systems (UpKeep CMMS, etc)
- Biosecurity, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Project Scheduling & Timeline Management
- Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Regulatory Standards (DOT, OSHA, etc)
- Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, CMMS Platforms
- Coaching and mentoring
- Creativity and innovation
Certification
- CDL Class A License (Tanker Endorsement)
- Certified Home Inspector
- OSHA Safety Training (if applicable)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
I enjoy spending my free time writing scfi novels, cooking with my children, and renovating our 138 year old historic home in Flandreau
Timeline
Director of Maintenance & Feed Production
Hord Farms
09.2025 - 02.2026
Project Manager
Pipestone Systems
09.2024 - 09.2025
LSS Project Manager – HVAC
Johnson Controls
04.2023 - 09.2024
Project Manager/Director of Facilities Maintenance
Ag Systems Management LLC
05.2010 - 11.2022
No Degree - Agricultural Technology
Mitchell Technical Institute
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Lamar Community College
High School Diploma -
Winner High School