Mike Ruger

Mike Ruger is an accomplished Maintenance & Engineering Manager with extensive experience across various companies in the manufacturing sector. Currently at Winland Foods since March 2022, Mike has developed a preventive maintenance program utilizing Maximo and effectively addresses equipment and facility challenges. Previous roles include Maintenance & Engineering Manager at DS Smith and Facility Maintenance Manager at Sweet Street, overseeing multiple facilities and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Mike has demonstrated strong leadership and technical skills at SunOpta, Interstate Container, and Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, managing maintenance activities and enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, experience as Maintenance Supervisor at Nestlé Waters involved overseeing a substantial team and managing maintenance budgets, while earlier roles at Sandusky Athol and Royal Home Fashions focused on plant reliability and equipment design. Mike holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Vance-Granville Community College.