

Hector Pacheco: Optimizing Feed Mill Operations | Ep. 32
Understanding preventive maintenance and equipment management is key to boosting efficiency and ensuring safety within the feed mill industry. In this episode, Hector Pacheco offers his expertise on pivotal feed mill management facets, encompassing preventive maintenance and equipment optimization, presenting actionable strategies to elevate operational effectiveness and safety. Listen in to acquire essential insights that could revolutionize your feed mill operations.
"Preventive maintenance is not just about focusing on one piece of equipment but seeing the feed mill as a whole."
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:12) Introduction
- (03:13) Importance of preventive maintenance
- (07:20) Maintenance and safety measures
- (11:31) Managing dryers for efficiency
- (18:13) Boiler maintenance best practices
- (24:36) Optimizing mixers and conditioners
- (33:44) The final questions
Meet the guest: Hector Pacheco, with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras, has made significant strides in the feed mill industry. His journey from Smithfield Foods to his current role as Feed Mill Manager at Mountaire Farms in North Carolina showcases his expertise in maintenance, operations, and management. Hector's leadership contributed to his facility's recognition as Integrator Facility of the Year, underscoring his commitment to excellence in the feed mill sector.
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