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Lagrange, GA, US

Lagrange, Georgia, United States

• Lead machinery improvement projects to optimize and debug new carpet backing line, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced performance across multiple facilities.
• Manage process engineering team to develop optimal process settings and procedures, overseeing data collection and analysis to commission “backing of future” line, driving operational efficiency and innovation.
• Spearhead Cool Blue 2 R&D initiative, designing second-generation recycled PVC carpet tile backing system, and… Show more
• Spearhead Cool Blue 2 R&D initiative, designing second-generation recycled PVC carpet tile backing system, and evaluating new equipment and raw materials to revolutionize sustainable manufacturing practices.
• Develop bid book specifications for major machinery systems, managing procurement, installation, and startup processes to ensure alignment with global production goals and cost-efficiency standards.
• Reduce power consumption by 90% and achieve 75% cost savings through implementation of advanced scrap carpet reclamation processes, enhancing both sustainability and profitability.

Belpre, Ohio, United States

• Directed material handling projects ranging from $30K to $1.8M, enhancing plant performance by integrating new equipment and optimizing operation of existing systems to increase capacity, flexibility, and safety.
• Completed $1.8M packaging debottlenecking initiative, installing new accumulation conveyor system and upgrading outdated bag-filling equipment to boost throughput and operational efficiency.
• Served as site dust explosion subject matter expert, implementing safety measures… Show more
• Served as site dust explosion subject matter expert, implementing safety measures and protocols to mitigate risk and improve overall plant safety compliance.
• Developed $8M equipment plan for new plant material handling department, creating detailed budget to enhance operational capacity and align with future growth projections. Show less

Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States

• Coordinated multiple capital projects ranging from $5K to $250K, driving improvements in plant performance through installation of new equipment and optimization of existing systems to enhance operational capacity.
• Implemented equipment upgrades to streamline production processes, increasing overall plant efficiency and reducing downtime through strategic project management and resource allocation.
• Enhanced operational performance by integrating new… Show more
• Enhanced operational performance by integrating new technologies and refining existing systems, delivering measurable improvements in plant output and cost-effectiveness. Show less

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

• Developed comprehensive business plan and proforma financial projections that secured $1.5M in funding for joint manufacturing venture with ExxonMobil, aligning operational and financial strategies for long-term success.
• Managed design, layout, and installation of packaging film slitting facility, overseeing machinery selection, facility setup, and successful launch of operations to meet production goals.
• Led full-cycle facility development process, from initial design and… Show more
• Led full-cycle facility development process, from initial design and construction to equipment procurement, start-up, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
• Performed hands-on maintenance and repairs to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous production flow in high-demand environment. Show less

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

• Directed capital projects ranging from $5K to $8.5M, driving plant performance improvements through integration of new equipment and optimization of existing systems to increase capacity, flexibility, and operational.
• Led safety-focused initiatives as member of Ergonomics Council, developing and implementing safety enhancement projects, and contributed to Films Division merger by administering comprehensive plant-wide risk.

Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Evaluated equipment performance and developed strategies to reduce losses and capture cost/time savings for specific production line, while also serving as backup Production Line Manager, supervising team of 20 to.

Orange, Texas, United States

• Managed decommissioning and dismantling of cast film extrusion line, while upgrading two additional lines with reused components to enhance production capabilities and increase operational efficiency.
• Led multi-faceted maintenance operation at plastic packaging film extrusion plant, overseeing preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance to ensure continuous plant operations and minimize downtime.