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Hobart, In, Us

East Chicago, Indiana, United States

-Scheduling and planning of the preventive maintenance program-Organize and coordinate all maintenance projects-Maintain proper inventory levels of maintenance materials, supplies, and repair parts-Perform electrical and mechanical repairs on equipment-Plan, recommend, and implement equipment needs to improve efficient production-Research and understand parts and installation-Write standard operating procedures when applicable-Manage maintenance staff of technicians… Show more -Scheduling and planning of the preventive maintenance program-Organize and coordinate all maintenance projects-Maintain proper inventory levels of maintenance materials, supplies, and repair parts-Perform electrical and mechanical repairs on equipment-Plan, recommend, and implement equipment needs to improve efficient production-Research and understand parts and installation-Write standard operating procedures when applicable-Manage maintenance staff of technicians and custodial workers-Plan continual work schedule to maintain facility property-Inspect projects in process and at completion to ensure standards of workmanship and safety Show less

La Porte, Indiana, United States

● Develop technical training program and introduce apprenticeship training program to develop in house talent● Organize and facilitate technical training, evaluate performance, enforce company policies, maintain plant morale anddevelop strong team collaborative environment● Responsible for installation of new rubber extrusion line & startup of equipment using in house labor & contractors● Reverse engineer mechanical parts for three rubber extrusion lines, five plastic… Show more ● Develop technical training program and introduce apprenticeship training program to develop in house talent● Organize and facilitate technical training, evaluate performance, enforce company policies, maintain plant morale anddevelop strong team collaborative environment● Responsible for installation of new rubber extrusion line & startup of equipment using in house labor & contractors● Reverse engineer mechanical parts for three rubber extrusion lines, five plastic extrusion lines & six laminators usingBridgeport’s, Lathes and a welding shop● Manage monthly R&M budget, monthly labor budget, capital project budgets & store room inventory levels● Monitor performance of maintenance activities (OEE, reliability) and identify areas of improvement & implement solutions● Facilitate daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements for internal and external customers, as well as KPI reporting● Identify opportunities for machine automation to drive down LCPP, downtime and scrap. Design/build controls andfabricate mechanicals to execute project● Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by maintenance team● Perform root cause failure analysis to accurately determine failure cause and implement permanent solutions● Plant Safety Director responsible for implementing safe working practices, LOTO program, training program, OSHAcompliance, safety team and driving a safe work culture● Manage equipment technical library, update drawings & BOM, backup equipment PLC programs and ensure properlyorganized Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

● Recommend, plan and implement equipment priority needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction● Responsible for equipment OEE, equipment PM schedule & equipment automation modifications.● Responsible for bi-annual plant shutdowns and overhaul of equipment in 30 rooms/lines● Develop and startup TPM program & RedZone program to drive OEE improvements, decrease downtime and identifytrends● Manage inventory control, maintain vendor &… Show more ● Recommend, plan and implement equipment priority needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction● Responsible for equipment OEE, equipment PM schedule & equipment automation modifications.● Responsible for bi-annual plant shutdowns and overhaul of equipment in 30 rooms/lines● Develop and startup TPM program & RedZone program to drive OEE improvements, decrease downtime and identifytrends● Manage inventory control, maintain vendor & contractor relations & oversee store room critical inventory levels● Track metrics to identify OEE improvement opportunities using trending data and Pareto causes● Responsible for the build out of new production facility and ensuring timeline & budget were met. Managed three facilities● Identify automation/engineering projects to drive down labor cost & increase OEE.● Responsible for managing monthly R&M budget, CapEx projects, automation improvement projects & Facility/Stationaryprojects.● Perform root cause failure analysis to accurately determine failure modes and cause.● Carry out controls engineer responsibilities and train hourly techs on PLC, VFD and machine control● Responsible for leading two maintenance supervisors, one planner and thirteen technicians● Organize and facilitate technical training, evaluate performance, enforce company policies, maintain plant morale anddevelop strong team collaborative environment● Responsible for plant stationary equipment including HP boiler, twelve HVAC units, six heaters & three compressors Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

● Manage capital asset maintenance & implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures,manpower & salaries.● Participate in Lean Manufacturing practices such as PDCA, 5S, Fishbone, Root Cause and TPM.● Responsible for maintenance program on Plant Stationary equipment including Ammonia system, 15 3-15 ton Freonsystems, 50 ton Freezer & Boiler systems● Led several Facility improvement projects, automation improvement projects and… Show more ● Manage capital asset maintenance & implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures,manpower & salaries.● Participate in Lean Manufacturing practices such as PDCA, 5S, Fishbone, Root Cause and TPM.● Responsible for maintenance program on Plant Stationary equipment including Ammonia system, 15 3-15 ton Freonsystems, 50 ton Freezer & Boiler systems● Led several Facility improvement projects, automation improvement projects and production room build outs to meetcustomer demands● Implement TPM program & implement CMMS to track maintenance efficiencies, inventories and use data to Paretoleading causes● Developed Predictive Maintenance program for critical equipment to prevent failures and predict future failures● Design, install and startup RedZone operations system● Confer with management staff to outline work plan & to assign duties, responsibilities & scope of authority.● Maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure satisfactory relationship is maintained● Manage monthly R&M budget, CapEx budgets and weekly indirect labor costs and report using KPI● Responsible for leading ten Maintenance techs, two Stationary techs and one supervisor● Developed training matrix to help the development of maintenance team, improve morale & promote professional growth Show less

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

● Manage capital asset maintenance & implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures,manpower & salaries.● Responsible for overall plant performance for production, quality, maintenance & warehouse standards and allocatingresources effectively.● Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives & provide a clear sense of direction and focus to managementand supervisory teams.● Participates in weekly forecast… Show more ● Manage capital asset maintenance & implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures,manpower & salaries.● Responsible for overall plant performance for production, quality, maintenance & warehouse standards and allocatingresources effectively.● Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives & provide a clear sense of direction and focus to managementand supervisory teams.● Participates in weekly forecast calls to coordinate production with other locations in order to meet customers’ shipmentdeadlines.● Plans, directs & coordinates activities of production area for design, manufacturing & validation of tooling, molds &automation, ensuring that procedures & complete sets of documentation are developed.● Implement & sustain lean principles in production area including SMED, Kanban, & Kaizen with established schedules,budgets & goals.● Confer with management staff to outline work plan & to assign duties, responsibilities & scope of authority.● Responsible for deciding which projects are priorities relative to company goals.● Clearly articulate opportunities to Corporate Management & develop creative approaches to address current & futurechallenges.● Lead cross functional teams to achieve timely, within budget results, with products & processes that meet or exceedrequirements.● Responsible for making decisions regarding the appropriate risk & anticipate opportunities for proactive solutions, whilemanaging situations to result in win-win outcomes.● Design & technical oversight for all aspects of molding projects, while demonstrating knowledge of Lean Manufacturingand principles. Show less

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

● Oversee plans & issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modificationsas well as preventative & any corrective maintenance.● Prepare, coordinate maintenance resources & provide recommendations for capital & continuous improvement projects.● Participate in Lean Manufacturing practices such as Six Sigma, 5S, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.● Lead Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets & performance… Show more ● Oversee plans & issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modificationsas well as preventative & any corrective maintenance.● Prepare, coordinate maintenance resources & provide recommendations for capital & continuous improvement projects.● Participate in Lean Manufacturing practices such as Six Sigma, 5S, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.● Lead Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets & performance standards.● Track, analyze & improve the Maintenance department’s KPIs in the areas of efficiency, downtime reduction, overallmaintenance cost & preventative maintenance compliance.● Ensure Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs to include safety, quality & production.Identify training gaps & develop training plans as needed Show less

Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States