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Lead and develop a multi-disciplined team to deliver end-to-end technical solutions, regulatory and technical safety compliance. Responsibility areas include facilities and utilities, process, packaging, electrical and controls, and vertical start-up methods and improvement.

Lead and develop a multi-disciplined team to deliver end-to-end technical solutions in food processing and packaging systems for multiple manufacturing facilities. Develop and direct technical business strategies in support of overall business goals and ensure compliance to corporate standards, specifications, and processes. Provide technical leadership, direction and advice to Engineering Platform, Plants, and other key leadership.Develop, manage and utilizes internal and external technical experts to deliver technological advantages aligned with company goals.

Partner with plant managers and business teams to deliver supply chain targets and innovation to 5 plants through capital planning and execution.Accountable for capital project planning, development, and execution for 5 sitesDelivered over $110MM in capital into one site in 18 months with several successful projectsProvide engineering leadership to the business team to effectively deliver several new products and innovationsLead and implement cost savings reduction projects to lower conversion costsChampion of site construction safety - site construction team at largest site went almost 2 years without a recordableMentor and Coach direct reports and dotted line reportsEstablished 3-5 year site infrastructure plans

Establish Maintenance Effectiveness to be a key competence within the Mars US Snack supply chain.Develop a common strategy, organization, best practices and shared KPIs across 8 sites.Integrate the Maintenance function into the Manufacturing Operating System.Lead each site to develop a path to bring costs and KPI’s to Best in Class.Coordinate efforts globally.

Responsible for management of Engineering, Maintenance of large facilityReduced annual operating budget by 14% over 18 months.Simultaneously installed major capital project installations of multiple millions of dollarsIncreased small run flexibility by 75% and large run flexibility by 50%.Reduced maintenance 20% in 18 months and delivered record factory outputs. Played pivotal role in reducing manufacturing conversion costs by 25% over 3 yrs.Led and developed team of approximately 100 associates.

Plant-wide implementation of CI and LEAN tools.Cut cycle times on large brand by 50% using SMED. Reduced supply chain inventory by which resulted in increased freshness for large brand.Created continuous improvement program with rewards for improvements & increased output

Responsible for the strategic planning and capital project execution for the sugar strategic business unitLed, developed and mentored 6 Project Managers across US sugar business.Developed “fit for purpose” solutions that reduced capital requirements. Expanded capital planning to a 5 year horizon to facilitate longer term business planning.Developed and expanded global manufacturing best practices during and after start-up.Key contributor to asset standardization program shortening implementation time by 10-30%.

Responsible along with a Mexican team for the construction of a Confectionary factory near Monterrey, Mexico.Groundbreaking to Commissioning completed in 50% of standard time (11 mos.).Cost of project was 40% less than typical US installation.Developed and mentored 3 Mexican Engineers.Ensured best practices and safety measures were implemented.

Responsible for developing, proposing, writing, and managing several multi- million dollar capital projects for new production lines and improvements. Led cross-functional teams including operations and maintenance on equipment selection, layouts, access, and safety. Ensured appropriate training was initiated for the new equipment. Responsible for sizing, selection, design and installation of process equipment. Led and managed engineering design activities. Co-ordinated contractor activities during installation. Aided in start-up, trouble shooting, and improvements during commissioning. Estimated cost and time to complete for project activities. Managed two direct reports and up to 6 contractors.

Responsible for Process and Product R&D with M&M's Chocolate Candies, STARBURST Fruit Chews, and SKITTLES Bite Size Candies. Received U.S. Patent on M&M’s Crispy Rehumidification process; Process knowledge includes: Extrusion, Evaporation, Drying, Mixing & Blending, Sizing,Tempering, Coating, Depositing/Moulding and Cooling.Developed and scaled up new process used in sugar toffee manufacturing.Optimized unit operations to increase capacity of production.Determined production process changes after product design changes.Solved product component water migration issues.Determined ingredient processing capability and functionality.