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Bartlett, Il, Us

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Rapid promotion managing direct reports, external contractors, $10M-$20M budgets, and all engineering resources for project management and field support needs. Develop and administer five-year automation and labor strategic plan. Serve as Point of Contact for project and resource allocation, ensuring local and OSHA compliance, equipment relocation and startup needs, and monthly equipment performance reviews. Leveraged Lean principles in implementing automated processes and quality control initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency 80% in first two months of role for processing and packaging of Scotts PatchMaster products. Served as Sr. Project Manager for 2 year $6M project of highest priority customer generating $14M annual revenue. Interfaced with President and executive team on project scope, cost, schedule and department status. Decreased supplier and contractor spending by up to 5% and extended terms from due upon receipt to net up to 60 days through key negotiations. Administered various chemical system upgrades resulting in integration and removal of loss in weight chemical systems as well as reduction of chemical loading from 16% to 13%. Implemented the roll-out of combustible dust controls required by OSHA as referenced in NFPA 654 Guide to Combustible Dust. Evaluated and monitored industrial facility construction cost and implementation of corrective actions.  Delivered capital plan 15% under budget through allocation alterations and financial agreements. Reduced historically high DPM rates from +10% to less than 2% through key controls and enhanced training. Spearheaded numerous greenfield, brownfield, relocation, consolidation and expansion projects achieving result on-time and up to 28% under budget.

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Versatile leadership role controlling $10M+, five-year FFS package installation project including related training, PM program, spare parts program, and troubleshooting process implementations. Prepared and managed budgets up to $6M and collaborated with Marketing and Product Development on new and improved product rollouts. Directed all facets of development and installation of automated process for client, Scotts Patchmaster. Led vendor research, sourcing, negotiations, and review for domestic and international (Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium) suppliers. Collaborated in leveraging Kaizen techniques to enhance training for increased operational safety and efficiency through effective troubleshooting and development of clear maintenance procedures. Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate overtime by modifying production schedule peaks and valleys. Eliminated risk of injuries by applying modifications and procedural alterations to improve equipment safety. Led transition from PSI to Esse Gi auto baggers with zero production lost days. Implemented monthly auto bagger conference calls to establish early issue identification and troubleshooting. Converted triple format bagger to single format on-time, with zero interruptions, and a cost-avoidance of $450K. Innovated solution to delivery client compressed bags by replacing “free-flow” design with compression unit. Command various relocation efforts including one Esse Gi automated bagger and two PSI doorless baggers.

Sheboygan Falls, Wi, Us

Commanded Engineering team in leveraging mechanical systems calculation and standards in conceptualization and creation of conveying, power transmission, web splicing and tension control, rotary and ultrasonic bonding units, adhesive applications, pneumatic, vacuum, hydraulic, and product packaging systems. Liaised with domestic and international customer throughout England, France, Germany, and Canada installing and auditing machines to ensure optimal efficiency and production. Led employee training, third-party equipment selection, process layout development, machine testing phase, and control of budgets up to $12M. Streamlined changeover process in adult diaper production reducing changeover time 75%, from eight hours to two hours, through key component redesign. Received 3M Innovation of the Year Award for continuous web flow process leveraged in production of disposable flat-fold respirators. Collaborated with Product Development in modification of product features resulting in improved reliability and full sale of two production lines. Managed projects for key customers Proctor & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Clorox, SCA Tissue, First Quality, and 3M. Developed and implemented various applicator features on competitor machines including diaper tape applicator (six machines) and integration of integrate insert applicator (ten machines).