Director of the Controls Engineering and Systems Engineering teams. Managed a total of up to 19 direct and indirect reports consisting of managers and individual contributors with an annual department budget in the millions. • Developed a long term digital manufacturing strategy in collaboration with IT, manufacturing, and quality operations. The strategy was created in conjunction with a larger value chain integration strategy, based on lessons learned from the pandemic. •… Show more Director of the Controls Engineering and Systems Engineering teams. Managed a total of up to 19 direct and indirect reports consisting of managers and individual contributors with an annual department budget in the millions. • Developed a long term digital manufacturing strategy in collaboration with IT, manufacturing, and quality operations. The strategy was created in conjunction with a larger value chain integration strategy, based on lessons learned from the pandemic. • Sponsored the implementation of shop floor labor management applications that resulted in a net 8% productivity improvement on a flexibly staffed packaging line. Net savings of $150k over the first 90 days in production. • Oversaw the controls and systems team implementation, and validation of multi-million dollar production capital investments during the pandemic while prioritizing engineering support of manufacturing during a time of historic demand. Show less

Managed a team of 3 Systems Design Engineers collaborating with IT to implement SAP and MES level systems. • Systems lead during conceptualization, vendor selection, and capital approval of a multi-million dollar material handling system to be installed in our largest warehouse. It was the largest single project ever approved by the company at the time with anticipated multi-million dollar annual savings. • Secured capital to implement SAP PM to replace a legacy CMMS. Required… Show more Managed a team of 3 Systems Design Engineers collaborating with IT to implement SAP and MES level systems. • Systems lead during conceptualization, vendor selection, and capital approval of a multi-million dollar material handling system to be installed in our largest warehouse. It was the largest single project ever approved by the company at the time with anticipated multi-million dollar annual savings. • Secured capital to implement SAP PM to replace a legacy CMMS. Required gaining buy in from IT, maintenance operations, Supply Chain leadership and corporate senior leadership. • Collaborated with IT, Supply Chain leadership, and vendors to create a long range Supply Chain SAP implementation and improvement plan including EWM, APO, Suite on Hanna, S/4, demand planning, and supply planning. Show less

Member of the Supply Chain Strategy team focused on reimagining the supply chain manufacturing and distribution network for GOJO and how digital should be incorporated into the vision.• Completed a Supply Chain Digital Strategy as a companion to the overall Supply Chain Strategy. Input from company senior leaders, cross functional stakeholders, and customers were used as input into the strategy. The strategy would go on to set the direction for roadmaps, selection, and implementation… Show more Member of the Supply Chain Strategy team focused on reimagining the supply chain manufacturing and distribution network for GOJO and how digital should be incorporated into the vision.• Completed a Supply Chain Digital Strategy as a companion to the overall Supply Chain Strategy. Input from company senior leaders, cross functional stakeholders, and customers were used as input into the strategy. The strategy would go on to set the direction for roadmaps, selection, and implementation over the next four years until 2021 when it was revisited based on learnings from the pandemic. • Collaborated with IT to create an IT/ Supply Chain venue to prioritize support issues and ERP enhancements. Show less

Hired in as a Controls Engineer and quickly promoted to manage the group. Managed a team of 6 Controls Engineers and Controls Engineering Technicians responsible for project and plant support. • Lead multi-million dollar modernization of an existing ASRS with a total of 93,000 pallet positions and nine double deep cranes. ASRS was critical to moving most of GOJO’s distribution to Wooster, OH.• Created integrated systems design for a one of a kind late stage customization… Show more Hired in as a Controls Engineer and quickly promoted to manage the group. Managed a team of 6 Controls Engineers and Controls Engineering Technicians responsible for project and plant support. • Lead multi-million dollar modernization of an existing ASRS with a total of 93,000 pallet positions and nine double deep cranes. ASRS was critical to moving most of GOJO’s distribution to Wooster, OH.• Created integrated systems design for a one of a kind late stage customization line that included 12 robotic cells, print and apply bottle labeling, case packing and case printing. Design was 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and included review by exception and auto release of product. Show less

Managed a team of software and electrical engineers responsible for hardware and software design of OEM machinery for the automotive and appliance industries. • Implemented a new hardware design methodology, including new CAD standards, for all standard machine types which shortened the time to create drawing sets and bill of materials from 5 days to 1. Standardized specified hardware and expanded the number of certified panel builders to lower build time from 6 months to 3 months.… Show more Managed a team of software and electrical engineers responsible for hardware and software design of OEM machinery for the automotive and appliance industries. • Implemented a new hardware design methodology, including new CAD standards, for all standard machine types which shortened the time to create drawing sets and bill of materials from 5 days to 1. Standardized specified hardware and expanded the number of certified panel builders to lower build time from 6 months to 3 months. Resulted in a substantial increase in achieving customer’s schedule timelines.• Developed several shop check out procedures to ensure machines were completely tested before shipment resulting in a 50% reduction in installation time. A standard metering machine could be installed and handed over to the customer in 7 seven days versus the previous 14 days.Senior Electrical Designer - Chemstress Consultant Company Show less