Lead, Drive, Support Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs for the Charlotte Campus which includes 3 manufacturing plants, multiple onsite and offsite warehousing operations.Provide exemplary employee care through face-to-face interactions, intentional and meaningful conversations, awareness training and positive behavioral reinforcement. Collect, Trend, Report safety incident data - Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR), Days Away Restrictions and Transfers (DARTs), Potentially Serious Injury or Fatality Hazards (PSIF’s) / Serious Injury or Fatality Hazards (SIF’s), Near Misses, First Aids, Recordables, Good Catches, etc.Collect, Trend, Report environmental data - Total Environmental Incident Rate (TEIR), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Quality, etc.Perform Risk Assessments and deep dives on PSIF/SIF Hazards to determine appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Administrative Controls, Engineering Controls, Substitution, Elimination, and high-risk reduction Corrective Actions.Partner with site leadership teams to ensure objectives that overlap with EHS are mutually considered functions (i.e., HR, Quality, Maintenance, Finance, Logistics, Sanitation, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, etc.). Provide EHS guidance and information to site leadership teams regarding regulatory compliance and hazard prevention. Provide professional responses to OSHA, EPA, and other government agency Complaints and Citations. Author and train New Hire Orientation training for site personnel, contractors, vendors, contingent and temp employees.Author and train Site Escalation process and Emergency Response procedure. Lead injury management and response by supporting all Workers’ Compensation claims management.Conduct claims investigations to identify significant hazards, loss trends; identify and recommend preventative measures and corrective actions.

Standardized and Lead the Chip Plant Safety, Reliability, Facility, and Capital Project Programs. Continuously Improve Safety Compliances through implementing documented Procedures and Processes.Educate and Engage associates to understand safety concepts and tasks to include Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Ergonomics, Fire, CO2, Emergency Response Training, Electrical Hazard, and Power Industrial Vehicle Training.Promote Safety-focused Awareness, Behaviors, and Conscious Efforts to keep associates thinking about Safety.Provide individual Empowerment through teaching associates to give others’ Respectful, Candid Feedback for observed positive and negative safety behaviors.Influence all to stay Safety-Focused by building Trust through Listening and responding to safety concerns.Mentor Safety Teams to brainstorm and identify safety concerns and to provide improvements based on priority.Continue to provide exceptional Reliability Leadership as described under Chip Plant Reliability Manager.

Developed and Led the Chip Plant’s Reliability and the Site’s Facility Programs.Built a sustainable Facilities Department focused on providing exceptional customer service for the entire Mfg. Site.Infrastructure Assets were identified, documented, and ranked according to Criticality and Risk.PM Tasks were developed and refined leading to Labor Utilization justification and department development.Key Facility Technical Roles were defined and filled through extensive interviewing.Priority focused Planning and Scheduling tasks resulted in World Class KPI Metrics.Successful Budget Development and Planning led to Period/Yearly Spending Goals being Favorable.Facility Compliances exceeded Inspector’s and Auditor’s expectations due to the identification and implementation of documented Procedures and Processes for Emergency Responses, Fire and Sprinkler Inspections, Elevators, Boilers and HVAC systems, SQF and Property Insurance Audits, High-Priority Customer Audits, and others’. Developed and Implemented an Emergency Escalation Procedure focusing on specific Site Facility-Safety Incidents and on the critical tasks required to minimized Property and Personal Injury Risks.Skill identification and development for Facility Technicians provided through formal classroom and hands-on training.Technical support and constructive feedback provided to Facility Technicians through documented performance reviews and 1-to-1 coaching and mentoring sessions.Identified and Retained Contractors needed to support the facility infrastructures through creating standards, defining expectations, and through maintaining accountability.Actively supported the development and implementation of corporate Master Service Agreements for Contractors and Suppliers.Provided Safety Compliance Training for Facility Technicians, and for external contractors and suppliers.Continued to provide exceptional Reliability Leadership as described under Chip Plant Reliability Manager.

Developed and Led the Chip Plant’s Reliability Program reducing operational downtime by 35%.Identified Plant Assets, assigned Criticality Ratings and created ID Tags for every asset. Established Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Tasks focused on Accuracy, Effectiveness and Frequency and Quality.Increased Process Flows and Efficiencies by identifying and reducing Value Stream Bottlenecks.Performed Root Cause-Counter Measures after process and equipment failures to prevent future occurrences.Implemented Equipment Improvements through Reverse Engineering Techniques and documented Testing.Developed and Implemented Work Order Process focused on establishing Priorities, effective Scheduling and Planning, improved Communication, Reporting, and Downtime Escalation Procedures.Defined job descriptions and optimal Labor Utilization required to effectively sustain the Plant’s operations.Defined Skill-Sets, Wage-Levels, and Performance Assessments for each technical role classification.Provided Technical Training for Reliability Teams through formal class room and hands-on educational venues.Identified and led Safety Compliance Training for technicians and contractors.Established Reliability Expectations and Accountability Guidelines.Coached and Mentored Technicians emphasizing Best Maintenance Practices and Techniques.Conducted Performance Assessments to identify gaps, reinforce expectations, and promote growth opportunities.KPI Metric percentages identified and measured with respect to Equipment Downtimes, Planned versus Reactive maintenance, Scheduled versus Completed planned work, Waste Reductions/Improvements, and Energy Consumption Reductions/Improvements. Supported Plant Quality Team ensuring that USDA, SQF, and FSMA Guidelines are exceeded.Proposed and Managed Plant Expense Budgets based on Historical data and identified Reliability Needs.Proactively provided input and justification for Plant-related Annual Capital Projects and 5+ year Plans.

Actively Role Model best safety practices with a ‘lead by example’ approach to utilizing PPE, performing proper Ride Access Control (RAC), Confined Space, LOTO, Fall Protection, and other safety procedures.Provide Technical Support for troubleshooting root causes of re-occurring downtime issues. Partner with sustaining engineers and operation peers to develop long-term counter measure/solutions.Apply Best Practices and Lessons Learned from previous work experiences.Coach and Mentor cast members by motivating, influencing, recognizing, and providing timely feedback.Perform Reliability Focused Troubleshooting involving the repair, preventive maintenance, and refurbishment of Attractions Show, Ride, and Control Systems.

Increased equipment reliability resulting in reduced downtime through utilization of Preventive and Predictive maintenance, Run-right venues and checks, Over-communication, and Planning/scheduling of critical tasks.Proactively interacted with various cross functionally diverse teams to obtain site objectives.Developed, Justified, Budgeted, Forecasted, and Implemented Capital Projects to increase site reliability and capability.Managed site technicians and outside contractors to obtain project scopes focusing on zero downtime-related incidents, proper General Maintenance Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices, and on time and under budget completions.Taught the Capital Appropriation Request process to leaders across the site.Progressed Lean Manufacturing Principles to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness. (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, SMED’s (Rapid Change-Overs), Standard Work, and RCCM’s)Implemented and Supported quality initiatives and projects to improve product quality, reducing total customer complaints while sustaining AIB readiness.Managed Charlotte’s Air Quality Program to increase the site’s EPA Compliance by implementing processes to standardize the program’s requirements.Developed and Implemented cost savings projects to reduce landfill waste and energy costs (to include water, fuel, and electricity).Surveyed, Coached, and Developed maintenance technicians to increase individual skill levels.Actively engaged self and others to continuously improve the site’s diverse culture and morale.

Maintenance Manager – Directed several maintenance leaders and 50+ skilled maintenance technicians. Evaluated every leader and technician's skill level to determine future development and utilization. Networked with outside contractors and vendors to provide timely maintenance services.Budgeted, Forecasted, and Managed every aspect of the maintenance organization while focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost Metrics. Created a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to develop PM tasks, work orders and schedules. Implemented cost saving ideas to beat budget constraints. Wrote capital projects to justify equipment reliability improvements and productivity savings.Realigned and Reduced the existing maintenance department by 25%, saving $600K/year in labor.Value Stream Engineer – Continuously improved the production process of Craftsman tools by 50% Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) utilizing Lean Manufacturing Principles, SPC, Robust design, and Risk Assessments.Lead Kaizen events involving Standardized Work, Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM), Single Minute Exchange of Dies/Rapid Change-overs (SMED’s), Variation Reduction Kaizens (VRK’s), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA’s), and 5S practices. Supervised and groomed engineering technicians and maintenance associates. Developed and applied short & long term countermeasures to eliminate re-occurring downtime issues. Wrote capital projects, work scopes, and timelines utilizing project management techniques and MS Project. Created machine drawings and process flow layouts utilizing Pro-E and AutoCad.

Maintenance/Manufacturing Supervisor – Simultaneously managed 75+ skilled tradesmen and production employees on the off-shifts. Utilized Statistical Process Control (SPC) metrics and design specifications to produce quality products. Set machine priority based upon the customer’s needs. Made critical decisions to minimize equipment downtime. Used interpersonal skills and a high-degree of motivation to meet the needs of the employees, peers, and higher-level managers. Mastered Crisis-Conflict techniques within the unionized work environment.Error-proofed production equipment against making defective products emphasizing the elimination of First Time Quality (FTQ) defects/issues resulting in increased $/unit savings and higher yields.Proactively supported and contributed to the advancement of the Quality Network/Planned Maintenance documentation process. Engineering Supervisor – Managed salaried engineers on 2nd and 3rd shift. Established job performance criteria, administered company policies, and presented Personal Business Plan reviews. Provided technical support for the entire manufacturing operation. Systematically troubleshot and repaired production equipment utilizing PLC’s, electronic meters, test devices, and a high degree of analytical aptitude.Interfaced with personnel at every level; Over-Communicating issues. Actively pursued long-term solutions to reoccurring problems after performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA’s) and Risk Assessments. Presented new concepts utilizing CAD and MS Office software. Developed MS Access database of reoccurring issues to capture data trends.

Maintenance Supervisor/Engineer – Managed Aluminum Die-Casting and Machining skilled tradesmen while providing engineering support to the two manufacturing operations.Incorporated Quick Change-over techniques and processes into the flexible machining centers ultimately reducing equipment downtime and increasing uptime efficiencies.Tooling Engineer – Utilized project management techniques to establish tooling budgets, forecasted costs, and critical timelines.Interfaced daily with customers, suppliers, and company employees at every level of the organization. Incorporated error-proofing devices to increase tooling capability, quality, and reliability. Developed and implemented processes to minimize machine downtime and waste. Created machine tooling drawings and 3-D math models utilizing AutoCad and Unigraphics design software.Manufacturing Engineer – Provided technical support to LEGR and Canister departments using analytical and problem-solving skills. Increased assembly line efficiencies and capabilities by Rebuilding and Programming Robot manipulators and controllers, improving PLC program sequences, designing and building Robot End Of Arm Tooling (EOAT) and Automated Assembly Stations.

Wrote capital projects to improve equipment efficiencies. Presented design concepts and wrote technical documents. Implement error-proofing tactics and cost reduction items. Made critical process calculations. Supervised maintenance employees and contractors during new equipment installations and upgrades. Utilized AutoCad to design equipment components and to present process flow layout improvements.

Vehicle Mechanic - Honorably discharged with several awards. Served in Desert Storm/Shield. Troubleshot and repaired military vehicles and equipment. Motivated others to advance and succeed. Promoted to squad leader overseeing several soldiers.