30+ years of combined expertise leading continuous improvement teams, managing manufacturing operations and engineering and maintenance staffs, and running capital projects. As a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt, my team delivered $20M in cost savings for consecutive years across all facets of the business. I led multiple facilities to earn ISO 9001 certifications and implemented GMP and HACCP systems. Managed production operations of the world’s largest winery with $20.7M operating budget and grew the capacity by 25%. Degreed Engineer and trained Project Manager, and have led and executed dozens of capital projects delivering on scope, on time, and under budget.
Hughson Nut - Ofi
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Director, Engineering And Continuous ImprovementHughson Nut - Ofi Mar 2021 - PresentHughson, California, United StatesNut processing company with three locations processing value add almonds and macadamias. Package private label CPGs, confectionery cases, and bulk containers for national and international customers. Support a fourth facility (Aviator - Phoenix) remotely.• Developed conceptual design for and gained alignment on new $66M mixed nut plant (Aviator) in Phoenix, AZ.• Manage $8.4M annual CAPEX (Return and Non-Return) across 3 sites.• Developed Engineering Standards and Policy for 22 ofi NA entities, increased cost control and strategic alignment of CAPEX.• Led Cost and Capital Transformation CI efforts resulting in $3M annual savings.
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Senior Project ManagerE. & J. Gallo Winery Sep 2019 - Feb 2021Modesto, California, United StatesSenior Project Manager – World Class Maintenance (WCM)Corporate maintenance management office for 5 sites. Managed culture change from Reactive and Preventive Maintenance (PM) to Predictive (PdM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).• Guided Reliability Engineering, Reliability Maintenance, Work Management, Materials Management, and Operator Care (TPM) leaders through development, approval, and validation of WCM processes and practices.• Developed training materials, KPIs, and project tracking tools incorporated across the organization. Recognized for clarity of materials and communication. -
Sap - Mainteanance, Repair, And Operations (Mro) Integration TeamE. & J. Gallo Winery Apr 2018 - Aug 2019Modesto, California Area• Developed curriculum and training program resulting in best work stream for SAP ERP integration. • Conducted Integration Testing/User Acceptance Testing for MRO systems leading to a vertical system startup.
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Project Manager - SpiritsE&J Gallo Winery Jun 2013 - Mar 2018Modesto, California Area• Managed $50K - $20M projects reducing safety and ergonomic risks, improved material handling efficiencies, new processing capabilities and capacities. Resulted in improvements to LTIR, workflow, ability to meet market demand, COGS, and new product innovation.• Trained and mentored Spirits Maintenance Manager in TPM, budgeting, KPIs, and other related skills.
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Director Of Continuous ImprovementHilmar Cheese Company Feb 2012 - May 2013Hilmar, Ca And Dalhart, Tx• Managed CI staff two locations with 5 cheese plants, milk receiving operations, and a lactose plant.• Developed standard work leading to 15% yield improvement and 25% product changeover time reduction. -
Technical Manager - LeanE&J Gallo Winery - Gallo Glass Company Jun 2011 - Jan 2012Modesto, California, United States• Executed 5 Lean applications resulting in $500K reduction in obsolete inventory, $230K cost avoidance, MTTR for glass machines pneumatics improved by 33% and MTBF by 65%, glass molding OEE increased by 10%, and customer complaints for misidentified loads reduced by 80%.
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Lean Six Sigma Master Black BeltE&J Gallo Winery Feb 2007 - May 2011Modesto, California, United States• Trained and coached new Black Belts in technical skills/advanced mathematical and statistical concepts, and tools focused on identifying opportunities, and implementing and maintaining improvements yielding $20M in benefits year over year.• Led improvement projects in diverse areas, including Sales, Human Resources, Cellar Operations, Spirits, Bottling, Warehousing, Logistics (Transportation), Glass Plant, Corks and Closures, and Labeling resulting in over $5M in benefits.
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Project Manager, Corporate EngineeringE&J Gallo Winery Apr 2002 - Jan 2007Modesto, California, United States• Managed CAPEX projects across 5 business units on 4 campuses, all delivered on scope, on or under budget, and on time.• Executed OPEX improvements to an existing bag-in-box line increasing OEE by over 50% to 112% of rated capacity in 6 months, resulting in $1M capital avoidance.• Conducted technical RCA of a major fire event resulting in $50M+ award to the company due to furnace design negligence.• Delivered technical assistance to UK co-packer attaining quality requirements after their failed attempts over 6 months. Brought them to standard in less than three days.
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Production ManagerE&J Gallo Winery Jan 2000 - Mar 2002Livingston, California, United States• Managed $20.7M budget and a staff of over 167 personnel and 6 business units, largest winery in the world.• Implemented GMP system and oversaw HACCP program, started up a new state-of-the-art red wine crushing facility, and led the facility through ISO 9001 certification. Resulted in 25% capacity increase with no headcount addition.
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