Eugene Kowalczyk Email & Phone Number

Madison Heights, Mi, Us

Joined dynamic Quality Control group at America’s oldest corned beef specialist.• Trained as HACCP manager at NSF in Ann Arbor.• Lead role in writing procedures and developing processes that aided in SQF Level 3 certification.

Joined company as site relief supervisor for dual manufacturing company-chemical blending facility, infection prevention products bottling plant, as well as shipping and receiving. Moved to 1st shift supervisor at Kerr Manufacturing chemical batching facility. Transferred to 2nd shift to lead operations at Metrex Research facility on manufacturing campus.• Lead role in transferring historical batching facility into cell based one-piece flow units.• Developed and wrote work instructions to introduce lean principles that encompassed GMPs into the process. Updated rev levels on all processes that were affected by changes.• Developed training matrix to focus on training needs in the batching department.• Developed and maintained monthly production tracking spreadsheets with built in OEE calculations.• Represented management in contract negations with UAW local.

• Joined startup company as material handler in materials department. • Moved to production and promoted to team leader on production line. Worked with ABB robots in new spraying technology for PU products. Developed work instructions and procedures in cell based work units. Lead role in troubleshooting problems in chemical and mechanical processes.• Moved to process engineering team as a process technician. • Moved to Six-Sigma start up program and trained as Black Belt through Six-Sigma Academy. Lean Manufacturing training through Six-Sigma Academy and OCC.• Developed and wrote an illustrated Defect ID Manual (using Microsoft Word and my digital camera) and trained operators that eliminated misidentification of quality defects during manufacturing for Six-Sigma project. Gage R&R confirmed a 75% increase in proper identification of quality defects that was used to direct attention of resources to fix the root causes.

Managed three paper machines, pulp preparation department, roll wrapping crew, and maintenance crew. Responsible for the final product from raw materials to finished goods based on customer specifications. • Implemented STOP-like safety program, reducing accidents 100% for shift and set company safety record while enforcing company rules and regulations.• Wrote policy manual, as part of steering committee, enabling ISO 9002 certification and helped maintain certification.• Resolved customer problems through onsite visits to investigate complaints and implement procedures to eliminate issues effectively and efficiently.• Managed the troubleshooting of production problems that arose from electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, or human breakdowns and implemented the proper repair.• Trained in Hazmat response, Confined Space Entry, Lock Out-Tag out Procedures, Hazard Identification and Guarding, and AHA trained in First Aid and CPR/AED.

Paper Machine Tender Headed four-person crew in the operation of 1600 fpm specialty paper machine. Responsible for set up of machine to meet customer specifications.• Responsible for maintenance and monitoring of machine while machine was in production.• Monitored on-sheet scanner (ABB 1190 Accuray system) and made adjustments to machine, which ensured customer specs were met.• Assisted, directed, instructed, and approved the work of the machine crew until final inspection and shipment.Machine Hand/Rewinder Operator/Material Handler• Became skilled in the operation of different machines and various tow-motors (Hi-lo, 4-way, Bobcat, etc.).• Licensed overhead crane operator. • Material handler; supplied stock to four paper machines to keep them in production.• Ran and maintained paper rewinder, cutting rolls to various lengths and diameters dictated by customer orders. • Maintenance on all parts of mill as directed by supervision.• General warehouse duties.