Les Mammen, P.E., Fs Eng, Mse Email & Phone Number

Stratford, Wi, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Responsible for directing key regional business/engineering/project activities and providing direction/mentorship over the development of strategic initiatives within the organization.• Specific focus on directing Machine/Functional Safety business activity and internal initiatives • Providing direction and input on internal improvement/quality initiatives• Providing direction on key large-scale projects and quotes in the areas of GAMP5 Validation Processes/Documentation, Building Automation Systems, Project Architecting, Electrical and Machine Safety, and other areas of expertise gained throughout my career.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Responsible for the management and growth of the Cybertrol Engineering Wisconsin offices in Madison, WI and Marshfield, WI.• Customer management and development• Development of automation solutions for various industries such as Food, Cheese/Dairy, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, etc.• Specific focus on Machine/Functional Safety Systems and Applications• Oversight of WI Office facilities and operations• Leading/participating in multiple internal improvement initiatives

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Responsible for the management and growth of the Cybertrol Engineering Wisconsin offices in Madison, WI and Marshfield, WI.• Management of WI Automation Engineers and Project Managers • Customer management and development• Development of automation solutions for various industries such as Food, Cheese/Dairy, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, etc.• Specific focus on Machine/Functional Safety Systems and Applications• Oversight of WI Office facilities and operations• Leading/participating in multiple internal improvement initiatives

Arlington, Va, Us

Responsible for the management and direction of the E&A-MES Engineering/Maintenance Group at both the Eau Claire and Gateway Production Plants in Eau Claire, WI. • Managed up to 18 reports which included E&A/E&A-MES Engineers, E&A EngineeringTechnicians, a Calibration Group Lead, and Instrument Calibration Technicians.• Developed master plans for E&A-MES obsolescence/capital projects and developed Engineering/Maintenance expense budgets • Promoted cross-functional technical competency building of the Engineers and Engineering Technicians between the two Production Plants• Collaborated with E&A-MES, Maintenance, and Safety Managers at both the plant and corporate levels across multiple divisions to share best practices, drive company initiatives, and maintain local alignment with global standards• Managed multiple large scale (1+ Million USD) Machine Safety hazard mitigation projects that involved the procurement of new plant equipment and guarding, securing external millwright/engineering services, maintaining adequate design reviews with all stake holders throughout the project life cycle, and coordinating internal/external resources around production schedules to install, integrate, and assess guarding and safety control system improvements• Increased role with Nestle Lean initiatives (TPM) through involvement with Business Unit (WOR/DOR/SHO), Maintenance/Project Pillar, and Engineering (MER/WER) meetings/activitiesGroup accomplishments include:• Improved engagement and collaboration with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety Groups through increased involvement with TPM• Maintained a high level of continuous improvement of the E&A-MES systems through the extensive use of machine, maintenance, and operational data to prioritize obsolescence and improvement projects based on ROI and/or level of impact on plant performance measures• Consistently reduced the number of overall unplanned stoppages annually that were attributed to E&A-MES issues

Arlington, Va, Us

Responsible for the management and direction of the E&A Maintenance Group atthe Eau Claire Production Plant in Eau Claire, WI• Managed up to 11 reports which included E&A EngineeringTechnicians, a Calibration Group Lead, and Instrument Calibration Technicians.• Promoted the professional growth and development of the individuals withinthe department• Provided E&A engineering and/or project lead support for machine safety, engineering compliance, and capital/expense improvement projects• Collaborated with other Managers, Supervisors, and Associates at both the Eau Claire andGateway Production Plants to build better working relationships and achieveplant/corporate goals• Provided direct support for corporate initiatives involving Engineering/Maintenance standards development and compliance, Electrical Safety compliance, and Nestle Lean initiatives (TPM, NCE, 5S, etc.)• Led annual shutdown Electrical Service PMs which included the development of safe work plans, the planning/coordination of multiple service contractors, and the alignment of plant shutdown activities with power outages• Subject Matter Expert in the areas of Electrical Safety, Machine Safety, and Instrument Calibration• Provided 24/7 production support as needed• Acting interim Maintenance Manager for the Eau Claire Production Plant from 5/14 to 8/14Group accomplishments include:• Strengthened E&A plant support through expanded shift support, cross-functionaltraining, and initiating escalation/support procedures• Prioritized job responsibilities within the E&A Maintenance Group to meet plant needs.• Established a project/support schedule for the E&A Engineering Technicians to better manage work backlog

Stratford, Wi, Us

Responsible for the management of the Automation Department• Spearheaded the effort to restructure the Automation Department to meet customer demand and align with overall company growth• Managed Department P/L by directing internal work, implementing organizational and design process changes, and recommending annual Automation sales and marketing goals• Promoted a culture of good communication between managers, directors, and executive officers to ensure the continued success of the company• Collaborated with other departments to provide estimation, proposal development, and general sales support• Provided Automation engineering and lead support on projects• Led up to 20 direct reports in multiple locations which included Automation Engineers/Estimators and Panel Shop/Skid Wiring AssociatesAutomation Department team accomplishments include:• Initiating a new organizational structure that provided a focused direction for team members without creating work silos within the department or company• Increased commitment towards technical training as prioritized through group/individual technical competency assessments• Developed and updated engineering standards which significantly increased design consistency and efficiency• Created workflow diagrams and SOPs to provide effective quality control and customer approval checkpoints during project execution• Established a single estimation\proposal format to improve quoting accuracy to a point where annual actual project costs were on target with estimated project costs• Increased Automation Marketing\Sales presence in pharmaceutical, paper, chemical, and dairy industries through building better customer relationships, executing successful projects, and trade show attendance• Implementation of quality procedures and training that allowed the Panel Shop to quickly became UL508A\698\698A self-certifiable• Worked together to create a results-focused culture that led to consistent annual Department profitability

Responsible for the management of the Process Control Department Hardware and Software Groups.• Lead and developed Hardware and Software Engineers• Provided direction with all aspects of GEA control system standard designs• Managed technical resources for both internal initiatives and sold projects• Provided hardware/software engineering and project management support for multiple projects

Responsible for the management of the Process Control Department Software Group.• Lead and developed Software Engineers• Provided direction with all aspects of standard software designs• Managed technical resources for both internal initiatives and sold projects• Provided hardware/software engineering and project management support for multiple projects

Responsible for the design, development, and installation of Filtration, Homogenizer, HTST, Liquid Processing, Spray Dryer, and Powder Conveying control systems for the dairy and pharmaceutical industries. • Provided engineered solutions to meet equipment power distribution, control panel, industrial network, and customer design requirements.• Developed PLC/Simulation programs and HMI applications for both stand alone and large scale distributed systems.• Specified Process Control Instrumentation• Provided control system startup and commissioning support.• Project management of control system projects along with managing electrical contractors/system integrators.

Phillips, Wi, Us

Responsible for the electrical design, PLC/HMI programming, FAT, and startup support of Marquip's Paper Pillar Pallet production machines.

Responsible for the design of PLC logic (Ladder/C), electro-mechanical testing, and startup support for multi-axis heavy machining equipment used in the Automotive, Tool and Die, and Aerospace Industries.

Master Of Science - Engineering, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering

A.A.S., Associates Of Arts And Science