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Lumberton, Nc, Us

Lumberton, North Carolina, United States

- Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications- Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field- Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status- Assign responsibilities and mentor project team- Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective action

Lumberton, Nc

- Manage 50+ operators, team leaders, and supervisors in 5 departments (across a 2 shift operation).- Develop and execute strategies for safety quality, delivery and cost initiatives for respective business unit- Champion a high commitment and performance culture by actively communicating Elkay Manufacturing’s vision, mission and values- Drive safety performance through site specific safety plans and targeted Elkay Manufacturing initiatives- Establish, improve, sustain and report KPI performance; leverage data to prioritize actions and drive continuous improvement- Drive customer satisfaction through strict adherence to product specifications, open communication, and timely follow-up- Develop and manage business unit operating budget; ensure achievement of financial objectives- Identify and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.- Recruit, manage and continuously develop the business unit leadership team, engineering, quality and other support staff to achieve departmental and plant objectives- Interpret and enforce company policies, rules, and safety regulations and quality methods to supervisors and employees- Analyze and resolve work related issues/problems/complaints, and/or assist production supervisors in solving work related issues/problems/complaints

Atlanta, Georgia

- Manage engineering projects for the Georgia Pacific Building Products Division- Implement Koch Market Based Management Principles - Establish manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials. - Control project scope, schedule, costs and quality.- Hire and manage engineering consultants, construction contractors, equipment suppliers and vendors.- Prepare expenditure requests, monthly reports, etc.- Conduct feasibility studies and cost - benefit analysis.- Maintain an up to date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations- Enforce safety requirements of projects.- Promote teamwork and provide project management support to all facility departments- Provide training and educational services to machine operators when necessary.- Initiate discussions with plant management to communicate project plans.

Dudley, Nc

- Manage engineering projects up to $2 MM at the Dudley Plywood Mill in Dudley, NC.- Typical projects include, but aren’t limited to; veneer dryer rebuilds, steam system upgrades and changes, major conveyor rebuilds, installation of plant-wide a/c systems, mobile equipment and pedestrian safety projects, production efficiency and sustainability improvement projects, building structure repairs, etc..- Implement Koch Market Based Management Principles - Establish manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials. - Control project scope, schedule, costs and quality.- Hire and manage engineering consultants, construction contractors, equipment suppliers and vendors.- Prepare expenditure requests, monthly reports, etc.- Conduct feasibility studies and cost - benefit analysis.- Maintain an up to date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations- Enforce safety requirements of projects.- Promote teamwork and provide project management support to all facility departments- Provide training and educational services to machine operators when necessary.- Initiate discussions with plant management to communicate project plans.

Dudley, Nc

- Manage engineering projects up to $999M at the Dudley Plywood mill in Dudley, NC- Provided mechanical and project engineering support to the mill through design, troubleshooting, project guidance, technological standardization and innovation, maintenance strategies, and energy efficiency activities. Involvement included project scope development, project estimating, project review and management, design and implementation.- Managed contractors, schedules, scope development, budgets, checkout, commissioning, start-up and various other engineering/management activities as required.- Worked individually and with teams to develop the scope and appropriation grade cost estimates for capital and extraordinary maintenance projects and participate in justification of projects, specification reviews, drawing reviews, safety reviews, and other project document reviews.- Provided technical assistance to operations, purchasing and construction management in solving both urgent and long term issues, with focus on mill’s asset reliability and sustainability.- Effectively communicated with internal customers and leadership, external suppliers and vendors- Worked closely with other disciplines to develop all aspects of the design requirements for each project.- Provided pre and post startup assistance to Construction and Operations to assure that all systems are functioning properly.- Managed multiple projects simultaneously- Worked occasional weekends and holidays

Warren, Wixom, Pontiac, Michigan

- Developed race engine models and performed simulations using GT-Power Software- Tested and analyzed 2014 COPO Camaro 427 race engines- Managed all COPO Camaro race testing records and track information- Reported race engine design updates to managers and lead engineers monthly- Completed a total of 4 Engineering Internships, serving through various roles, with GM from Summer 2011-Summer 2014