Mark Levitz Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, US

Provided leadership and direction to a team of highly skilled technicians and managers in delivering Material Handling Systems/Applications, Industrial Automation and Robotics services in a 24/7 logistics environment.

The Hague, ZH, NL

• Responsible for the maintenance operations and long term planning for the largest shipping terminal in the Western Hemisphere.
• Responsible for a fleet of 400+ terminal vehicles (trucks, busses, cars, vans, heavy lifts, terminal tractors, top loaders, etc..).
• Managed Asset Maintenance budgets of approximately $40 million annually.
• Developed and managed 5-year Asset Maintenance business plan for the terminal.
• Managed and implemented multi-million dollar projects, ranging from electrification, equipment purchases, implementationto construction.
• Performed medium and long-term planning for asset purchase, refurbishment and disposal to maintain overall assetintegrity ensuring the achievement of operational targets.

Santa Fe Springs, CA, US

• Responsible for daily operations of Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, MSD, and EHS Departments. Develops long and short term strategies that ensure positive results in the areas of Manufacturing, R & D, and EHS.
• Developed yearly budgets for Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS and MSD departments.
• Implemented KPI System, which reduced equipment downtime and work order on-time completion.
• Decreased Manufacturing Engineering Department new product implementation times from R&D to Production by 31%.
• Effectively switched Maintenance Department to the new CMMS System.
• Successfully completed number of large CAPEX projects, using internal resources as well as 3rd party vendors.

• Responsible for the maintenance and improvement of facility utility systems, buildings and grounds, elimination of interruptions to ongoing operations and the supports growth and modernization goals. Manages.
• Successfully led a senior management team tasked with a DC start up.
• Identified and implemented cost savings initiatives.
• Supported all capital as well as facilities improvement projects and oversaw all ongoing maintenance in office, factory, andwarehouse.
• Implemented KPI System, which improved work order completion by 35%.
• Met all OSHA and other appropriate standards

Seattle, WA, US

• FACILITIES MANAGERDirected multiple facilities operations including the creation of business plans, managing vendor contracts, mentoring employees and streamlining internal processes. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Improved employee productivity by 37 percent by implementing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and launching a preventative maintenance program and inventory control system.
• Achieved a stellar safety record with zero accidents occurring due to in-depth technical and safety training.
• Improved department financial health by partnering with the finance team to develop and track budgets.
• Provided strategic counsel regarding the creation and completion of multi-million dollar business plans.
• Led various leadership teams to support Kaizen events.

OPERATIONS MANAGERDrove the increases in production efficiencies of a premier manufacturer of custom-built transformers, inductors, and medical power supplies. A strategic leader with high business acumen and strong engineering skills.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Developed strategies to improve manufacturing output by 33 percent.- Improved business profitability.

• OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGERLed the expansion of the manufacturing and installation operations of a high-end consumer electronics business by implementing improvements in manufacturing operations, maintenance.
• Transformed internal performance by creating measurable project objectives that needed to align with annual budget parameters and overall business goals.
• Successfully used Lean manufacturing best practices to elevate production efficiency while reducing waste and downtime.
• Grew the company from a six employee “Mom & Pop Shop” to over 40 employees.

• MAINTENANCE MANAGER (1998 – 2002)Led a team of 40 mechanics and electricians tasked with ensuring 100 percent equipment uptime for 24/7 manufacturing operations. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Increased employee productivity by 35 percent by launching a new preventative maintenance program.
• Optimized processes in collaboration with the subcontractors and internal departments.
• Restructured the stockroom resulting in significantly improved inventory management.

• MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (1995 – 1998)Designed innovative manufacturing methods by leveraging cutting-edge knowledge of product design, materials, processes, equipment capabilities and quality control standards. KEY.
• Became a trusted advisor to senior management regarding the most effective ways to improve production and employee standards.
• Decreased meat plant downtime by 56 percent.

Ba, Business

Bs, Automated Manufactuting Technology