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-Oversaw all building functions across four facilities, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.-Led the build-out of a 110,000 sq. ft. facility in Franklin Park with a budget of $1.2M, as well as an 80,000 sq. ft. expansion at the Berkeley facility with a budget of $600k, both completed under budget by approx. 15%.-Conducted routine safety inspections, established operational standards, and ensured the functionality of systems including HVAC, power generation, automation, fire… Show more -Oversaw all building functions across four facilities, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.-Led the build-out of a 110,000 sq. ft. facility in Franklin Park with a budget of $1.2M, as well as an 80,000 sq. ft. expansion at the Berkeley facility with a budget of $600k, both completed under budget by approx. 15%.-Conducted routine safety inspections, established operational standards, and ensured the functionality of systems including HVAC, power generation, automation, fire suppression, electrical, and plumbing.-Planned, prioritized, and managed capital improvement projects, coordinating from contract award through closeout, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.-Collaborated with contractors, engineers, and design teams to ensure smooth execution of projects, overseeing design reviews and inspection services.-Prepared and evaluated Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bids, led pre-bid conferences, and ensured alignment with construction plans and specifications.-Drafted technical specifications, reviewed quotes, and resolved engineering and project management issues. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Directed a team of 16 mechanics over two large facilities (80,000 sq. ft. and 70,000 sq. ft.), ensuring seamless 24/7 operations and minimal downtime.-Led major expansion projects, including a $1.5M Unitherm cook line installation, $1.8M wash line installation, and a $5M facility expansion, all completed successfully within budget and time constraints.-Managed an annual maintenance budget of $1.8M, allocating resources efficiently to maintain and upgrade critical systems.-Oversaw… Show more -Directed a team of 16 mechanics over two large facilities (80,000 sq. ft. and 70,000 sq. ft.), ensuring seamless 24/7 operations and minimal downtime.-Led major expansion projects, including a $1.5M Unitherm cook line installation, $1.8M wash line installation, and a $5M facility expansion, all completed successfully within budget and time constraints.-Managed an annual maintenance budget of $1.8M, allocating resources efficiently to maintain and upgrade critical systems.-Oversaw the installation and operation of complex food production equipment, including ovens, blast chillers, water chillers, wash lines, cutting machines, scales, and bagging machines.-Supervised the integration of specialized equipment such as a pasta production line with a DC Norris Cook, Quench, Chill system, and a sauce line with 1,500-liter kettles and tumblers.-Served on the HACCP team to ensure the facility’s compliance with food safety regulations and standards. Show less

Forest Park, Illinois, United States

-Implemented preventive and demand maintenance programs to improve operational efficiency.-Led the purchase and installation of new production lines and oversaw the build-out and remodeling of production spaces to accommodate new equipment.-Directed facility expansions and renovations, ensuring all aspects of construction, safety, and operational needs were met on time and within budget.-Managed and performed major and minor facility repairs, including HVAC, refrigeration… Show more -Implemented preventive and demand maintenance programs to improve operational efficiency.-Led the purchase and installation of new production lines and oversaw the build-out and remodeling of production spaces to accommodate new equipment.-Directed facility expansions and renovations, ensuring all aspects of construction, safety, and operational needs were met on time and within budget.-Managed and performed major and minor facility repairs, including HVAC, refrigeration expansions, electrical system upgrades, plumbing, and carpentry work. Show less