Experience

PartyLite

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr Manager Facility Engineering

  • 2013 - Present

  Managed capital investment for facility, building and equipment, and all maintenance department activities for 500K square foot integrated manufacturing and distribution operation. • Completed development and execution of $5.2M capital project while exceeding budget and timing constraints, relocating Distribution operation to Batavia in 2 phases, by utilizing portions of existing equipment while keeping existing facility in operation. • Reduced energy costs and enhanced critical operational systems by completing development and execution of $1M capital investment in building system infrastructure. • Upgraded neglected manufacturing equipment, significantly improving operational efficiency, while correcting and improving safety systems with $400K budget. • Reduced operational downtime by reorganizing marginally functioning Maintenance Department, providing staffing changes and incorporating performance accountability measures. Show less



PartyLite

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Manager

  • 1997 - 2012

  Recruited as first engineering manager to implement new 500K square foot Distribution operation, incorporating formal structure and focus toward capacity increase, facility expansion and maintenance. • Achieved critical shipping demands by completing conceptualization, design, and implementation of new $5.0M Distribution Center, coordinating vendors, contractors, and consultants. • Increased operational capacity and employee amenities accommodating significant business growth by developing and implementing additional $10.0M in capital investment, including equipment additions, quality improvements, office developments, and warehousing expansions. • Increased operational productivity through reorganization of Maintenance Department, creating new supervisory position, additional technician resources, and incorporating new wage structure. • Created Engineering Department by accommodating business expansion, managing new resources, training, and development. • Designed and implemented new distribution center for business expansion into Mexican market through several visits to coordinate contractors and vendor. • Accommodated growing Australian market by traveling to and consulting on facility and operational requirements. Show less



Sunstar Americas, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Engineering Director

  • Jan 1996 - Nov 1997

  A manufacturer of injection molded dental products. • Restructured the engineering organization with a focus on capital project implementation, maintenance, and facility expansion. • Managed a staff of forty employees involved in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Molding, Packaging Engineering, and Maintenance A manufacturer of injection molded dental products. • Restructured the engineering organization with a focus on capital project implementation, maintenance, and facility expansion. • Managed a staff of forty employees involved in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Molding, Packaging Engineering, and Maintenance



Newell Brands

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Manager

  • Jan 1993 - Dec 1995

  A manufacturer of markers and writing instruments including Sharpie and Expo. • Created and managed an Engineering organization generating results in capital project investment, plant productivity, new products, and quality. • Managed a staff of thirty-five employees involved in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, and Maintenance. A manufacturer of markers and writing instruments including Sharpie and Expo. • Created and managed an Engineering organization generating results in capital project investment, plant productivity, new products, and quality. • Managed a staff of thirty-five employees involved in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, and Maintenance.



Kraft Heinz

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering and Maintenance Manager

  • Jul 1989 - Dec 1992

  Oscar Mayer division of the Kraft Heinz company. • Managed a staff of 150 salaried and hourly union employees with an $18MM budget • Managed a premier preventive maintenance program for an 800,000 sq. ft. facility • Developed a Master Mechanic ‘Pay for Knowledge’ program rewarding individuals based on skills Oscar Mayer division of the Kraft Heinz company. • Managed a staff of 150 salaried and hourly union employees with an $18MM budget • Managed a premier preventive maintenance program for an 800,000 sq. ft. facility • Developed a Master Mechanic ‘Pay for Knowledge’ program rewarding individuals based on skills



Mars

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer

  • May 1977 - Jul 1989

  Project Engineer / Control Engineer • Managed the implementation of several multi-million dollar projects in both process and packaging • Managed Maintenance and implemented a formal PM program Project Engineer / Control Engineer • Managed the implementation of several multi-million dollar projects in both process and packaging • Managed Maintenance and implemented a formal PM program



Rockwell Automation

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Application Engineer

  • Jul 1974 - May 1977

  • Managed the application of programmable controllers to specific customer requirements • Managed the application of programmable controllers to specific customer requirements