Experience

D'Youville University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Facilities

  • Dec 2022 - Present



BryLin Hospital

• Buffalo, New York, United States

• Sr. Manager of Plant Operations

  • Dec 2020 - Dec 2022

  Sr. Manager of Plant Operations Sr. Manager of Plant Operations



BryLin Hospital

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Facilities

  • Dec 2020 - Dec 2022



Hodgson Russ LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Facilities Engineering Manager

  • May 2020 - Dec 2020



Sunny Sky Products

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plant Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2020



Kenmore Mercy Hospital

• Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Engineering Operations Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2018

  Responsible for providing a physical plant that will support all other departments in the provision of optimum achievable clinical and environmental services in support of the mission of the Hospital. • Furnishing of Steam heat system, light, power, and overall facilities maintenance services. • Directs the operation of the Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Services, and Linen Departments for the main Hospital as well as two other offsite locations. • Facilitates new structural projects with clinical design in Pathology Labs, New Orthopedic Wing and Gastrointestinal Department. • Participate in the budgeting process while overseeing facility planning projects and renovations for 680,000 Sq. Ft. of building space. Show less



Thermo Fisher Scientific

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Dec 2011 - May 2015

  Experienced operations and business leader driving optimum supply of biopharmaceutical products used in manufacturing and research. Intense focus on meeting internal customer needs in demanding regulatory and research environments. • Managed tasks across multiple work centers with responsibility for safety, quality, cost, compliance and people development. • Responsible for project planning, budgeting and scheduling of Logistic systems for delivery of finished goods both within the United States and internationally while optimizing Inventory accuracy. • Managed process improvement projects of small to mid-size scope utilizing 5S, Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies. Show less



Linde

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Manager ( Contract Position)

  • Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  Plant Manager Manages the day-to-day Maintenance /Facilities operations and financial responsibilities of a CSCM Plant ensuring the highest level of safety, code compliance with safety and quality regulatory requirements. • Plans, directs and coordinates Contractor maintenance and PM scheduled activities to meet maximum machine output with the lowest amount of down time possible. • Coordinates with Engineers on a regular basis with new and existing projects to effectively support the running efficiencies of the company. • Analyzes Center current financial and operational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints in order to develop, prepare and implement goals, projects and policies that will enable the Facility to achieve a competitive advantage. • Ensures all production is performed according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as defined by all Linde procedures. • Maintains strong Security focus for all Center employees; monitors Warranty schedules to ensure facility is serviced in an appropriate manner. • Facilitates communication within the center by communicating with staff members keeping them informed of Renovations, Upgrades and Operational change. Show less



Aurubis Buffalo Inc

• Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2004 - Dec 2010

  Performed Supervisory duties in the Finished Metals division of the facility which included Rolling, Slitting, Annealing and Connector departments. This included scheduling, production, quality, training, and evaluation of operator’s performances. Daily activities include morning meetings to review daily production expectations, administration of Kronos overtime system, monitoring all safe work conditions and maintain good housekeeping practices with 45+ union employees in five different departments. Worked closely with strategic business units, customer service, logistics and distribution to deliver timely communications on quality and order status. Managed multiple departments. Worked on multi-million dollar “Capital” improvement projects finishing them always under budget and always on time. Initiated and implemented morning meetings with departments decreasing SMR’s by 30%. Increased OEE in all departments by tracking operational efficiencies of machines and taking maximum advantage of downtime. Enforced a Safe work environment .Supported operator in improving and maintaining good housekeeping practices. Reduced Lost Work Day Injuries by 40% while still pushing towards goal of Zero Injuries. Implemented and administered scheduling programs through “Citrix” for operators in all departments reducing down time from 1-2 hours to 5 -6 minutes. Collaborated with cross functional teams to ensure that 98% on time and quality shipments are met. Show less



Greif Brothers Inc

• Production Plant Supervisor

  • Jan 2000 - Mar 2004

  Performed and executed all order processing and managed the day to day operations to support the global production strategy of Greif Brothers. Worked closely with BF Factories within Greif Brothers effectively managing pre-season and in-season activities to the delivery of cost effective, quality products within the time and action calendar windows. Designed, implemented the automation of the Top and Bottom crimp which reduced staff by 10% without any sacrifice of quality or service to customer base. Developed “Kanban” inventory system for raw materials to maintain desired inventory levels and proper scheduling of capacity utilization. Eliminated departmental shortages and established replenishment levels for all materials by working with specific outside vendors that offered “premiere pricing” helping reduce expenditures by 1.2 million dollars over 15 month period. Actively participated in Operational Excellence with Millwrights and Electricians to achieve minimal downtime with optimal machine output while scheduling of preventive maintenance issues. Show less



Coca-Cola Bottling of Buffalo

• Plant Supervisor

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  Performed all facets of production, logistics, shipping and receiving of raw materials and packaging supplies to help create production schedules. Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and Coca-Cola‘s Safety, Health, and Environmental programs, policies and procedures. Accountable to the Vice President of Operations for budgets totaling millions of dollars in raw materials and capital equipment. Performed all facets of production, logistics, shipping and receiving of raw materials and packaging supplies to help create production schedules. Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and Coca-Cola‘s Safety, Health, and Environmental programs, policies and procedures. Accountable to the Vice President of Operations for budgets totaling millions of dollars in raw materials and capital equipment.



MidCity Office Furniture & Systems

• Warehouse/Plant Supervisor

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 2000

  Provided business and technical leadership necessary to ensure both department and overall facility exceeded goals in manufacturing success areas of Cost, Quality, System Utilization, Customer Service, Health/Safety/ Environment. Managed manufacturing of custom Office systems, product integrity, and production cycle timeline and action calendar system. Established and maintained credible relationships with suppliers, customers and employees with proven results in obtaining on time delivery and quality shipments and installations. Show less