Experience

Keller Technology Corporation

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Responsible for managing project costs and schedule against a quoted budget and delivery Act as the single point of contact between the customer and KTC Responsible for communicating the scope of work to KTC Manufacturing and/or KTC Engineering Drive supporting departments to meet or exceed budget and delivery expectations without sacrificing quality Report project status and projections to Upper Management Responsible for managing project costs and schedule against a quoted budget and delivery Act as the single point of contact between the customer and KTC Responsible for communicating the scope of work to KTC Manufacturing and/or KTC Engineering Drive supporting departments to meet or exceed budget and delivery expectations without sacrificing quality Report project status and projections to Upper Management



DuPont

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Contract Administrator

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2017

  Schedule, supervise and coordinate contractor activities for repairs, maintenance, and capital construction work while considering plant operations and plant maintenance activities Interprets contract provisions to help resolve claims and questions submitted by contractors. - Receives requests, obtains estimates, updates records, initiates paperwork and follows up on request for approval of work not previously covered in the contractProcesses and obtains approval of contract changesMonitors compliance to contract requirements ensuring all conditions are satisfied before approval of the final invoiceInitiates and/or conducts meetings with contractors concerning contractual problems as requested Show less

• Process Supervisor

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

  Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departmentsCompletes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summariesMaintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standardsProvides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requestsEnsures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques Show less

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for compliance with policies, procedures and safety standards (PSM) Lead improvement programs and initiatives for the production assetsEnsure continuous and efficient production in desired quantity and qualityInterface with business leadership and supply chain for coordination of production schedules and understanding of customer needsInterface with site Maintenance for coordination of maintenance schedules/work and effective execution of the work management processProvide leadership and development for approximately 3-4 direct exempt reportsParticipate in strategic direction/tactics for the organization/businessDrive continuous improvement toward increased competitiveness through DPS (DuPont Production System)Effectively communicate business direction to gain alignment amongst direct reportsLead by setting high standards and operating disciplineResponsible for operations 24 hours a day Show less

• Applications Engineer

  • Jun 2003 - Apr 2011

  Provide technology expertise in the development of products and applications to meet customer needs. This includes resolving customer problems and presenting solutions that potentially could translate into additional or new salesResponsible for technically supporting business interests in the Oil & Gas, Chemical Process Industry, Photovoltaic, as well as assigned distributors in North and South AmericaLeading training seminars for customers in all regionsWork Independently within the business and marketing strategy to determine whether a project of potential opportunity is within scope and the Company’s capabilityGather and communicate competitive intelligence and/on information on competitor’s products and strategiesEvaluate competitive products and recommend actions to gain competitive advantageDevelop product data, applications, and value in use information and product literatureDevelop new business and/or applications including the design, follow up testing, change recommendations, and implementationProvide input to business and marketing strategy or Oil & Gas and Chemical Processing Industry segment Show less

• Area Sales Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Lead, develop, build, and grow sales of in the Chemical Process and Semiconductor IndustriesDrive pull-through sales by positioning in Chemical Process and Semiconductor Industry designers, specifiers, recommenders, and purchasersResponsible for preparing quarterly and annual sales outlooks, projections, and forecastsInitiate and lead calls to end users which includes known accounts or accounts with unknown potential and a competitive incumbent in place

• Process Development Engineer

  • May 2000 - Jun 2003

  Develop conditions and processes critical to meeting the competitive threat and improving product line by offering support of a market segment forecasted to reach $45MM in revenues by 2005Accomplish the above by being fully knowledgeable in all forms of plant operation including extrusion, molding, and post process finishing for perfluoroelastomer materials and the SAP operating systemServe as technology representative for manufacturing related issues as well as select projects requiring coordination of various departmentsLikewise, work as a technology lead to effectively resolve issues and ensure completion of projects in a timely and successful mannerAct as a quality representative and approve existing materials prior to manufacturing. Show less