My Chronological Resume
Manufacturing Processes Manager, Western Son Distillery, Pilot Point, TX October 2019 to February 2022
Developed new and improved manufacturing processes from receiving neutral grain spirits, distilling, blending and packaging alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
· Successfully and safely expanded plant size from four packaging lines to seven on budget and on time.
· Developed new processes and procedures to meet legal and best manufacturing processes along with the training and documentation to achieve.
· Initiated a new product category (frozen alcohol popsicles) along with the required processing, packaging, and distribution systems.
Project Manager, E&I Global, LLC, Austin, TX January 2017 to October 2019
Responsible for the planning and execution of large and small engineering, construction, and maintenance plans across the United States for varied industries including petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and telecommunications.
· Organized projects for fast-track construction at oil field service locations.
· Planned a waste treatment facility for a food manufacturer.
· Managed telecommunications installations across the United States.
Maintenance Manager, Aryzta LLC, Austin, TX June 2014 to January 2017
Full plant responsibilities for Maintenance Management and Engineering of a 104,000 square foot food processing plant. Provided technical analysis regarding plant bottlenecks and operational improvement opportunities.
• Maintained optimal service while experiencing staff cuts of 25%.
• Developed or completed Engineering projects in packaging, processing, and plant utilities.
• Worked with Production Departments to boost throughput by focusing on Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Introduced the full and effective use of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System for Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Maintenance Manager, Chobani Greek Yogurt, New Berlin, NY June 2012 to June 2014
Leader for one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Introduced world-class maintenance practices and improved communication and coordination between all departments. Individually recognized as a top leader of a department that successfully went from 15 to 60 technicians in six months.
• Started a new automated packaging facility with eleven lines using a combination of existing and new equipment while boosting production in the original facility.
• Introduced the plant-wide use of Continuous Improvement Initiatives including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for performance analysis and injury reduction.
• Held a leadership role in the development and start-up team for a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Maintenance Manager Team Leader, General Mills, Hannibal, MO December 2006 to June 2012
Full responsibility for Maintenance Teams servicing diverse production platforms. Leading two salaried direct reports, 14 mechanics, and 4 Controls Technicians providing 24-hour coverage with a combined annual budget of $2,400,000 in a multi-platform food production facility.
• Improved reliability of equipment from 12 minutes between failures to over 415 minutes.
• Led the installation and start-up of the largest expansion project in General Mills’ history.
• Integrated a CMMS EAM Program (Maximo) for General Mills at their Hannibal plant.
• Developed the first Ammonia Process Safety Management (PSM) program for the plant. Recognized by corporate safety as one of the best in the company for adherence and planning.
• Led teams to achieve “Zero lost-time injuries.”
• Developed the plant ARC Flash work practices guidance for technicians and mechanics.
Maintenance Supervisor, Leprino Foods, Fort Morgan, CO May 2001 to December 2006
Manufacturing Leader for a large dairy processing plant using 2,000,000 pounds of raw milk per day. Responsible for budget preparation and management. Prepared bid requests and supervised contractor work for various levels of projects and their safe and complete conclusion.
• Leader of the plant’s top employee involvement teams two years running.
• Started up a new CMMS EAM Program (MP2).
• Leader of the plant’s equipment reliability efforts.
• Recognized for improved plant appearance, HACCP and GMP Adherence.
• Responsible for Plant Ammonia Process Safety Management Program.
• Recognized for improved instrumentation for level, flow measurement, pressure, and controls.
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EDUCATION:
Technical - Electronics and Avionics Service Certificate, Westwood College, Broomfield, CO
Foundational - BA Degree, American Studies, Simpson College, Indianola, IA
Professional - Army Engineering School, Fort Belvoir, VA
Basic – Basic construction planning, execution, and small team leadership
Advanced – High level and large organization management including complex engineering planning.
Practical Training and Certification
Vibration Analysis, Refrigeration, HAZMAT Incident Commander, HAZMAT Technician, PLC Programming
Professional/Civic Organizations
Major (Retired), United States Army Reserves, Corps of Engineers
Vice Chairman – Vibration Institute, Colorado Chapter, Volunteer Firefighter/EMT