Branden Donovan

Email: abqsoy@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ***** ***

City: La Grange

State: CA

Zip: 95329

Country: USA

Phone: 925-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $85,000

Willing to Relocate

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BRANDEN DONOVAN

925-***-****

abqsoy@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

08/2011-present Graham Packaging Company Modesto, CA

Production Manager

Facilitate relocation and merger of plant operations resulting in a 300% increase of plant production.

Manage all aspects of production of a 24/7 high speed manufacturing operation, including but not limited to scheduling, inventory, repair and maintenance of equipment, production reporting, spoilage control, quality control, inferior product management and corrective measures.

Established a LEAN operating model. incorporating agile personnel scheduling for rapid response to customer demand and fluctuations in production costs associated with energy consumption resulting in a 9% annual savings.

Daily department budget management including labor costs, parts inventory, raw materials and finished goods inventory.

Member of internal Safety Committee; implementing new programs, training, special events and conduct audits and inspections of facility and equipment.

Ensure compliance to all OSHA standards. Conducted training and implemented changes as needed.

Onsite subject matter expert for equipment relocation project and new technologies.

Implemented A3 tier system, 5 why methodology and led 5S teams for increasing production efficiencies.

Onboard over 45 personnel including interviews, orientation, training and development of key competencies.

Maintain a 50+ person production staff. Conducted performance reviews, responded to personnel concerns and grievances and implemented corrective actions as necessary.

06/2009-11/2011 Graham Packaging Company Richmond, CA

Maintenance Manager

Responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance including staffing, managing maintenance personnel, training, drive process improvements, lead safety initiatives, diagnose equipment breakdowns and develop solutions and coordinating scheduled maintenance.

Established parts inventory for purchasing and budgetary control resulting in an 18% or $100k annual reduction in costs, labor and equipment down time.

Lead a Continuous Improvement Project that reduced the work force and production costs by $250k in 2009 and an additional $200k in 2010.

Reduced plant utility costs by 12% or $80k annually and established recycle programs to reduce waste and generate revenue.

Responsible for ensuring the facilities OSHA, MSDS, Lock-out/Tag-out, confined space and emergency procedures programs. Achieving a plant record of over two years of accident free production.

Developed and implemented an employee training program for all electrical, mechanical and production staff focusing on preventative maintenance.

Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for all maintenance, training and demonstrations.

10/2008-04/2009 Barry Callebaut American Canyon, CA

Maintenance Supervisor

Direct maintenance of chocolate production facilities boilers, chillers, cooling towers, refiners, mixers, molding lines and packing equipment.

Oversee maintenance department and personnel.

Implement parts inventory, purchasing and budgetary control through SAP.

Work with outside contractors and vendors; responsible for coordinating maintenance, training and demonstrations.

Revamp, implement and create employee training program for electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance program.

Identify and propose capital improvement projects.

04/2008-10/2008 Barnes and Noble, Inc. Reno, NV

Maintenance Supervisor

Responsible for maintaining Reno`s 600,000 sq. ft. distribution facility and incorporated equipment not limited to miles of conveyors, 3 sliding shore sorters and 2 tilt tray sorters.

Responsible for maintenance, safety and training on large fleet of industrial power equipment.

Direct maintenance of facilities, HVAC, lighting, water, gas, sewage and shipping docks.

Maintain parts inventory, purchasing and budgetary controls.

Act as a liaison with outside contractors and vendors; responsible for coordinating maintenance, training and demonstrations.

Supervise maintenance, janitorial and security personnel spanning multiple shifts.

Implemented employee training program for electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance program.

Ensures OSHA, LOTO, MSDS and Hazmat programs are in place and up to date.

9/2004-4/2008 Hi-Desert Powder Coating Dayton, NV

President/Owner

Start-up business.

Created business plan and budget.

Maintain parts inventory, purchasing and budgetary control.

Installation and start-up of equipment for batch and automated powder coating systems.

Created and implemented employee training program, statistical process controls and standard operating procedures.

Oversee capital improvement projects

Maintain facilities, HVAC, lighting, water, gas, sewage.

Responsible for all aspects of electrical controls and safety systems.

Scheduled and performed maintenance on equipment

9/2003-12/2005 Plasma Etch Carson City, NV

Technician

Install, train and initial start-up of plasma etching equipment on site for customers.

Repair and retrofit RF generators and matching networks.

Calibrate and certify etching systems.

Test, repair and rebuild vacuum pumps and mechanical boosters.

Formulated etching sequences specific to customer applications.

Diagnose and repair of electrical and RF systems.

10/1999-09/2003 Kirkwood Mountain Resort Kirkwood, CA

Lift Electrical Supervisor

Responsible for all aspects of electrical controls and safety systems.

Responsible for all hydraulic, pneumatic braking and tensioning systems.

Creating and controlling departmental budget.

Oversee capital improvement projects.

Maintain snowmaking controls, drives and pumps.

Installed and maintained mountain communication systems.

Created and implemented employee training program for electrical and mechanical systems.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Technical proficiencies include MS Office (Word Excel, Access and Outlook) Quickbooks, SAP and Internet applications.

Manufacturing metholodogies including LEAN, Six Sigma, 5S, A3 and 5 Whys.

Industrial control systems including PLC, RS Logics, RS View, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Direct Logic, Pilz, Wago, Honeywell and MP2.

Strong engineering and mechanical capabilities with electrical, hydraulic, automotive and mechanical systems.

Able to read and interpret mechanical specifications, blueprings and schematics.

Arc flash and HACCP certified.

Certified to train forklift operators

HVAC, AC and DC Theory, Electronic troubleshooting and Welding experience.

Experience and training in Viticulture.

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