Manager Mechanical Engineer

MANUFACTURING & MECHANICAL ENGINEER INSTALLATION MANAGER/INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER/OPERATION MANAGER

Accomplished operations/installation management professional with extensive cumulative experience in 0verseeing multiple functions including plant operations, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of equipments/systems primarily within the food and beverage and agricultural sectors. In- depth exposure in mechanical, electrical and civil construction work. Qualified with a dual Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering as well as Manufacturing Engineering coupled with invaluable insights/knowledge of mechanical engineering, mechanics, petroleum, plastic industry and plastic compounding. Well versed in setting up production units in line with international quality and regulatory standards along with hands on implementation experience in Northern/Southern America, Northern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East regions while managing diverse functions including process streamlining, procurement, training and business development. Strategic leader skilled in utilizing a collaborative approach in work and taking accountability of work while consistently meeting/exceeding performance goals and expectations. Currently seeking a challenging position in any location worldwide to leverage acquired technical expertise for enhancing an organization’s operational excellence.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Assembling and Installation Occupational Health and Safety Team Management Contract Negotiation Materials Management Client Interaction Testing and Commissioning Training and Development Quality Assurance and Control Operations Management Project Consultancy Business Development Preventive Maintenance Supply Chain management Budget Adherence and Control Progress Tracking Procurement Process Engineering

KEY SKILLS

Start- Up Operations – Production start up specialist, skilled in handling start up and turnaround situations. Specialist in delivery of a full range of consultation services encompassing strategic business planning technology strategy, organizational design and operational and functional turnaround. Adept in providing technology consultation to achieve an established business vision. Track record of successfully setting up and start up of equipment as well as training personnel in the production of PET bottles in Europe and the USA. Skilled in rotatory machinery. Worked at LEGO System Inc. (CT- USA) in a project for the production of PET containers for Lego toys.

Installations and Maintenance – Impressive skills in end to end supervision of installation and preventive maintenance projects for production units. Highly experienced in production, installation and maintenance of agricultural and food and beverage industry systems while ensuring their set up and performance meets manufacturers specifications. Adept in carrying out preventative maintenance activities while maintaining calibration and proper documentation for tracking equipment performance.

Operations Management – Effectively managing overall operations for ensuring timely accomplishment of production targets within time and cost parameters. Overseeing overall procurement activities and implementing effective techniques to achieve efficiency in operations, improve quality standards and maximum cost savings. Skilled in performing cross departmental functions including hiring, employee performance evaluation and addressing staff grievance.

Training and Development – Accurately identifying training needs relating to use of systems and equipment and devising training programs modules for maximizing product knowledge transfer(production of PET bottles) for organization operating worldwide. Proficient in preparing processes documentation and creating machine maintenance manuals.

Team Management – Skilled in motivating employees to achieve their full staff potential while focusing on developing strategies to ensure sustainable business success. Adept in leading multifunctional and multicultural teams as well as facilitating cross training and staff development programs. Conducting regular performance evaluation through performance management feedback system for ascertaining staff awareness pertaining to service strengths and weaknesses.

Health and Safety Procedures – Competent in utilizing exceptional understanding of operational health and safety (OH&S) standards and procedures for ensuring minimum lost time and safe and secure operations. Through knowledge of local and international engineering standards. Adept in critically conducting site audits, testing and inspection activities while ensuring strict adherence with other established quality standards and specifications.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills – Excellent multilingual communicator fluent in English, Spanish and Italian as well as conversational Portuguese. Possessing top negotiating skills and an ability to work under pressure in fast paced, time sensitive environments. Proven ability to interact effectively with people of diverse nationalities and comfortable working in a multicultural environment.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Successfully set-up a $ 8ML factory from conception, through to completion in just 7.5 months less than the forecast date resulting in savings of $ 200,000.

Instrumental in producing a complete line of 40,000 bottles/hour including all peripheral equipments 1 week ahead of time, with further saving of $ 57,000

CAREER HISTORY

FIELD ENG. From August 2014 to August 2015 -- Construction of two complete gas dehydration units of the value of 4.5 ML€ in UAE for Bellelli Eng. To be installed in Pakistan, with complete satisfaction of the client

Senior Training Consultant Feb. 2000 to August 2014 -- (Freelance), at: Hellena Poland, StarPlast Italy, StarPET Turkey, Cerveceria Chilena Cile, Cahiza Argentina, Torasso Argentina, StarPlast France, PlasticPack USA, Polara Italy, San Pellegrino Italy, Lonza Poland, Special Plast Italy, Lego USA, Korneck Ind. Poland, Korneck ind. Austria, Kosme Austria.

Functioning as a consultant for acquired clients in the PET container industries.

Mechanical Engineer, BC. International, Italy

Dec 1999 Dec 2000

Responsible for setting up and starting up equipment and training of personnel in the production of

PET bottles as well as handled sales and customer relations in the USA.

EARLIER CAREER

Mechanical Engineer, Kosme, Austria Responsible for field service and Start ups of new lines of container production in Italy, Austria,Poland.

Feb 1998

DEC 1999

Field Engineer SIpa S.P.A. Responsible for field service and assistance, start ups and commissioning of complete production lines of PET containers, world wide.

Jan 1988 Nov 1997

Executive Director, DEKO, Venezuela

Functioning as a general director of a contractor company, working for the oil & gas, industry and the government . Assist CEO and work with senior teams in strategic planning. Worked closely with Finance, HR, business development team. In charge of tenders, and commissioning of contracts for the oil industry on and off shore In charge of all maintenance and procurement of the company’s equipment . Responsible of company’s port, renting and leasing facilities. Average management of man power turnover of 700 units Per month

Jan 1984 Dec 1987

Field Engineer, CONFURCA, Venezuela Commissioning of contracts for the oil & gas, industry and government, on and off shore.

Aug 1980 Dec 1983

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

AS in Mechanical Eng Technology at Pennsylvania Institute of technology, from September 1974 to May 1976

BSC in Mechanical Date of birth: AUGUST 14, 1956Eng. Technology at Spring Garden College in Pennsylvania USA from September 1976 to May 1978

BSC in Manufacturing Eng. Technology at Spring Garden College in Pennsylvania USA, from September 1978 to may 1980

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Italian and Venezuelan

Phone: + (39-335-***-**** / +1-470-***-**** Email: ac3c9d@r.postjobfree.com

P:S: Currently in the USA for interviewing

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