Mikle A. Partlow

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317-***-****

Indianapolis, IN 46234

acarg5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Trusted Maintenance Manager with a proven record of success leading

aggressive Safety Programs, Preventive Maintenance Programs, Capital

Project and Contractor Management and Regulatory Agency Compliance.

Recognized by management and staff as an honest, no-nonsense leader with

excellent communication skills, an outstanding work ethic and dedication to

the highest standards of quality, safety and good housekeeping.

Areas of strength include: General Maintenance, Construction Management,

Contractor / Vendor Relationships, Process Requirements, Process and

Efficiency Improvements, Safety Training Programs

CAREER EXPERIENCE

SENSIENT FLAVORS LLC, Indianapolis, IN

Plant Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (2001 - 2012)

Responsible for managing a 250,000 sq. ft. facility including production

area, laboratory, and offices, as well as capital projects, grounds and

janitorial maintenance, contractors, repairs and equipment maintenance

through proactive troubleshooting and preventive maintenance programs.

Established safety training and safety standards, performed monthly safety

audits / reports and provided direction to supervisors to ensure safety.

. Worked with regulatory agencies including -

- Indianapolis Power and Light (IPL) to report monthly gas usage

and any variances.

- White River Environmental Partnership to maintain clean water

and sewer standards, pre-treat waste and ensure EPA compliance

standards.

- Developed positive working relationships with all regulators

including fire departments, sewer enforcement officers, and air

emission staff and ensured compliance with DHEC.

. Earned recognition from outside consulting firm and insurance

department for implementing aggressive safety measures that

significantly reduced Workers Compensation costs.

. Achieved over 100,000 hours without any recordable loss work injury by

implementing safety standards and continuous safety training in the

workplace.

. Performed monthly safety audits to ensure regulatory compliance and

implement corrective actions. Submitted reports to Plant and QC

Managers.

. Led a $76K capital project to install a tallow system for a major

customer; ordered equipment, oversaw installation and completed

project on time and within budget.

. Led construction management initiative for a $2.2M project,

successfully managing contractors, spotting and resolving issues

quickly and remaining on schedule and within allotted budget.

. Worked with management to continuously seek process and efficiency

improvements including cost control programs, assessment of capital

requirements, and determination of effective solutions to engineering

and maintenance issues.

. Identified necessary building repairs, hired contractors and oversaw

work completion; ensured that all preventative maintenance programs

were effective and provided direction for corrective actions.

. Worked with key facility staff to ensure compliance with all process

safety management program policies and procedures as well as required

OSHA employee training (Emergency Response, Personal Protective

Equipment, Lock-out/Tag-out, Permits for Confined Space Entry, and

outside contractor Safety.

Facility and Safety Manager (1992 - 2001)

Responsible for Capital Planning and Safety for all USA Flavor plants,

including safety programs, capital projects, bids, appropriation of

requests, contractor management and cost controls. Also handled all

facility issues and Engineering. Assisted Engineering with process

equipment and building improvements. Worked with plant utility companies

and managed outside contractors (lawn, security, and night janitorial

staff).

Mikle A. Partlow

Facility and Safety Manager continued

. Successfully managed an $800K project to relocate a spray dryer

process from New Jersey to Indianapolis, Indiana.

. Led a $300K project to relocate and install new equipment in

Indianapolis and New Jersey.

. Led a relocation project to install an upgraded dust collection

system for both IN and NJ facilities.

. Managed outside contractors for all capital projects, bidding, and

cost controls, maintaining excellent working relationships to

ensure project successes.

. Ensured compliance at all USA plants with OSHA, EPA, environmental

codes as well as fire and safety regulations.

. Managed a staff in the continual maintenance of refrigeration

systems, boilers, electrical systems, piping, welding, high

pressure air systems, drafting, sewer effluent etc.

. Purchased buildings and property on behalf of the company and

managed outside contractors and staff for buildings and for process

equipment; also shut down and relocated facilities.

Maintenance Manager (1989 - 1992)

Responsible for the Maintenance Department and staff as well as analysis of

process requirements, daily construction management, and served as general

contractor for the facility.

. Earned an Award for an off-site waste disposal project that saved

significant costs.

Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Mechanic (1980 - 1989) (1977 - 1980)

Responsible for maintenance and construction for all Flavor USA location

(NJ, MO, CA, FL, and IN). Supervised eight maintenance employees and two

clerks. Started the first-ever Preventative Maintenance Program and

developed the first Parts Department.

. Managed the second half of completion of the Indianapolis facility

including all electrical, plumbing, finished construction work,

carpeting, floor tile, and replacement of over 100,000 sq. ft. of

roofing.

. Maintained repairs on forklifts and performed general maintenance.

EDUCATION / JOB-RELATED TRAINING

Plainfield High School, Plainfield, IN; Graduate

OSHA General Industry Safety & Health (30 Hours) Process Safety

Management Program

Management Skills for Maintenance Supervisors Certification,

General Industry Safety & Health

Industrial & Commercial Power Certification ASSE Member, American

Society of Engineers

Interaction Management Program Safety Management,

National Safety Council

Disaster Recovery Planning, AMA Preventative Maintenance

Management

Industrial and Commercial Power Distribution Certification, Trainer

Electric League of IN

AWARDS / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Superior Safety Performance Most Improved Safety Program

100,000 Hours with no Loss Work Injury Daily Control of

Projects Award

Appreciation Award (Relocation of Spray Dryer) Cost Savings Award

(Off site Waste Disposal)

Wrote/Presented at Safety Seminar for 100 Managers Appreciation Award

(Dust Collection System)

"Mike's outstanding contributions to [Sensient Flavors'] success go well

beyond the limits of his job. Because of his talents and knowledge of

construction management, the company has been able to act as its own

general contractor. Mike's efforts should be recognized and rewarded."

Sensient Senior Officer

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