Sean A. Bauer

478-***-****

acg1lm@r.postjobfree.com

Engineering Manager Senior Project Manager

Driven Operations Professional with extensive experience in high speed

manufacturing environments within multiple industries. Recognized as a

resolutions strategist by senior management, using innovation and technical

experience to manage and solve operational issues. A champion of current

quality and safety practices applied in high speed environments. Highly

adaptable, driving performance management while leading others. Project

management training and experience. Possess BS, Mechanical Engineering and

Six Sigma Green Belt, along with LEAN Manufacturing training. Proficient

in SolidWorks and AutoCad.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CR MEYER, Byron, GA

01/2012-10/2014

Project Manager

Manage capital projects in the pulp and paper industry. Manage the safety

and performance 83 associates comprised of superintendents, millwrights,

electricians, pipefitters, carpenters, sheet metal and iron workers.

. Accomplished zero OSHA recordable cases for installation and startup of

three new tissue converting lines at new plant in 2012.

. Manage the performance of union employees.

. Project lead $9.1M installation project. This project included

installing $72.3M converting equipment.

. Estimate costs for installation of new machines and maintenance on

existing paper machines.

. Develop project timelines using Microsoft Project.

. Manage projects at separate locations and customers.

FIRST QUALITY BABY PRODUCTS, Macon, GA

2006 -11/2011

Platform Manager

Managed five high speed converting lines, ensuring that all manufacturing

products, practices, and procedures are in accordance with quality

standards. Managed the safety and performance of 148 direct and indirect

associates comprised of team leaders, process technicians, operators,

supervisors, mechanics, and electricians.

. Accomplished zero OSHA recordable cases for startup of two new production

converting lines at new plant in 2011.

. Exceeded production startup curve for new production lines.

. Achieved and maintained high levels of internal and external customer-

service standards, safety/housekeeping goals, quality, production and on-

time delivery goals.

. Conducted routine individual and team meetings to ensure communication

and accountability.

. Planned, organized, led and executed daily scheduling and production

plans within the department.

. Achieved Target, Inc. certification at new plant from manufacturing

standpoint.

. Led cross functional team to improve operator results.

Production Supervisor

Managed a production shift comprised of nine production lines. Supervised

59 associates comprised of team leaders, process technicians, operators,

mechanics, and electricians.

. Achieved zero OSHA recordable cases for department in 2008.

. Exceeded production efficiency goal for past 12 months by 11%.

. Exceeded waste goal for past 12 months by 25% in 2009.

. Effectively utilized continuous improvement approaches to include: LEAN

principles, Six Sigma, SMED, SPC and associate involvement to improve

quality and efficiency.

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. Conducted shift communication with reporting team leaders, mechanics,

electricians, engineers and process technicians and provided daily work

direction to operators.

. Oversaw associate training and performance evaluations in accordance with

human resources policies and procedures; proven track record for

successfully motivating associates.

. Supervised contractor operator labor.

. Reduced consumer complaints by 75% on assigned shift.

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION, Conway, AR

1998 - 2006

Mechanical Engineer II

Managed capital and expense projects in the consumer products industry and

ensuring projects stay within budget.

. Implemented projects on processes producing FDA Class I and II medical

devices at an ISO 13485 certified facility.

. Designed process upgrades to reduce waste and delay for high speed

manufacturing machines.

. Project lead on new automated inspection vision system.

. Project lead on a $4.3M capital project.

. Supervised engineers and contractors during design and installation

stages.

. Developed project scope, project schedules, facilitated design reviews

and set project budgets.

. Mechanical lead for a $12M capital project.

. Reduced department cost by $1.6M annually by designing and implementing

cost saving projects.

Mechanical Engineer I

. Designed machine components using Solid Works and AutoCAD.

. Designed gears, pitch change turrets, shafts and an 81 inch diameter cam.

. Developed engineering check out guides for new machines.

. Designed a new adhesive system for a converting line.

. Developed machine check out guides for new production lines.

. Designed a new cutting assemble.

. Developed a cam design book.

NORDBERG SALES CORPORATION, Milwaukee, WI

1997

Field Test Engineer (Internship - 4 month assignment)

. Tested rock crushers in field.

. Documented plant schematics and process flow charting.

. Traveled to quarries and mines.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Major: Mechanical Engineering, BS, Milwaukee School of Engineering,

Milwaukee, WI

Major GPA: 3.62, Overall GPA: 3.46

Specific Training Courses:

. LEAN Manufacturing and Green Belt Six Sigma

. OSHA 30-Hour Construction

. Project Management

. Labor Law, Union Law, Sexual Harassment and FMLA

TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE

SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Cosmos, and Cadkey

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