Arthur E. Olsen

*** ***** ***** • Benson North Carolina 27504 • 919-***-**** • acqlsi@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a long term and challenging managerial position within your organization; which will utilize both the leadership abilities and technical skills that I have acquired over the past twenty years as manager and project leader.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

–Over 20 years in maintenance management with a proven record of cutting costs and improving productivity

–Skilled project manager possessing strong leadership and time management skills.

–Dynamic trainer and team builder consistently motivates others towards success, through group efforts.

–Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships, which helps to ensure product availability and cost control.

–Good communication skills, interacts well with customers and other coworkers.

–Skilled at developing and maintaining predictive maintenance environments via TPM / LEAN processes.

–Over 28 years of hands-on experience in the fast paced deadline driven converting and printing industries.

–Experienced in the installation and maintenance of high-speed printing presses and finishing lines.

–Extensive specialized training by KBA, Heidelberg, Harris, Goss, Komori and Bobst on web, Sheetfed and Die-Cutting equipment. Specific topics included print unit repair, electrical troubleshooting and PLC troubleshooting. (Certificates were received in all classes)

–Computer skills: SAP, Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Power Point, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Hagen and several other CMMS packages.

RELEVENT WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2010 Graphic Packaging Intl., Inc., Lumberton NC.

Present RCM Manager

– Managed multiple capital projects at the plant level from the point of cost justification through equipment testing. These projects included but were not limited to an installation of a Bobst Master-Cut 145 die cutter in 2011 and a KBA Rapida 145 sheet fed press installation in 2012.

– Directed the maintenance activities of all outside contractors and an internal staff of 18 in a 24/7 environment.

– Identified recurring sources of lost production and developed preventative maintenance measures to eliminated these issues, resulting in a steady decline in unscheduled down time over the past four years, 51% in 2011 thru 2012 and 20% in 2013 thru April of 2014.

– Implemented a head count neutral restructuring of the maintenance department that resulted in a $55K reduction in outside service costs along with a 30% reduction in OT, resulting in a cost of labor reduction of $120K annually.

– Maintained a culture of proactive maintenance through continued use of TPM principles and predictive maintenance activities, including oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermo graphic scans and ultrasonic evaluations of the equipment.

–Conducted root cause analysis of all major or repeat breakdowns to determine if process changes or equipment modifications were required to prevent future occurrences.

– Maintained financial accountability for an annual M/E operating budget of $2.3M.

– Conducted equipment condition evaluations and cost of ownership analysis for overhaul or replacement determination.

– Designed many equipment modifications which were used to successfully improve system reliability and enhance performance.

– Ensured all safety programs were properly implemented and conducted safety training for employees and outside contractors.

–Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to ensure product availability and best pricing.

June 2000 Williams Printing an RR Donnelley company, Atlanta, GA.

June 2010 Maintenance Manager

– Directed the maintenance activities of all outside contractors and maintenance technicians.

– Managed all capital projects including a $25M plant relocation project in 2005 for which I was the local project coordinator. This included over-seeing the relocation of production equipment, development of new workflow patterns and designing of the plant layout and equipment placement.

– Maintained a culture of proactive maintenance through continued use of TPM principles and a CMMS that I Implemented in 2002.

– Ensured all safety programs are properly implemented and conduct safety training for employees and outside contractors.

–Developed and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure product availability and best pricing.

–Conducted root cause analysis of all major or repeat breakdowns, to determine if process changes or equipment modifications was required to prevent future occurrences.

– Conducted equipment condition evaluations and cost of ownership analysis for overhaul or replacement determination.

– Designed and manufactured many of the equipment upgrades and modifications using my engineering and machinist skills.

– Performed emergency repairs and routine maintenance on all types of equipment throughout the facility.

March 1999 QUEBECOR WORLD DIRECT, Atlanta, GA.

May 2000 Maintenance Manager

– Directed the maintenance activities of all outside contractors and 9 maintenance technicians.

– Managed all capital projects including the installation of a new WPM finishing line, which was performed without the use of any outside contractors.

– Decreased equipment downtime by 16% within the first nine months, through the use of TPM practices. This translated to a bottom line increase of $680 thousand.

– Conducted Lockout Tagout training for all maintenance and production employees.

– Lead safety improvement efforts, which raised our standing on the safety leader board from #14 to #3, out of 38 plants.

– Forecasted and managed the first split budget of $936 thousand, for 2000.

– Provided numbers for SPARS on two press replacements, approved for 2000.

– Conducted weekend press checks and color OK’s involving direct customer interaction as part of my advancement training

– Maintained ISO 9001 certification.

Sept. 1991 L.P. THEBAULT Co., Parsippany, NJ.

Mar. 1999 Engineering Services Manager 1998-1999

– Managed the activities of 7 engineering personnel and outside contractors throughout three separate facilities.

– Co-directed the installation of 6 Heidelberg Speed Master and CD102 sheetfed presses.

– Developed and implemented an emergency contact system, which increased first call response from 58% to over 95%, within three months.

– Provided performance evaluations and cost comparisons of outside venders prior to contract renewal.

– Identified recurring sources of lost production, and through the use of my engineering background and Six Sigma practices, developed solutions to these problems.

– Aided upper management in forecasting the annual operating costs of the department.

L.P. THEBAULT Co., Parsippany, NJ.

Engineering Services Supervisor 1994-1998

– Supervised all engineering activities for full web, bindery and digital imaging areas.

– Directed the installation of the Harris M1000 press line. Supervised and coordinated the efforts of outside contractors, met with contractors and suppliers to resolve any issues involving the installation, and conducted final inspection and certification of the press.

– Created and carried out cost saving preventive maintenance programs for all facility equipment.

– Assisted in the development and implementation of the TPM process into the everyday operation of the plant.

– Maintained and controlled a spare parts inventory for full web, bindery, and digital imaging areas, valued at over $150 thousand.

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L.P. THEBAULT Co., Parsippany, NJ.

Press Technician / Lead Machinist 1991-1994

– Performed emergency repairs and routine maintenance on all presses and support equipment in the web, sheetfed, and bindery areas.

– Commended by management for consistently meeting and exceeding job commitments.

– Managed all aspects of the machine shop operation, including new equipment justification and purchase, material inventory control, and job prioritization and scheduling.

– Aided in the reduction of repair costs by as much as 400% in some cases, through designing and manufacturing of replacement parts and new machines.

Aug. 1986 WAGNER IND. INC., Lake Hopatcong, NJ.

Sept. 1991 Class-A Machinist / Assistant Designer

June 1984 WEIS-AUG Co. INC., East Hanover, NJ.

Aug 1986 Tool and Die Maker

EDUCATION

NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 1989-1992

BSME, 23 credits short of completion

COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS

Associate in applied science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, received in 1989

AREAS OF SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Leadership • Leading a High Performance Organization

• Principles of LEAN Manufacturing

• 5S

• TPM Development

SAP • Overview for managers • Maintenance modules

Allen Bradley PLC5 • programming one • advanced programming

Siemens S5 & S7 PLC • programming one • programming two

Heidelberg Harris • M1000a and M600c print unit repair and maintenance (Electrical & Mechanical)

ManRoland • Polyman print unit repair and maintenance

• Polyman electrical trouble shooting and repair

Komori • Lithrone, Lithrone perfecting and LS trouble shooting and repair

Balemaster • baler maintenance and repair

Tec Systems • operation and maintenance (dryer and afterburner)

Personal

• Married with three children, non-smoker; likes: hunting, fishing, motor sports, and saltwater aquariums.

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