James Adkins
Denver, Colorado 80221
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EXPERIENCE
King Soopers Bakery, Denver, CO 05/2000 - 07/2013
Plant Engineer (2005 - 07/2013)
Assistant Plant Engineer (05/2000 - 2005)
Managed all maintenance and engineering in this 150,000 square foot
facility that manufactures both fresh and frozen baked products, including
cookies, buns, breads and cakes. Responsible for a yearly budget of $3MM
and a department that included 2 Supervisors and 29 union maintenance
personnel.
. Reduced downtime by implementing a CMMS program and training all
maintenance personnel on use of system.
. Reduced downtime and shrink by 25% after installation of preventive
maintenance program and training of maintenance personnel.
. Implemented and managed a process safety management (PSM) program for
ammonia refrigeration.
. Worked closely with Production, Sanitation and Safety on all issues.
Examples of capital projects managed:
. Managed the installation of a new $7MM bun production line that was
completed in approximately half the standard time.
. Coordinated and installed a $1.5MM donut packaging line for clam
shells and boxed donuts. Project was completed under budget and on
time.
. Coordinated with all contractors and personnel on a $2MM donut line
installation.
Metz Baking Company, Sioux City, IA 02/1995 - 04/2000
Maintenance Manager
Responsible for all maintenance on second and third shifts. Supervised 8
mechanics, including scheduling of work, training, discipline and
performance reviews. Managed the preventive maintenance program for the
plant.
. Reduced downtime by 10% through employee training and development.
. Implemented safety improvements to meet AIB and OSHA requirements.
. Rebuilt muffin line, resulting in higher efficiency and reduced
downtime.
. Installed a specialty bread line.
EDUCATION
. HVAC Diploma, Denver Institute of Technology
. Bakery Maintenance Engineering Course, American Institute of Baking -
1999
. Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Operator 1 Course, Garden City
Community College - 2005
. Metz Baking Management Course - 1995
. Hazmat First Responder Course - 2006
. Arc Flash & Electrical Workplace Safety - 2012