Project Engineer
Resume:
CARL S. GUBKIN
Summit, NJ 07901
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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/carl-gubkin/7/263/2a1
SENIOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY
Extensive background in diverse industries in both domestic and international assignments with over 25
years of Industrial Engineering experience. Have held responsibilities at both the corporate headquarters
and plant levels. Strong record of achievement in manufacturing and distribution environments with
Project Management experience. Background includes:
• Industrial Engineering experience and Training that includes operational analysis, process improvement,
capital equipment justification, material handling, productivity enhancements, line balancing, work flow
optimization, facility and capacity planning, labor standards, industrial layout & design, etc.
• Project Management experience handling major projects for Packaging, Processing, Distribution,
Warehouse, Maintenance, Facilities, and Corporate Headquarters.
• Complete Project Cycle experience encompassing feasibility studies, conceptual planning, budgeting,
capital approval, specification creation, bid evaluation, vendor selection, supervision of architectural/engineering
companies/general contractors, startup/commissioning support, final validation and operation hand-over.
• Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma - DMAIC principles in Project Management and Problem
Solving.
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) training, applications and experience
• Diverse industry experience in pharmaceuticals, consumer, household, & industrial products.
• Manufacturing and High Speed Packaging experience
• Supervision, training and mentoring of engineers and production personnel.
EXPERIENCE
JOULE TECHNICAL STAFFING, INC., Edison, NJ
2010 Industrial Engineer – Hired to provide temporary Industrial Engineering support to
Pharmaceutical client with their Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Provided New Blister Packaging Equipment strategy which included defining projected requirements,
specifications, and projected savings of over $600k.
• Performed line studies of bottle packaging line & identified potential process improvements of over $1 million.
HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE, INC., Nutley, NJ 1999 to
2010 Senior Pharmaceutical Engineer – Initially hired by pharmaceutical manufacturer to provide
Industrial Engineering support for its Totowa Antibiotic facility which later expanded to include Sterile
and Tablet/ Capsule Manufacturing/Packaging operations. Assisted the company in planning, directing,
and monitoring manufacturing operations; implementing process improvements; monitoring and
controlling production costs; forecasting labor requirements; determining cost reduction opportunities and
managing the activities of major projects. This included the periodic training and mentoring of Co-Op
engineers.
• Managed several Green Belt Projects including the optimization of the Material Handling steps from Coating
through Packaging which reduced non-value activities realizing annual savings of $135K.
• Completed Green Belt Project that optimized Kit Packaging by utilizing distribution packaging concepts,
automation, and the elimination of ergonomic issues saving $270K annually.
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• Provided tools for monitoring operations, developed key metrics, and maintained OEE (Overall Equipment
Effectiveness) indicators with weekly feedback and review with Management.
• Established Reporting System for monitoring SAP production entries and standards (routings).
• Derived Labor Projection Reports for determining forecasted Labor and Machine requirements.
• Managed many projects including Yield Range Review, Rework Operations, Label Room Storage, Sterile
Production Record Updates, Corporate Reporting (productivity indices), Indirect Saving initiatives, etc.
• Managed and later dispersed Pandemic Storage Inventories valued at $600K in spare parts, materials, and
supplies.
BLOCK DRUG COMPANY, INC., Jersey City, NJ 1985 to
1999 Senior Project/Industrial Engineer - Recruited by pharmaceutical /consumer manufacturer to
create its first corporate Industrial Engineering department. Assisted the company in planning, directing,
and monitoring manufacturing operations; implementing process improvements; monitoring and
controlling production costs; determining cost reduction opportunities and managing the activities of
major projects. Provided direct support to domestic plants and special requests from international
facilities.
• Developed Cost Reduction Program and identified projects with labor and material savings of over $5 million.
• Recommended and Directed the Implementation of a Statistical Weighing System for Fill-Weight Control
providing both annual material and repeat purchase savings totaling $1 million.
• Designed and Directed the Implementation of a PC based Production Reporting System for five domestic plants
providing initial annual labor savings of $100K.
• Designed New Manufacturing & Warehousing facilities in Memphis, Puerto Rico, South Brunswick, Canada,
Mexico, and Brazil.
• Recommended and Directed the Implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System for five
domestic plants plus Canada with annual savings of $170K achieved through PM’s and reduced inventories.
• Designed and Implemented new Memphis & Dayton Distribution Centers including Storage/Case Flow Racking,
Automated Conveyor/Sortation Systems, Auto Stretch-Wrapping & Palletization, WMS, Radio Frequency, and
other miscellaneous Material Handling Equipment.
• Provided World Wide Operational Reviews reflecting Package/Process Capacities and Back-up Capabilities.
• Created computerized Engineering Project Tracking and Spending, Purchase Order, and Equipment Database
system for Corporate Engineering Department.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & MEMBERSHIP
MBA, Industrial Management - Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
Industrial Engineering Education - Johns-Manville Corp., Manville, NJ
Incentive Standards, Work Measurement, Stop/Watch techniques, MTM, Methods Improvement, Multi-
Factor Incentive Standards, and Project work
‘Presidents Award’ – Johns-Manville Corp - Achieved 20% reduction in Labor Costs by Improved
Reporting (Audits, Methods Improvement, Automation, and changes in Worker Instructions)
Material Handling Society of NJ - Currently on the “Board of Governors”
American Institute of Industrial Engineers
Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma (Note: Black Belt in Training)
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office including Access, Visio & Minitab
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SAP (Planning Accounting System Super User)
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Project Management (MS Project)
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Mechanical Drawing (Utilize Excel for drawing layouts and familiar w/AutoCad)
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Company Software including Trackwise, Condor & Shareweb
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