W. Scott Biddle
Mars, PA 16046
Phone: 724-***-****
Email: *******@************.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Results-oriented leader with a cross-functional/diverse background
including:
Project Oversight, Installations, Process & Operation Calibrations, QC/QA,
Troubleshooting & Repair, Superior Customer Service, and Training.
* Expertise in building customer relationships into ongoing partnerships
* Anticipating problems with root cause analysis, and executing corrective
action
* Effectively training, mentoring, and empowering team members
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE & DEMONSTRATED STRENGTHS
Serving as a client advocate ... Creative problem-solving ... Excellent
listening skills
Strong technical aptitude ... Helping to achieve customer success ...
Multitasking capabilities
Controlling costs and budgets ... Quick thinking and decision-making
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005-2008, Krauss Maffei Corp., HQ: Florence, KY
One of the world's leading manufacturers of machinery for processing
plastics
and the only company supplying machinery covering three key technologies.
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
* Traveled 95% of time to customer sites throughout the U.S., Canada and
Munich, Germany.
* Provided oversight of projects from start-to-finish.
* Oversaw a $4 million project in Akron, OH, with responsibility for
providing oversight
of the crew of riggers (installation); from initial setup and calibrations
to final details
and tuning of process and operation.
* Worked primarily on injection molding machines, with approximately 4,000
tons of force.
* Performed interfacing of robots, motion control and packaging systems;
including programming
and debugging of systems, and electrical/hydraulic work.
* Provided service, installations and training.
* Trained Maintenance Technicians and Process Engineers.
* Mentored new hires through on-the-job training.
* Managed parts sales and new sale issues.
* Delivered world-class customer service and built ongoing customer
relationships.
* Turned around and won over tough customers through demonstrated
professionalism.
* Earned superior work performance reviews, with compliments for
reliability and expertise.
1996-2005, Sandretto USA, Inc., Cranberry Twp., PA
Known worldwide for technically advanced high performance equipment,
providing
modern injection molders with solutions for any size component/any
application
SERVICE & PARTS MANAGER
* Effectively resolved customer complaints and provided superior customer
service.
* Selected to perform turnaround management of troubled accounts.
* Scheduled Service Technicians/sub-contractors; supervised in-house
repairs/programming.
* Mentored technicians on customer relations and making sound business
decisions.
* Performed cost-effective inventory control and managed parts sales and
new sale issues.
* Continually challenged with accomplishing tasks with a reduced staff.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
* Traveled internationally to repair equipment and start-up new equipment.
* Recruited to this company due to exhibited performance at previous
employer.
1992-1996, Scholle Corporation, North Lake, IL
Innovators in liquid packaging
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
* Maintained, repaired and supported 42 mold machines, including all
software and
mechanical modifications.
* Worked closely with manufacturers and supported equipment, including:
chillers,
heat control, and grinders.
* Provided improved standards of equipment maintenance due to new higher
standards.
1989-1992, S&B Service, Glen Ellen, IL
Providers of custom motor & motion control
SALES & PROJECT ENGINEER
* Provided sales/design of custom motor and motion controls for technical
applications.
* Built professional relationships into ongoing business partnerships.
* Provided consultative technical sales to a variety of decision-makers.
* Worked on projects involving synchronous speed controls and data
acquisition systems,
including: closed loop devices, and unwind/rewind tension controls.
1986-1989, C&F Packing, Elk Grove Village, IL
Meat processor/packager with over $60 million in business
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE / PLANT ENGINEER
* Involved in design of customer applications for meat processing.
* Supervised, coached and motivated 12 direct reports.
* Brought on new product processing lines, from inception to production.
* Worked closely with outside contractors.
* Managed two major projects in excess of $1 million each.
* Worked with building addition, new custom built equipment, cooking
processing,
freezing packaging, and controls.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
* Participated in numerous and ongoing seminars in fluid power,
electricity,
electronic controls, and PLCs.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
* MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Solomon
PERSONAL INTERESTS
* Music Enthusiast ... Home Projects
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
* Professional and personal references are available upon request.