Manager Project
Resume:
John Walz Objective
W**** Puckaway rd.
Markesan,
Wisconsin 53946
jawalz0305@yahoo.c
om
A dynamic mature self-starter with several years of
invaluable experience. An overachiever that attended one
of the top engineering schools in the nation while working
full time to support a large family. The work ethic,
dedication, willingness to learn, resourcefulness, and
endurance to finish the job by any ethical means possible.
Currently hold the positions of both Engineering Manager
and Corporate Maintenance Manager. Looking for a Project
Manager/Engineer, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager
or a 'hands-on' position. Very well rounded with good
knowledge in multiple disciplines due to drive and
willingness to learn. Typically articulate very well both
verbally and in writing. Always a team player respecting
and soliciting each person's ideas.
Currently working toward obtaining the project management
professional (PMP) certification.
Work Experience
Corporate Maintenance Manager
4/2009-Present Cambria, WI
Assigned Corp Maint Manager due to success in streamlining
the engineering department
Advanced to Corporate Maintenance Manager days after mass
company layoffs which left me with an entry level ethanol
plant maintenance manager placed in the position at the
time of the layoffs, a mill maintenance manager which
inherited the position seven months prior, and less than
50% of the technicians than the same date the previous
year.
Increased mill uptime and reaction time by instilling much
needed direction, organization, training and discipline
Increased ethanol plant uptime and reaction time by
instilling organization, direction, and morale
Reduced parts costs by auditing vendors and seeking
alternate suppliers while maintaining quality
Inventoried, organized, consolidated, and created
electronic records of parts and equipment dispersed
throughout three cost centers containing multiple
warehouses
Currently in the midst implementing an extremely cost
effective EAM CMMS to satisfy predetermined functions
including integration with GP, PMs, WOs, Inventory, PdM,
POs, compliance integration for LOTO, Hot Work, Confined
Space, PSM, MOC, GMPs
Currently drafting SOPs for PSM and maintenance
Constantly strive for better communication between
departments in an effort to eliminate emergency situations
which cripple efficiency, safety, morale
Constantly working on small to mid size projects altering
processes in each plant
Constantly look for ways, in or out of the box, to increase
efficiency whether through reduced power consumption,
procedure, tools, etc...
Directly manage equipment and utilities shared by multiple
plants including sub-station and power distribution,
natural gas distribution,
Engineering Manager
7/2008-Present Cambria, WI
Promoted to Engineering Manager within 8 months of
employment
Manage engineering department consisting of electrical,
mechanical, industrial, and process engineers including
reviews, hiring and firing, and compensation.
Improved organization and efficiency of an underperforming
electrical engineering department responsible for all
modifications to programming, capital improvements, power
distribution, DCS, etc...
Mediated work and project requests between engineers and
operations to alleviate overloaded engineering department
thereby eliminating constant distraction which greatly
affected productivity
Restructured and grew engineering to improve productivity
and morale
Determine work load and contract engineering firms for
excessive outstanding work
Ensure each project completely detailed consequently
forcing work done with compelling efficiency
Directly oversee projects with potential to cripple
production if not completed correctly or requiring
scheduled downtime. Projects range in size from a few
thousand dollars to many hundreds of thousands of dollars,
typically require multiple contractors and disciplines, and
have very exact timelines.
Created and enforced SOPs for controls change management
and backups used in disaster recovery
Successful face to face negotiation with Rockwell
automation to bring resolution to ongoing discrepancies
with DCS, which were the deliverables for new ethanol
plant.
Plant Engineer
11/2007 - 7/2008 Cambria, WI
Oversaw mechanical completion verification and component
commissioning of new $80 million ethanol plant. In so
doing saved the company $5.5 million dollars by not
bringing in an outside contractor.
Ensured general contractor and sub-contractor contractual
obligations were met by drafting a punchlist of nearly 1800
discrepancies and working closely with the general
contractor and sub-contractors to resolve these issues
Identified and Rectified start-up issues including design
flaws, component failures, and workmanship deficiencies
through warranty claims and negotiations with the
technology provider and general contractor.
Coordinated and oversaw resolution to integration problems
between different manufacturers
Designed various components and hired contractors to build
and install these components
Currently working on proposal with experts in the dryer
industry to form a partnership in an effort to develop the
worlds most efficient ring dryer and market these
improvements.
Engineer
8/2003 - 11/2007 Sta-Care Inc, Portage, WI
Instrumental in designing and building machine which
revolutionizes the manufacturing process of solid surface.
Design and built in-house many machines to satisfy
production requirements.
Design modifications for many machines to accommodate
company needs.
Replaced veteran employee that had been demoted and built a
strong relationship with him.
Perform virtually all controls design, programming, and
troubleshooting relating to VFD's, PLC's, and HMI's;
including Mitsubishi, Siemens, Automation Direct, and some
AB.
Manage all projects relating to plants, processes, and
capital improvements; always considering implications on
all aspects of safety, practicality, maintainability,
long-term effects, etc...
Travel to inspect, purchase, and embark potential purchases
Manage all maintenance personal in multiple plants
including hiring, firing, recognition, training,
discipline, etc...
Maintain an excellent working relationship with all fellow
employees; supervisor, subordinates, and people in all
other departments.
Report directly to the Executive Vice President of the
Company.
Always recognize others good ideas and performance.
Constantly working on many projects simultaneously;
multi-tasking is second nature.
Very approachable and always honest.
Maintenance Engineer
9/2002 - 8/2003 Superior Health Linens, Madison, WI
Manage all projects pertaining to machinery and facilities.
Participate in the on-going assessment of current equipment
and research on replacement and additional equipment.
Manage parts inventory and parts ordering.
Oversee maintenance of all plant equipment including
boilers, tempered water, softeners, HVAC, compressors, and
all production equipment.
Manage the day-to-day operation of the maintenance
department and staff.
Maintenance Manager
5/1994 - 11/1995 Walz Farms, Boyd, WI 4/1999 - 9/2002
Columbus, WI
Oversaw all business activities including purchasing,
selling, budgeting, production, hiring, supervising, and
much more.
Implemented maintenance management system for all machinery
and buildings.
Act as project manager for new construction including
layout of electrical, plumbing, pneumatics, heating, and
overall building layout.
Perform all maintenance on machinery, buildings, and
grounds.
Oversaw all business activities including purchasing,
selling, budgeting, production, and much more.
2nd shift Lead Mechanic/Maintenance
11/1995 - 4/1999 Leiner Health Products, Madison, WI
Instrumental in the critical tough jobs such as
reconfiguring and retrofitting production lines.
Acted as assistant project manager in major projects such
as installation of new production lines including
determining layout, process, and ensuring proper
environmental control.
Implemented maintenance management system thereby
substantially reducing down time and increasing production.
Ensured all machinery, bulk product, and finished product
was maintained and stored in accordance with all GMP's and
FDA regulations.
Maintained facility including electrical, plumbing, HVAC,
remodeling, and other general maintenance.
Mechanic/Supervisor
8/1989 - 5/1994 United States Marine Corps, Jacksonville,
NC
Known as one of, if not the best mechanic in the squadron.
Delegated jobs to a crew of 50 mechanics for 28 aircraft.
Assigned times, personnel, and tools and coordinated with
other shops to complete work orders.
As Quality Assurance, inspected work of others and
completed documentation including discrepancy, resolution,
and any other applicable data.
As training officer trained new personnel to pass a
written, oral, and practical exam in order to become
qualified mechanics.
Used maintenance management system to prioritize job tasks
around flight schedule of $250 million worth of aircraft.
Education
5/2002 University of WI, Madison, WI
BS Mechanical Engineering Studied ME courses including
thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, machine elements,
materials, processes, manufacturing, building mechanical
systems, power conversion, circuits, geometric modeling,
polymers, mechanics, energy systems, six sigma, and more.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD 14/2000, Pro-E,
Engineering Equation Solver (EES), Finite Element Heat
Transfer (FEHT), Lab-View, various lab instruments.
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