ROGER KOLDEWAY

*** ****** ****** ( Burlington, Wisconsin 53105

Telephone: 262-***-**** ( Email: abildf@r.postjobfree.com

PROJECT MANAGER ( MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Proactive capital projects leader and mechanical / electrical equipment

maintenance specialist with extensive experience and a proven ability to

improve efficiency and generate savings. Analyzes high-speed production

processes and designs and implements improvements that significantly

increase output. Coaches and mentors staff. Quickly learns new technical

skills. Maintains mission-critical equipment and rapidly resolves issues

with exceptional troubleshooting expertise. Manages contractors.

Project Management ( Production Equipment ( Capital Project Planning (

Troubleshooting ( Packaging

PLC Programming ( High-Speed Production ( Mechanical & Electrical Equipment

( Resource Allocation

Contractor Selection & Management ( Production Line Layout ( Process

Documentation ( Leadership

Employee Training ( Continuous Performance Improvement ( Food, Beverage &

Bottling Industries

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES INC., Kenosha, Wisconsin ( 1993-Present

Major bottling and sauce canning facility with 200+ employees engaged in

high-speed production.

Tech Services - Packaging Lead: Manage capital projects, driving all

aspects of initiatives valued at up to $4M), including project planning,

budget management, scheduling and resource allocation. Design production

line layouts to maximize efficiency. Select and supervise mechanical and

electrical contractors. Manage in-house resources. Program PLC line

controls and machine interlocks, working with colleagues to thoroughly

document processes. Modify equipment to improve performance. Conduct

troubleshooting and quickly resolve technical, mechanical and electrical

issues. Train, coach and mentor 20 mechanics. Maintain packaging and

electrical equipment.

Key Accomplishments:

. Increased line speed 15% and reliability 20% by spearheading a $4M

project that enabled processing of non-round bottles, improved workflow

and accommodated space constraints.

. Delivered 33% case-per-shift capacity increase with $2M project that

enabled processing of 2 can sizes on a single packaging line and reduced

line footprint by 60%.

. Designed and executed project to upgrade case packer, increasing

throughput 45% and delivering return on $300K project investment in less

than a year.

. Spearheaded $200K conveyance system upgrade that saved 7 hours of

production time per week.

CAREER NOTE: Past job history includes a Production Supervisor role at

Monarch Plastics Inc., a Maintenance Mechanic position at Brunk Inc. and a

Setup Lead Mechanic role at Continental Can Company, Plastics Division.

Details are available upon request.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Diploma in Machine Tool Operation

Gateway Technical Institute, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Group Leadership ( Wonderware HMI ( Intellution HMI ( 5S Training

Allen Bradley PLC, Devicenet, ControlNet, Panelview, Drive Manager &

Variable Frequency Drives

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite ( Microsoft Project ( AutoCAD ( SharePoint ( Maximo

AWARDS

2009 Ocean Spray Manufacturing Department Outstanding Achievement Award

Numerous Other Production Improvement & Efficiency Accolades

ROGER KOLDEWAY

372 Conkey Street ( Burlington, Wisconsin 53105

Telephone: 262-***-**** ( Email: abildf@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir or Madam:

Having skillfully managed multimillion-dollar capital projects and

maintained mission-critical electrical and mechanical equipment in high-

speed production environments, I am now seeking an opportunity to improve

efficiency and reduce costs at an organization such as yours. With a track

record of consistently delivering complex projects on time and within

budget, I am confident I will quickly become a key asset to your team.

My ability to proactively improve processing capabilities can provide a

competitive advantage. A sample of my notable accomplishments includes:

. Successfully leading projects that resulted in significant savings and

production capacity improvements.

. Continuously evaluating operations and designing and implementing

improvements that increase output while reducing space usage and

operational costs.

. Working effectively with diverse teams, including technicians,

production personnel and managers.

. Selecting and supervising outside contractors, evaluating skills and

closely monitoring performance to maximize value and minimize expenses.

This letter and the enclosed r sum serve as an introduction to my skills

and qualifications. However, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the

project leadership and maintenance expertise I can offer your organization

in greater detail. Please feel free to contact me to schedule a meeting.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Roger Koldeway

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