Manager Engineer
Resume:
Joseph A. Milczewski
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Lexington, SC 29072
Email: abmg4r@r.postjobfree.com
A skilled and experienced Engineering Manager, Project/Process Engineer and
Maintenance Manager offering outstanding technical, professional and
leadership abilities and a track record of profitable results.
SUMMARY OF ABILITIES
. Hands-on manager, willing to accept challenges and focus on corporate
goals.
. Leadership in problem solving with excellent analytical and
troubleshooting skills.
. Process oriented, able to motivate personnel and organize for cost
effective results.
. Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building
skills.
. Produce results independently or under structure, deadlines and
pressure.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Columbia, SC
Coffee roaster/retailer
Senior Engineer
2007-2009
. Designed and oversaw construction of new $100 million roasting
facility, on schedule, with LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification and incorporating LEAN
manufacturing practices. Oversaw start up and commissioning of
equipment.
. Provided engineering support for plant facilities, roasting
operation, maintenance, warehouse operation and environmental
issues.
SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Columbia, SC
Manufacturer of nylon plastic, plastic line and military antennas
2005-2007
Engineering Manager 2005-2007
. Led team of Project Engineers developing new processes and products
and overseeing new equipment installation and construction of new
facilities.
. Managed all maintenance functions and personnel.
. Implemented Preventative Maintenance program using EPAC software.
. Led numerous projects involving equipment installation and facility
construction.
. Acquired extensive training in Best Practice Procedures.
. Acted as Safety Committee Chairman.
FLINT INK CORPORATION
Ann Arbor, MI
Manufacturer of inks, 160 plants and facilities worldwide
1997-
2004
Engineering Manager (Cincinnati facility)
2004
. Led team of Project and Process Engineers who developed new ink making
processes and products.
. Managed and directed Engineers in charge of new equipment
installation and construction of new facilities.
. Acted as Safety coordinator.
Manager/Senior Process Engineer Material Testing Lab (Ann Arbor facility)
2002-2003
. Developed new products and design scale-up models for full-scale
manufacturing.
. Tested new equipment for the manufacture of inks.
. Supervised crew in Material Testing Lab.
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Senior Project Engineer (Ann Arbor facility)
1997-2002
. Installed equipment, designed, configured and managed construction
of ink making facilities and their utilities. Participated
extensively in the design and installation of process control
equipment.
. Involved in projects up to $30 million.
. Acquired extensive domestic and international travel experience as
engineer overseeing projects.
. Involved with design and construction of mother plant explosion proof
facility.
. Worked interactively with contractors, external engineering firms
and federal, state and local governments.
. Acquired extensive training in Best Practices Procedures (7-step, 5S).
M.A. HANNA COLOR (Formerly Allied Color Industries)
Cleveland, OH
Manufacturer of colorants for plastic industry seven plants nationwide
Project/Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager
1983-1997
. Had multi-plant and project responsibility for a manufacturer of
plastic color pellets during firm's rapid growth (from 12 to 300
people and from $1 to $70 MM in sales).
. Helped company achieve ISO9000 and QS9000 status.
. Provided direct leadership and Preventative Maintenance scheduling
for crew and working foreman in Cleveland, as well as technical
support and troubleshooting for seven plants nationwide.
. Implemented computerized Preventative Maintenance program using MPII
for Windows.
. Specified and negotiated a broad range of production equipment, from
capital and plant start up, to purchasing, to developing ongoing
parts inventories for extruders, mixers, etc.
. Established network of vendors to reduce costs and increase
procurement options.
. Oversaw and coordinated all facets of production processes and
facility planning with a crew that included Mechanical/Facility
Engineers and Draftsmen.
. Coordinated new facilities, maintenance and planning usually without
outside engineering assistance.
. Managed projects by traveling extensively to plan, specify and
personally direct start ups for new operations and refurbishment of
existing facilities.
. Configured multiple existing buildings to modernize and
technologically improve facilities.
. Managed start up of three facilities.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia, SC
Presently enrolled in the Professional Master of Business Administration
program
International Business Concentration
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Kent, OH
Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering
PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS
Pittsburgh, PA
Associate Degree in Specialized Technology with Airframe & Powerplant
Mechanic's License
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Extensive industry specific and professional development training,
including:
. CCC United Technology Center - Quality Assurance Program Training
. Cleveland State University - Coursework in Mechanical Engineering
. Additional seminars and courses in Management, Supervision, AutoCad
and Computer Operations
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