Engineer Manager

WILLIAM B. HARDIN

**** *** ***** ****, ****, SC *9745

803-***-**** or 493-4639

abmjic@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Results oriented Corporate Maintenance and Reliability Manager and Plant

Engineer with a successful track record of site leadership. Highly

effective negotiator, leader, and motivator that works to exceed all

targets and budgets.

MAJOR STRENGTHS:

Reliability Management Kaizen

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Cost Reduction

Small, Large, Multi-plant experience ISO Certifications

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Computerized Maintenance

Systems

Energy Management/ Cost Reduction Wastewater Treatment

Projects / Construction

Lean Manufacturing

Robotics 5S

EXPERIENCE

Daimler Trucks North America, Gastonia, NC 2008-

2010

Manager, Facilities and Manufacturing Engineering

Manage all facility engineering departmental functions including

environmental and safety, tool & die, capital projects, energy program and

manufacturing engineering. Implemented a world class TPM/Predictive

Maintenance Program.

. In 18 months, increased up-time by 20 percent in a 327 piece

equipment, 24/6 operation.

. Reduced energy costs by 11 percent through contract negotiations with

utilities and with implementation of energy reduction projects.

. Improved budget of MRO and replacement parts by 14 percent.

. Achieved 8 percent favorable variance in the labor budget. This was

accomplished in spite of the dramatic down-turn in the labor budget.

. In 18 months, reduced UAW grievances to zero, which has not been done

in the history of the plant's contract.

Hanson Building Materials / Brick Division, Charlotte, NC 2004-2008

Maintenance/Engineering Manager (2007-2008)

. Took over a major fully automated facility and led efforts that

created an increase of productivity of over 35 percent.

. Drastically improve the appearance of the plant utilizing the 5S

approach. (received special recognition for this effort)

. Led efforts that reduced repair costs by 15 percent.($200,000)

Corporate Engineering and Reliability Manager (2004-2007)

. Implemented world-class TPM programs in 18 manufacturing facilities

based on best practices in preventive maintenance, equipment

automation, and cost reduction efforts.

. Led efforts that reduced maintenance MRO purchases 10 percent on a

company wide.

. Developed a corporate electricity procurement strategy, realizing a $6

million savings which was 12 percent.

VISOTEC AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, Morganton, N.C. 2002-2004

Facilities Engineer

. Responsible for ISO 14001 Certification, ISO 9000 Certification, all

projects and capital expenses, TPM, contract labor, wastewater

treatment plant, energy conservation, security systems

. Developed equipment reliability standards and processes from plant

start-up through full operation of a world-class manufacturing

facility.

. Implemented capital equipment and energy conservation projects up to

$2 million each.

. Managed utilities including wastewater treatment, steam boilers,

compressed air, and chilled water.

SPRINGS INDUSTRIES, INC., Chester, SC 1986-2002

Plant Engineer (9/93 - 10/02)

. Managed maintenance, utilities, and projects through 15-45 direct

reports, including mechanical and electrical technicians and

engineers.

. Instituted computerized management systems for maintenance procedures.

. Championed a corporate energy conservation program for 32 facilities,

with realized savings of 40 percent.

. Designed, implemented and administered environmental and safety

programs.

. Supervised wastewater treatment plant operations, including creation

of an incremental revenue stream for outsourcing services to nearby

residential loads.

Plant/Energy Engineering Manager (6/86 - 9/93)

Responsible for all maintenance, projects, facility and energy services

with direct reports including engineers and mechanical/electrical and

electronic technicians.

. Managed the Wastewater Treatment Plant

. Implemented an Energy Conservation Program for Springs Industries

. Served on the Solid Waste Committee for Springs Industries

J.P. STEVENS & COMPANY, INC., Great Falls, S.C. 1982-1986

Plant Engineer

. Included 3 Grey Operation plants, 1 Denim Dyeing and Finishing plant,

and 1 Warp Beam and Packaging Dyeing Plant with total Engineering

responsibilities.

SHARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, Raleigh, N.C. 1979-1982

Chief Electrical Engineer

. Interfaced between design and construction groups during building and

start-up of plant.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Thomas A.

Edison State College

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

. Electrical Contractor's License (North Carolina)

. Certified Plant Engineer from A.I.P.E.

. Certified Worldwide Energy Manager from A.E.E.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

. World Energy Award Special Recognition from A.E.E.

. Designed and implemented an "Energy Patrol" program published in

Schoolhouse in Red: a nationwide guide to educational leaders on

revenue savings for public schools.

. Load Management Award from Carolina Power & Light.

. North Carolina State University Advisory Committee.

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