Manager Engineer
Resume:
RONALD W. ROSS
Fenton, MO 63026
636-***-**** (Home), 636-***-**** (Cell)
e-mail: ****.****@*****.***
WORK HISTORY
Cott Beverages, USA 1/08-current
Group Facilitator/Operations Supervisor
• Project mngr for installation of new$15M blowmold and water processing plant
• Review, inspect and start up all processing and support equipment of bottle line
(Sidel Combi blowmold-filler, Alpha labeler, Cermex Packer)
• Hire, train, and coach all production staff for 3 shift, 24/7 operation
• Develop spare parts, PM, and operating procedures
• Implement and monitor quality control plan, HACCP, AIB, SQF compliance
• Responsible for all purchasing and fiscal decisions
• Cross train in supervision of 2/3L PET line, can, and 250ml-1L bottled soft drink
(Krones filler, Jones/Ocme packers, air conveyors)
Keefe Supply Company-Packaging Division 2/00-1/08
Plant Manager
• Manage all functions of a 180,000 sq ft production/distribution center which ships
and receives 52M pounds annually, and carries over 900 SKUs and $11M in
inventory to 9 national distribution centers
• Developed/maintained SQF, HACCP, Kosher, and FDA quality programs to
exceed Kraft, Nestle, and contracted auditing agencies
• Fiscally responsible for all purchasing, budgets, and forecasts. Turned a non-
profitable plant into a $900,000/yr profit center
• Coach and train a staff of 2 Production Managers, Maintenance Manager,
Warehouse Manager, Purchasing Agent, 4 Supervisors, and 55 employees
including all hiring, discipline, reviews, and terminations
• Provided engineering support and directed all outside service contracts and
maintenance department
• Increased production output consecutively by 9-15% and grew annual sales from
48M to $62M through improved quality procedures, pkg. technology, process
changes, and preventative mntc. programs
• Reduced loss time injuries by 50% through implementation and training of
OSHA and safety policies, safety committees, and awareness programs
Nordyne Corporation 97-2000
Plant Engineer
• Develop preventative maintenance procedures for production equipment
• Provide engineering support for all plant projects
• Direct all service contracts for two facilities totaling 330,000 sq. ft.
Manufacturing Engineer 1/97-6/98
• Champion of $1.2M capital expansion/new product launch of Manufactured
Home furnace line which increased capacity from 350 units/shift to 500 units/shift
and improved efficiencies by 12 % using Just in Time/DFT principles
• Co-Champion of $300,000 capital expansion/new product launch of residential,
gas furnace assembly line which doubled production from 350 units/shift to 700
units per shift and increased efficiency of line by 20% using DFT principles
• Designed manufacturing simulation models using Rapid Cycle software
• Created work standards for production and cost analysis
Lear Seating Corporation, Ford and Chrysler Division 1/95-1/97
Manufacturing Engineer
• Developed MOST time studies for production standards
• Designed, fabricated, and installed automated fixtures for production
• Participated in purchasing, startup, and training of 130,000 sq ft assy line
• Directed preventative maintenance program using Datastream MP2 software
• Developed FMEA standards and action plans for improvement
• Implemented returnable packaging and material handling systems
• Coordinator for new model changes
• Developed procedures for QS9000
St. Louis County Water Company 12/91-12/94
Plant Engineer
• Reviewed state, county, and city development plans for utility conflicts
• Supervisor of construction crew, main installations, relocations, and repairs
• Reviewed construction specifications, drawings, and submittals
• Inspector for Central Plant Expansion consisting of presedimentation basins,
intake pump station, chemical feed building, and filter plant
• Managed chemical treatment of water, preventative maintenance of equipment,
manpower, and capital projects
• Created training and operation manuals for ammonia, chlorine, carbon, and ferric
feed systems
• Scheduled manpower for plant operators
• Responded to OSHA regulations and reports of hazardous material
EDUCATION___________________________________________________
University of Missouri – Rolla 12/91
B.S. Mechanical Engineering – emphasis in Manufacturing
Passed E.I.T. Exam-12/91
Computer Proficiency – AutoCad, Excel, Word, MS Project, AS400,
Co-op Engineer – Union Electric- Labadie Power Plant, James River Corporation
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS_________________________________________
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Sigma Pi Fraternity Alumni Association,
Camping/fishing/sports w/ family
REFERENCES_________________________________________
Mike Koenegstein
Roesch, Inc.
100 N. 24th Street
Belleville, IL 62222
Phone 1-800-***-****
Fax 1-618-***-****
Cott Beverages
2525 Scheutz Road Manny Baez-Team Facilitator
Maryland Heights, MO 63043 636-***-**** (home)
314-***-**** 314-***-**** (cell)
Keefe Supply Company Dan Higgins-Mntc Manager 314-***-****)
2001 Innerbelt Business Cntr Dr Cheri Davis-Office Manager 636-***-****)
St. Louis, MO 63114
Nordyne Corporation Glen Feeney (Nordyne Risk Manager)
8000 Phoenix Parkway Safety First Consulting, Owner
O'Fallon, MO. 63146 1228 Dawn Valley Drive
Phone: 636-***-**** Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Fax: 636-***-**** 314-***-****
Lear Corporation Mike Lohmann (Lear Corporation Engineer Manager)
45 Corporate Woods Drive Frontier Mortgage, CEO
Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-***-****
Phone: 314-***-****
Fax: 314-***-****
Missouri American Water Company
(Formerly St. Louis County Water Company)
535 North New Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
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