Manager Engineer
Resume:
Rex Medlock
Yukon, Missouri ****9
**********@*****.***
summary
A results-oriented manager, with a wide range of skills in plant
management, maintenance, operations, project management, technical
services, plant engineering, production planning, employee relations,
scheduling, costing, safety, quality, analysis, and financial
management. Experienced in groundwater monitoring, air pollution
control, hazardous waste disposal, safety documentation, and
knowledgeable of all OSHA and environmental regulations. Uses
extensive experience in maintenance management and production to
achieve company goals through teamwork, employee involvement, and
innovation.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Installed $15,000,000 worth of bag houses and scrubber reducing
emissions; on time and on budget
. Set up preventative maintenance program, resulting in 10% reduction
in yearly maintenance costs
. Designed conveyor wheel pick up system with a one year pay back
. Procured equipment & installed to convert extrusion process from lead
to plastic; resulting in less employee exposure
. Procured equipment & installed for first forming of A/C hose in
industry; made easier installation in vehicle
. Set up routine maintenance parts in warehouse stock; resulting in
elimination of costly production downtime
. Work well with people and have developed many of my subordinates to
higher levels
. Always on time and willing to work the extra hours to get the job done
. Efficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Maximo, and other
computer programs
experience
DOE RUN RECYCLING, Boss, Missouri
Technical Services Manager, 2007-2012
Directed technical services group in projects to increase productivity,
improve safety, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Held responsibility
for designing, planning, costing, quality, delivery, and installation of
all resource recycling electrical, mechanical, environmental, safety,
building and grounds engineering projects. Managed ongoing engineering
review, analysis, problem-solving, and troubleshooting of plant systems and
equipment by managing engineering project teams to deliver engineering
solutions. Led continuous improvement of plant engineering standards and
work processes by developing plans and implementing capital projects
relating to process improvements and plant capabilities.
. Installed $15,000,000 worth of bag houses to capture emissions,
resulting in reduction of plant employee blood lead averages and fence
line standards to meet NAAQS standard.
. Recommended engineering modifications and new equipment additions to
improve operational performance by overseeing development of plant
specifications for equipment, piping, electrical, and instrumentation.
. Directed engineering, instrumentation, major maintenance, mobile
equipment maintenance, and outside contractors, which included
assignment and work schedule, monitoring performance, and coaching and
mentoring, as well as ensuring quality of work performed by all groups.
. Served on management team to coordinate activities and maximize
divisional capabilities.
. Collaborated with senior leadership team to coordinate organizational
capabilities.
NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER, Raymondville, Missouri
Maintenance Manager, 2005-2007
Planned, oversaw, and coordinated activities concerning development,
design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment,
machinery, and facilities. Led maintenance departments of three Missouri
hardwood division facilities. Oversaw all special projects, expansions,
and capital investments of division. Ensured safe installation of machines
with ability to lock out equipment to clear jams. Set up ongoing
preventive maintenance programs. Directed maintenance activities on
utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric
power, gas, or air required for operations. Prepared bid sheets and
contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
. Set up preventive maintenance program, resulting in 10% reduction in
yearly maintenance costs for division.
. Developed training programs for all maintenance personnel and verified
qualifications required.
. Held responsibility for maintenance of all licenses and permits required
for operation of facilities.
ROCK QUARRIES, LLC, Mountain Grove, Missouri
Production/Maintenance Manager, 2004-2005
Managed two quarry locations in the production of clean and base rock for
various applications, with some of those being rock for asphalt to go on
state roads, bedding material in parking lots, pads, and other areas, and
base rock for county and individual roads. Managed and coordinated all
production, maintenance of equipment, personnel requirements, safety, and
MSHA requirements, and kept inventory of all equipment repair and PM parts.
. Greatly reduced downtime by having routine maintenance parts on hand.
AIRGAS-MIDSOUTH, INC., Springfield, Missouri
Plant Manager, 2003-2004
Directed all operations involving filling and distribution of industrial
and medical gases. Led first- and second-shift supervisor and distribution
manager involved in all purchasing, receiving, production and distribution
scheduling, human relations, personnel problems, and weekly safety meeting.
. Installed equipment and changed processes to increase output by 2% while
keeping labor constant.
. Ran two tractor trailers day and night to distribute gas cylinders.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN/LITTON TECHNOLOGIES, Springfield, Missouri
Manufacturing Engineer, 1999-2003
Led equipment and facilities maintenance. Modified machine and facility
for growing production and improvement changes. Set up and adjusted
computer-controlled electronic component insertion machines, wave solder
machines, high-speed electronic component placement robots, and electronic
test equipment.
. Improved communication and working relationships between process and
manufacturing engineering, increasing productivity of departments with
support sales output of up to $550,000 per day.
. Operated machine shop equipment, HVAC, and steam generation equipment.
additional experience
SELF-EMPLOYED, Yukon, Missouri, 1998-1999
Cattle and logging operation.
HAYES LEMMERZ INTERNATIONAL, INC., Sedalia, Missouri, Contract Engineer,
1997-1998. Modified process equipment used in manufacturing of car and
light-duty truck wheels. Installed new controls and upgraded to stamping
machine. Made wheel loader and conveyor system improvements. Improved
setup of transfer and orientation equipment on bore and shape machine.
Achieved payback on capital investment in less than one year.
EVANS SPORTS, INC., Houston, Missouri, Plant Manager, Director of
Operations, 1993-1997. Led production, purchasing, and personnel.
Purchased all raw goods. Held responsibility for production scheduling,
inventory control, outside contractors, personnel concerns, and all other
daily operations outside of sales. Increased production twofold and
improved purchasing costs, which allowed distribution of 12 new products
nationally.
COINCO, Mountain View, Missouri, Manager of Maintenance, Painting, and
Plating, 1989-1993. Maintained plant equipment, building, and grounds
within JIT and TQI philosophies, including plastic injection-molding
machines, punch presses, coil, transformer and motor-winding equipment,
paint equipment, including automatic robot and electrostatic spray, zinc
plating equipment with automatic overhead crane, and associated water
treatment equipment. Managed two maintenance lead men, 20 maintenance
personnel, one painting and plating supervisor, one lead man, and six
painting and plating personnel. Converted machine controls to new, more
reliable programmable controllers.
PARKER HANNIFIN/UNIROYAL INC., Kennett, Missouri, Plant Engineer,
Facilities Manager, 1978-1989. Led maintenance and engineering functions.
Managed two foremen, one industrial engineer, and 20 mechanics, including
hiring, firing, training, performance review, salary administration, and
work scheduling for four-shift, seven-day operation. Administered annual
operations budget of $1,000,000 and storeroom inventory of $200,000, safety
program, and community right-to-know law, as well as all EPA air, water,
and hazardous waste programs. Maintained rubber and plastic extruders,
vulcanizers, braiders, and packing equipment. Converted lead manufacturing
process to plastic, which eliminated many environmental concerns.
MONSANTO, St. Louis, Missouri, Area Maintenance Supervisor, Project
Planner, 1974-1978. Managed three foremen and 20 mechanics. Administered
operating budget of $2,500,000 and implemented cost-reduction program,
resulting in 10% savings. Provided project control of chemical systems
involving construction projects up to $1,500,000. Served in motivating
mechanics to assume more responsibility in highly unionized work
environment.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, St. Louis, Missouri, Process Engineer, 1972-1974.
Served as plant layout engineer. Reduced downtime by implementing projects
that optimized productivity.
RAYMONDVILLE SCHOOL, Raymondville, Missouri, Teacher, Basketball Coach,
1971-1972. Taught mathematics and science.
education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Rolla, Missouri, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1971
professional development
Analytic Troubleshooting . IDR - Vibration Seminar . Management of a
Preventive Maintenance Program . Programming of Programmable Controllers .
Safety and Environmental Regulation Seminars (OSHA/MDNR) . Hazardous
Materials First Responders . Management by Results . Managerial Analytics .
Finance for Non-Financial Managers . Parker Problem-Solving . Quality
Management . DOT Requirements . Safety Management System
computer skills
PeopleSoft, Excel, Word, Lotus 1-2-3, Macola, CMMS
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