Manager Engineer

THOMAS M. DEVAULT, MS

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

The Ohio State University. (Columbus, Ohio)

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (BSIE)

University of Findlay (Findlay, Ohio)

Master of Science in Environmental Safety & Health Management (MSSHM)

Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM No. 12445, lapsed)

SUMMARY

Uniquely skilled at developing the teams and processes necessary to consistently achieve corporate goals. Strengths include innovation, adaptability and excellent leadership and communications skills. Experience in Maintenance Management, Plant Engineering, Project Management, Environmental Compliance and Programs, Security, ISO 14001, DOT Regulations, Facilities, Fire Protections Systems, AutoCAD, PSM, Predictive Maintenance, PLC’s, TV Air permit, TRI, SPCC, SARA 313, RCRA large quantity generator, RMP, PSM.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PolyOne Corp. (Spartech LLC) May 2015-Present

Senior Maintenance Manager

PolyOne is a manufacturer of sheet plastics.

Responsible for maintenance budget of $1,500,00 and staff of 18, 16 maintenance technicians, 1 MRO buyer, and 1 Supervisor in a 24/7 environment.

Reduced unplanned downtime by more than 50%. Average unplanned downtime went from over 90 hrs/week to under 50 hrs/week.

Enabled processes to deliver more product per hour on high demand lines.

Facilitated implementation of a CMMS. (Emaint)

Developed one predictive maintenance technician. (IR, vibration, ultrasonic)

Developed oil analysis program.

Managed many capital projects.

Developed LOTO and Arc Flash Program.

Fram Filtration (Greenville, Ohio) Feb. 2014-May 2015

Project Engineer (Contract)

Fram Filtration is a manufacturer of automotive oil filters.

Responsible for equipment and processes to manufacture cartridge filters.

Project value was more than $5,000,000.

Installed many different machines regarding this project.

The Composites Group (N Kingsville, Ohio) Apr. 2014-Oct. 2014

Corporate Environmental Manager

The Composites Group is a manufacturer of Composite Compounds and molded composites.

Responsible for environmental permitting, compliance, and reporting for three plants. (TV/Synthetic Minor Air Permits.)

Obtained an air permit modification to allow additional capacity within one of the plants.

Reworked a water treatment system to allow it to work more efficiently. ($12,000 project)

Conducted and created training as required.

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Dap Inc. (Tipp City, Ohio) Nov. 2004-Oct. 2013

Operations and EHS Manager

Dap is a chemical manufacturer of commercial and residential coatings and adhesives.

Responsible for facility maintenance which has an approx. $350,000 Annual Budget, and a staff of 12.

Responsible for maintenance and operations in a complex chemical and regulatory environment including environmental and safety programs.

Improved rates of fill for adhesive packaging equipment by 50%.

Developed process for filling a non-newtonian liquid adhesive that was sold to Home Depot.

Managed many capital projects, up to $1M.

Knowledge and understanding of programmable logic controllers.

Brought lost time days from approx 40 LTD’s per year to 0 for last three years.

Brought the Dap Facility from a Title V air permit to a synthetic minor air permit. Complied with all permit terms through an air emission database.

Chairman, Miami County LEPC.

Managed all environmental programs including TV Air permit, TRI, SPCC, SARA 313, RCRA large quantity generator, RMP, PSM.

BBi Enterprises L.P. (Sidney, Ohio) Aug -Nov. 2004

Process Engineering Manager

BBi is a Tier I automotive interior component manufacturer. Customers include Toyota, DCX, Ford, Mitsubishi Jeep, and GM. .

Responsible for manufacturing process development and documentation, and management of environmental programs, including ISO 14001.

Amtex Inc. (Lebanon, Ohio) 2001-Aug. 2004

Amtex Inc. is a Tier I automotive interior component manufacturer. Customers include Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Jeep.

Manufacturing Engineer (2001 –2004)

Managed the introduction of a new composite process used for Lexus and Mazda. Capital budget was approximately $3,000,000. Specified the equipment, planned and managed the installation of equipment, developed assembly methods, assured equipment working as intended, trained hourly associates. Equipment originated from Japan and Sweden.

Programmed robotic water jet cutting cells and programmable logic controllers as required to produce quality products.

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Responsible for Plant Environmental Programs:

Developed, implemented, and maintained ISO 14001 program for Amtex Inc. Developed ISO 14001 documents, policies, and procedures. Managed all ISO 14001 audits and certification reviews.

Developed and trained employees to new environmental programs. (Spill Control, Aerosol Cans, Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, Water)

Managed and wrote Annual Environmental audits for the Amtex Facility.

Completed Amtex Inc.’s “Green Partner” Award Application for Honda of America. Based on this application, Honda chose Amtex Inc. be one of the four recipients of their annual environmental award. Over three hundred Honda suppliers attempted to win this award.

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EVENFLO COMPANY, INC. (Piqua, Ohio) 1996 - 2001

Evenflo Company, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of children's furniture products in the U. S. marketing through national retailers such as Wal-Mart, Sears and Target.

Manager of Safety and Facility Planning 1999 – 2001

Developed the safety program and managed budget. Developed new employee safety program. Reduced Worker’s Compensation costs. Conducted and developed training programs.

Managed space planning for corporate and plant facilities. Directed construction for expansion of corporate offices. ($800K) Hired and managed all contractors.

Industrial Engineer (1996 – 1999)

Responsible for developing and maintaining Manufacturing, Warehousing, Distribution and Electrical/Electronic/Sprinkler Systems.

Managed the development of a new injection-molding department. The project included a $5,000,000 budget, 10 injection-molding presses, and numerous pieces of auxiliary equipment and conveyor. Involved in all phases of construction and operations planning. Hired and managed all contractors.

HOBART BROTHERS COMPANY, INC. (Troy, Ohio) 1988 - 1996

Hobart Brothers Company, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of welding equipment and welding consumables.

Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering 1993 – 1996

Responsible for all capital equipment evaluation.

Manufacturing Engineer (1988 – 1993)

LIEBERT CORPORATION. (Delaware, Ohio) 1983 - 1988

Liebert Corporation is a leading manufacturer of products for corporate computer rooms, including Power Conditioning, UPS systems and Environmental Air Conditioners.

Industrial Engineer

Responsible for all aspects of factory layout, material handling, operations, and processes.

Redesigned a product-packaging model, which resulted in annual savings of $184k.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Ohio State University. (Columbus, Ohio)

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (BSIE)

University of Findlay (Findlay, Ohio)

Master of Science in Environmental Safety & Health Management (MSSHM)

Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), lapsed

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