CHRISTOPHER W. MARR

** ************ ***** • Bella Vista, AR 72715 ● ac8qad@r.postjobfree.com • 479-***-**** OBJECTIVE

Seeking a career opportunity that will fully utilize my skills, abilities and experience while offering equipment maintenance for long-term.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIMMONS DRY PET FOOD – Decatur, AR

FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER 2017 - Present

Responsible for all maintenance/electrical departments for boilers, line mechanics, and facility mechanics.

Selected accomplishments and projects:

• Completed factory acceptance test in Germany on Symac palletizer.

• Maximized machine run time from 50% to an average of 90%.

• Completed all departmental training on machine guarding to meet OSHA standards.

• Managed over 4 Million dollars of automation.

• In charge of all P.O.’s to stay within maintenance budget.

• Certified in MRM 1 Reliability and Lean training. REDBARN PET SUPPLY – Great Bend, KS

FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER/PSM Coordinator, 2014 – 2017 Responsible for all maintenance departments for wastewater treatment, boiler room and refrigeration, line mechanics, and facility mechanics. Selected accomplishments and projects:

• Completely rebuilt a non-functional wastewater system to 100%.

• Certified in Process Safety Management/Risk Management.

• Conducted all departmental trainings for confined space, PSM, and lockout/tagout.

• Created a positive work environment in the maintenance department with a teamwork atmosphere.

• Completed all monthly state requirements for the company.

• Managed all P.O.’s and invoices to save thousands of dollars for the department.

• Completed automation of ammonia delivery system. HOSPIRA, INC. — McPherson, KS

PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, 2010-2014

Responsible for two fill lines and two pack lines. Organize and maintain all PMs (Preventative Maintenance). Perform line studies to reduce down time. During shutdown activities, managed 20 line mechanics and completed all tasks associated with the lines. Selected accomplishments and projects:

• Responsible for all activities related to M4 Advantage Line.

• Completed two factory acceptance testing (FATs) for M20 vial washer and P6 tamper proof labeler.

• While in UK, tested and challenged equipment for purchase. Reduced pack out time from four days to one day per batch.

• Saved company 80-100K during process by eliminating the purchase of new equipment by rebuilding the one in plant.

• While in Chicago, assisted with redesign wash nozzles to pass FAT.

• Reworked shroud chute and cap track for a cost savings of 35K.

• Created drawings for parts of all four lines for manufacturing in house.

• Changed shift as required to assist facility with third party equipment.

• 13 years of being certified aseptic training.

HOSPIRA, INC. — McPherson, KS

SPECIAL PRODUCTION OPERATOR / SPO2, 2000-2010

Responsible for running equipment while minimizing downtime. Responsible for nine pack rooms, M6 fill line and M15/16 isolators.

Selected accomplishments and projects:

• During West Wing plant expansion, brought in two isolators and six lyophilisation chambers.

• Performed all line studies for bringing in new product.

• Created T handles for aseptic improvements on M4 fill line.

• Implemented shroud bowl lift device to reduce injuries to employees.

• Accomplished transfer release of M4 fill line parts to minimize downtimes.

• Insured production needs started up P1 and P2 pack lines on different shift upon management request.

KOCH INDUSTRIES— Hutchinson, KS

Operator / lab technician, 1994-2000

Operation and maintenance of gas fractionation plant. Obtained state certification for water testing to do in house for cost reduction.

Selected accomplishments and projects:

• Operated natural gas plant.

• Setup Lab to maintain all state records.

• Hold state certification on all water testing.

• Maintained all water sampling to reduce cost for plant. U.S. NAVY — Norfolk, VA

GAS TURBINE TECHNICIAN, 1986-1991

Selected accomplishments and projects:

• Water testing on waste heat boilers.

• Managed fuel testing lab.

• Promoted to supervisor in 2 years.

• Earned E-5 in 4 years.

• Gas Turbine School.

• Letter of Commendation for Superior Performance. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Associates Degree in Hydraulics and Pneumatics

COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE — Arkansas, KS

Bachelor Degree of Science in Business

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE — McPherson, KS

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