Manager Engineer
Resume:
Stephen A (Tony) Hass ***** Mountain Highway E, Eatonville, WA 98328
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-hass-104a5418/
Professional Strengths
Leading and Mentoring groups of personnel, including other management and supervisory personnel. Focused on building and coaching strong teams with integrity and honesty Extensive work on P&L tracking/trending, supply chain management and financial budget assignments
Full and complete understanding of all aspects of Manufacturing and supply chain processes.
Act as a change agent by finding solutions to many complex issues including but not limited to financial, maintenance, capital projects, process, environmental health and safety I focus on coaching personnel so that they can achieve their full potential
Professional Accomplishments
Successfully designed & Implemented TPM programs on factory/production/warehouse/packaging floors.
I developed "Best Practices" that could be applied to all seventy nine corporate plants worldwide. Decreased shipping expenses by 100k and MRO costs by 83k during a one year period. I also led the effort to institute departmental specific budgeting at the plant where none existed prior
Lead a factory I.S. and filling equipment manufacturer team in the development of a communication/controls program that successfully allowed a third party check-weigher to control the product filler pump system. This was instrumental in reducing product "Give-away". Finished goods weight went from 8.18 lbs. avg. to 8.02 lbs. avg. Savings associated with this project was approximately 384k yearly
My 6-Sigma Training allowed me to drive production process improvement and Cost Reduction in every area of my career. One such project was rolled out to our other 20 North American plants for a combined estimated savings of almost 2 million in yearly savings.
Developed and implemented a computer based Production Process Control Program enabling product consistency as well as efficiency gains
Managed a number of facility expansion projects including building and utilities work.
Designed and implemented a new type of wastewater treatment for the facility that greatly reduced the chance of any N.O.V's. being issued by local regulatory agencies
Designed and managed a full rebuild/overhaul of the chilling system that yielded a net savings of approximately $26,745.00 yearly in chemical, energy and water savings
Managed Boiler System upgrades that increased the lifespan as well as reducing the amounts of chemicals necessary for maintenance upkeep
Instituted training specifications and developed an individual program to help each department team member to reach them. This was especially helpful in the areas of Boiler, Refrigeration, HVAC and Wastewater and Equipment maintenance
High degree of knowledge and experience managing both Union and Non-Union personnel
Collaborated with R & D to drive 275k of costs out of the packaging process by Designing and implementing a new type of liquid agitation system for pre-existing cooking vessels. This allowed for the even distribution of ingredients throughout the filling process without product degradation. Savings associated with this project were seen in a $650k
yearly reduction in packaging materials, a $210k yearly reduction in labor costs, a 25% gain in speed efficiencies 34% reduction in preparation time through designing a soup base heating system. This also resulted in a reduction of safety challenges experienced by Production staff members as well as a 50% reduction in product degradation caused by the existing pumping system by the implementation of a new pump lobe design.
I focus on Data driven analytics using Minitab and other process software when conducting research on projects and process improvements.
Experience
Feb - 2018 - Present
Plant Manager Passport Food Group The Plant is shutting down and will be moved offsite to Canada
Tasked with turning an underproductive and underperforming Pasta Plant into one of the corporations jewels. I increased efficiencies by trimming temporary personnel, Coached and Trained the leadership team, introduced the use of process improvement and manufacturing consistency. I took a 2shift 8hr ea 6 day operation and reduced it to a 10hr 1 shift 4 day week while increasing production by approx 30%. I also placed an emphasis on teamwork and TPM concepts.
Jun 2016- Oct 2017
Senior project Manager Permacold Engineering The Project Management Team was eliminated in the company Refrigeration Construction Project Manager responsible for the safe, efficient and on budget construction of New and Upgraded refrigeration plants. Plan, create and execute a new "Project Management Process" that allowed for the engineered refrigeration products to be sold for less money while making a greater profit margin in the process.
Supervise installation/Construction crews of 12 to 50+ Union employees. Inspect all drawings and to make purchasing lists/requests based upon those drawings.
2014 - 2016
Director of Support Services, Maintenance & Engineering Shining Ocean Inc. Seafood Further Processing Corporate Reworked the plant's management structure and eliminated two key positions
Transform the Maintenance, Utility, and Facilities departments for a major player in the Surimi Food industry. Implement focal changes in process efficiency related to Cooking, Quality, Food Safety, EHS and Maintenance. I have introduced automated processes throughout the plant and helped to train and integrate the teams across the plant for success. I am focused on breaking down "Silo" walls and getting each and every department to operate as a single unit working towards the same goal rather than independently.
2013 - 2014
Plant Manager Lumicor Inc. Architectural Decor Manufacturing/Plastics encapsulation The owner came back and decided to run the operation alone
Direct management of all manufacturing management personnel and processes as well as Process efficiency improvement.
2012 - 2013 Waste Management Inc Construction Recycling District Maintenance/Engineering Manager Corporate restructuring eliminated the Construction Recycle portion of the business Manage and Oversee the Maintenance departments of two separate Material Recycling Facilities Budgetary responsibility for approximately 200k+ per month Managed site specific responsibilities for a 15.5m dollar facility upgrade Implementation of 5S and 6Sigma processes to the maintenance departments Managed a 165k dollar acquisition, rebuild and installation of a new Hog Fuel Grinder
2005 - 2011 Truesoups, Div. of HJ Heinz Kent, WA Hot Fill Frozen Maintenance Manager/Process Engineer Corporate shut down the business and moved it to Iowa Prior to the Buyout
Direct and oversee the daily operations of the maintenance managers, supervisors, planners, buyer and stores personnel and their roles and responsibilities for the factory.
Functioned as interim plant manager during Vacations and any other absence.
Drive employee engagement, training and development in order to maximize maintenance safety, facilities quality, production quality & productivity efficiencies
Collaborate with staff members to support and initiate cost savings measures across all manufacturing areas to improve total "Cost per Case"
Responsible for an annual budget of1.625k labor, 1.5 M dollars of day to day Equipment/MRO spend as well as 1.5M - 2M dollars of Capital for projects and process improvements annually
Drive scorecard metrics associated with all Maintenance, Engineering and EHS responsibilities
Develop process controls for Plant Systems to ensure adherence to company, local, State and Federal authorities regarding environmental and Food Safety compliance
Directed all outside contracted Maintenance & Engineering services and vendors related to facilities and process improvements
Drive process modifications within the plant using Six Sigma tools and methodology
Ability to fill the role of Factory Manager for short term absences
Participate in or conduct training for maintenance and engineering personnel at any one of the 21 North American Locations. Training consisting of a variety of disciplines to include Finance, Engineering, Waste Management, Environmental, Project Engineering, Process Engineering and Personnel Management
Jan 2000 - Sept 2005 Wonder Bread/Hostess Bakeries Tacoma, WA
Resigned to take on Maintenance Managers Position
Assistant Chief Engineer
Started as a Maintenance technician, In 6 Months was promoted to Shift Lead then to Assistant Chief Engineer Accountable for the day to day operations of all facilities and manufacturing equipment
Directed a crew of 24 Union maintenance personnel, 3 salaried supervisors and one salaried Buyer
Plan and execute a training program for maintenance personnel Skills Development
Functioned as a team member during Union Contract negotiations as well as any disciplinary issues requiring mediation
Ensured that all appropriate parts and stores were kept on hand and limited to actual necessities
Managed CMMS system
Accountable for the Boiler and Refrigeration Plant operations and Safety
Responsible for planning all maintenance activities as well as down-time projects
Direct and oversee all outside contracted services and vendors
Work closely with local and state authorities with regards to environmental compliance
Sept 1994 - Jan 2000 Plywood Tacoma Inc. Maintenance Mechanic Left to get back into full time Maintenance Maintained all Facilities and Safety systems as well as any machinery. Responsible for the maintenance of all Lifting equipment, Recycling equipment and fueling systems. I was also a part time Lift Truck Driver and CDL Delivery Driver
Education & Certifications
1989 - HAZMAT and HAZWOPR Trained
1990 - WA State Lift Truck Instructors Training
1992 - Certified High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer
1993 - Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operating Engineer
1995 - Class A w/endorsements CDL License continuously maintained to present
2003 - AIB Maintenance Engineering Course
2004 - AIB Bakery Maintenance Engineering Course
2005 - HAZWM Trained
2006 to Present - Corporate sponsored Project Management Classes
2008 - Six Sigma Green Belt Training
2009 - Certified ECOLAB trained in Food Plant Sanitation Procedures and CIP Design 2011 - Member of the GFSI/ISO22000 Network 2016 - Industrial Lift Truck Trainer Certification 2016 - HAZWOPR Certified 2018 - HAACCP Certified
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