Richard Fox

MBA

937-***-****

ac91f5@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Operations Engineering Leader

Successful Engineering and General Manager, with a track record includes developing facilities, systems, and high-performance teams, in small to medium plant operations. Multi-industry professional with experience spanning several consumer product segments including food manufacturing, medical device manufacturing and Tier I automotive manufacturing.

• Strategic Planning & Implementation

• Capital Projects

• Full Cycle Project Management

• Plant Layout / Design

• LEAN Manufacturing

• Contract Development / Negotiations

• Cost Reductions

• Budget Administration / P&L Accountability

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Process Redesign / Change Management

• Regulatory Compliance

• Executive Communications / Coaching

• Quality / ISO Systems

• Preventative Maintenance

Selected Achievements

• Acquired points for LEED Gold Certification of the 105K sq. ft manufacturing facility; launched a pilot program with the U.S. EPA and USGBC to allow an ENERGY STAR rating for industrial dairy manufacturing plants.

• Managed and revitalized the startup of Blue Apron’s $100MM logistics facility.

• Redeveloped and introduced eight products and production capabilities into the Chart Industry’s Factory Service Center; produced approximately $1M in new plant revenue year over year.

• Completed a multimillion-dollar infrastructure revitalization plan at Kroger that included new sewer system and a complete water supply system (new tap and water filtration). Career Experience

GoReadyMade

Engineering Manager July 2018 – April 2019 (Plant Closure)

• Provided overall management & leadership for the Engineering & Maintenance departments

• Created plant Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program with its policies, procedures, LOTO documentation and successfully completed an onsite OSHA audit.

• Coordinated the development, implementation and training of production and sanitation SOP’s for all plant equipment. Blue Apron

Site Director of Engineering February 2017 – May 2018 (RiF)

• Provided overall management & leadership for the Engineering & Maintenance departments with a multi-department budget of more than $8MM; oversaw monthly forecasting.

• Mentored and led a team of project engineers, process engineers, maintenance planners, and predictive technicians, concerning project management, process improvements, training, and career development.

• Launched strategic plans and initiatives to improve process performance and quality standards; scrap percentage, perishable costs, lead time reductions, and customer service issues.

• Installed and managed corporate CMMS database and ensuring accurate documentation for both emergency and scheduled repairs achieving a 25% increase in departmental productivity.

• Authored and implemented Process Safety Management (PSM) System for ammonia refrigeration plant. Richard Fox Page 2

Meijer

Senior Plant Engineering Manager February 2014 – February 2017

• Led the commissioning and start-up of plant operations for a $125MM, food manufacturing facility.

• Prepared capital expenditure project documentation and project review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, technical performance, and project execution to ensure all projects were completed on time and under budget.

• Orchestrated engineering activities while ensuring maximum operating efficiency and product quality across five existing plants in addition to two plants in the design phase.

• Authored and implemented Process Safety Management (PSM) System for ammonia refrigeration plant.

• Developed and conducted training for managers, supervisors, and workers in supervisory skills, conflict resolution skills, interpersonal communication skills, and effective group interaction skills. Kroger Manufacturing

Facility Manager July 2012 – February 2014

• Managed engineering, upkeep, and functionality for a 70+ acres, $40MM food manufacturing facility

• Mentored and trained three direct reports and 54 in-direct reports spanning three shifts.

• Completed an $4MM capital project to overhaul of plant utilities consisting of a new water tap, electrical upgrades, water purification system, and plant sewer systems, without a disruption in plant operations. Gecom Corp

Production Engineering Consultant July 2010 – July 2012 (Contract)

• Guided the manufacturing production of Tier 1 automotive components across four plants spanning two states.

• Optimized manufacturing methods, repair, and equipment usage while maintaining compliance with company standards

• Implemented predictive / preventative maintenance system for 211 production lines – generated an average OEE of 88.7%.

• Investigated issues to improve communication between departments; nearly eliminated rework operations. Chart Industries

Engineering Manager June 2007 – July 2010 (Plant Closure)

• Introduced LEAN principles to material flow; laid out a 75K sq. ft reverse logistics facility with a 125K sq. ft warehouse.

• Conducted feasibility studies and prepared appropriation requests, cost estimates, for additions and modifications to mill equipment; interfaced with consultant firms and process control engineers to manage projects.

• Project manager overseeing the closure of a plant in Ireland and relocation to the USA; coordinated with both the FDA as well as the European Medicines Agency (UMA) to ensure all production lines operational within 6 weeks.

• Revitalized production lines, reintroducing “legacy” products generating more than $1MM in new plant revenue. Education Military Experience

Master of Global Business Management

University of Phoenix

Work Center Supervisor

US Navy, E5

Bachelor of Applied Sciences, Electrical Engineering ITT Technical Institute

Officer Candidate School

US Army Reserves E6

Professional Development

Six Sigma Green Belt

LEAN Certification

Project Management Institute’s PMBoK Framework

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