Robert Dorweiler
Faribault, MN 55021
Email: *********@*****.***
CAREER TRACK FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER 1998 -2012
Onvoy
Plymouth MN
• Provided maintenance services as required to operate at lowest possible cost, assure quality of product, meet
regulatory requirements and maintain excellent safety. Maintenance Manager shall, under the direction of the
plant engineer, be responsible for all aspects of the production process and facility where maintenance
services are required. These areas include; preventive maintenance utilizing CMMS software, supervision of
outside contractors, equipment installation, facility repairs and improvements, and utility service upgrades.
• Participate in new product roll outs, quality improvement processes, equipment engineering and other
projects where maintenance skills are required. Manage departmental budgets to reduce overall maintenance
costs and participated in reduction of plant wide operating costs
• Understand basic operation of all production and facility equipment. Understand troubleshooting
procedures and know how and when to contact outside support. Provided repair for all equipment in a
manner which minimizes downtime and use of outside services. In the event of emergency repairs,
coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime or other potential costs.
• Reduce downtime on a continuous basis through the implementation of a preventive maintenance
program utilizing CMMS software. Establish and follow through on a regular schedule of equipment
inspection and preventive maintenance as required
Maintain a spare parts inventory that will provided the least risk of downtime at the least inventory carrying costs.
Spare parts inventory to be integrated into the CMMS software or computerized. Coordinate and manage use of
outside contractors as required. Minimize costs of outside services
Pro-actively manage and oversee new facility construction and existing facility construction and upgrade
initiatives focused on both operations and maintenance requirements. Plan, direct an provide highly
focused, effective leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include the
formulation and management of safety and environment Managed multi-million dollar project and
operational budgets, capital and project cost analysis and facilities maintenance and process development
for multiple plants across the State of Minnesota. Participated in the review boards on cost proposal,
pricing and schedules. Monitored schedules that include pricing and budget and on time delivery.
Purchase New Trucks and cars of company business. Maintain company vehicles for schedule
maintenance and inspection.
Design, implement, and manage maintenance program, including scheduling inspections and repairing
electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, boiler systems, Hot water Air Compressor, HVAC, RO Water
rand fire suppression systems that include FM200 and Halon 1301 systems. Manage painting and upkeep
of all facilities. Maintain Grounds keeping including parking lots and snow removing
Manage and develop employees performances getting the out employees trough training and coaching.
By training and getting the most out of employee performance
Milestones to date include the successful design and implementation of company safety program, and
successfully supervised the construction of company data center featuring HVAC, electrical, and
mechanical equipment.
Skills that OSHA, PMO, GMP, 5S, FMEA, 3 and 6 sigma, EPA and OFCCP
Maintain company grounds and contracted outside vendors
Production Manager 1994 - 1998
McQuay International Faribault, Minnesota
Directed the efforts of a team of 35 specialized production personnel designing and fabricating
components for 20 to 100-ton HVAC units and providing maintenance for installed capital equipment,
shears, metal breakers, and punch presses. Developed quality procedures for inspection and receiving
functions aligned to corporate and departmental goals, and designed and established quality, production,
and cost control incentive plans achieving and exceeding expectations.
Supplier Quality Engineer 1983 - 1993
Honeywell, Inc. Hopkins, Minnesota
Enjoyed a highly successful tenure for this world spanning corporation, with focus on organizational
management, vendor oversight, process development and re-engineering, and process development to
improve efficiencies, lower costs, and increase product and production quality. Supervised, trained, and
supported 60 Union production workers on a daily basis.
Led effort transforming a severely und r performing facility into a highly efficient organization. Efforts
yielded improved production flow and a $450,000 annual cost savings, improved employee morale, and a
significant boost in product quality and delivery.
Conducted vendor qualification audits to ensure parts, products, and materials met manufacturing
requirements.
Developed an improved manufacturing process savings $2,000,000 through a 60% reduction in scrap,
from 70% to 10% annually.
Other milestones include inventing and deploying an innovative tool used in wrapping wires around
turrets during assembly process. Benefits included a reduction in carpal tunnel syndrome, increased
production speed, and a $100,000 annual savings.
LEARNING CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science Degree Building Management 1972
Saint Cloud State College Saint Cloud, Minnesota
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
ISO 9001 Certificate Metropolitan Technical College of Excellence
Plastic Injection Molding Certification Fluid Power Hydraulics Certification
MILITARY service
United States Army Honorable Discharge