Manager Engineer

Cornelius Carey

Highly Professional and Accomplished Engineering Manager

Chicago, IL

accaqp@r.postjobfree.com - 203-***-****

An accomplished Global Engineering and Safety Risk Manager “SME” ( Subject Matter Expert) with an

established and proven Strategic and Technical skills in the areas of; Project Management-Value Engineering

Assessments, Maintenance (TPM), Food Safety/Sanitation, Environmental EPA Reporting, OSHA Compliance

& 30 Hour Out Reach Trainer, Operations-Lean 6 Sigma-Greenbelt,Risk Management - PSM Ammonia

Systems, Dust Mitigation,Pressure Vessel. ISO 13485 is an ISO standard application and understanding in

Medical Device Industry-QA Based.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Equipment Engineering Manager

GC America - Alsip, IL - October 2012 to Present

Responsibilities

GC America Inc., Alsip IL

Equipment – Engineering Manager 10/12-Present

Representative Accomplishments:

Manage all daily engineering activities through managing manufacturing engineer, maintenance and process

staff direct reports

Execute Capital Strategy Plan in Several Locations ;Including Project Justification (ROI)

Manage Maintenance Dept., Emphasis TPM, PLC, Packaging, and Processing

Value Engineering Driven to Maximize Out-Put

Manage Cost Center Budget Across Supply Chain

Develop Strategy Plan to Optimize Line Efficiency OEE / Changeover Reduction Time

Increase Emphasis on Eliminating Equipment Downtime and Optimize Equipment

Manage Facilities, Environmental and Safety Control Points

Accomplishments

Reduce downtime on packaging line by implementing TPM

Reduced changeover time from 9 hours to 1 hour by utilizing lean approach

Developed associates in PLC skills by improving assestments

managed numerous capitol projects processing and packaging

Skills Used

Lean,kaizen,5S,value stream mapping,IE,

Engineering Manager

Kraft Foods Inc. Chicago Bakery - Chicago, IL - May 2011 to Present

Managed the Engineering Functions; Maintenance, Environmental and Ammonia PSM to support the

production of Nabisco Snack Products. With oversight and management of all capital, expense budgets.

Execute Capital Strategy Plans for $30MM

Develop 3-5 Year Capital Plan

Develop 5 Direct Reports

Commercialize New $20 MM Product Launch, utilized Lean Approach

Implement Oreo, Ritz and Premium Product Downsize

Manage 15 External PM's and CM's

Provided Strategic Partnering Plans for the Snacks BU

Key Team Member on Food Safety Program HACCP Team

Sr. Engineer Safety Solutions

Kraft Foods Global Inc - Tarrytown, NY - October 2007 to Present

Manage and lead the execution of key company safety and assets management strategies such as PSM Lite

and the organization's knowledge base in the following areas:

Pressure Vessels

Boilers

Dust Explosion Prevention

Flammable Storage

Burner Safety

Manage Global Safety Engineering technical support for increased organization effectiveness in the following

Regions: (NA, LA, Africa and AP)

Project design, standards, development construction and start-up

Plant operations and troubleshooting

Provide communication tool across the GSC Function to identify Best Engineering Practices

Engineering Development Manager

Kraft Foods Inc - Tarrytown, NY - October 2007 to May 2011

Mange Internship Program (Recruitment,Retention,Placement)

Develop Career Paths for Engineers

Eng. Development Program Manager

EDP - Tarrytown, NY - October 2006 to October 2007

Mange Internship Program (Recruitment,Retention,Placement)

Develop Career Paths for Engineers

Manager (Value Improving Tool)

VIT - Tarrytown, NY - April 2004 to October 2006

Primary goal and mission as the VIT Program Manager is to optimize KCPS (Kraft Capital Project System)

deliverables through timely and effective utilization of Value Improving Tools (VIT's) for Projects over $2.5MM.

This has been accomplished by leveraging Industry Proven VIT's at critical

Approval gates during the Capital Process from FEL 1(Business Case), FEL 2 (Validation), FEL 3 (Preliminary

Engineering) and Execution Decision Gates.

As a result of the use of the various tools, projects savings are in excess of $15MM and Start-Up Schedules

have improved by10-15%.

Key Value improving Tools that have driven these results:

Risk Assessments and Contingency/ Mitigation Planning

Process Simplification, Industry Standard realizes a 5% Project cost reduction

Technology Selection, The use of this tool improves schedules by 10-15%

Constructability Reviews have reduced the Capital Project Schedules by 10%

Value Analysis have reduce unnecessary functions by 5%

Start up Leader-NE Project Engineering

Commercialization - East Hanover, NJ - January 2003 to April 2004

Primary responsibility is to provide Direction, Change and Leadership for the Commercialization and Start-up

of Capital Projects in the NE Area in excess of $3MM.

Key Initiatives directly responsible for:

Align the NE Commercialization Process with KFNA

Identify Critical Risk before the start-up phase and develop a plan with the plant to mange

Lead the Commercialization Team through a Negative Brainstorming Session

Track and monitor the commercialization and start-up plan

Site Lead Project Manager

NE Project Engineering - East Hanover, NJ - July 2000 to January 2003

Primary responsibility is to provide leadership and manage the execution of Capital Project in seven (7) NE

Manufacturing Facilities for both Infrastructure and Business Projects in excess of $100K.Direct Reports 3

Salaried Employees and 7 Contract Engineers and Designers.

Key Initiatives directly responsible for:

Align with the Business strategically to plan on new product development and the execution of these projects

to meet all the deliverables including timelines and quality initiatives.

Insure all Kraft Polices "KEP" is performed to keep projects within budget and minimize bid waivers.

Coach and mentor new Project Managers in the Kraft KEP Process to ensure that they deliver results within

the scope of their responsibilities.

Manage disputes and conflict resolution to meet the needs of the organization.

Analyze project financial data to keep project on track under budget.

Manager

East Area Safety & Risk Management - Tarrytown, NY - July 1998 to July 2000

Assisted the Area Director in identifying, developing and executing risk control programs that support all Kraft

facilities to achieve a loss-free environment. Provided a source of technical assistance to location staff and

safety teams and enhanced their ability to execute and achieve

Self-reliance in Kraft's Safety and Risk Management Process and Kraft's regulatory compliance process.

Supported all SGL/East Area locations: executed risk control and site security programs, coordination of

casualty and property insurance programs, managed OSHA inspections/citations and supervised major

claims settlement processes. Provided and supported training in behavioral safety programs such as LIFE,

workers' compensation, property protection, ergonomics, and site security and other related safety and risk

management processes.

Key Initiatives directly responsible for:

LIFE Implementation- all North America Plants

Radio nuclear Compliance - Kraft Radiation Safety Officer for all North American Plants

Ensure audit success for all SGL (22) and East (13) Plants

IH Data Management for all North America Plants

MSDS Management Strategy and Implementation for all US Plants

Business Unit Leader

Bulk Aged Cheddar Cheese - Canton, NY - March 1997 to July 1998

Provided leadership and management of 80 hourly and salaried employees, to facilitate the production of 30

million pounds of Bulk Cheddar Cheese annually.

Championed the implementation;

QCDSME / HPWS throughout the plant in all departments

Played a major role to reduce cost associated in manufacturing Aged Cheddar Cheese Thru automation.

Assisted in the implementation of the LIFE Behavioral Based Safety Process, resulting in overall plant

reduction in Safety Reportable of 30%.

Plant Engineering Manager

Aged Cheddar Cheese - Canton, NY - October 1995 to March 1997

Managed the Engineering Functions; Maintenance, Environmental and Ammonia PSM to support the

production of Bulk Cheddar Cheese. The framework of the department operated under HPWS, consisting of a

team leader, a maintenance clerk and skilled tradesmen. Managed both operating budgets and capital budgets.

Project Mgr Packaging Tec Spec

The Dial Corporation - St. Louis, MO - June 1994 to October 1995

Supervised the overhaul of Alvey Palletizer that consisted of replacement of all hydraulic lines and the

replacement of steel support structures; unit overhaul extended the life of the equipment and postponed the

outlay of $300M.

Developed and implemented a Preventive Maintenance Process System for the Dry Packaging Department

which improved the department's machine effectiveness by 25%; resulted in the unit meeting its manufacturing

target.

Reduced product giveaway by selecting and installing a Ramsey Checkware system. Results: 27% reduction

in Laundry Detergent giveaway which also reduced the need for overtime by 13%.

Analyzed and made numerous retrofitting to reduce filler change over time resulting in a 25% reduction in

changeover and also reduced in line operating cost. Developed a qualification criteria checklist for all technical

personnel to identify key areas of knowledge and performance required for their success. This format was

implemented throughout the St. Louis Facility.

Central Maintenance Supervisor

St. Louis Mo.Purex - July 1992 to June 1994

Coordinated all capital projects utilizing union labor trades and engineering resources to modify and improve

liquid and dry packaging lines. Organized and facilitated teams within the framework of TQM and TPM.

Conducted department safety meetings on relevant OSHA Regulatory Initiatives such as LOTO, Confined

Space, Hearing Protection and Forklift Certification.

Developed Plant Storeroom Tracking Procedure to reduce the risk of not having critical parts to support

production. Coordinated the efforts in implementing an effective PM Program to increase productivity in the

Dry Detergent Department; resulted in a line efficiency increase of 15% and a direct cost saving of $250,000

in a 6-month period.

Developed and implemented a used oil procedure for the plant; also managed and tracked oil disposal for all

departments. Participated on the Leadership Safety Team and performed Safety Audits in all departments.

Utilities & Building Maintenance Supervisor

Armour Chili/Vienna Sausages Food Plant - Fort Madison, IA - January 1991 to July 1992

Supported plant production requirements by providing 100% of utilities and 0 downtime. Areas of responsibility

included Waste Treatment, Potable Water, and Refrigeration "R22, R12 and Ammonia". Performed Plants'

Environmental reporting duties, which consisted of the timely filings of Form "R", Tier 2 reports.

Design Engineer 'Engineer Plant

McDonnell Douglas - St. Louis, MO - June 1985 to January 1991

Primary responsibilities were design of HVAC, Process Ping System for manufacturing facilities for F18, F15,

and other Defense Programs. Secret Clearance Obtained.

Facilities Engineer

Emerson Electric Corp - St. Louis, MO - June 1981 to June 1985

Primary responsibility was to manage and design facilities space for all Defense Program such as Tow Missile

Launchers, Radar Systems. Facility design consisted of Clean Room design, ventilation; process piping and

production flow facility lay out.

Division of McGraw Edison- Facility Engineer

Busman Fuse - Chesterfield, MO - May 1979 to June 1981

Industrial Ventilation, HVAC, multi Facility Management and Supervision

Personal Development and Training;

EDUCATION

MBA in Business Administration

Fontbonne College - St. Louis, MO

BS in Industrial Technology

Tarkio College - Tarkio, MO

Mechanical Engineering

University of Missouri - Rolla, MO

SKILLS

L6 Sigma Green Belt, Risk Assestment Analysis, Project Management Capital Assestment See additional

below

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certifications & Specialized Training;

Associate Value Specialists #20040901- SAVE International

Safety: OSHA Construction 10/30 Hour Approved Outreach Trainer, Safety Management DNV-Cert. (KSRMP),

Behavior Based Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Security, Property, and Ammonia Refrigeration

Workshop Quality: Sanitary Design, CIP- Design, 3A-Sanitation Workshop, Wisconsin Cheese Workshop

Productivity: Project Management, Targeted Selection, HPWS-QCD, Leaders Build Winners, Steps, Think On

Your Feet, Diversity, L6 Sigma Green Belt Certified for Managers

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