Engineer Mechanical

N. DAVID AQUILINA, P.E.

**** ***** ****** • Oakdale, CA 95361 • 702-***-**** • **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Operations leader with strong lean implementation skills adept at driving cost and operations improvements.

Results-oriented strategic thinker skilled in establishing vision, setting goals, and achieving results. Versatile

leader comfortable communicating results to all levels of the organization. Hands-on management approach to

production with the ability to quickly assess issues and make decisions.

Plant Management P & L Accountability Six Sigma

Maintenance Management Plant Turnaround TPM Implementation

Capital Project Execution Team Building & Leadership Lean Management

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE

GRAHAM PACKAGING 2010 - Present

Global leader in plastic packaging solutions for food & beverage, household chemical,

and automotive industries

Plant Manager, Modesto, CA (2012-Present)

Direct multi-line HDPE extrusion packaging facility (Rotary Wheels and Shuttle technology) supporting multiple

customers (BP, Chevron, Clorox) and products. Define strategy and implement vision to drive continuous

improvement for all facility manufacturing and business processes. Full responsibility for P&L, budgets,

productivity, EH&S, Quality, customer relationships, and team development.

• Increased earnings from $4MM loss in 2012 to $3.6MM gain for 2014, exceeding productivity goals

• Drove conversion cost reduction from $1.38/lb to $0.56/lb over 18 months

• Improved the plant efficiency (OEE) from 45% to 70%

• Drove year-over-year productivity improvements of $4.2MM

• Decreased customer complaints by 50%; reduced off-quality product by 61%

• Implemented, coached, and utilized lean tools for continuous improvement; e.g., A3 Management

System, Supermarket analysis, Root Cause Problem Solving, Layered Auditing, Standard Work, 5S

• Instituted sustaining programs in Safety leading to zero recordable accidents over three year period

Continuous Improvement Leader, Henderson, NV (2010-2012)

Developed vision and strategy to implement TPM system for multi-line PET based facility utilizing Husky

Injection molding and Sidel Blow molding technology. Program encompassed Safety, Maintenance, Talent

Development, Quality, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Business Development measured

through multiple Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Implemented, educated and coached associates in decision

making and performance improvement tools including RCCA (Problem Solving), Fishbone, FMEAs, Quality

Assurance Matrix, Hazard Risk Analysis, Schedule Execution, Value-Stream Maps, Histograms, and Pareto

analysis.

• Implemented Min/Max inventory control resulting in a 53% reduction in finished goods inventory

• Improved PM program and generated continuous improvement projects leading to a 33% increase in

overall equipment efficiency

• TPM system led to 5% reduction in unit cost of production over one year

N. David Aquilina, P.E. (cont.)

MASTERFOODS U.S.A., INC. (A.K.A. M&M/MARS), Elizabethtown, PA 2002 – 2003

Global manufacturer of snack foods, confectionary, and industrial food products

Reliability Manager

Led maintenance organization for plant manufacturing 95% of chocolate for USA operations and MILKY WAY®,

3 MUSKETEERS®, DOVE®, and KUDOS® confectionary products. Accountable for $9M expense budget.

Managed five shift teams (staff of 55), staff development and training, project support, reliability, maintenance,

capital projects, up-time, and organizational development.

• Implemented Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program and developed downtime tracking, Overall

Equipment Effectiveness measurement system, and reliability review systems

• Led new chocolate molding line (DOVE®PROMISES®) installation and launch, meeting 8000 lbs/shift

target

GENERAL ELECTRIC PLASTICS, Mt. Vernon, IN 1998 - 2002

Global manufacturer of high-performance engineering plastics used in applications such as automobiles,

business equipment, optical media, and building and construction

Capital Investment and Maintenance Manager (2000 – 2002)

Lead Maintenance & Reliability Engineer (1998 – 2000)

Directed capital investment and maintenance function for $300M Crystalline Polymer manufacturing operation, a

plastic extrusion and chemical facility. Managed department of 60 including project engineers, maintenance

technicians, and contractor workforce. Accountable for $4M expense budget and $15M capital budget.

Responsible for project execution, reliability, maintenance, up-time, productivity, EHS compliance, personnel

management, and staff training and development. Site leader for maintenance and reliability for LEXAN®,

ULTEM®, and Structured Products business units.

• Implemented Six Sigma programs that generated over $1.077MM in productivity

• Optimized PM programs to increase equipment availability by 50%

• Reduced variable costs by 35% saving over $1MM annually

• Implemented new computerized maintenance management system (EMPAC) creating new processes for

planning/scheduling, PM tracking, spare parts inventory, work order tracking, and plant wide

communication system utilizing business object reporting and intranet

• Implemented plant-wide program changing the procurement process of MRO products utilizing a reverse

e-auction platform

CYTEC INDUSTRIES, FORTIER CHEMICAL COMPLEX, Westwego, LA, 1996-1998

Multi-national specialty chemicals and materials technology company

Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Central maintenance and reliability engineer supporting a seven-unit chemical operation producing methanol,

ammonia, sulfuric acid, acrylamide, melamine, acrylonitrile, and methyl methacrylate. As site mechanical

integrity coordinator, managed inspections and evaluations of PSM covered equipment during turnarounds.

Additional responsibilities included equipment design evaluations (new and existing), shop inspections, repair

specifications, and troubleshooting rotating and fixed equipment.

• Site expert on code compliance.

• Recommended and reviewed preventative maintenance and repairs on rotating and fixed equipment.

• Directed contract inspectors (API 510, 570, 653) for pressure equipment and PSM compliance.

N. David Aquilina, P.E. (cont.)

PROJECT & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, Las Vegas, NV 2009 – 2010

Start-up construction management technology firm

Operations Manager

Directed start-up activities and ongoing operations for new company developing innovative products for

construction management (CM). These products integrate CM technologies into one platform-3D building

information modeling, cost estimating, project scheduling, cost tracking, graphical rendering, and animation. Led

business strategy, product development, staffing, equipment specifications and purchasing, client presentations,

and proposal writing.

• Staffed start-up operation, growing from 2 to 17 employees in 2 months

• Led product development from inception to saleable product in 4 months

LOCHSA ENGINEERING, Las Vegas, NV 2006 – 2009

Leading regional land development and civil engineering firm

Senior Project Manager

Led civil engineering for multibillion-dollar commercial land development projects on the Las Vegas Strip.

Managed key executive-level client and government agency relationships, engineering design teams, budgets,

schedules, proposals, and construction administration.

• Successfully directed key projects to completion-City Center ($8.5 Billion) for MGM Mirage, Encore at

Wynn Las Vegas ($2 Billion) for Wynn Design and Development

• Consistently met highly accelerated schedules and deadlines, and generated over $750k in design fees

annually

AQUILINA ENTERPRISES, INC., Las Vegas, NV 2003 – 2006

General Manager/Owner

Developed strategic and tactical vision for $800K auto glass business. Managed operations, business

development, personnel, customer and supplier relationships, purchasing, pricing, and finance.

• Increased the business valuation by 80% over 18 months

• Increased revenues by 11% annually, and improved profit margin by 30% in one year

• Decreased cost of goods sold by 25%

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Engineer, ICF Kaiser Engineers, Richland, WA, 1993 - 1996

Pressure Vessel Engineer/Maintenance Engineer, Fluor-Daniel, Inc., Irvine, CA, 1990-1993

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Master of Business Administration, University Of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University Of Idaho, Moscow, ID

Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer: State of Washington #0031909; State of Louisiana #27833

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