Project Manager Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
Sean A. Bauer
****.*.*****@*****.***
Engineering Manager Senior Project Manager
Driven Operations Professional with extensive experience in high speed
manufacturing environments within multiple industries. Recognized as a
resolutions strategist by senior management, using innovation and technical
experience to manage and solve operational issues. A champion of current
quality and safety practices applied in high speed environments. Highly
adaptable, driving performance management while leading others. Project
management training and experience. Possess BS, Mechanical Engineering and
Six Sigma Green Belt, along with LEAN Manufacturing training. Proficient
in SolidWorks and AutoCad.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CR MEYER, Byron, GA
01/2012-10/2014
Project Manager
Manage capital projects in the pulp and paper industry. Manage the safety
and performance 83 associates comprised of superintendents, millwrights,
electricians, pipefitters, carpenters, sheet metal and iron workers.
. Accomplished zero OSHA recordable cases for installation and startup of
three new tissue converting lines at new plant in 2012.
. Manage the performance of union employees.
. Project lead $9.1M installation project. This project included
installing $72.3M converting equipment.
. Estimate costs for installation of new machines and maintenance on
existing paper machines.
. Develop project timelines using Microsoft Project.
. Manage projects at separate locations and customers.
FIRST QUALITY BABY PRODUCTS, Macon, GA
2006 -11/2011
Platform Manager
Managed five high speed converting lines, ensuring that all manufacturing
products, practices, and procedures are in accordance with quality
standards. Managed the safety and performance of 148 direct and indirect
associates comprised of team leaders, process technicians, operators,
supervisors, mechanics, and electricians.
. Accomplished zero OSHA recordable cases for startup of two new production
converting lines at new plant in 2011.
. Exceeded production startup curve for new production lines.
. Achieved and maintained high levels of internal and external customer-
service standards, safety/housekeeping goals, quality, production and on-
time delivery goals.
. Conducted routine individual and team meetings to ensure communication
and accountability.
. Planned, organized, led and executed daily scheduling and production
plans within the department.
. Achieved Target, Inc. certification at new plant from manufacturing
standpoint.
. Led cross functional team to improve operator results.
Production Supervisor
Managed a production shift comprised of nine production lines. Supervised
59 associates comprised of team leaders, process technicians, operators,
mechanics, and electricians.
. Achieved zero OSHA recordable cases for department in 2008.
. Exceeded production efficiency goal for past 12 months by 11%.
. Exceeded waste goal for past 12 months by 25% in 2009.
. Effectively utilized continuous improvement approaches to include: LEAN
principles, Six Sigma, SMED, SPC and associate involvement to improve
quality and efficiency.
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. Conducted shift communication with reporting team leaders, mechanics,
electricians, engineers and process technicians and provided daily work
direction to operators.
. Oversaw associate training and performance evaluations in accordance with
human resources policies and procedures; proven track record for
successfully motivating associates.
. Supervised contractor operator labor.
. Reduced consumer complaints by 75% on assigned shift.
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION, Conway, AR
1998 - 2006
Mechanical Engineer II
Managed capital and expense projects in the consumer products industry and
ensuring projects stay within budget.
. Implemented projects on processes producing FDA Class I and II medical
devices at an ISO 13485 certified facility.
. Designed process upgrades to reduce waste and delay for high speed
manufacturing machines.
. Project lead on new automated inspection vision system.
. Project lead on a $4.3M capital project.
. Supervised engineers and contractors during design and installation
stages.
. Developed project scope, project schedules, facilitated design reviews
and set project budgets.
. Mechanical lead for a $12M capital project.
. Reduced department cost by $1.6M annually by designing and implementing
cost saving projects.
Mechanical Engineer I
. Designed machine components using Solid Works and AutoCAD.
. Designed gears, pitch change turrets, shafts and an 81 inch diameter cam.
. Developed engineering check out guides for new machines.
. Designed a new adhesive system for a converting line.
. Developed machine check out guides for new production lines.
. Designed a new cutting assemble.
. Developed a cam design book.
NORDBERG SALES CORPORATION, Milwaukee, WI
1997
Field Test Engineer (Internship - 4 month assignment)
. Tested rock crushers in field.
. Documented plant schematics and process flow charting.
. Traveled to quarries and mines.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Major: Mechanical Engineering, BS, Milwaukee School of Engineering,
Milwaukee, WI
Major GPA: 3.62, Overall GPA: 3.46
Specific Training Courses:
. LEAN Manufacturing and Green Belt Six Sigma
. OSHA 30-Hour Construction
. Project Management
. Labor Law, Union Law, Sexual Harassment and FMLA
TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Cosmos, and Cadkey
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