ROBERTO O. ABUBO

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EAGAN, MN *5122

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Maintenance Engineering Management

Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Development, Team Management

Dedicated, dependable professional offering 20+ years of experience with a passion for leading major

manufacturing operations through turnaround, start up, change and accelerated growth. Thrive in both

independent and collaborative work environments. Ability to rapidly achieve organizational integration,

assimilate job requirements and introduce new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies.

• Demonstrated record of success in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing methodologies to

significantly reduce cost and improve profitability.

• Proven track record in organizing manufacturing operations turning around attitudes, developing

teamwork, ownership and a sense of urgency.

• Driven to provide bottom line performance with cost containment and energy conservation.

Operations Management – New Product Development – Team Management – Cost Reduction – Lean

Manufacturing – Toyota Production System –Computerized Maintenance Planning and Development – Total

Productive Maintenance-Continuous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1. BIMBO BAKERIES USA, Roseville, MN – 11/13 to current

Engineering Supervisor

1. Directed engineering activities related to the maintenance and operation of 12 bakery machines and support equipment.

2. Drive a culture that is focused on continuous improvement, positive morale, and exceptional levels of customer service.

2. WAYMOUTH FARMS, New Hope, MN – 08/12 to 10/13

Food Processing & Equipment Engineer/Maintenance Manager

1. Directed maintenance activities in troubleshooting, and repair of food processing/packaging machines and support

equipment

2. Received SQF and HACCP training and certification. Initiated corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) of non-

conforming problems resulting in passing British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit

3. PACTIV (formerly Reynolds Food Packaging, ALCOA INC, KAMA Corp.), Rogers, MN – 04/2000 to 04/2012

Process Manager / EHS Manager / Lean Leader - TPM Coordinator / Maintenance Supervisor

Developed process control and reaction plan used in process management resulting in completion of 196 problem solving A3’s and

savings of $210,000. 10+ years without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) and a Total Recordable Rate (TRR) significantly below industry

average through heightened expectations and awareness. Achieved a TRR of 0.0 in 2004-2005 and 2009. Driving force in Lean

Manufacturing implementation and a culture focused on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement. Responsible

of 14 maintenance and engineering technicians, and 14 extruders.

1. Conducted daily meetings focused on safety, quality, production scheduling, and current machine operating condition

2. Change agent in continuous improvement responsible for training in process management and effective problem solving

methodology

3. Established tracking metrics to monitor equipment performance through effective root cause analysis and problem solving

methods

4. Facilitated TPM kick-off activities, workshops, and kaizen events resulting in reduced equipment down time, and improved

overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

5. Experience in root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, value stream mapping, set-up reduction, 5-S, and

standardized work

6. Responsible for mechanics and engineering technicians in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of extrusion machines

and support equipment

7. Developed Mobile Equipment program and collaborated implementation of Lock-out/Tag-out, Fall Protection, Confined

Space, Ergonomics, and Machine Guarding programs

8. Increased annual productivity using Lean Manufacturing initiatives, A3 problem Solving, Standardized Work, Kaizen, and

Total Productive Maintenance concepts

4. QA1 PRECISION, Lakeville, MN – 06/1997 to 04/2000

Machine Shop Supervisor

1. Conducted analysis of raw material to finished product flow and implemented rapid change of machine relocation resulting

in continuous flow of product and reducing labor cost

2. Developed and manufactured prototype shock absorbers, rod ends, spherical bearings, trans-axle, ball joint, and marine

outboard motor casing; fabricated intricate tool and die assembly

United States Navy 1976-1997

Chief Petty Officer

Navy Instructor and Career Counselor

3. Graduated top of the class in Machine Tools Design “A” School

4. Meritoriously advanced to Petty Officer for outstanding performance in seamanship and underway replenishment.

5. Payroll administrator for 800 personnel with annual salary budget of $13 million and Inactive Duty Training for Travel

budget of $1.5 million

6. Designed steam valve boring machine for nuclear submarine steam turbine generator

7. Repaired and manufactured parts for engines, motors, and pumps for land, afloat, and underwater vessels

Military Awards:

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal National Defense Service Medal

Navy Achievement Medal (3 awards) Humanitarian Service Medal (2 awards)

Good Conduct Medal (5 awards) Navy Expeditionary Medal (2 awards)

Armed Forces Reserve Medal Navy “E” Ribbon (3 awards)

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2 awards) Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon

Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (3 awards)

Letter of Commendation (8 awards) Letter of Appreciation (11 awards)

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix Continuing education in Bachelor of Science in Management

Columbia College Liberal Arts courses

Saint Louis University Basic Engineering courses

Baguio College of Technology Radio Telephone Operator/Electronics Communication

Military Schools Leadership and Management, Machine Tools and Design

Navy Instructor, and Career Counselor

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