Patrick H. Pelczynski
Email: *****************@*****.***
Cell: 708-***-**** Residence: 847-***-****
TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Broad scope of multi-facet engineering disciplines – Leadership – Multi Task Manager
Specialized Analytical skills problematic areas – Team Builder
Highly accomplished and results-driven manager with a consistent, documented record of implementing maintenance systems, combined with effectively communicating and troubleshooting an array of sophisticated equipment resulting in improved organizational productivity and performance. Motivated by internal standards of excellence to overachieve expectations and exceed all set goals.
Professional Experience
Crescent Cardboard – Wheeling, IL 2008 to 2015
(Leading matte board producer in the U.S.)
Maintenance Supervisor
Able to conceptualize, develop and implement original-designed, complex engineering systems and apply them to the benefit of the Company. Able to organize complex projects in a logical, common sense manner and successfully implement them on very short timetables. Skills are exceptional for a plant maintenance manager and are more commonly found among industrial or systems engineers. Self-starter when it comes to supporting daily production and facility operations; takes initiative to schedule self and crew on whatever time schedules are needed to keep production going. Possess strong creative skills in both problem solving and process improvement. Reduces costs and solves chronic problems in the operation of facilities.
Key Results:
Total re-engineering on 3 machines - cost savings for the company at $250,000 annually.
Organized and restructured the union maintenance department.
Implemented a preventative maintenance program.
Built a cohesive work force; functioning over two shifts.
Re-engineered specialized projects for the owner.
Orchestrated the combination of two manufacturing facilities into one production facility: Including air systems, electrical, plumbing, and building services upgrade and working with contractors and vendors.
Reduction of production costs: water project, steam system repairs.
Efficiency in productivity in product control; more accuracy and less waste.
Kamco Plastics – Schaumburg, IL 2007 - 2008
(Tier One appliance manufacturer)
Maintenance Manager
Key Results:
Maintaining thirty-two plastic injection molding machines for a Tier One Appliance Industry.
Rewrote software to update newer machine functions.
Maintained a nitrogen generator for gas assist molding.
Assisted plant manager with deburring machines.
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Summit Polymers – Chicago, IL 2006 - 2007
(Tier One Automotive Supplier)
Maintenance Manager
Key Results:
Start-up of operations from Michigan to Chicago facility.
Organized and hired union maintenance workers for the maintenance department.
Maintaining machines for a Tier One Automotive Manufacturer: (With only a minimum of 2 hour down time.)
Orchestrated and implemented an assembly department.
Installed 1,000 to 50 ton plastic injection molding machines.
Orchestrated a new power distribution service for the operation of the molding machines.
Plastic Decorators Inc. - Elgin, IL 2002 to 2006
(Ranked within the top team of manufacturers automotive interior buttons and handles.)
Maintenance Manager
Joined management to direct all daily maintenance operations of two facilities with modern injection, paint and laser machines. Effectively communicated and was a liaison between senior management, the work force and the Mexico facility.
Key Results:
Effectively implemented procedures for ISO 9002 and planned maintenance system using the MP2 system with 90% plus effect.
Updated safety features of the facility.
Expedited a plan to lower energy costs of the facility.
Completed new facility floor plan and installed new equipment for effective use of space.
Increased production by updating old equipment technology to progressive accurate technology.
Generated a facility emergency contingency plan to keep production running in case of loss of electrical, gas, water or air power.
Suburban Plastics Company – Elgin, IL. 2000 – 2002
(Manufacturer of auto parts)
Maintenance Manager
Provided leadership for maintenance technicians. Responsible for maintaining efficiency of 120 machines. Put into operation QS 9000 audit with re-certification. Took over planning the work schedule for the maintenance technicians and evaluated their job performance while effectively communicating with outside contractors.
Key Results:
Expedited the QS 9000 audit and certification.
Developed and collaborated with engineers to create a wide range of special tools and parts which cut costs and increased productivity.
Delivered a PM Program with a lockout tag program.
Contributed in the re-writing of PLC programs on auxiliary equipment and machines.
Optimized tool room workers for special tools needed for specified machine repair.
Met timely job completions by adherence to strict guidelines for vendors.
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Arrow Plastics MFG CO, Elk Grove Village, IL 1995 – 2000
(Plastics Company)
Maintenance Superintendent
Promoted to oversee the facility's integrity through coordinating all daily operations of a modern injection and blow molding company. Facilitated as the liaison between senior management and work force. Communicated daily cost and need of plant operations. Provided a higher productivity level by coordinating the purchasing of new equipment.
Key Results:
Researched and built a cost effective alternative for reducing machines down time through a preventative maintenance system.
Strengthened communication between senior management and the work force.
Successfully implemented procedures for ISO 9002 and planned maintenance system.
Skillfully selected, hired and trained a strong maintenance staff to fulfill specific jobs throughout the facility.
Result producing emergency project troubleshooter for PLC based machines using Barbara Coleman and Allen Bradley logic.
Specialized in assessing and interpreting mechanical failure to achieve operating efficiency to met production deadlines.
Confidently mediated job site conflicts and communication breakdowns.
Maintenance Technician
Key Results:
Top technician in charge of installing and repairing all machines and building equipment.
Top level troubleshooter and correctly analyzed problematic areas.
Vigorous and proactive worker resulted in reduction of company costs.
Reliable worker regarding job performance and work schedule.
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U.S. Navy – Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, IL 1990-1993
Instructor
Key Results:
Successfully instructed over 3,500 recruits to date in 21 basic military topics and small arms training.
Counseled students with problems.
Coordinator of Study Manual -Updated curriculum to ensure up-to-date information.
Officer General Information – Resolved stressful and sensitive issues for staff, students and 80,000 annual visitors.
U.S. Navy – U.S.S. Charles F. Adams – Sea Duty 1986-1990
Supervisor – Work Center
Key Results:
Keen skills of diagnostic and repaired intermittent, recurring and interacting electronically malfunctions of sophisticated electronically, hydraulics and mechanical systems.
Ensured all systems were at 100% readiness through testing and management of preventative maintenance programs.
Instructive teams in equipment operation, maintenance and repair plus handling and storage of sophisticated explosives.
Scheduled, supervised, mentored and evaluated team of twelve to improve their skill sets.
Maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems to keep the ships weapons readiness ability for any maneuver regarding any situation event.
Education and Credentials
U.S. Navy:
Instructor's School
Maintenance and Material Management Class
Guided Missile Launching System
Advanced Electronics/Electronics/Electro-Mechanics
Basic Electricity and Electronics
Firefighting,
Gunner's Mate
Arrow Plastics:
Krauss – Maffei Machine Maintenance School and Managerial Seminars
Milwaukee Area Technical College:
Welding Certification