SILVIO A. SAVO
**** ******** **** – Tega Cay, SC 29708
mobile: 734-***-****, email: *************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/pub/silvio-savo/38/450/494/
Objective: To encounter a management position where I can lead and engage the project team in the development of unique customer solutions by utilizing my construction experience/skills and maintain/improve the projects’ profit margins, deliverables and customer satisfaction.
Summary of Achievements: A focused and proven leader of over twenty years of international senior level experience with global organizations such as GM, Ford, Chrysler, PepsiCo, Kimberly-Clark, Faurecia, Bosch, Wrigley. Global operational involvement across multiple geographic areas. Acted as liaison within the global companies and customers as the translator interface utilizing my Spanish and Italian language. I created the ‘Mechanical Safety Solutions’ division within PILZ utilizing my previous machinery experiences. I led all teams at facility preparation and system installations utilizing my commercial construction experiences and understanding of foundations/structures. I’ve always searched for opportunities to maximize the company/project potential to provide the best possible solutions. Successfully grown my construction company to assist in building over 700 homes.
Specialties: Commercial/Residential Construction management and Renovations, Contract Negotiations, Business Planning and Forecasting, Feasibility Studies, Product Development, Preventive Maintenance, Training. Design/Build and Retrofit of automation/manufacturing/assembly systems in the consumer/automotive and medical industries. Global Supply Chain, Project Procurement and Management. Fluent in Spanish and Italian (basic French and Portuguese). Knowledgeable in Auto CAD, SAP, Encompix, Lotus Notes, E-Plan, Primavera, Prolog, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint. OSHA 30 hour safety certification, Lean and 5S team member. CNC programming and tooling configuration. Business Development and Account Management. Construction skills in foundations, structure, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, roofing/siding, all interior finishes. Develop floorplans to maximize space/usage. Familiar in electronic circuitry engineering, mechanical/electrical automation engineering.
Professional Experience:
ATS Automation – Rock Hill, SC - Program Manager/Supply Chain Lead - FEB 2014 to Current
Manage the Design/Fabrication/Commissioning of Assembly/Testing/Manufacturing systems. Develop and maintain/track project budgets. Develop/maintain project schedule based on resources and customer timing. Lead project team to maintain timing and scope. Manage/track open issue log and overall plan. Cost management, monitoring and reporting. Determine the make/buy opportunities. Manage project risks/opportunities. Lead change order negotiations with customer. Schedule internal/external project meetings with team/customer/supplier to manage project objectives. Project Procurement Lead on all third-party project purchases. Lead all third-party negotiations to meet budget and delivery.
Comau, Inc. – Royal Oak, MI - Program Manager - Mar 2013 to JAN 2014
Manage the Build and Commissioning of Automotive Drivetrain Assembly and Test systems. Maintain project budgets, resource requirements, scope of work, and project schedule/timing. Manage/track open issue list. Cost management, monitoring and reporting. Lead change order negotiations with customer. Schedule project meetings with team and customer to maintain project objectives.
Walbridge Industrial Process - Detroit, MI – Project Manager/Estimator - Feb 2012 to Jan 2013
Develop proposals and manage facility preparations for the installation of Assembly/Manufacturing systems. Cost management, progress monitoring and reporting. Provide overall administrative/technical direction through subordinate managers. Maintain project scope, budget and schedule and project safety oversight. Assist in jurisdictional disputes and negotiations as needed on union projects to ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards are in compliance.
Pilz Automation – Canton, MI - Project Manager/Engineering Estimator - 2006 to Jan 2012
Review customer plans and specifications to develop proposals. Provide Safety Risk Assessment Reports and Turnkey Safety Solutions for customer machinery and systems. Assist in the design of safe machine maintenance interface with plant team members. Manage/develop shedule with all internal/external stakeholders. General Contracting and Construction Management of manufacturing system retrofits. Provide development cost and capital investment. Develop project budgets with sales and engineering.
Silandra Construction Co. - Pinckney, MI - Owner/Manager/Estimator - 1998 to 2006
Residential/commercial new construction, alterations and general contracting/construction management and facility equipment/machinery preparation and installation. Land acquisitions, split/rezone as needed. Design/consultation of Architectural and Design-Build type projects. Secure all necessary building permits. Handle all contractual negotiations with contractors/suppliers/customers. Manage multiple subcontractors, crews and sites simultaneously. 3rd generation homebuilder/finish carpenter/cabinet maker. Multi-family rental property owner/manager.
Jomar Building Co. – Detroit, MI - Senior Project Manager/Estimator - 1997 to 1998
Management of renovations/upgrades on automotive manufacturing facilities and offices. Coordinate and develop schedule with customer/contractor/sub-contractors. Maintain/track budget, cost and scope. Manage and resolve changes and open issues. Lead team of multiple project managers and superintendents. Review architectural drawings to develop costs and materials needed.
St. Claire, Inc – Farmington Hills, MI - System Assembly Development Manager - 1994 to 1997
Develop estimates and manage assembly projects. Develop/provide maintenance/safety training for Latin American accounts. Create Safe operation and maintenance procedures for customer machinery. Responsible for purchasing materials and invoicing customers. Provide translations for all Spanish/Italian documentation.
Mandelli Spa - Piacenza, Italy - Installation Manager/ System Engineer – 1990 to 1994
Install and manage CNC automation system launches from start to finish. Coordinate local program supply/contractor base. Implementation/modification of machinery components and processes. Troubleshooting and problem solving of system issues. Develop and provide end user with system operation and maintenance training.
Education / Certification / Training :
New Horizons – Livonia, MI – 2012
Project Management Professional Certification Training
Numerous Microsoft courses: Excel Level 4, MS Project Level 3, Word and PPT level 3
Mandelli Piacenza Engineering Centre - Piacenza, Italy - 1990
Electro-Mechanical Engineering and Automation Certification
System specific training in Industrial Automation processes
Installation management training of manufacturing system
CNC programming, Troubleshooting and Maintenance training
National Institute of Technology - Livonia, MI - 1989
Technical Electronics Engineering Certification
Semi-conductors, electronic circuitry design
Henry Ford Community College - Dearborn, MI – 1987
Business Administration
OSHA
14 hr Arc Flash Electrical Safety - 2007
30 hr Construction Safety and Health - 2012
State of Michigan - 1996-2009
Residential Builder License
SNAPSHOT of PROJECTS MANAGED
CUSTOMER
MANAGED
VALUE
PROJECT
VALUE
STAFF
TIMING
MACHINE
INSTALL
RETRO-
FIT
FACILITY
PREP
MACHINE
BUILD
DISCRIPTION
AAM
200K
35M
20+
32w
X
-
-
-
System installation
ACCURIDE
2M
17M
25+
16w
X
-
X
-
Facility preparation/machine install
BOEING
850K
25M
15+
42w
-
X
-
-
Safety System design and install
BONFIGLIOLI
2.6M
2.6M
35+
42m
X
-
-
X
Machine tool build/install
BOSCH
725K
725K
20+
36m
X
-
-
X
Machine tool build/install
CARLEX
3M
65M
75+
24m
X
-
X
-
Facility preparation/machine install
CATERPILLAR
5M
5M
30+
24m
X
-
-
X
Machine tool build/install
CHRY-ITP
15M
90M
45+
20m
X
-
X
-
Facility preparation/machine install
CHRY-TEP
11.3M
11.3M
35+
48w
X
-
-
X
Machine tool build/install
FAURECIA
5.2M
5.2M
50+
42w
X
-
-
X
Machine tool build/install
FORD-DBN
4.5M
12M
45+
18m
X
-
X
X
Facility preparation/machine install
FORD-MX
250K
12M
25+
26w
X
-
-
-
Machine tool build/install
FORD-WIX
8M
110M
75+
24m
X
-
X
-
Facility preparation/machine install
FRITO-LAY
450K
5M
20+
16w
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
GATORADE
1.6M
8m
23+
32w
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
GM-MX
3.5M
3.5M
40+
52w
X
-
-
X
Machine tool build/install
HONEYWELL
75K
2.5M
10+
8w
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
K-C
2M
45M
35+
14m
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
MERCEDES
350K
75M
25+
30w
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
P&G
75K
3M
10+
16w
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
PEPSICO
225K
10M
15+
26w
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
ROCKWELL
27M
27M
60+
36m
X
-
X
X
Machine tool build/install
TEKSID
75K
4M
10+
16w
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
USO
50K
3M
5+
26w
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
WRIGLEY
100K
28M
15+
26w
-
X
-
-
Safety system upgrade
ZF
8M
8M
20+
18m
X
-
X
X
Machine tool build/install