SILVIO A. SAVO

**** ******** **** – Tega Cay, SC 29708

mobile: 734-***-****, email: acsthq@r.postjobfree.com

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

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