Norman Pleger

*** *** ***** **., ******, GA ***** ● 440-***-**** ● acv6f1@r.postjobfree.com

Management Executive

Mechanical Engineering ~ Project Management ~ Maintenance ~ Process Design

Operations Leadership ~ Troubleshooting ~ Team-Building & Leadership ~ OSHA Compliance

Profile

Offer demonstrated success in plant operations including project management, maintenance, engineering, safety, quality control, process development, ISO 9001 compliance, personnel training, reporting, and inventory control.

Highly skilled at defining and implementing operational processes to maximize product quality, cost containment, revenue growth, and profitability; well-versed in 5S methodologies and lean processes.

Extensive talents in training and leading cross-functional teams to accomplish or surpass engineering, production, and maintenance goals in alignment with budgetary, timeline and quality criteria.

Considerable experience in team-building, staff leadership and development, and interfacing with personnel from all cultural backgrounds in a union environment.

Consummate strengths in troubleshooting, budget preparation, and CMSS administration.

Outstanding expertise in process improvement modifications, prototype design, reverse engineering, interpreting complex drawings, and fostering product vendor relationships.

Professional Experience

DHM Adhesives, Calhoun, GA, 2013 to Present

Plant Operations & Engineering Manager (2014 to Present)

Direct full-scope manufacturing operations including capital projects, staffing, employee relations, engineering, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, quality control, and safety compliance.

Closely monitor and ensure budget compliance, review financial reports, and drive efforts to contain and/or reduce expenses.

Engineering & Maintenance Manager (2013 to 2014)

Spearheaded maintenance, repairs, and modifications to facilities and equipment to optimize business continuity and achievement of quality criteria.

Steered the complete lifecycle of capital projects and joined forces with contractors to continually meet rigorous deadlines.

Governed training programs and initiatives throughout plant to ensure strict OSHA compliance.

As ISO Auditor, partnered with quality control and production departments to deliver unparalleled products to a diverse range of customers.

IVC U.S., Dalton, GA, 2011 to 2013

Mechanical Engineer

Applied strong technical acumen, organizational skills, and leadership talents toward overseeing installation and start-up of new equipment/machinery within production area and throughout entire facility.

Generated regular maintenance reports for management, delegated tasks to contractors working on capital projects, implemented production line improvement modifications, and provided 24/7 production support.

Supervised, mentored, motivated, and coached a cohesive team of maintenance personnel.

Standardized preventative maintenance procedures for newly installed high-volume production line.

Diligently ensured seamless operations as spare parts coordinator for systems’ mechanical components.

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Plastpro 2000, Inc., Ashtabula, OH, 2004 to 2007

Maintenance Superintendent / Maintenance Engineer

Mastered all plant maintenance encompassing mechanical and structural system repairs, MIG/TIG/Arc welding, fabrication, and preventative maintenance for newly installed high-volume production line.

Orchestrated the complete spectrum of capital projects from inception to completion, and directed 12 electromechanical technicians.

Initiated production line design modifications, delivered integral production support, and handled spare parts inventory for mechanical components.

Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company, Conneaut, OH, 2001 to 2004

Mechanical Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor

Supervised maintenance operations by assigning projects and service work, enforcing adherence to budgets, and playing a lead role in capital repairs and special design projects.

Conducted in-depth vibration analysis on dock machinery consisting of 4100 points of data, and meticulously documented findings.

Concurrently functioned as CMMS Administrator and PC Coordinator with accountability for maintaining, updating, and upgrading computer hardware and software.

Planned, structured, and delivered ISO 9002 and safety training in alignment with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Copeland Corporation, Sidney, OH, 1999 to 2000

MK25 Engineering Technician

Actively supported R&D efforts in developing prototype for Copeland’s state-of-the-art CR line of air conditioning compressors.

Demonstrated proficiency in strain gauge application, UL/sound/calorimeter/reliability testing, HT-600 data acquisition, and hydrostatics.

United States Coast Guard, 1994 to 1998

Machinery Technician

Effectively maintained and repaired diesel engines, internal combustion engines, hydraulic units, distillation plants, oily water separators, fuel oil purifiers, boilers, pneumatics systems, fuel systems, and single- and three-phase motors.

All Seasons Temporary Services, Franklin, PA, 1993 to 1994

Mechanical Maintenance Worker

Completed broad-based assignments for clients seeking preventative maintenance services, emergency repairs, and routine daily maintenance for various high-volume production plants.

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Associate of Applied Science in Electro-mechanical Engineering Technology, Regents College, NY

Certification in Well Control, School Land and Offshore Rigs, IADC/API

Advanced Machinery Technician School, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown, VA

Technology

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), CMMS MaintScape, AutoCAD, JD Edwards,

DesignCAD 3000, Pro Engineer Wildfire 4.0, SolidWorks, Geomagic 3-D

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