Walter E. Wilms, C.P.E.

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Saukville, WI 53080

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Plant/Facilities/Maintenance Engineering opportunities drawing from progressive successes and proven results utilizing leadership skills, engineering knowledge and innovative thinking to improve operational efficiencies and reduce costs. Demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

Leading & Team Building Designing & Inventing

Analyzing & Trouble Shooting Project Planning & Management

Engineering & Technical Skills Materials & Logistics Development

Foresight & Forward Thinking Power plant/boiler operation trained

Improvising & Adaptability AB PLC500 Trained

Plant Lean & 5’S Champion Ergonomically Trained

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gehl Foods- Germantown Wisconsin Dec.2015- Mar.2016

Aseptic Food Processor ( staff reductions/co. not making numbers)

Second Shift Maint coach (supervisor)

Direct crew of 5 maintenance techs to insure productivity of plant equipment

Improved PM’s on key equipment by revising schedules and completion.

Researched internal maintenance issues and ordered parts for projects

KOHLER COMPANY.- KOHLER WISCONSIN Feb. – June 2015

Worlds Largest Plumbing Manufacturer (contract ended/ project not funded)

Satff Engineer/Corp Fac. Engr.

Developed plans for whirlpool assembly relocation using Lean techniques ultimately saving cost for relocation and improved productivity

Developed plans for tepid water safety wash system for brass plant ( safety requirement)

Verified and correct information on plans for multimillion dollar restroom upgrades

WILMS ENTERPRISES/ FIBRENEW 2009 – Present

Leather/vinyl/ wood repair company

Owner/ Service Technician

Repaired booths, chairs and seat for restraints in the SE WI area.

SARGENTO FOODS-PLYMOUTH,WI. 2011-2014

Specialty Cheese Manufacturer

2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Supervised crew of 11 associates in maintenance department to insure plants operational goals are achieved

Developed plans for new maintenance stores/parts addition and Maintenance Excellence program

Worked on Lean iniatives in slice/stick areas

Developed and implemented “Tagging” program for new and rebuilt parts used in the plant

Member of Safety, FAST and ERT teams Second shift Facilities Emergency Coordinator.

Comlpeted MRI Principles of Leadership Excellence program and Ammonia Sytems design program

US MAINTENANCE CORP. - Milwaukee,WI 2008

US Largest F&M Services Corp (laid off/ co. lost contract)

Area Facilities Manager- WE-Energies

Responsible for upkeep of 800 sites in Eastern Wisconsin and the UP including special services. Managed 12 contractors to insure bid services were completed correctly

Bid and managed landscape upgrades for 4 new substations

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INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE- Melrose Park,IL 2007 to 2008

Heavy Duty Engine and Truck Manufacturer (staff reductions/left to return to WI.)

Facilities Engineer/ Trades Supervisor

Managed $400K co-relocation project involving 200 plus employees completing on time and under budget including additional 25% work not originally planned.

Instituted forklift leasing program leading to lower operating cost, higher productivity, hourly staff reduction and over $250K/yr. in operating cost savings

Developed engine delivery system to organize engine shipping to double daily shipments and reduce 3-4 hourly staff in area

Devised new lighting system for plant that improved lighting levels, while reducing maintenance costs and saving over $4 million in energy costs over the next ten years.

Directed operations for the plants co-gen system and plants compressed air, steam,HVAC and cooling tower. Rebuilt plants compressors to reduce down time and operating costs. Maintained 3 Johnson high pressure gas fired boilers, approx. 15 roof top MAU along with multiple large building HVAC units.

Supervised crew of 11 operating engineers to insure safe and continous supply of steam and compressed air to the plant.

GARDNER DENVER THOMAS INC. – Sheboygan,WI 2005 to 2007

Specialty Vacuum-Pressure Pump Manufacturer (laid off due to downsizing)

Facilities Engineer/ Maintenance Manager

Direct maintence operations for multi plant casting and assembly operation. Supervise crew of

10 skilled trades and various outside vendors to insure safe and productive plant operations

Assist department heads with line and operational changes to improve operational efficiencies

Prepare and execute capital programs.

Revised and updated equipment PM’s to improve productivity and reduce downtime in CNC machining by eliminating unneeded PM’s by 20-25%

Worked with internal and external sources to correct CNC maching issues and improve equipment up time.Determined issues with equipment and scheduled needed service in hours instead of days.

Maintained/ rebuilt 1 low pressure Cleaver Brooks firetube boiler, 16 roof top HVAC units, and 3 large internal MAU

WALT’S WORKSHOP- New Berlin,WI 2003 to 2005

Specialty Home remodeling Company (accepted position w/ GDT)

Owner/Designer/ Installer

Builder of Specialty Furniture and Cabinets for local clients

Installed above items and performed misc. remodeling projects for local home owners

REXNORD CORPORATION - Milwaukee, WI 1999 to 2003

Global manufacturer of power transmission components (laid off due to down sizing)

Supervisor Plant Engineering, Environmental and Maintenance

Accountable for overall physical maintenance and related production issues for a 55 acre, 8 building facility.

Supervised and directed activities of a staff of 6 salaried and 30 hourly employees to insure that production requirements and overall plant integrity were maintained.

Prepared and administered yearly operational budgets of approximately $3 million, maintained environmental records, filed needed environmental reports and insured safety projects were implemented.

Wrote and developed justifications for capital projects to maintain overall plant efficiency.

Negotiated and purchased gas and utilities for entire complex. Repaired and maintained 3 large Niagra firetube gas fired boilers, 4 IR air compressors, 5 roof top gas fired MAU (approx .5M BTU) and multiple building HVAC in the various buildings on the complex.

Developed and initiated cost reduction projects and provided consultation to management for process improvements.

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SILGAN CONTAINER CORPORATION - Oconomowoc, WI 1998 to 1999

Second largest U.S. manufacturer of food containers (left for Rexnord position)

Senior Project Engineer

Accountable for capital projects and process upgrades for 5 can manufacturing plants in 4 states

in the Midwest area.

Provided engineering services for each plants Maintenance and Production Departments, making recommendations for operational improvements

Supervised and field managed a $8.5M end stamping line installation which tripled production to 5,250 ends per minute including all bidding, scheduling, contract negotiations and actual field installation of equipment.

Assisted plant maintenance personnel to correct production issues

CASE CORPORATION - Racine, WI 1989-1999

Global manufacturer of agricultural equipment (laid off, plant closed)

Plant Engineer

Developed budgets for capital expenditures, wrote capital expenditure requests, developed specifications for capital projects, designed various cells for increasing production, created lifting/material handling systems and bid major projects for a 1.5 million sq. ft. 12 building facility.

Assisted the Safety Department in decreasing lost time accidents and investigating better safety systems for the work place.

Provided support for maintenance activities and plant repairs.

Supervised 2 Engineers in the department and maintenance crews on special projects along with crews from outside contractors.

Created plans on AUTO CAD for projects and plant improvements.

Moved two cab assembly lines from the other plants to the tractor plant and producing cabs on schedule, resulting in $500,000 savings annually.

Relocated cab weld line from East Moline plant and produced product in less than 6 weeks from concept to first cab produced, resulting in $1.8M per year savings.

Developed and installed new innovative roofing systems to repair damaged plant roofs. Project costs of $1.1M were justified by production efficiencies and elimination of plant safety issues.

Created an outsourced propane tank fill program to increase safety and reduce costs, resulting in $100,000 annual savings.

Created productive work areas from unused storage areas at a cost of $300,000 with a 1.8 year ROI.

Eliminated frequent and costly shutdown of assembly lines by installing a new loading dock for transmissions in front of plant.

Envisioned and created a returnable rack system for fiberglass parts at a cost of $400,000 with a 9 month ROI.

Assisted in the design and construction of a $15 million E-Coat Paint system.

Justified and managed $1.8 million roof replacement project.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE APON REQUEST

EDUCATION

BS ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING (ME emphasis)

Milwaukee School of Engineering - Milwaukee Wisconsin (1977)

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED PLANT ENGINEER

Association of Facilities Engineers (AIPE)

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

State of Wisconsin / Saukville Fire Department

ACTIVE MEMBER SAUKVILLE LIONS CLUB

HEAD DEACON/ELDER ST. JOHNS CHURCH PORT WASHINGTON

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