JULIE ANN KOPKA

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Brandon Township MI 48371

248-***-****

aczaco@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

Associate of Science - Chemistry

Greenville Technical College, Greenville, South Carolina

Associate of Arts - General

Greenville Technical College, Greenville, South Carolina

SUMMARY

Experience in planning and implementing capital projects related to automotive manufacturing and agricultural processing.

Seventeen years experience in capital project management.

Proficient in Witness Simulation, Autocad, Microsoft Project, and Excel.

Strong organizational and project management skills.

EXPERIENCE

Project Engineer/Plant Facility Engineer

Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, Imlay City, Michigan 3/2010 – 6/2016

Responsibilities included:

Capital project initiation and implementation for the Imlay City plant.

Wrote and submitted CPAs for plant capital projects.

Managed the plant capital budget and submitted quarterly LE projections.

Initiated and managed the plant’s 5 year capital plan.

Negotiated and executed legal contracts between Pinnacle Foods and contract labor.

Wrote and issued purchase orders to suppliers for approved capital projects.

Supervised contractors responsible for project execution.

Published a weekly summary of capital projects and their status to the management team.

Ensured the execution of the agreed upon project scope, schedule, and cost projections.

Supervised contract engineering resources and facility maintenance personnel.

Responsible for SQF facility compliance. Successful certification November 2012.

Developed successful relationships with the existing management team and union members to ensure the priorities of the facility are evaluated for the purpose of identifying potential capital projects.

Interacted with the Imlay City Building Department and Fire Department to ensure compliance to local codes.

Project Engineer

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Division

Chrysler, LLC, Auburn Hills, Michigan 9/1999 – 3/2009

Responsibilities included:

Oversaw the demolition and installation of industrial machining lines and material handling systems, supervised installation contractors and machine builders; project management of transmission and engine programs.

Worked with architectural firms and machine/automation subcontractors in new site preparation and construction of three industrial plants from concept through launch and qualifying.

Compiled and approved project documentation, such as prints, requisitions, and required quality system forms required for MQAS.

Designed material handling systems, machining lines, and lift assist devices.

Developed Request for Quotes and performed engineering evaluations.

Performed computer simulations of machining lines using Witness software.

Performed cost analysis on new program machining lines and facilities.

Project/Industrial Engineer

General Motors Corp., Ypsilanti, Michigan 7/1998 – 8/1999

Responsibilities included:

Designed and oversaw the fabrication of material handling systems, hoppers, bar loaders, and lift assist devices.

Performed facility planning activities associated with capital equipment purchases.

Determined machine capabilities and made improvements to throughput using Time Study Analysis and Theory of Constraints.

Worked on numerous teams dealing with quality, ergonomic, and safety issues.

Mentor for the Engineering Internship Program.

Plant Engineer

U.S. Engine Valve, Westminster, South Carolina 6/1996 – 7/1998

Responsibilities included:

Area Process Engineer for the heat treat and straightening departments.

Designed tooling and repair parts for various machine types.

Conducted manufacturing feasibility reviews for new products.

Wrote, reviewed, and approved controlled documents per QS9000 and APQP requirements.

Supervised process improvement projects which improved machine uptime.

Member of several teams which reduced scrap and improved throughput.

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