Manager Project
Resume:
Vaughn R. Stickdorn
Dallas TX. *****
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SUMMARY
I have over 32 year’s experience in manufacturing specializing in High Speed Packaging, Project Management and Production Management. Over 22 years as a Manager with extensive experience in packaging, dealing with all levels of the work force issues to achieve positive results. Also I have strong labor relations experience including being a member of a management team negotiating union contract and plant closing agreements. This ensured the safety and welfare of all employees including Maintenance, Warehouse, Production and Contractors during all shifts.
SKILLS
Production Management, Packaging Operations, EH&S Management, Project Management, Maintenance Operations, Waste Water Treatment, Manufacturing Packaging Optimization, Warehouse Operations, Environmental Engineering, Quality Control, Brewing Operations, Hazardous Waste Treatment, Cost Accounting, Purchasing, Logistics, Construction Management and Installing Refrigeration Systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BARRY WEHMILLER DESIGN GROUP – DALLAS TX
Senior Project Engineer (June 2012 to present)
Construction manager for PepsiCo (Gatorade Dallas) installed a 35 million dollar hot fill production line on time and on budget.
I have managed projects for upgrading the ammonia refrigeration systems or a complete conversion to ammonia to glycol system refrigeration system. Project cost management approximately 5 million.
Work completed at the following locations: Coke Cola Refreshment – El Paso TX.; Pepsi Bottling – Abilene TX.; Collierville TN.; Riviera Beach FL.; Knoxville TN.; Detroit MI.; and Atlanta GA.; this included defining the scope of work, review vendor proposals to insure the work to be completed was in compliance with ASHRAE15, IIAR2 ammonia system regulations and the vendors standards replacement and demo standards.
PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY – PACKAGING FACILITY, ORLANDO, FL
Production Supervisor (2009 to June 2012)
Increased line efficiency on the bottle lines by 10 percent over the 100 days of summer.
Responsible for the over-all operation and production efficiency for 2 bottles lines, 1 can line, 1 jug line.
Responsible for all facets line maintenance, product quality and personnel management that is focused on providing a safe and healthy environment for 20 direct reports and numerous indirect employees.
ROESLEIN AND ASSOCIATES PACKAGING ENGINEERING COMPANY, DENVER, CO
Project Manager (2007 2009)
Client: Ball Corporation – 12 oz. aluminum can line addition, Jacarei, Brazil, Client: Ball Corporation 16oz aluminum can line addition, Monticello, IN
Client Manager for Ball Corporation. Responsibilities included directing all project related contractors in the design, development, installation and implementation of an aluminum manufacturing line.
Responsibilities included directing all project related contractors in the design, development, installation and implementation of an aluminum manufacturing line.
Project oversight from conceptual line design to installation and start-up including staffing, material procurement, cost accounting, line preassembly, functional testing, disassembly, shipment to final location, on site reconstruction, line start up and line control.
Utilized Project Management theory protocols to fully execute project completion.
Projects were completed safely, on time and on budget.
COORS BREWING COMPANY, 1984-2007
Brewing and Packaging Facility, Memphis, TN
Project Manager / Optimization Engineer - Bottle Line Redesign: Led a cross-functional team whose objective was to increase line flexibility and reliability to enable different brand and pack types to be produced simultaneously.
Reduced total line head count by 50 percent.
Maintained all safety and quality objectives throughout entire project.
Utilized Lean Manufacturing, Total Production Maintenance (TPM) and Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) techniques and reduced changeovers and ramp-ups resulting in an increased line productivity of 68 percent.
Reduced changeover time from plastic bottles to glass from 16 hours to 3 hours. Total cost savings of $3 million annually.
Brewing and Packaging Facility, Shenandoah, VA
Can Line Start-up and Ramp:
Trained line personnel in set up time reduction techniques and autonomous maintenance tasks.
Managed trouble shooting of mechanical and control issues during startup.
Developed and documented work instructions for process sustainability.
Brought up high speed changeover line six months ahead of schedule, providing early closure of another more costly facility. Total cost savings of $12 million.
Brewing and Packaging Facility, Shenandoah, VA
Can Lines Output Increase:
Incorporated a cross functional team to develop and administer innovative solutions to increase line productivity.
Exercised lean manufacturing and TPM techniques to increase production efficiency for a 20 year old line by 88 percent.
Additional output from the line avoided the necessity of an additional crew. Total cost savings of $1 million annually.
Production Capacity Manager (1999 2002)
Led the development and implementation of the Packaging Line Capacity Model.
Managed and defined required data elements including data relationships, required reporting, database maintenance, data input, analysis and reporting to be utilized in the Capacity Model.
Rapidly and accurately evaluated packaging production plans to determine feasibility.
Evaluated packaging capacity to aid in labor planning and capacity increases through capital investments.
Assessed the impact of equipment reliability and downtime, packaging line performance increases or decreases, sourcing decisions, and product suite complexity and staffing.
Evaluated process for demand and production requirements to see if another time or location would be suitable.
Corporate Environmental Control Manager (1997 1999)
Negotiated with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado Department of Health (CDH) for removing Coors from the Primary Responsible Party (PRP) statutes in two separate Superfund Actions. - Total cost avoidance into the multi-million dollar range.
Developed numerous cost savings and reduction initiatives that over 10 years reduced the total volume of hazardous waste from 600 tons annually to 13 tons annually for a total reduction of 97.8 percent. - Total cost savings of 4.5 million dollars annually.
Plant Environmental Coordinator (1995 1997)
Aligned environmental and business objectives by developing and presenting a business case that justified the purchase and installation of an up flow anaerobic digester. - Total cost savings of 1 million dollars annually.
Hazardous Waste Specialist (1992 1995)
Ensured compliance with all provisions of the RCRA Part B permit relating to the operation of the Coors treatment storage and disposal facility.
Compiled and analyzed data required for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), SARA 312 and 313, and Colorado Department of Health & Environment (CDPHE) requirements.
Hazardous Waste Technician (1988 1992)
Developed and implemented a comprehensive plan to convert 160 thousand cubic yards of RCRA Subpart D solid waste into sellable commodities by developing a composting operation for all organic material.
Managed additional waste streams including lime stabilization of POTW sludge, burning
Of used oil as supplemental fuel and selling fly ash and diatomaceous earth as a concrete add mixture.
Developed a recycling program for office paper, craft paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and aluminum.
Packaging Operator (1984-1988)
Certified packaging operator for Cans and Bottles.
MILITARY
United States Marine Corps Nuclear Weapons Security
Sergeant (1981-1984) Secret Level Security Clearance.
Bodyguard for Admiral Jerry Tuttle, Commander of the Six Fleet, during the Beirut crisis.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (BS) Regis University Denver, Major: Business Administration Emphasis: Business Management
Associate of Science (AS) Front Range Community College Westminster, CO Major: Environmental Science: Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal
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