Javad Taheri, CPE, REM

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SUMMARY

A highly resourceful Senior Plant Engineering and Asset Reliability Professional with global and domestic experience in technical operations management, including Cap-X projects management, continuous process improvement, team development, root cause failure analysis, regulatory compliance, and reviewing P&L, cost control forecasting, and budgeting. Excels at linking keen insights and diverse backgrounds to improve manufacturing operations and systems overall. A proven track record of working with key stakeholders to deliver the latest technology in the continued pursuit of peak output. A dedicated and insightful professional who minimizes costs, streamlines functions, and achieves sustained productivity. Managed safety compliance including updating all relevant procedures. Implemented engineering and management controls to create a safer operating environment. Implemented a process for reporting near misses and relevant corrective actions.

Ensures the ongoing safety, and efficiency, of Ensures that all employees work safely and in compliance

With all Federal, State, and Local laws, work rules, and best operating procedure

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Led plant engineering, maintenance, and asset reliability by supporting 12 manufacturing plants with strategically customized, optimized CMMS, work order processing, PM, QPM, and dPM, technical parts room organization, and technical purchasing to boost operations in multiple facilities.

Established and trained technical teams on predictive maintenance via the latest available technology tools, including ultrasonic, infrared imaging, oil analysis, and vibration analysis.

Implemented methodology and tools to develop a culture of TPM and continuous process improvement.

Led, trained, coached, mentored, and facilitated technical teams in manufacturing to achieve higher competency.

Implemented 5S organization methods, developed standardizations, and procedures to improve asset reliability to support the organization's bottom line.

Ensured and maintained a clean and safe working environment in compliance with government regulatory agencies and corporate mandates through training, SOP, and inspections.

Supported technical team’s systematic approach to problem-solving and root cause failure analysis methodology by quickly identifying the root cause of key problems and implementing practical solutions.

Recognized for superior communications, technological expertise, and knowledge of global factories, driving optimum performance in Cap-X project and asset reliability management.

Provided leadership and clear direction for technical teams to comply with company objectives.

Led the organization of spare parts rooms, the strategy of standardizing and computerizing all parts and computer inventory, and implementing parts automatic replenishments (MPT) and consignment inventory.

Managed projects and asset reliability, and repair with in-production available windows by planning and scheduling.

Provided preventive technical teams with up-to-date info on all preventive and predictive maintenance systems and processes.

Performed timely planning and scheduling for optimum performance of all technical teams’ tasks and daily work.

Led Cap-X projects, operations fusibility study, vendor verification development of project specification cost, and ROI calculation forecasting, providing several project scenarios with pros and cons, including short- and long-term project budgeting and forecasting.

Oversaw best practices documentation and implementation.

Developed self-empowered and self-directed teams (autonomous maintenance).

Managed and ensured compliance with government regulatory agencies in safety, health, and environment.

Developed KPI, PPI, and APIs for Lean Kaizen and 6-Sigma operations to eliminate no value-added activities.

Trained team on problem-solving, including 5Y, Pareto, cause and effect, GDTS, and DMAIC.

Implemented customized maintenance and the management of customized systems for SAP, Maximo, MP2, and CMMS standardization.

Consulting Work

Plastipak Lima OH Manufacturing plastic packaging container. New plant completion and start-up. 9-2023 to 12-2023

Alumina Manufacturing of hospital equipment

o09/2022 to 10/2022 – short term consulting project

Sadaf CO.

o11/2021 to 01/2022

oDesigning and specifying packaging equipment lines to pack mixed specific spices. Also, conduct seminars and classes for the leadership team on Continuous process improvement

Crystal Geyser Water

oTraining technical team, Organizing and computerizing all spare parts and parts rooms. Updated all PM and Predictive programs, conducted classes, and performed on-the-job training for all technical teams on Maintenance management and root cause failure analysis.

Customizes process improving Chaffey College. Perform on-site support for assessment for manufacturing.

EXPERIENCE

Popcornopolis CO,

Senior director of engineering, maintenance, and technical services 2020 -2021

Performed duties including all the capital projects planning and budgeting for short-term, long-term, and maintenance expense projects. Directing teams for facility maintenance, manufacturing, and high-speed Packaging machinery. ensure compliance with Government Regularly Agencies and overall company policies. In sure to keep accurate and value-added documentation

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND, Los Angeles, California

Plant Engineering/Maintenance Superintendent, 2017-2020

Facilitated and managed plant engineering, Cap-X projects, asset reliability, planning, and scheduling. Updated and optimized CMMS, QPM, preventive, and predictive maintenance. Ensured all plant-supporting equipment ran efficiently and achieved reliable conditions (including plant automation, boiler, compressors, manufacturing machinery, and equipment). Met production and sales forecast. Worked with the technical maintenance team and contractors as an on ongoing basis. Provided team members with performance goals, reviews, and evaluations. Developed technical and team competencies as needed to manage factory operation and maintenance.

Drove Los Angeles, California to rank as the most efficient in the entire U.S. in just eight months.

Fostered compliance with government regulations (i.e., EPA, FDA, HACCP, FQP, GMP, AIB, and OSHA).

NESTLE WATER NORTH AMERICA, Los Angeles, California Site Operations Manager (Arrowhead Spring Water Plant), 2007-2017

Managed Cap-X and expense projects from conceptual to completion. Oversaw plant, asset reliability and maintenance management, TPM, and continuous process improvement systems and methodology. Led maintenance planning and scheduling. Met production and sales requirements at JIT levels. Worked with a team of 36 in production, maintenance, and sanitation. Guided team selection and building as well as engagement to achieve self-directed teams.

Established project for maintenance management systemization for Nestle globally on SAP software was used for all Nestle factories globally (six-year project).

Implemented Total Productive Maintenance and system and process for all 28 factories in the U.S.A.

Established training facility for predictive maintenance (ultrasonic non-destructive testing, infrared imaging, vibration analysis, and oil sampling for all used factories).

Standardized and streamlined all plant asset registries (system hierarchy), work order processing, technical parts sterilization, and inventory management. Established a machinery critical system.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

National Process Improvement Manager (HOD), Industrial Performance Group, 2016-2017. Designed cost-effective pilot project and implemented programs in 12 factories. Developed systematic approaches for machinery sequences for operations and troubleshooting (reliability systems). Installed 200-GPM water filtration and purification system. Served as project manager for the installation of four robotic machines to improve operational efficiency. Provided technical support to all plant managers for decision-making.

International SAP Maintenance Customization Technical Business Analyst, 2013-2016. Analyzed technical and business aspects of the water manufacturing division to compile standardized master data, processes, procedures, and codes. Established procedures for system suitability for companies worldwide. Directed water manufacturing division’s global SAP project for asset plant engineering and maintenance worldwide. Created documented procedures for ensuring and optimizing the go-live date system.

National Process Improvement Manager, 2011-2013. Developed and implemented several engineering and maintenance standardized systems and processes for 16 manufacturing plants. Mentored factory plant engineers on technical support and standardization of engineering and technical systems in all factories. Supported corporate projects for cost-saving and systems optimization. Enacted and implemented technical continuous process improvement systems in all factories.

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, Los Angeles, California, West Coast Division, Engineering and Maintenance Manager, 2016

ARMOUR SWIFT ECKRICH/CONAGRA, Chicago, Illinois, Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager, 2018

FRITO-LAY (PEPSICO), Vancouver, Washington, Site Capital Project Engineering and Facility Manager, 2019

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Sacramento, California, B.S., Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics)

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Certification, Washington State University

Registered Environmental Manager, National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Certified Plant Engineer, American Institute of Plant Engineers

Certified Plant Maintenance Manager, American Association of Facility Engineering

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Operational Excellence Total Process Improvement

Lean Training

Kaizen Process Improvement

Engaged Self-Directed and Empowered Teams

Organizational Leadership

Management of Change

Infrared Thermography (IR)

Ultrasonic Non-destructive Testing

Ammonia Refrigeration Design/Maintenance

U.S. Citizen Status

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