Project Manager Management

ROLES

Project Manager

Sr Automation Project Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Director of Field Service

Sr Field Applications Engineer

Electro -Mechanical Engineer

Facility Manager

Director of Operations

Regional Support Specialist

INDUSTRIES

Manufacturing

Facilities Distribution

Food & Beverage Production

Medical

Semi-Conductor

Water Treatment

DAS/ERCES/RF

Cellular/Wireless Systems

FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE

Problem Resolution Training

Leadership Training

Regulatory Safety Programs

Troubleshooting

HVAC, VFD, Soft starts

Plant Modifications

Capital Resources Request

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

JIT, Just In Time,

KAIZEN, Lean, Six Sigma

Plant Startup/ Commissioning

Contractor Management

Root Cause Analysis

KPI

Capital Planning

Project Management

AB,Seimens,MIT programming

PLC Programming

KUKA Robotic programming Training

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Trainer

EDUCATION

Electronic Technology, South Central College (Mankato Area Vocational Technical Institute)

SUMMARY

20+ years of Technical Management, project management and system engineering across a variety of industries, including: HVAC, VFD, Soft Starts drives DAS, ERCES, Radio and wireless systems, food, medical, semi-conductor and chemical/ water treatment. Excels at both written and verbal communication skills and build cross functional communication plans.

Led technical engineering for business-critical capital projects up to $30M

Managed contractors/vendors teams across 5-10 projects at a time.

Executed cost savings initiatives generating in excess of $60Million annually (Target)

Ran projects to expand processes including build out of new construction of new Cream pie, installation of lines and Startup and commissioning.

Provided multi-site technical support and troubleshooting.

Managed safety team, implementing and enforcing all safety programs including Hazardous waste handling and disposal

Supervised customer plant Startup/Commissioning and installation of the following processes: brewing, cereal, pasta, chocolate, flour, rice, and feed milling, extrusion, plastic chip, tire, ink, paint, pharmaceutical, and pneumatic conveying.

Managed Technical teams ranging from 10 to 30 persons.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Technical Operations: Feb -2020 to July 2024

Leading multiple departments and the ability to develop and maintain an environment of trust, diversity and inclusion within team. DAS ERCES, Radio Systems

Team Responsibility:

QA-Incoming and out going inspections

Warehouse-shipping and receiving

Service – bench repairs, field installation and field repairs

Project Management

Quoting System Design

Project Technical Documentation

System Support- System builds and 24hour support

Core Responsibilities:

Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff

Oversees quote preparation and posting documentation of projects

Managing of 3rd party installation partners

Conducts budget reviews and report cost plans to upper management

Measures productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports

Determines labor needs to meet goals

Lead, motivate, and support a team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including setup and implementation of career development plans for all direct reports and problem resolution.

Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service

Partners with cross-functional support teams in improving the proprietary tools systems

Low Voltage Installation and Management P&L Experience

Strong budget development and oversight

Delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of branch operations and customer service

Conflict management and business negotiation.

Custom Fab Solutions

CLO2 Solution/ Business Development

Director September 2018 – Nov 2019

Promoted the company’s vision and mission to our clients and strategic partners.

Directed contractor and vendors scope of work for installation of capital equipment utilities.

Designed Full line of CLO2 generation equipment ranging from 1 PPD, 3PPD, 10PPD, 50PPD, 100PPD and 150PPD.

Identified, tracked and closed new business to ensure ongoing growth and new opportunities in our targeted markets and project types.

Identified selective bid opportunities and provide detail quotes and project scope.

Deigned full line of Electro-Chemical cell(s) 1PPD, 3PPD, 10PPD and 25PPD with PLC and VFD.

Supported the operations technical teams on existing projects, customer service and onsite project support.

Worked with engineering team on continuous improvements, and new designs.

Provided oversight of Customer Service in the development of all proposals, and presentations, technical support of service team and customers.

Worked with the Customer Service Manager to develop detailed onsite project scope and plan .

Logic PD

Manufacturing Engineering Manager April 2018 – September 2018

Drove manufacturing engineering consistency and best practices in all manufacturing sites. Including three SMT production lines 2 Siemens lines and 1-Fuji line. Mirtec AOI's, reflow ovens, Wash, Auto insert machines, Box build, ICT and Functional Test.

Managed and developed technical team and coordinated activities. 16 direct reports consisting of Manufacturing/Process/Equipment engineers.

Analyzed and identified root causes in issues with production processes, design, and components and determines and drives corrective actions.

Monitored Production Yields and assigns technical resources appropriately to prevent re-occurrence.

Actively led, identified, and motivated others to actively participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Created SOP for SMT line setup and changeover team leading to 20%-line unitization improvement.

Coordinated resources to ensure correct priorities are being addressed and the forecast is attained.

Managed employees to ensure effective selection, retention, development and performance management. Inspire and lead others through organizational change.

Reviewed revenue and labor goals daily to monitor production status.

Developed, report and analyze key performance metrics.

Put in place KPI's for pick and place units to component level. Standardized WIP levels for each functional area. Identify and implement programs that improve labor efficiency and on time delivery. Standardize NPI Processes and Coordinate engineering FX Improvements.

Created and implemented IQ/OQ and PQ Validation process across and three production lines. Equipment evaluation and optimization.

Presented analytical results in front of internal employees, management, customers and suppliers. Created a sense of urgency, proven ability to challenge the status quo. Drove a performance-based culture using measurement systems and data.

Created and implement new measures to support business level metrics. Drove improvement and Quality Assurance

Strong working knowledge and proven track record of completed Lean projects and Kaizen events. 5-S all manufacturing. CI Kaizen event increase SMT throughput by 20%. Currently leading multiple events.

Oral and written communication skills. Apply analytical problem-solving methodologies.

Equipment/Process expertise includes: PCB design and PCB layout expertise, SMT and auto insertion,10 zones reflow oven, Paste-in-hole technology, Double-sided mixed technology (SMT and through-hole),Automated depanelization & insertion, Automated inline selective solder (leaded and lead-free),Water soluble, and no-clean process, Aqueous wash with Saponifier, Jet clean with Ionic testing, 5 dedicated Box Build cells, Flexible final assembly lines, Paperless shop floor documentation system, Conformal coating & potting, Underfill, bonding, & several epoxies, Large, complex PCAs, High part count >3,000, High layer count PCB, MicroBGA and MicroCSP technologies. Manufacturing certifications: *ISO 9001:2008; *ISO 13485:2003: *AS9100:2009: *FDA 21 CFR 820 Compliant: *Nadcap Accredited: *ITAR Registered for Defense, Aerospace and Medical Manufacturing

Schwans Global Supply Chain

Sr. Automation Project Engineer August 2015 – April 2018

Responsible contributing to developing and implementing large capital projects to improve plant automation and performance. Work to design and implement new control strategies, develop new programming (PLC) and control procedures and standards company wide, providing direction and training as needed to facility Controls Technicians.

Provided support through troubleshooting and improvements of operational software and control systems. Worked closely with maintenance personnel, facility and corporate engineering on capital projects and plant troubleshooting.

Partnered with Corporate IT team to ensure continuity for vender access and security of system networks. This includes being the technical system expert and supporting new technologies and Initiatives. Technical Project Management, Leading and driving the technical team to stay on the leading edge of new technology through training and technical publications including trade shows.

Standardized technologies such as Networking, Controllers (VFD,PC, PLC), SCADA, MES (WonderWare) and Infrastructure (Power and Software). Automation System Designs and Plant IT interfaces for end to end solutions.

Implemented IOT across all plants. Robotics Improving technologies to increase value by reducing labor and increasing system efficiency. Worked to reduce downtime through training and improve troubleshooting methods.

Responsible for equipment scoping/recommendations and project management for all capital projects.

Developed strategies for dealing with long and short-term obsolescence and ongoing failure analysis for all control system PLC, HMI, SCADA and Server Systems.

Synergy Health PLC

Facilities Engineering\EHS Manager August 2014 – August 2015

Responsible for proactively managing and directing all aspects of facility support including building and properties maintenance, project management and/or construction, environmental / safety regulation compliance, building and grounds maintenance, custodial support, and equipment maintenance and security. Responsibilities included the planning, design, reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. Structure and effectively managed Preventative Maintenance of all systems and equipment such as HVAC, VFD, fire sprinkler, large production capital equipment/projects. Provided services to ensure the manufacturing processes are compliant with accepted building, environmental and safety standards. Planning, directing, coordinating, training & budgeting for the facility Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and maintenance needs including hiring personnel as required.

Managed Process engineering team and all capital projects

Prepared & maintained annual budget for building use and facility maintenance. Coordinated all contract facilities and maintenance activities. Trained and updated employees in use of MSDS sheets, hazard communication, emergency response, and lockout/tagout procedures; Safety Committee meetings.

Maintained Compliance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, codes: National and Local Electrical Code, National and Local Fire Protection Codes, and OSHA Requirements, Hazard Waste, etc. Supervised facility usage, equipment maintenance, waste minimization. Technical expert on all equipment and technical training.

Prepared and Managed an Emergency Response Plan.

Structured Facilities KPI to demonstrate effective management aligned with annual management goals.

Thomes Enterprises LLC,

President (Owner) 2013 – August 2014

Provided consulting services on design and development electro-chemical CLO2 generators, water treatment equipment and applications. Provided engineering services for industry electrical hardware design, PLC program debugging, process troubleshooting, troubleshooting field issues, Factory Startup/Commissioning services and perform failure/root cause analysis for continued improvement. Provided onsite project managment, directed contractors to complete scope. Consulted on hazard and safety to refine and continually improve equipment/factory designs meeting the industry’s highest standards for safety.

OxiMaxUnited (Startup)

Director of Technical Operations 2011 – November 2013

Provided Technical Leadership services on design and development electro-chemical CLO2 generators, water treatment equipment and applications. Technical engineering services for industry electrical hardware design, PLC program debugging, process troubleshooting, troubleshooting field issues, Factory Startup/Commissioning services and perform failure/root cause analysis for continued improvement. Reviewed hazard and safety to refine and continually improved equipment/factory designs meeting the industry’s highest standards for safety.

Pureline Treatment Systems/Resonant Bio-Sciences

Director of Technical Field Service/Engineering February 2008 – April 2011

Responsibilities included leading technical team and supporting current and new technology: Led and drove the technical team to stay on the leading edge of new technology through training and technical publications including trade shows.

Project manager for all large scaled projects as needed. Performed applications engineering and designed process controls for large scale projects. Lead design team to improve equipment design on all models, implemented major design changes improving up time and customer satisfaction.

Prepared and executed business plan to increase service contracts and expanding service business and profitability. Performed failure/root cause analysis and implementation of engineering solutions.

Target Corporation

Controls Engineer / Technical Process Manager/ Facility Operations Manager /Regional Support Specialist 2003 – 2008

Responsibilities included being the technical system expert and supporting new technologies and initiatives: Leading and driving the technical team to stay on the leading edge of new technology through training and technical publications including trade shows; Standardizing technologies such as Networking, Controllers (PC, PLC), and Infrastructure (Power and Software); Working to improve/ develop vision and scanning technologies; Improving technologies to increase value by reducing labor and increasing system efficiency.

Managed CAPEX request, prioritizing high return, safety and strategic projects for Distribution Centers as part of enterprise capital strategy.

Developed strategies for obsolescence and failure analysis. Providing the top-level support for all systems during major escalations.

Managed Automation and Technical Systems for control system for machines and facilities

Ensured the effective application of all engineering and innovation efforts to identify operational opportunities, developed test strategies, and provided measurements to validate current and future strategies for the assigned functional area.

Ensured network wide that all DC facilities and material handling systems are available and operating at peak performance; address all budgetary, design, and operational constraints. Provided technical expertise to drive technology, automation and innovation for the DC network. Ensured network wide that all DC facilities and material handling systems were available and operating at peak performance; Eliminated risks and help identify design, and operational constraints. Mentored and developed Regional Support Specialist. Supporting the Distribution Centers:

Responsibilities included managing 30 distribution centers including preventative maintenance program and maintenance scheduler. Support and rollout of new technologies, including software and hardware.

Utilized knowledge of electronics systems and maintenance to keep the Distribution Center operating smoothly; Completing preventative maintenance and repairs to failed electronics equipment and ensuring all units requiring manufacturer repair are sent, repaired, and returned in a timely manner

Oversaw electronic equipment maintenance contracts, notifying service contractors or necessary repairs, and following up to see that repairs are completed, minimizing downtime

Evaluated system performance and recommended changes to enhance efficiency/safety

Trained backup maintenance personnel and trained operations personnel on the proper use of the equipment, as well as performing basic diagnostic procedures for defining problems;

PLC’s PLC-5, SLC-500, Micro Logix 1500. RS logix. VFD, HVAC, AB Icom, AB 6200, Wonderware, Simatic S5 & S7, PLC-5, AB SLC-500, ControlLogix & Micrologix 1500, Siemens S5, S7 and servo drives .

Drive systems, Servo, VFD, stepper drives. KUKA Robotic

August Technology

Sr. Field Applications Engineer 2002 – 2003

Installed and troubleshot equipment, customer applications support and training, of high-speed imaging inspection equipment. 6-axis Servo Motion Controls PC based, Technical phone support, Documentation, international and domestic travel.

BOC Edwards, Chemical Management Division

Project Manager 2000 – 2002

Oversaw multiple projects from receipt of PO through customer acceptance and interfaces with customers and contractors on design reviews and project schedule, manufacturing schedule. Scheduled of field service engineers. Responsible for Onsite project management, budget management, customer satisfaction, customer training, documentation and travel.

Key Accounts: Intel; Texas Instruments; Philips; Lucent; ST Microelectronics; RF Micro; Atmel; AMD.

PLC: GE 9030,9070 Software: GE and Factory Link

Buhler Inc.

Electrical Customer Service Engineer 1995 – 2000

Supervised customer plant Startup/Commissioning and installation of the following processes: brewing, cereal, pasta, chocolate, flour, rice, and feed milling, extrusion, plastic chip, tire, ink, paint, pharmaceutical, and pneumatic conveying.

Responsible for supervision and coordination of contractors, process and system troubleshooting, controls setup and troubleshooting, Communications and PLC setup and troubleshooting, PC to PLC Networking etc.

Key Accounts: Cereal and grain-ADM, General Mills, ConAgra, Koch-Fisher, California Cereal, Miller Milling. Chocolate: Hershey, Mars, Lindt and Sprüngli. Brewing: Miller, Budweiser, Labatt, Molson, Coors. Pasta: Medallion, Barilla, Creamette, Coffee: Kraft, Community Coffee.

PLC’s: AB PLC-5, SLC-500, Square D, Modicon, Siemens S5 and S7. MMI/HMI: Factory Link, Foxboro, Wonderware. HVAC,VFD and servo drives.

Sanofi Diagnostics Pasteur (Now Beckman Coulter)

Bio-Medical Service Engineer 1994 – 1994

Troubleshot, repaired and calibrated Access Immunoassay Equipment, performed failure and root cause analysis, managed parts inventory, trained field service representative, implementation equipment upgrades

Lake Region Manufacturing Inc.

Electro-Mechanical Engineer 1988 – 1994

Managed training and documentation. In-depth troubleshooting. Upgraded and fabricated medical production equipment. Repairs of analog and digital circuits, solid-state equipment to component level, AC/DC circuits, HVAC,VFD and servo drives, Programmable controllers, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, Safety Team Captain, Failure analysis, Travel, Site inspections.

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