David Warren adc4kj@r.postjobfree.com 816-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/dwarren5297 2411 160th Street, Mount Union, IA 52644

Innovative Project Manager with proven Industrial Maintenance & Operations Management skills.

Across a wide variety of industries I have proven my ability to consistently manage all aspects of a project from conception through completion on-time, under budget, and meeting or exceeding all goals. Managing budgets, operations, personnel, and outside contractors, as well as planning for the future and looking beyond the challenges of the present are strengths I possess. My extensive background in manufacturing and management puts me in the unique position of having a wide range of knowledge to draw from when developing the scope of a project. As a skilled Manager I bring a high level of expertise to the management team which is invaluable in setting goals, maximizing output and increasing dependability of equipment. I am a skilled group leader and am comfortable leading meetings, directing discussions, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Education

Graduation Date TBD

BS Engineering Management at Grantham University

May 1993, Graduated with Honors

AS Aviation Maintenance at Maple Woods Community College

Credentials

Airframe & Powerplant License (FAA)

OSHA 10 Certification

Experience

Maintenance Manager

Refresco Sikeston, MO

September 2018-Present

Successfully manage the maintenance department of the plant through a volatile season in the industry overcoming a series of budget cuts, supply-chain challenges, and daily changes to production schedules. Working with the management team to plan for strategic growth and expansion of the plant.

Inspire innovation in the maintenance team, leading the challenge to develop solutions to problems while facing a 30% budget cut in the last quarter of 2019.

Instrumental in increasing plant performance and reliability by 6% in my first year with the company.

Design, document, troubleshoot and lead the launch of new products and processes from an engineering perspective, taking a leadership role for project initiatives aimed at reducing down time, improving reliability, conserving energy, and upgrading equipment.

Continuously work with my team and other managers in the plant to improve manufacturing processes and see increases in quality and performance while eliminating areas of constraint.

Natural leader providing support and instruction to other departments as needed.

Safety-focused and a key member of the site safety committee driving both safety and environmental compliance. Work to identify and solve safety concerns encountered during production and in the design of new projects.

Coordinate the installation of new equipment to maximize production efficiency and maintainability while also evaluating existing equipment to ensure reliability, optimize maintenance and operation costs.

Innovate processes to reduce scrap and defects while improving throughput and document SOP’s and the implementation of best practices into the facility by utilizing engineering techniques such as, but not limited to Process Flow Design and Time Study.

Ensure that systems are in place and followed to maintain reliability of the equipment while overseeing the maintenance of the equipment and facility to ensure that the company receives maximum utilization of its assets

Maintain all documentation of environmental compliance, prepare reports to satisfy environmental and safety regulations and document accomplishments. Additionally, maintain a knowledge base of the capacity of existing facilities and current level of utilization. I also stay abreast of the latest developments in the industry and manufacturing in general as well as environmental regulations that affect the company.

Annual fixed maintenance budget is $1.3 million per year, I also manage the capital budget for projects and plant improvements.

Continued Education and Certifications:

2019 Angelus Seamer Factory Training

2019 OSHA 10

Unit Manager

Potters Industries (a Division of PQ Corporation) Muscatine, IA

September 2016-August 2018

Developed a strategic plan to address the maintenance and production improvement needs of the plant and successfully executed a series of capital projects to address production challenges, improving plant reliability and output.

From January to September 2017, I managed the plant from with minimal oversight from the Regional Plant Manager who was based in Arizona, when the Plant Manager unexpectedly left the company and a replacement was not immediately available. During this time, I kept the plant under budget while addressing multiple major maintenance issues, including the installation of new equipment, and had production numbers on track for a record production year.

As the Unit Manager I oversaw the Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics teams of the plant and took a leadership role in ensuring that production goals were met while following the principles of lean manufacturing, complying with environmental regulations, meeting corporate expectations, and conscientiously managing the plant budget. Additionally, I took personal responsibility for cultivating teamwork while also ensuring that the plant had an excellent health, safety, and environmental track record.

Represented the plant in weekly Plant Manager Safety and Production conference calls providing input to corporate representatives and answering their questions.

Worked with the Plant Manager and corporate representatives to craft annual operations and capital budgets, and yearly goals, objectives and targets, while taking into consideration necessary plant upgrades, HSE improvements, staff development, and corporate goals.

Managed all capital projects, ensuring that work by contractors and plant personnel was completed in a timely manner and within budget.

Drove plant participation in behavior-based safety and hazard ID programs and provided weekly updates to corporate on safety goals and training.

Analyzed plant output through SAP and other databases to provide KPI’s for the plant in reports, summaries and other correspondence relative to plant operations.

Actively worked with corporate and local recruiters to locate, interview, and hire personnel.

Continued Education and Certifications:

2018 Theory of Constraints

2018 Reliability Excellence

Facilities Planning and Design Engineer

PQ Corporation, an ISO 9001 and RC 14001 Company Kansas City, KS

July 2010 – December 2016

Developed 1 to 5 year Capital Plans for this multi-division site.

Managed a wide variety of capital projects including preliminary design work and negotiations with contractors, government officials, and utilities for new projects scheduled for the chemical production site. Additionally, oversaw general site maintenance and improvements from design through completion including security upgrades, building and infrastructure maintenance, and renovations.

Spearheaded security initiatives and coordinated environmental efforts with neighboring landowners, utilities, railroad representatives, and government agencies.

Key Projects:

•Parts Warehouse: Oversaw the demolition of the former parts warehouse and conversion of a newly acquired building into warehouse space that met the needs of the plant for the management of both parts for projects and parts inventory for the daily working of the plant. Project began in 2012 and completed in 2013.

•Customer Care Center: Upscale facility used for meetings with our customers and to host corporate events. Worked with members of the corporate Capital team and the CEO to ensure that the center would meet customer and corporate needs. This 1.4 million dollar project began in July 2013 and was completed in January 2014 under budget and received company-wide recognition for the execution of this project.

•Lab Renovation Project: This 2.3 million dollar project began in September of 2013 and was completed in July of 2014. The project transformed our outdated lab into a state-of-the-art testing lab that met and exceeded expectations. This project included the establishment of a temporary lab for use during the renovation and the entire project was completed over $200,000 below budget.

Worked with the Vice President of Human Resources and company labor counsel to represent the Kansas City site in arbitrations and mediations.

Oversaw security contractors and plant security at the local level.

Wrote scopes of work for various site projects and service contracts. Reviewed bids, negotiated contracts, was a key part of the team that evaluated and acquired new assets and property.

Supervised the Facilities Services Coordinator and Storeroom personnel.

Active member of the budgetary planning team for annual operations and future business developments.

Continued Education and Certifications:

2010 Marshall Institute Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Training

2010 Crystal Reports Training

2010 Microsoft Project Training

Additional Positions at PQ Corporation:

August 2013-August 2016 Facilities Services and Design Specialist

August 2011-August 2013 Facilities Services Coordinator

July 2010-August 2011 Maintenance Planner/Scheduler/Purchaser

Production Supervisor

Nutro, a Division of Mars Petcare Kansas City, MO

February 2009 – July 2010

This facility was previously managed by Central Missouri Plastics for S&M Nutec, and I was the Maintenance Manager for the facility during that time. After the facility was purchased by Mars Petcare the plant underwent a temporary shutdown. When operations were resumed I was contacted by Mars Petcare and asked if I would come back to help re-open the site, due to my familiarity with the process and equipment.

Drove compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Managed shift production for the entire plant, three divisions consisting of 100 plus associates, both Mars Petcare/Nutro and third-party associates, including interviewing and hiring new associates.

Directed personnel on my shift including associate performance reviews, disciplinary actions and training.

Assured that all plant safety guidelines were followed including lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, forklift safety, and other protocols.

Continued Education and Certifications:

2009 Mars Line Manager I Training

2009 Mars Line Manager II Training

Maintenance Supervisor

Permacel Kansas City, MO

July 2007 – January 2009

Supported the engineering team in both design and building of new equipment.

Responsible for operation, preventive, and predictive maintenance of building, grounds, and equipment.

Developed strong relationships with union technicians over three shifts, bridging the gap between technicians and management and reducing the number of grievances filed and improving collaboration between departments.

Member of the safety committee, ensuring that machines and equipment met safety requirements and complied with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

Continued Education and Certifications:

2008 Line Manager Safety Accident Investigation Training

Additional Experience:

What Dent? Working Shop Manager March 2006-July 2007

Central Missouri Plastics, Inc. Maintenance Manager May 2005-May 2007

Plastic Enterprises, Inc. Industrial Maintenance/Automation May 2002-May 2005

Metric Equipment Machine Builder/Electrician September 2001-May 2002

Ruco Equipment Mechanic Welder September 1999-September 2001

Continued Education and Certifications:

2005 Industrial Hydraulics Certification

1998 Electrical Control Circuits Trouble Shooting Certification

1990 Certificate of Completion, Diesel, Industrial and Agricultural Mechanics from

Joe Herndon Area Vocational Technical School, Raytown Missouri

Skills:

Capitol Project Management, Employee training and development, SAP, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Microsoft Project, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Good Manufactoring Procedures (GMP’s), SQF Audits, ISO Certification and Audits, Blue Safety Audits for insurance qualifications and rate reductions, Lean Manufacturings, 5S, Six Sigma, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Job Safety Analysis, Total Quality Management (TQM), and other industry specific analysis, safety and maintenance programs or procedures.

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