Engineering Management Professional

Christopher G. Sivak

Saint John, IN ***** 708-***-**** *.*****@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/chrissivakg/

ENGINEER MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Strategy Guru Born Leader Culture and Change Champion

Highly intuitive, progressive Leader of Manufacturing offering a track record of success overseeing manufacturing and industrial automation across fast-paced, competitive locations. Strategic business partner and dynamic project manager recognized for the natural tendency to assess the bigger picture and draw on observations to offer solutions that optimize workflow / improve efficiency, position companies for success in lean manufacturing, and safety administration. Collaborative leader with demonstrated successes in directing cross-functional teams to adapt as necessary to propel operations to new heights while ensuring 100% alignment with business outlook.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Waste Water Treatment Control Engineering Safety Administration Manufacturing Engineering Root Cause Analysis Safety Administration Mentoring Training Continuous Improvement Process Implementation Equipment Management Vendor Negotiation Quality Assurance Coaching

AGG Tower, International – Supplier for Ford Motor Company, Chicago, IL 5/2019 – 07/2020

Maintenance Supervisor

Directed maintenance operations with 14 Maintenance Technicians - United Auto Workers (UAW) Leads, Journeyman, and Apprentices.

Supported the successful launch of the New 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, a $50M Plant-wide Fanuc Robotics Welder Underbody Line Automation Project.

Engaged Teams to maintain their highest levels of safety, quality, workmanship and response time, thereby meeting our daily production shift demands.

Improved communications between multishift maintenance teams, thereby improving overall team morale and enhancing our maintenance team operations.

Initiated Safety Project, securing matting with appropriate hardware, thereby reducing trip hazards.

Provided appropriate tools to maintenance team associates, allowing them to achieve their highest quality work and advance their personal career goals.

Aerotek, Contractor for Ford Motor Company, Chicago, IL 1/2018 – 9/2018

Maintenance Process Coach / Supervisor

Headed rigorous operations in tandem with overseeing and delineating roles to over 50 Maintenance Tradesman - United Auto Workers (UAW) Journeyman and Apprentices.

Endorsed the installation of a Multi-Phase $2.5M Plant Lighting Replacement Project, improving overall employee satisfaction levels and performance / efficiency plant wide.

Maintained Plant and Wastewater Treatment Facilities across the Chicago Assembly Plant.

Reported updates to senior team on developments to achieve 100% compliance with EPA regulations.

Partnered with teams to enhance overall productivity / efficiency levels.

Tesla, Fremont, CA 4/2017 – 7/2017

Production Supervisor

Oversaw 42 production associates for the Model S and Model X electric vehicle lines for both the Panoramic Roof and Sub Frame areas.

Spearheaded internal developments to enhance Plant Safety and Process Continuous Improvement policies.

Held a strategic role building Panoramic Roof panels (motion / drive electronics and mechanisms, molding / seals, etc.) and Sub Frame critical drive, braking, and suspension components.

Carried out in-person training and created training videos outlining 18-20 assembly tasks in the subframe area.

Sought out among over 100K applicants to oversee operations for the S and X Models at Tesla.

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United Electronics Group, Elk Grove, IL 9/2015 – 3/2017

Production Manager

Directed operations and presided over a team of up to 18 direct and indirect reports at a company specializing in consumer electronic repairs for lower to high-end electronics.

Created and launched a top-of-the-line training program for qualified technicians to master the current iPhone 6 / 6 Plus, iPhone 6S / 6S Plus Series, and Samsung Galaxy S5 / S6 Android technologies.

Maintained a low turnover rate and improved customer satisfaction while troubleshooting products.

Offered in-house training to support fast-paced growth and improve overall product repair quality.

Saporito Finishing, Cicero, IL 12/2013 – 2/2015

Plant Engineering Manager

Oversaw two manufacturing facilities with 12 Maintenance Team direct reports.

Installed and enhanced key facility and process safety-related projects (Jessup Engineering Barrel Line 2, anodized process new exhaust fan systems, chromic acid rectifier replacement, Com Ed energy savings upgrade and tank replacement) per policies and procedures.

Streamlined operational services via a newly launched Maintenance Tracking System (CMMS) / Plant Maintenance Uni-Point Program.

Partnered with staff and contractors to further optimize maintenance and inventory management program operations and inter-departmental communication facility wide.

Rockwell Automation, Munster, IN 9/2008 – 10/2013

Project Manager, 2011 – 2013

Championed an engineering group with the launch of Indramat Servo Drive and Motor repair product line.

Implemented cost reduction and cost-saving measures to ensure the Development Engineering Team had the tools necessary to meet revenue goals of $1M.

Maintained superior in-house repair capability through obtaining relevant software and equipment to eliminate the need for additional outlets. Engineered in-house test fixtures for previously outsourced Servo Drives and Motors, saving $100K.

Proved highly resourceful, resulting in repeat business and superior client satisfaction ratings. Led and facilitated cross-functional technical integration initiatives during large-scale upgrades.

Senior Production Supervisor, 2008 – 2011

Spearheaded operational developments at a facility with a $3M budget and a team of 25 Lab and Drive electronics engineers, technicians, and purchasing coordinators.

Launched SAP within deadline in tandem with hiring / training staff support personnel on operations.

Tasked a Lead Tech with traveling to a Rockwell Facility to acquire personal training on Surface Mount Technology and then lead the implementation of a Train the Trainer model in the Lab and Drives area to enhance in-house repair.

Expertly repaired Servo drives, industrial PCs, displays and keyboards, automated guided vehicle laser units, light curtains, CRTs, bar code scanners, power supplies, and printed circuit boards.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Ford Motor Company – Chicago Assembly Plant, Chicago, IL

Automation Engineer/Senior Production Supervisor

General Foreman – Facilities Manufacturing Engineering

NASA: Dryden Flight Research Center and PRC, Inc., Edwards, CA

Flight Instrumentation Engineer

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Ford Certified: Six Sigma Quality Green Belt; IPC Certified: J STD – 001: SMT Hand Soldering

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