Business Operations and Reliability Excellence Executive
Resume:
William (“Bill”) P. Sparling, CMRP
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
Phone: 419-***-**** / E-Mail: ************@*****.***
Profile
Business Operations and Reliability Excellence Executive
with strong skills and extensive experience in the following areas:
Providing Industrial Maintenance Solutions Interviewing, Hiring & Supervising Managers
Setting Strategies & Vision Implementing Technical Training on Global Scale (3,500 Technicians)
Transforming Maintenance Workflow Practices Asset Management Business Production Systems
Safety World Class Manufacturing Change Management Operations Management
Strengths
Background encompasses extensive experience utilizing a strong work ethic, an attitude to “go the extra mile,” and a commitment to meeting and exceeding organizational objectives.
Strengths: Strong leadership skills (able to motivate personnel to reach desired objectives); excellent communication skills (strong relationship-builder); influencer; confident; empathetic; visionary; accountable; transformative; adaptable; creative; positive attitude; skilled at decision making.
Areas of Expertise
● Maintenance & Reliability Management ● Operations Management
● Transformational Change Leadership ● Developing Sustainable Work Management Processes
● Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) ● Workforce training and development
● Planning & Scheduling ● Preventive Maintenance Optimization
● Precision Maintenance ● CMMS Utilization
● Predictive Maintenance ● Root Cause Analysis
● Spare Parts Analysis ● Workflow Optimization
● New Build/Expansions ● Problem Identification & Resolution
● Developing & Implementing Total ● Zero Incident Safety Culture
Reliability Culture & Programs ● Operational Ownership and Autonomy
● Operational Excellence with Cross-Functional Teams
Technology / Computer Skills
Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Access; Power BI; CMMS.
Certifications / Training
● Lean Practitioner ● Vibration Analysis
● Mindsets & Behaviors Coach ● Infrared Thermography
● Leadership Coaching Dialogue ● Ultrasonic Analysis
● Leading & Managing Change ● Oil Analysis
● Visual Performance Management ● Precision Maintenance
● Autonomous Maintenance ● Motor Circuit Evaluation
● Root Cause Failure Analysis ● Enterprise Assessment
● SafeStart Trainer ● DuPont STOP Program
● Quality Management Systems ● Machine Lubrication
● Leadership for a Successful & ● Certified Maintenance & Reliability
Sustainable Future Professional
William (“Bill”) P. Sparling, CMRP Resume – Page Two
Professional Experience
Advanced Technology Services, Greenville, SC January 2019 to Present
Senior Program Manager (05/21-Present)
Global Reliability Engineering with 80,000 assets at 62 locations over 7 industries.
Directly supervise 3 Area Reliability Managers.
Indirect supervision of 20 Reliability Engineers in the United Kingdom, Mexico, and the United States.
Interview, hire, and delegate duties to the Area Reliability Managers.
Set Reliability Centered Maintenance strategies and vision.
Senior Program Manager (01/19-05/21)
Transformed corporate maintenance workflow practices: 60% increase in planned work; 40% increase in Proactive Maintenance.
Special Assignment (August 2020): Implemented technical training on global scale for 3,500 Technicians (Development Plans); assessed technicians; developed plan execution via classroom and virtual modes; $750K reduction of P&L spend through virtual modes of delivery and reduced travel; 10% increase in hours per Technician training delivered over 1 year; Designed corporate Technician Progression Program as a go-to-market strategy to increase employee retention.
Spar Solutions Unlimited, Bellevue, Ohio January 2018 to Present
Owner
Provide Enterprise Asset Management Consulting.
Offer Reliability, Maintenance Management, and World Class Manufacturing guidance, mentoring, and training for companies looking to maximize equipment life, minimize unscheduled downtime, and develop sustainable Work Management Processes while reducing capital and operating costs.
Create partnerships through demonstrated ability to impact bottom-line financials.
Innovator of successful, real-world applied Maintenance & Reliability programs: 6 customers within manufacturing, agricultural, mining, and food industries; effective, sustained, and modern maintenance strategies customized for each industry with tactical improvement plans to execute.
Bunge North America, Bellevue, Ohio October 1998 to January 2018
(formerly Solae LLC/DuPont)
Reliability Engineering Manager (05/12-01/18)
Pioneered the successful implementation of a Total Reliability Culture across enterprise.
Achieved a zero-incident safety culture.
Transformed Asset Reliability & Reporting and Optimization Program through strategical initiatives that shaped meaningful tactical improvement plans.
Achievements: 25% sustained capacity release in production levels through implementation of a Reliability Centered Maintenance effort; 75% increase in planned work; 60% increase in proactive work; reduced Replacement Asset Value 1.3% through the implementation of a Reliability Centered Maintenance effort.
$8MM P&L responsibility.
DuPont Production System (DPS) Manager (10/08-05/12)
Spearheaded the DuPont Production System (DPS) across North American manufacturing landscape resulting in greater than $25MM in achievable opportunities, member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Provided one-on-one counseling to direct reports, Regional Manager, and Executive Leadership Team.
Advocated regular coaching sessions for line management.
Educated plant personnel in Continuous Improvement and best practices.
Developed training and skills matrix for new line leaders and new DPS experts.
Scheduled periodic feedback sessions with management team members.
Continued on Page Three.
William (“Bill”) P. Sparling, CMRP Resume – Page Three
Professional Experience
Bunge North America, Bellevue, Ohio October 1998 to January 2018
(formerly Solae LLC/DuPont)
DuPont Production System (DPS) Manager (10/08-05/12) (Continued from Page Two)
Shaped and supported the ongoing efforts to advance DPS across the North American enterprise.
Aligned resources to address site/business priorities.
Coordinated with Six Sigma Master Belt and other Continuous Improvement leaders to ensure alignment and adequate staffing levels.
Propelled supply chain strategy (A3 Document) and the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) flow processes for all North American sites.
Revitalized mindsets and behavior efforts through leadership coaching dialogue modules.
Directed site Continuous Improvement decision board executive steering team process (including Six Sigma).
Operations Management (10/98-10/08)
Managed 6 continuous flow, soy processing operating units.
$5MM P&L responsibility.
Obtained zero recordable injuries during my leadership.
Redesigned operational ownership manufacturing pillar resulting in a 20% reduction in reactive maintenance activity.
Modernized manufacturing critical control points utilizing Industrial Internet of Things.
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