Brian H. Farrance

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Akron, Ohio 44319

adyydb@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 330-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To use my knowledge and experience to effectively drive project and processes toward a desirable conclusion.

EXPERIENCE

Feb 2020 – Present Personal Contracting

GM Stamping, Parma, Ohio - Project Manager

Automotive Manufacturing

oCoordination of contractors including consultant firms, integrators, and mechanical contractors.

oProject management and engineering of large projects including the following:

Rebuilt of Press for Aluminum Processing, Parma, OH Site

Aluminum Scrap System, Parma, OH Site

Charter Steel, Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio - Sr. Project Engineer/Manager

Manufacturing of Steel

oCoordination of contractors including consultant firms, integrators, and mechanical contractors.

oProject management and engineering of large projects including the following:

Outside Billet Yard Expansion, Cleveland, OH Site - Capital project: $24.5M

Melt Shop Canopy Ventilation, Cleveland, OH Site - Capital project: $5.6M

Lower Shell Exchange, Saukville, WI Site – Capital project - $6.3M

Xellia Pharmaceutical, Bedford, Ohio - Project Manager – Engineering and Maintenance Department

Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Drugs

oCoordination of contractors including consultant firms, integrators, and mechanical contractors.

oProject management and engineering of large projects including the following:

Modification and connection of two production Building Capital project: $170K

Upgrade Interlock System Capital project: $68K.

GOJO, Akron, Ohio - SC Strategy and Systems Project Manager

Manufacturing of Hand Sanitizing Products

oDetermines requirements for equipment, tooling, and methods of manufacturing to meet and exceed the departmental goals of performance, on time delivery, scrap reduction, and lead time.

oRecommend and develop improvements in plant layout and process flow to increase efficiency.

oProject management and engineering of large projects including the following:

WR1 Production Line. Capital project: $15M

Managed a new packaging line dedicated to filling medium bottles (8oz, 10oz, 12oz) will be installed at Wooster Campus. The line is highly automated to ensure that minimum staffing will be required when ramping up production during a surge event.

WR2 Production Line. Capital project: $15M

Managed a new packaging line dedicated to filling medium bottles (1oz, 2oz, 4oz) will be installed at Wooster Campus. The line is highly automated to ensure that minimum staffing will be required when ramping up production during a surge event.

2018 – 2020 Mantaline, Mantua, Ohio

Manufacturing/Process Engineer- Rubber & Plastic Industry

Manufacturing in a Tier 3 Automotive Environment

Manufacturing improvements to increase quality, capacity, and profitability.

Troubleshoot production problems.

Increase extruder production rate by 20%, by redesigning extruder screw and increasing extruder rpm.

Reduced scrap deflects on a thermoplastic extruder line from 30% to 7%.

Project management and engineering of large capital project including the following:

oTubular Extrusion production line including all auxiliary equipment.

oUltrasonic inspection system to validate and ensure customer’s proper product’s ID.

Determine requirement for equipment, tooling, and methods of manufacturing.

Recommend and develop improvements in plant layout and processes of flow to increase efficiency.

Developed SOP (Standard Operation Procedures) and WCP (Work Construction Procedures).

Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors

2015 – 2018 ChromaScape, Twinsburg, Ohio

Process/Project Engineer - Pigment Industry

Planning for Capital and Process/Manufacturing Improvement Projects

Determines requirements for equipment, tooling, and methods of manufacturing to meet and exceed the departmental goals of performance, on time delivery, scrap reduction, and lead time.

Recommend and develop improvements in plant layout and process flow to increase efficiency.

Project management and engineering of large projects including the following:

oRed/Brown Bulk Pigment Upgrade. Capital project: $800K

Previous process/equipment configuration produced 4,000 lbs/hr. After modifications the bulk process line produced 14,000 lbs/hr.

Used Solidworks to design system.

oBlack Line Bulk Pigment process. Capital project: $1.5M

New process line with new equipment installed. Used Allen-Bradley PLC to automate process line and gathered data for EPR systems. Increase efficiencies by 40% compared to existing ball mill processes.

Used Solidworks to design system.

2012 – 2015 Avery Dennison, Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Project/Process Engineer - Web Converting Industry

Planning for Capital and Process/Manufacturing Improvement Projects

Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.

Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Project management and engineering of large projects including the following:

oSolvent Adhesive Pumping System. Design included a complete process pumping system for delivery solvent adhesive to existing coating coating line. Coordinate personnel (e.g., other project engineers, technicians, contractors etc) to ensure the projects objectives are satisfied. Total project cost was approximately $700K with 2-year payback. Used Solidworks & AutoCad to design system.

oExplosion Proof Interior Building. Design at interior building for house toluene for cleaning coating head dies and storage. Total project cost was approximately $300K with 2-year payback. Used Solidworks & AutoCad to design system.

oEditing Converting Equipment. Project management and coordination between Avery and vendor to fabricate and installed Roll Editing equipment. Total project cost was approximately $900k, with 3-year payback. Used Solidworks & AutoCad to design system.

2011 – 2012 Fives Bronx, Inc.,

Project Manager –Steel Tubular Industry

Planning and designing of Pipe Straighteners and Hydrotester for the Steel Tubular Industry.

Coordination of contractors including consultant firms, integrators, and mechanical contractors.

Project management and engineering of large projects including the following:

oBaoshan Iron & Steel Company, Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China. Project management and coordination between FivesBronx and Baosteel Company to fabricate and install an 180mm Hydrotester for seamless pipe. Coordinate personnel (e.g. other project engineers, technicians, contractors etc) to ensure the project’s objectives are satisfied. Total project cost was approximately $2M. Used AutoCad.

oV&M Two, Youngstown, Ohio. Assisted project manager in the project management and coordination between FivesBronx and V&M Two Company to fabricate and install the following equipment: Three (3) Pipe Straighteners, one (1) Hydrotester, one (1) End Facer, and one (1) Drifter unit. Used AutoCad.

oIPSCO, Wilder, Kentucky. Assisted in the commissioning of an End Facer. The end facing of a pipe consists of an API thirty and/or sixty-degree bevel edge of the pipe. This bevel edge is where two pipes are welded. The End Facer equipment is critical in the finishing of API standard piping for the Oil and Gas Industry. Used AutoCad.

Skill sets utilized:

Conferring with vendors in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, or material purchase, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications.

Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.

Providing engineering support in the product department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.

Developing, evaluating, improving, and documenting manufacturing processes.

Developing and implementing process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments.

Analyzing manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and throughput.

Collaborating with configuration control and design engineering regarding product tooling and design to ensure effectual production methods.

Designing and developing manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.

Coordinating work with tool room personnel, assigned technicians, and outside vendors.

Estimating staffing requirements, production times, and relative costs to provide data for operational decisions.

2007 – 2011 NFM Inc., Massillon, Ohio

Project Manager –Extruder Petrochemical Industry

Planning and designing extruders and support equipment for Petrochemical Industry.

Coordination of contractors including consultant firms, integrators, and mechanical contractors.

Develop routers and bills of material machined components.

Review specifications and technical requirements.

Provide support to floor issues with respect to all manufacturing and assembly areas.

Project management and engineering of large projects including the following:

oJilin Petrochemical Company, Jilin City, Peoples Republic of China. Project management and coordination between NFM and Jilin Petrochemical Company to fabricate and install an eight-inch extruder and support equipment. Coordinate personnel (e.g. other project engineers, technicians, contractors etc) to ensure the project’s objectives are satisfied. Total project cost was approximately $8M. Used Solidworks & AutoCad to design system.

oPACtiv, Canandaigua, New York. Project management, design, and coordination for fabrication and installation of two (2) laminators, two (2) hot oil units with piping, and two (2) unwind stations. Coordinate personnel (e.g., other project engineers, technicians, contractors etc) to ensure the project’s objectives are satisfied. Total project cost was approximately $1.2M. Used Solidworks & AutoCad to design system.

oExxon, Fawley, United Kingdom. Project management, design, and coordination for fabrication of an eight-inch turbulator for existing extruder. Total project cost was approximately 500K. Used Solidworks & AutoCad to design system.

Skill sets utilized during project management.

Creating and maintaining accurate documentation of tool drawings, design concepts, shop orders, and concepts in accordance with the R&D and quality assurance functions.

2005 – 2006 H & M Rubber Company, Kent, Ohio (Contract)

Manufacturing Engineer – Latex/Rubber Industry

Research options for solutions in all aspects of the company. Test, analyze and report findings. Make recommendations for practical solutions.

Manufacturing improvements to increase quality, capacity, and profitability.

Troubleshoot production problems.

1996 – 2005 Morgan Adhesive Company, Stow, Ohio

Project Manager - Web Converting Industry

Planning and designing of plant equipment for Morgan Adhesive Company. (A Bemis Division)

Coordination of contractors including consultant firms, integrators, and mechanical contractors.

Project management and engineering of large capital projects including the following:

oBulk Adhesive Store Tank Procurement and Installation. Project management and coordination between MACtac Process Engineering and vendor to fabricate and install four 10,000-gallon bulk adhesive tanks and support equipment. Total project cost was approximately $400k, with 1-year payback. Used AutoCad.

oSix Sigma Green Belt Project – Rotary Hole Punching Equipment. Project management and coordination between MACtac Operation and vendor to develop, accept, and install a rotary die-punching machine for vinyl material. Total project cost was approximately $200k, with 1-year payback. Used AutoCad.

oSix Sigma Green Belt Project - Conveyor System. Worked with conveyor vendors to design and fabricate a conveyor system to transport uncontrolled reams of paper, which supports the top-end output of a sheeter at 975 fpm. Total project cost was approximately $200k, with 1.5-year payback. Used AutoCad.

oGS Hot Melt Coating Line. Project management and coordination between MACtac Operation and vendor to develop, accept, and install a hot melt coating line with finished slitting capabilities. The line was designed to run double-sided silicone material on a hot melt extruding line. Total project cost was approximately $450K, with a 1-year payback. Used AutoCad.

oUpgrade/Relocation/Startup of coating line in Mexico including designing alter web pass to improve the capacity for running emulsion material on a hot melt coating line. Coordination with Mexican Contractor regarding the disassembly of equipment at MACtac, Stow and the installation/startup of the coating line at MACtac, Mexico. Total project cost was approximately $300k, with a 3-month payback. Used AutoCad.

oRemoisturization of web pass including purchasing and installing steam foil, chillier unit, chill rolls, load cells, and all mounting brackets. Coordination of contractors and MACtac Maintenance Department to ensure project completion. Total project cost was approximately $300k. Used AutoCad.

Skill sets utilized during project management.

Supporting company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, FDA regulations, and goods manufacturing practices such as Lean and Six Sigma philosophies

EDUCATION

Almeda University, Boise, Idaho

Bachelor of Science with a major in

Mechanical Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS

Computer Programs

Cad programs

ACAD

Micro station Intergraph

Solid Works

Solid Edge

Word processing programs

Word (Microsoft Office)

Spread Sheet/Data program

Excel (Microsoft Office)

Presentational programs

PowerPoint (Microsoft Office)

Project programs

Microsoft Project (Microsoft Office)

ACREDITATIONS

Six Sigma Greenbelt

SKILLS

Dealing with Complexity, Informing Others, Leadership, Supervision, Hardware Specifications, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Product Development, Presenting Technical Information, CAD

REFERENCES

Personal references are available upon request

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