Supply Chain Engineering Manager

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Reliability

Metal Exchange 2023 – January 2025

Developed and deployed a global reliability strategy, improving availability by 32%. Led preventative maintenance program optimization, improving OEE by 3% in the first year. Transformed company culture from reactive "run-to-failure" maintenance to a proactive, data-driven mindset.

Implemented Breakdown Elimination (BDE) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) strategies. Designed a World-Class Lubrication Excellence Program to optimize asset reliability. Established a Center of Excellence (COE) program with KPI-driven monthly metrics. Senior Global Engineering Manager

Kellogg Co. 2018 – 2023

Led an international plant expansion, including a $70M Capex project to launch a new production line, increasing global snacks capacity and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Developed and executed a capital project selection model, freeing 40% of resource load. Led Design for Autonomous Maintenance program, increasing productivity by 14%. Managed multi-million-dollar CAPEX projects while optimizing engineering & maintenance operations. Senior Manager, Engineering & Reliability

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC 2017 – 2018 Developed Engineering & Reliability Strategy for an aging division, delivering 32% improvement in Phase 1.

Managed $40MM annual budget while directing a team of 8 engineers and 90 trade associates. Improved operational efficiency through Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies. Driving Operational Excellence, Cost Reduction, and Sustainable Growth CORE COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS

JOE SAMI

Results-driven Director of Engineering & Reliability with 25+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, OEE, and Agile Methodology to drive cost reduction, operational efficiency, and asset reliability. Adept at cultural transformation, strategic planning, and CAPEX management. Passionate about implementing world-class maintenance and reliability programs to enhance productivity and reduce downtime. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MBA in Operations & Finance, Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, OH M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Wright State University – Dayton, OH Six Sigma Green Belt Certified – IAC Corporation

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Reliability Engineering & Asset Management

Predictive & Preventative Maintenance

(PdM/PM)

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) & OEE

Improvement

Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

(RCFA, FMEA)

Capital Project Management (CAPEX &

OPEX)

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma (Green

Belt Certified)

Operational Excellence & Process

Optimization

Agile Methodology & Stage-Gate Process

CMMS Implementation & Optimization

Supply Chain Optimization & Strategic

Sourcing

Leadership

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

& Change Management

Budget Management & Cost

Reduction Strategies

Business Strategy

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Regional Continuous Improvement Manager & Corporate Reliability Manager Real Alloy Inc. / Aleris International, Inc. 2010 – 2017 Led a material insourcing initiative, reducing COGS by 15-20%. Developed a corporate combustion program improving quality, safety, and equipment reliability. Spearheaded Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement initiatives across multiple production facilities. Corporate Engineering Manager

Gojo Industries, Inc. 2009 – 2010

Led a cross-functional team of 13 senior engineers, establishing mechanical, electrical, and regulatory standards.

Implemented Continuous Mix/Blend technology, increasing production by 4 million lbs/week, generating

$50MM annual revenue.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

IAC North America (Previously Lear Corp.) 2004 – 2009 Implemented LEAN methodologies (5S, Kaizen, JIT), reducing cycle time by 40%, yielding $11MM additional revenue.

Deployed CMMS system, optimizing work orders and predictive maintenance, saving $200K annually. Managed $3.6MM in capital equipment projects and oversaw a $6.2MM new equipment introduction. JOE SAMI

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Driving Operational Excellence, Cost Reduction, and Sustainable Growth PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT

Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) – Active Member Industry Conference Speaker & Panelist – Experience presenting on Reliability Engineering, TPM, and Asset Management

Lean & Reliability Training Facilitator – Conducted corporate training on CMMS, PdM, and Preventative Maintenance

TECHNICAL & DIGITAL PROFICIENCY

CMMS Software: SAP PM, MaintainX, MVP

Data Analysis & KPI Tracking: Excel (Advanced), Tableau Project & Maintenance Management: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 Reliability & Process Improvement Tools: FMEA, RCA, OEE, TPM, PdM, BDE Automation & Controls: PLC Programming, SCADA, HMI Systems ERP & Budgeting Tools: SAP, Oracle ERP, D365

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