Plant Engineer

Home Phone: 717-***-****

Cell Phone: 717-***-****

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Brian L. Landis

Objective To obtain a full time position that will allow me to utilize my broad knowledge of manufacturing concepts, safety requirements, and leadership techniques for our mutual benefit.

Experience June 2006 to June 2011 Quaker Chemical Corp. Hagerstown, MD

Site Engineer

Manage the chemical usage in the manufacturing process by maintaining inventories, monitor usage, and develop projects that reduce waste, or cost of materials.

Supervise technicians responsible for testing and maintaining the washer and coolant systems used in the manufacturing process

Troubleshoot problems with the various systems and develop corrective actions

April 2005 to May 2006 AMZ Manufacturing York, PA

Project Specialist

Developed safety and quality programs in coordination with the plant quality manager.

Resurrected Lab software program for SPC control of the plating bath chemistry, in their Process Control Laboratory.

Implemented a new chemical labeling system for the Plating area.

Developed new hazard response procedures for the plant, to be used by emergency response personnel during a fire or other plant emergency

1996–2004 FCI/Berg Emigsville, PA

Process Control Specialist

Supervisory and Technical responsibilities of the Plating Process Control Laboratory and Wastewater Treatment System.

Troubleshoot plating process problems.

Maintain and troubleshoot Laboratory instrumentation.

Create and maintain the operating procedures used in several departments.

1976–1996 DuPont/Berg Emigsville, PA

Various Positions

Process Coordinator: Create and maintain operating procedures and train personnel in the Plating Process Control Laboratory and Wastewater Treatment System.

Group Leader: Supervise Laboratory personnel in the Plating Process Control Laboratory and Wastewater Treatment System.

Laboratory Technician: Test and maintain Electro-plating bath chemistries and maintain and operate the waste water treatment system.

Education 2005, 2006 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA

Studied for an Associates Degree in Business Management. I had a 3.8 grade point average prior to joining Quaker Chemical full time.

1986 to 1989 York College York, PA

Chemistry, Group Dynamics, Descriptive Geometry and Accounting

Supplemental Training

Attended numerous training seminars and Company classes. Including but not limited to; Laboratory instrumentation (AA, ICP, SEM), materials analysis techniques, SPC, ISO 9000, group leadership training and Industrial waste water treatment.

Highlights

Safety: Member of several site safety committees and participant on both in house and corporate safety audits.

Emergency Response Team: Member of the plant emergency team. Trained in first aid, CPR, AED, confined space and a Haz-Mat first responder. Captain of the first shift team for the 6 years.

Cost savings: Submitted several cost saving projects. The largest being the conversion to a filterpress (~ $200,000 per year) and chemistry changes in the treatment system (~ $85,000 per year)

Leadership: Member of the board of directors for the plant Credit Union. Served as President, Vice President and general member for 15 years. Served as President, Vice President and general member on the Employees Activity Association steering committee.

Summary

Over 30 years of experience has afforded me the opportunity to utilize my knowledge in several different areas. From lab technician to supervisor to control specialist, I have obtained a broad based knowledge in several different areas. I have been involved with numerous production concepts include JIT, TQM, SPC, 5S, Continuous Improvement, and team Building concepts. Hands-on knowledge of various Laboratory, plating and waste water treatment equipment. Familiarity with ISO 9000, ISO 14000, OSHA, EPA and DEP requirements. Computer savvy with Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MFG/PRO, Kronos, JD Edward Inventory systems and other programs associated with plant operations.

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