Plant Engineer/Maintenance Director

Michael S. Andres

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Qualification Summary

A Degreed Mechanical Engineer with a technical background in maintenance, with 25+ years experience in various industries. Experienced in identifying and resolving issues in plant engineering, maintenance, facilities & contractor management, safety, environmental compliance and parts/MRO supply procurement. Results driven and detail oriented individual with supervisory experience, desirable people and communication skills with a sound sense of responsibility.

Core competencies

* 15 years management experience * High mechanical aptitude

* MIOSHA safety liaison * MDEQ environmental liaison

* TS16949 auditor * ISO14001 facilitator/auditor

* Leadership/team building skills * Computer skills

* Capital/expense budget management * Personable

* Certified waste water and storm water operator by the MDEQ

* CMMS facilitator for plant (PM, PdM, RCM & TPM)

* BSME Grand Valley State University 1994

Background

Nicholas Plastics LLC 1995-2009

Plant Engineer / Maintenance Director

Managed facility, maintenance and environmental activities within the 250,000 sq ft plant. Planned, distributed, supervised and reviewed all maintenance work. Managed both capital/expense budget within the department, managed the safety program plant wide and responsible for continuous improvement projects for both equipment and facilities. Responsible for the reporting, certification and compliance of all environmental programs Performance appraisals of employees

Major accomplishments

- Supervised process room addition w/climate control (1998) which increased production and reduced scrap. Project cost $150k, finished on time and on budget.

- Acquired environmental certification (ISO14001) 2000 for the company resulting in reduced fees and inspections.

- Supervised portions of a 64k sq ft addition 2004, responsible for compressed air, process water, process vacuum and production equipment installation. Managed contractors, project finished early and on budget.

- Supervised the installation of three new manufacturing lines 2007, using both internal and outside contractor sources. Project cost $200k, finished early and on budget.

- Through the management of the CMMS the PM completion rate was increased from 35% to 75- 85% on over 1000 pieces of equipment. Therefore reducing down time from 15% to 2%.

Miller Moorehead Machinery Custom machine builder (6mo.) 1995

Project Engineer (mechanical)

Responsible for project management from conception to completion

Nelson Metals Products Corp. Aluminum die cast machining 1993-1995

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for manufacturing processes in the machining division (work flow, work cell layout, time studies, etc.)

Interstate brands Corp. Commercial bakery 1988-1991

Maintenance Technician

Stockwell Manufacturing Inc. Metal parts manufacturer 1985-1988

Quality Manager

Vandenbrink Meat Co. Bell Fibre Products Corp. Reliable Equipment Corp. 1980-1985

Maintenance Technician

United States Navy Machinists Mate E4, honorable discharge 1976-1980

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