ROBERT KLOEPFER **** Katherine Court Turlock Ca.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN:

Management

• Supervised up to 29 maintenance personnel.

• Developed hiring systems to staff a three-shift maintenance department.(Testing and Interviews)

• Planned, executed and managed budgets in excess of 1 million dollars.

• Coordinated and built from inception a 5 million dollar manufacturing facility.

• Instituted two separate computerized maintenance management systems for two different companies.

• Sustained 96% machine availability for a one-year period.

• Served as a supervising police department investigator for over 9 years.

• Practiced and trained in Toyota continuous cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

• Expertise in Totally Productive Maintenance (TPS)

• Supervised operations and maintenance of 2300 HP of Steam Boilers

• Supervised Large NH3 Refrigeration system. (31,700 LBS)

• Managed Ca. Water Board wastewater ponding and permits.

• Managed Title Five Federal Particulate Management Permits.(Air Resources Board)

• PSM, PHA trained (Federal and EPA Ammonia System Programs).

• Ten years’ experience in a food processing environment.

• Skilled in shop floor 5 “S” process development.

• Managed Plants 12,000 volt power system and substations.

• R.E.T.A. online training administrator.

GMP and HACCP trained.

Safety Trainer For all Maintenance Department Personnel.

Maintenance

• Certified in PLC programming by Alan Bradley.

• OEM trained for a level one and two Auto CAD program.

• Completed a Black belt Six Sigma 100-hour course.

• Fully versed in Toyota’s totally productive maintenance systems and production systems.

• Instituted Toyota 5 “S” systems in two maintenance departments.

• Implemented multiple Kaizen team assemblies for two companies.

• Maintained 2300 HP of Steam Boilers

• Maintained Large NH3 Refrigeration system.

Three phase power systems

Technology

• Experienced in Moto Man Robotics system maintenance

• Knowledgeable in PLC troubleshooting and repairs.

• Maintained and repaired Industrial electrical drives.

• Installed and maintained PID temperature controllers.

• Programmed and installed Honeywell and Watlow data loggers.

Maintained general electrical controls and facility lighting and plant power systems.

• Installed and maintained Plant security systems: access controls and video systems.

• Maintained evaporative and refrigerated cooling loop systems.

• Proficient in advanced air compression systems technology.

• Designed and installed ultra-high-pressure water cutting systems.

• Skilled in infrared thermograph temperature analysis.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

02/2011 – 03/2012 Dawn Foods, Industrial Bakery Maintenance Manager

In charge of facilities and production equipment, 9 Maintenance Technicians, Two office staff and a maintenance coordinator.

Properties Maintained: Facilities, utilities (air, water, sewage, refrigeration R-22 freezers), automated conveyer systems, computer controlled ovens, mixers, choppers, Grinders, dust collection systems. Computer controlled filling machines, Robotic automation and smart belt systems.

06/2010 – 02/2011 Foster Farms Dairy Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Managed all three shifts for a 24/7 production facility. Maintained all production, utilities and facilities, 23 technicians, two parts and inventory clerks.

Properties Maintained: Facilities, utilities ( air, water, hydraulic , boilers, Ammonia systems), pasteurizers , homogenizers , Blowers , High speed fillers , casers , automated conveyer pick delivery systems, bottle blow mold, regrind choppers, pumps S.C.A.D.A. systems.

08/2006 - 06/2010 ConAgra Foods Inc. Utilities/Environmental Supervisor

Maintained all plant utilities, environmental and training. (Boilers, Ammonia System, Food Grade Compressed Air, 12K Electrical System, Waste Water Discharge and State and Federal Permits.) 29 Mechanics and 4 Boiler/compressor operators.

Properties Maintained: Facilities, utilities, (Boilers, Ammonia System, Food Grade Compressed Air, 12K volt Electrical System, Waste Water Discharge and State and Federal Permits) , Choppers, grinders, miles of belt conveyers, linear dryers, color sorters, metal detectors. Magnetic separators, boxing and packaging equipment, Automatic fill scales, and Torit Donaldson bag houses (dust collectors). A large freezer warehouse.

01/2004 – 08/2006 Amtex Inc. Maintenance Manager/ Supervisor

Tier 1 parts manufacture to Toyota. In charge of all production equipment and facilities. Staff of 9 Technicians, 1 supervisor, and 1 data entry clerk.

Properties Maintained: Facilities, utilities, Large hydraulic presses, forming equipment, conveyers, bailers , laminators , assembly line tooling, automated assembly machines , quartz oven beads, heat and control systems and Engineering support.

10/2003 – 01/2004 Amtex Inc. Manufacturing Engineer

Equipment installation and continuous improvement. Staff of 11.

01/2000 – 10/2003 Werner Co., Inc. Werner Co., Inc.

Werner ladder Inc. Climbing products and aluminum extrusions. Senior Engineer: in charge of all plant engineering and maintenance department. Ladder manufacturing equipment and aluminum extrusion departments. Staff of 9 Mechanics, 2 Supervisors and one Continuous Improvement Engineer.

Properties Maintained: Facilities, utilities ( air, water, hydraulic systems), 3500 ton extrusion press, aluminum recycling system, chopper grinder, re-melt and casting ), 50 ton punch presses, automated ladder assembly units , assembly line conveying systems, auto riveting units, auto saws, conditioning ovens, complete machine shop.

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09/1999 – 01/2000 Amtex Inc. Maintenance Crew Chief

Shift supervisor of maintenance and supervised three technicians

Properties Maintained: Facilities, utilities, ( air, water, hydraulic systems), Large hydraulic presses, forming equipment, conveyers, bailers , laminators , assembly line tooling, automated assembly machines , quartz oven beads, heat and control systems and Engineering support.

03/1997 – 09/1999 Assistant Manager of Engineering Valley Sun Products of CA, Inc.

Plant engineering and product process development for a sun dried tomato plant. Staff of 2 mechanics. Properties Maintained: Facilities, utilities, (air, water, hydraulic systems). Fruit cutting equipment, large fruit pumps. Chain driven tray conveyers, bottlers, fillers, metal detectors, x-ray units, waste management.

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Copies of training certificates and letters of recommendation available upon request

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