Operations Manager/Engineer
Resume:
RAYMOND KUHLMEIER, PMP
Prosper, Texas 75078
***********@*****.***
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Program & Project Management / Budgets & Cost Control / Environmental & Industrial Remediation / OSHA / Risk Control & Mitigation / Compliance / Process Improvement / Cross-Functional Training / OCPSF
I executed complex capital, environmental, manufacturing, and construction projects on time and within budget. I developed cost estimates and supporting rationale, preparing proposals and action plans that ensured regulatory compliance. My leadership includes streamlining management processes and protocols, containing costs.
Known for my personal integrity and accountable leadership style, I directed projects to meet short- and long-range objectives with optimum efficiency. Partnering with operations, finance, quality control, purchasing, safety, environmental, and other departments, I effectively coordinated all phases of diverse engineering projects.
Initiated, planned, designed, procured, and installed a diverse range of capital projects.
Implemented new process capabilities and evaluated product viability.
Worked cross-functionally with management teams, setting priorities and strategic alignment.
Focused on productivity improvements, containing costs.
An expert in project management and adept in diverse manufacturing operations and environmental / OSHA compliance, I resolve crisis situations surrounding complex technical and management issues. I coordinate teams, meeting ambitious development and manufacturing schedules. My BSME is from Duke University and I am a Project Management Institute certified PMP.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Revamped program, delivering $25M Dow Chemical wastewater plant project on time. Assigned to project to improve plant capacity. Investigated alternatives, established scope, and started – only to have project focus change mid-way. Adjusted plan, improving efficiency of entire plant. Contained costs and completed within budget.
Saved $250K and improved environmental impact. Upon further investigation of drainage project, identified acceptable opportunity to reduce overhead expenses for excavated soil. Developed, proposed and gained environmental action plan approval for industrial solids placement along same route. Prevented site flooding issues.
Drove multi-plant compliance. Company faced potential shutdown. Spearheaded efforts ensuring OCPSF storm water regulation compliance. Maximized efficiencies, using multiple design teams and equipment across 18 process plant areas, bringing operations into code compliance. Met deadline, establishing foundation for future program success.
Identified solution for capital project, saving 30% in project cost. A site in a hurricane zone was unable to secure funding for creation of a shelter that doubled as a security and emergency operations center. Advised leadership of alternative options, obtained contractor bids, and spearheaded construction.
Prevented plant closing. Solid emissions from CPE fluid bed drier cyclones resulted in organization receiving warning to resolve in two months. Consulted engineering department who said temporary solution could not be completed in time. Evaluated, proposed temporary solution, and led team, installing large ductwork and wooden box scrubbers. Eliminated emissions and completed ahead of deadline.
Researched primary ingredient for product viability. Specialty roofing product required risk assessment. Evaluated ongoing liability, enlisted aid of SMEs, and compiled supporting documentation. Proposal to continue production supported by senior leadership and report recognized for thoroughness.
CAREER HISTORY
Project Management Associate, Dow Chemical, 2002 to 2009. Promotional assignment as focal point for introducing Dow project work process to former Union Carbide Corp site with concurrent project management responsibilities. Performed initial training, mentoring, while directing up to $22M projects.
Project Superintendent, Dow Chemical, 1994 to 2002. Assigned to Site Services project management team, developing and implementing training collateral for Dow’s work process. Established engineering, maintenance, construction, and operation protocols. Managed up to $20M in projects annually.
Earlier for Dow Chemical: Project/Environmental Supervisor, Vinyl 2 Plant. Project Manager, Environmental Operations Wastewater Treatment Plant. Production Supervisor, Chlorinated Polyethylene Plant.
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