Maintenance manager, facilities manager, plant manager, plant engineer

CARLOS O. ZALDIVAR

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Hudsonville, MI. 49426

616-***-**** Email: ****************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Experienced facilities manager that has demonstrated competence in managing small to large projects, building programs (PMI, facility audits, environmental, lean manufacturing, and housekeeping and maintenance). Managed the coordination of a large group of vendor activities. Actively involved in Lean Manufacturing processes, self-motivated and focused on results. Worked in a fast pace, time critical automated facility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADVANCE THERMAL IMAGE, LLC. Grand Rapids, MI. Present

Owner/operator

Predictive Maintenance surveying company using IR (Infrared) technology on electrical, mechanical equipment, as well as building energy conservation and more.

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. Plant Engineer Grand Rapids, MI 1992 - 2006

District Project Engineer 2002 - 2006

Responsible for small to large installations and modifications of equipment and facilities ranging from $10k to $10+ million, throughout 75 Michigan and subsidiaries locations.

• Developed project bids, estimated and performed feasibility/impact studies and scope of work.

• Identify capital needs with respect to production, environmental, safety, buildings, and grounds, etc and carry them out from inception to completion.

• Quality assurance on products and installation of workmanship.

• Coordinated contractor’s activities to meet timelines and budget.

• Tracked and communicated impact with other functions.

• Planned short and long term objectives/projects.

District Environmental Coordinator 1998 - 2002

Provided guidance and leadership of environmental programs (recycling, damaged materials, regulated and non-regulated waste, fuel island upgrades and operations) for all facilities in Michigan.

• Functioned as auditor for compliance of record keeping, and training of local personnel.

• Actively consulted on money saving practices to improve environmental impact.

• Worked with local agencies on permits and compliance (SWPP, Tier II’s ect).

• Execution of all requirements of plants environmental matters (Hazardous waste programs).

Maintenance & Housekeeping Supervisor 1992 - 1998

Responsible for managing/maintaining all equipment, HVAC, grounds, PM programs, safety programs, contract/contractor management, cost planning/administration, and auditing for multiple facilities in Michigan.

• Scheduled frequency of evaluations, vendor selections, issued work orders, coded and processed invoices, supervised 40+ hourly union and non-union mechanics & housekeeping employees.

• Worked as a liaison between functions to help improve overall operational productivity.

• Reduced cost of operations by 6% by implementing programs to reduce energy and changing the behaviors of employees.

• Instrumental in lean manufacturing process & cross-functional communications.

BURNSIDE MANUFACTURING, Grand Haven, MI. 1990 – 1991

Metal stamping company working as an engineering intern. Major responsibility involved plant layout, quality control, lesion with outside steel and tooling suppliers. Communicated with big three automotive engineers on defective materials and corrective actions. Provided Lean Manufacturing principles into the plant improving production times, and excessive supplies.

STEELCASE, Grand Rapids, MI. 1985 – 1990

Production worker in the welding department, assembling file cabinets, desk and chairs. Responsible for meeting production goals, safety, and quality assurance. Provided informative input for modifications of production process and materials.

Languages: English, Spanish

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Certificate in Logistics Technology: Advanced studies in global logistics with emphasis on transportation, e-commerce, and marketing.

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

B.S. Industrial Technology Engineering: Area of study highlighted project management, facility design, planning and budgeting.

Baker College, Muskegon, MI.

A.S. Electronic Technology. Areas of studies included micro processing, logical circuits, and electronic principles.

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