Everett G. “Bud” Hendrickson

***** **** **** ***** • Coarsegold, CA 93614 • 559-***-**** • z07kp8@r.postjobfree.com

Engineering and Maintenance Management

Over 20 Years of Engineering and Management Experience in 24/7/365 Manufacturing Operations • 15 years in a Consumer Product Facility that Manufactures Ziploc® Brand Plastic Bags • Manages Engineering / Maintenance Teams and Critical Projects to Successful Results • 2 Seasons Tomato Processing Aseptic Paste/Dice and Pouched Tomato Products • Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Performance driven manager that builds an environment for all team members to be successful. Very competent and comfortable in all aspects of highly automated manufacturing processes. Heavy emphasis on doing it right the first time (safety, quality, and in a cost effective manor). Fully computer literate in Micro Soft Office, SAP, PeopleSoft, and the ability to learn new hardware and software quickly.

Core Skill Areas

Capital and Expense Budgeting, Team Building and Leadership, Performance Management and Development of Employees, Quality/Safety/Environmental Compliance, Develop and Implement Most Effective Technology, Change Management, Develop Vision and Strategies For Process Improvements, LEAN Manufacturing Methodologies, Project and Downtime Planning and Management, Develop and Track Performance Measures, Price Negotiations With Vendors, Energy Use Optimization, Renewable Energy, Utility Cost Management.

------------------------ Professional Experience ----------------------------

Neil Jones Food Company – Firebaugh, CA (4/19/2010 –10/14/2011)

Plant Superintendent (Tomato Processing)

Maintenance Managers in the parts room, prep/peel, evaporation, sterilization, and boiler/utilities were direct reports. Implemented maintenance management system, improvements in parts room inventory management, developing budgets, and responsible for incoming water, steam, and waste water management. Developed maintenance budgets/staffing, capital plans, and improvement strategy for site.

SC Johnson – Fresno, CA 1997 – 4/16/2010

Manager, Engineering and Maintenance (2007-Present) (Ziploc Plastic Bag Manufacturing)

Added a maintenance team of 10 to my current responsibilities. Budgets added to my responsibilities were a $1.7 million repair and maintenance and a $0.8 million contract services budget. Increased department headcount by 4, which resulted in interviewing and hiring internally. To meet sites needs, the maintenance department took over the planning of Quality, Safety, and Environmental activities and ensured they were documented and filed for audit purposes. Also implemented a 24/7 shift maintenance schedule.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• Successful corporate Safety, Environmental, and Health Audit December 2009

• Selection and implementation of MPULSE maintenance software program

• Improvements to the PM process and scheduling that resulted in improved quality and run times

• 15% price reduction with electrical and mechanical trades

• Productivity increased 5% with shift maintenance coverage

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559-***-**** • z07kp8@r.postjobfree.com

Manager, Engineering (1997 to 2007) (Ziploc Plastic Bag Manufacturing)

Led an engineering team of 5 to support a 24/7/365 manufacturing operation. Managed a $2million dollar capital budget, and a $1.7 million dollar utility budget. Process improvements to add enhancements to the product, improved reliability, and higher efficiencies were completed. Much effort was also done to reduce the amount of electricity used on site. Installed a substation to change the sites electrical rate to transmission.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• 36% improvement in productivity

• 3,000,000 kWh of electricity saved annually ($300,000 annual savings)

• 40% reduction in utility rate

• Implemented new hot wire technology to address odor and side weld issues on sandwich bags

• Added double zipper technology to product lines

• Support efforts in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications

Dow Chemical – Fresno, CA

Senior Production Engineer (1994 – 1997) (Blown & Cast Film / Ziploc Manufacturing)

Project planning and start-up of six very successful shutdowns to implement new extrusion technology. Developed and implemented most effective technology for zipper formation. Identified and implemented low cost process improvements in blown film operation.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• 40% improvement in productivity with $5000 equipment purchase

• Eliminated the need for daytime zipper expert as process allowed changes to be made on shift

• Round the clock downtimes completed work on time and on budget to meet product launch date

Dow Chemical – Joliet, IL

Production Engineer (1988 – 1994)

Coordinated Predictive Preventative Maintenance for an industrial site of four production facilities. Process optimization and new technology implementation were key responsibilities. Supported industrial boiler that burned by-product. Manage the pressure vessel and pressure relief device programs for both Styrofoam* and high impact polystyrene plant.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• Enhancements in vibration analysis and introduction of optical alignment technology

• Implemented new technology that addressed big gaps in capabilities

• Properly maintained and documented maintenance of pressure vessels and pressure relief devices

---------------------- Education & Activities -------------------------------

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD

Professional Development: Attended Center for Creative Leadership Weeklong Leadership Development Program November 2001

Honors & Awards: Officer’s Award (2000); Community Service Award (2002)

Community Involvement: High School Football Game Announcer 2007- present; Youth Football Coach and Board Member 2003-2008; Board of Directors Yosemite Lakes Community Church 1998-2002

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