Objective

• To obtain a long term and challenging managerial position within your organization; which will utilize both the leadership abilities and technical skills that I have acquired over the past twenty years as manager and project leader.

SUMMARY

• Over 20 years in maintenance management with a proven record of cutting costs and improving productivity
• Skilled project manager possessing strong leadership and time management skills.
• Dynamic trainer and team builder consistently motivates others towards success, through group efforts.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships, which helps to ensure product availability and cost control.
• Good communication skills, interacts well with customers and other coworkers.
• Skilled at developing and maintaining predictive maintenance environments.
• Over 28 years of hands - on experience in the fast paced deadline driven converting and printing industries.
• Experienced in the installation and maintenance of high-speed printing presses and finishing lines.
• Extensive specialized training by KBA, Heidelberg, Harris, Goss, Komori and Bobst on web, Sheetfed and Die-Cutting equipment.
• Specific topics included print unit repair, electrical troubleshooting and PLC troubleshooting. (Certificates were received in all classes)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• SAP
• Word
• Excel
• AutoCAD
• Power Point
• Outlook
• Lotus Notes
• Hagen and several
• CMMS packages

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Lumberton NC

RCM Manager

Responsibilities:

• Identified recurring sources of lost production and developed preventative maintenance measures to eliminated these issues, resulting in a steady decline in unscheduled down time over the past four years, 51% in 2011 thru 2012 and 20% in 2013 thru April of 2014.
• Implemented a head count neutral restructuring of the maintenance department that resulted in a $55K reduction in outside service costs along with a 30% reduction in OT, resulting in a cost of labor reduction of $120K annually.
• Maintained a culture of proactive maintenance through continued use of TPM principles and predictive maintenance activities, including oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermo graphic scans and ultrasonic evaluations of the equipment.
• Conducted root cause analysis of all major or repeat breakdowns to determine if process changes or equipment modifications were required to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintained financial accountability for an annual M/E operating budget of $2.3M.
• Conducted equipment condition evaluations and cost of ownership analysis for overhaul or replacement determination.
• Designed many equipment modifications which were used to successfully improve system reliability and enhance performance.
• Ensured all safety programs were properly implemented and conducted safety training for employees and outside contractors.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to ensure product availability and best pricing.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA.

Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Directed the maintenance activities of all outside contractors and maintenance technicians.
• Managed all capital projects including a $25M plant relocation project in 2005 for which I was the local project coordinator.
• This included over-seeing the relocation of production equipment, development of new workflow patterns and designing of the plant layout and equipment placement.
• Maintained a culture of proactive maintenance through continued use of TPM principles and a CMMS that I Implemented in 2002.
• Ensured all safety programs are properly implemented and conduct safety training for employees and outside contractors.
• Developed and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure product availability and best pricing.
• Conducted root cause analysis of all major or repeat breakdowns, to determine if process changes or equipment modifications was required to prevent future occurrences.
• Conducted equipment condition evaluations and cost of ownership analysis for overhaul or replacement determination.
• Designed and manufactured many of the equipment upgrades and modifications using my engineering and machinist skills.
• Performed emergency repairs and routine maintenance on all types of equipment throughout the facility.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA.

Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Directed the maintenance activities of all outside contractors and 9 maintenance technicians.
• Managed all capital projects including the installation of a new WPM finishing line, which was performed without the use of any outside contractors.
• Decreased equipment downtime by 16% within the first nine months, through the use of TPM practices. This translated to a bottom line increase of $680 thousand.
• Conducted Lockout Tagout training for all maintenance and production employees.
• Lead safety improvement efforts, which raised our standing on the safety leader board from #14 to #3, out of 38 plants.
• Forecasted and managed the first split budget of $936 thousand, for 2000.
• Provided numbers for SPARS on two press replacements, approved for 2000.
• Conducted weekend press checks and color OK’s involving direct customer interaction as part of my advancement training
• Maintained ISO 9001 certification.

Confidential, Parsippany, NJ.

Engineering Services Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed the activities of 7 engineering personnel and outside contractors throughout three separate facilities.
• Co-directed the installation of 6 Heidelberd Speed Master and CD102 sheetfed presses.
• Developed and implemented an emergency contact system, which increased first call response from 58% to over 95%, within three months.
• Provided performance evaluations and cost comparisons of outside venders prior to contract renewal.
• Identified recurring sources of lost production, and through the use of my engineering background and Six Sigma practices, developed solutions to these problems.
• Aided upper management in forecasting the annual operating costs of the department.

Confidential, Parsippany, NJ.

Engineering Services Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Supervised all engineering activities for full web, bindery and digital imaging areas.
• Directed the installation of the Harris M1000 press line.
• Supervised and coordinated the efforts of outside contractors, met with contractors and suppliers to resolve any issues involving the installation, and conducted final inspection and certification of the press.
• Created and carried out cost saving preventive maintenance programs for all facility equipment.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of the TPM process into the everyday operation of the plant.
• Maintained and controlled a spare parts inventory for full web, bindery, and digital imaging areas, valued at over $150 thousand.

Confidential, Parsippany, NJ.

Press Technician / Lead Machinist

Responsibilities:

• Performed emergency repairs and routine maintenance on all presses and support equipment in the web, sheetfed, and bindery areas.
• Commended by management for consistently meeting and exceeding job commitments.
• Managed all aspects of the machine shop operation, including new equipment justification and purchase, material inventory control, and job prioritization and scheduling.
• Aided in the reduction of repair costs by as much as 400% in some cases, through designing and manufacturing of replacement parts and new machines.