Larry Brooks

Experience

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  Interstate Brands Corporation

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1998

  Responsible for total plant engineering and plant maintenance. Maintained and was responsible for over three million dollars in capital projects and responsible for annual operating budget in excess of four million dollars.Supervised a staff of 6 Engineering Supervisors and 42 hourly maintenance employees.Worked closely with Operations Manager in establishing and maintaining standard cost systemsDeveloped, adjusted and controlled project schedules.Participated in meetings, seminars and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in field. Show less

  • Chief Engineer

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  • Associate Chief Engineer

    Jan 1984 - Jan 1997
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  Panasonic Battery Corporation of America

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2011

  Senior Engineer - Engineering Manager

  Developed and wrote equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis and proposals for integrating machine and equipment into the manufacturing and packaging process.Researched and analyzed data such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.Converted blister packaging operation from hand to fully automated systems that consisted of form fill and seal on five lines.Assisted and designed blister packaging and systems including controls, robots, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, and heat transfer systems.Planned and directed engineering personnel in design and fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and developed methods and procedures for testing products and systems.Directed and coordinated fabrication and installation of cartoners, case packers, pick and load systems as well as common tooling to allow for common sealing platforms. Determined parts supply, maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedules required to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition.Coordinated operations, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.Maintained area of responsibility budget and ensured proper controls for this budget were instituted.Resolved personnel issues, interpreted company policies for employees and enforced safety regulations. Show less

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  Panasonic Energy

  May 2000 - May 2011

  Engineering Manager

  Total plant engineering

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  Hostess Brands Corp

  May 2011 - Nov 2012

  Engineering Manager

  Direct Responsibility for 4 million dollar annual budgetRevised and developed machine and facility drawings mechanical and utility.Average work week 60+ hours – salaried position.Responsible for 2 million dollar capital improvements budget.Department head for 36 person maintenance group including 6 managers.Direct responsibilities to corporate engineering for all corrective action plans and follow up on all annual inspections and certifications.Planned and directed engineering personnel in design and fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and developed methods and procedures for testing products and systems.Directed and coordinated fabrication and installation activities to ensure that products and systems conformed to engineering design and user specifications.Determined maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedules required to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition.Coordinated operations, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum operations performance. Utilize CAMS maintenance system.Evaluated installations and recommended design modifications.Maintained area of responsibility budget and ensured proper controls for this budget were instituted.Responsible for labor realization and proper headcount. Training in a Union environment.Resolved personnel issues, interpreted company policies for employees and enforced safety regulations. Show less

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  Panasonic Energy Corporation of America

  Feb 2013 - now

  Packaging machine design - retrofit.Blister Pack - High speed sleeve shrink - Thermoforming - Form fill and seal - Corrugate Tray forming and closing.FormatsTrapped Blister pack - Face seal - Plastic to Plastic

  • Manager Engineering

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Engineering Manager

    Feb 2016 - now

  • Packaging Group - Senior Mechanical Engineer

    Feb 2013 - now