Kevin Bayliss

Experience

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  Army National Guard

  Apr 1985 - Sept 2011

  Lieutenant Colonel

  -Retired as Lieutenant Colonel (US Army) in September 2011 with over 26 years of experience.-Veteran deployed twice in support of the Global War on Terrorism 2004 and 2010.-Awarded two Bronze Stars for Meritorious Service.-Over 22 years serving in various Leadership and Management positions.-Led units as large as 311 soldiers.-Managed Programs with assets in excess of $20 million.-Army helicopter pilot with over 1000 flight hours.

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  Jetstream Systems, Inc

  Feb 1993 - Jun 1995

  Project Engineer/ Project Manager

  -Developed product handling and packaging equipment for the food/beverage industry, to include machine design of bulk Depalletizers/Palletizers, conveyance equipment, gripper elevators/lowerators, rinsers, fillers, product mass to single file conveyors, and related equipment.-Developed similar handling equipment for product packaging manufacturers to include steel and aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles, and other packages.

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  Designed Conveying Systems

  Jun 1995 - Feb 1997

  Project Manager/Lead Engineer

  -Responsible for all design and engineering for assigned projects.-Prepared plant layout drawings for customer approval.-Supervised and trained three designer drafters.-Developed project plans and detailing activities to meet required ship dates.-Prepared manufacturing drawings including: fabrications, weldments, machined parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.-Exercised fiscal management for assigned projects.-Interacted and coordinated with customers.-Contacted vendors and suppliers to coordinate project activities.-Conducted vendor equipment inspections to verify specifications.-Assigned work to designer/drafters using reference prints, sketches, verbal and written instructions, and supervised their progress for timeliness and accuracy.-Designed products that are compatible with shop capabilities and production methods.-Standardized product lines to lower costs and accelerate production time. Show less

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  Alvey, Inc

  Feb 1997 - Dec 2002

  -Managed material handling projects from pre-order conception through final customer acceptance. (Project values up to $15 million)-Planned and directed activities of multiple resources in the execution of major turnkey material handling systems.-Managed contract administration, accounting, mechanical and electrical engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance.-Worked with marketing and estimating to insure smooth transition from pre-order to post order teams.-Generated detailed project schedules based upon customer requirements, engineering, and manufacturing lead times, and planned installation activities.-Conducted technical reviews during the course of engineering to confirm design basis, customer requirements, and specifications.-Documented all meetings with customers, technical personnel, and management.-Maintained written record of all agreements, technical decisions, and changes in project scope.-Integrated other material handling suppliers.-Maintained accurate financial records, prepare monthly reports for management, and negotiate change orders with the customer as required.-Assisted other Project Managers to successfully execute their projects.-Developed installation plans to provide accurate monitoring capability of all mechanical and electrical field installation activities.-Successfully implemented/scheduled computer controlled systems (hardware and software) for material handling projects.-Traveled as required to conduct project review, approval meetings with customer, and monitor installation activities in relation to installation plans and project schedule. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Sept 1999 - Dec 2002

  • Machine Mechanical Engineer

    Feb 1997 - Sept 1999
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  Alvey/FKI Logistex

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2007

  Senior Product Safety Administrator

  -Reviewed product designs for potential hazards to customer’s employees.-Ensured corrective actions were taken to correct hazards and mitigate risks.-Company expert on domestic and foreign safety standards to include OSHA.-Worked with attorneys as technical point of contact for defending product liability lawsuits.-Acted as FKI Logistex technical representative to related industry organizations. -Provided program direction and staff leadership in the administration of a comprehensive product safety program that encompassed a variety of high risk and hazardous operations. -Implemented public law mandated programs impacting a significant number of employees.-Analyzed psychological and physiological factors affecting product safety to devise control measures that eliminate environmental hazards and reduce human error. -Planned and directed product safety studies based upon validated need or detected variance from established standards. -Evaluated and analyzed accident frequency, cause data, accident reports, safety survey reports, company operations, and other activities having a direct impact on accident prevention.-Directed countermeasure programs to correct unsafe designs, procedures, or conditions. -Developed procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of countermeasure programs. -Identified and justified product safety budget requirements to include training, travel, safety equipment and material funds. Show less

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  Jacobs Advanced Systems Group

  Aug 2007 - May 2011

  Operations Officer/Site Lead

  -Provided program information, analyses, and recommendations directly to the leadership of Program Manager, Future Combat Systems (Brigade Combat Team) (PM FCS (BCT)), Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).-Directed support to an Army Major General (2-Star) including coordination of program documentation, calendar management, and briefing preparation.-Supervisor for remote operations site requiring coordination of staff, events, and future growth.-Management of personnel including all recruitment, training, and evaluation of professional staff.-Interfaced with Government personnel including engineers and contracting staff to ensure program requirements are met.-Developed and implemented processes within the PM FCS (BCT) acquisition life cycle model decision process.-Preparation of all aspects of document preparation, update, review, and coordination.-Participated in, and facilitated assigned Integrated Product Team (IPT) In Process Reviews (IPR) and FCS (BCT) meetings/reviews.-Facilitated meetings and prepared briefings to include read-ahead packages, agendas, data books, briefing slides/books, program schedules, and timelines.-Provided programmatic services to include capabilities in schedule management, information management, cost analysis, budget management, and manpower utilization reporting.-Planned, coordinated, analyzed, and evaluated internal management plans, operating practices, policies, procedures and requirements.-Monitored, analyzed, and reported on funding, manpower and equipment via coordination with functional chiefs.-Monitored organizational budgets, schedules, calendars, and general office functions.-Led special projects and assignments for fact-finding on unusual proposed actions, developing structural change packages, coordinating the preparation of justification packages, and coordinating the assessment of training needs. Show less

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  Bastian Robotics

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2012

  Engineering Manager

  -Provided leadership and management of 12 engineers.-Conferred with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.-Coordinated and directed projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.-Analyzed technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.-Directed, reviewed, and approved product design and changes.-Recruited employees; assigned, directed, and evaluated their work; and oversaw the development and maintenance of staff competence.-Prepared budgets, bids, and contracts.-Developed and implemented policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the company.-Performed administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.-Reviewed and recommended or approved contracts and cost estimates.-Set technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management. Show less

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  Target Corporation

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Operations Manager-Group Leader

  -Oversee all facets of operational support of a 1.3 million square foot distribution center including support equipment and building functions.-Supervise Mechanics and Utility Attendants for a 24 hour warehousing/distribution operation.-Conduct performance reviews of Mechanics and Utility Attendants.-Manage all rolling stock with a value of $2.5 million, including the maintenance budget of $180,000/yr- -102 pieces of Crown material handling vehicles -20 personnel carriers (chariots) -3 Golf Carts -49 Target owned Semi-trailers -500 Carton carrier cages-Recommend and execute system upgrades to improve efficiency and downtime of a 26 year old conveyor system.-Create and give training sessions to Executives and Teammates in the engineering, maintenance, and operation of the conveyor system.-Provide strong leadership and technical expertise to maintain existing procedures and drive continuous improvement.-Resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve conditions and operations of machines and equipment.-Supervise maintenance of all shop equipment and tools.-Maintain and track work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of equipment. Show less

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  Scitor Corporation

  May 2013 - May 2016

  Construction Project Manager

  Facilities and Engineering Group, Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado (ADF-C)-Act as Government Point of Contact overseeing other contractor Project Managers. -Directly Project Manage facilities improvement projects. -Perform engineering as necessary to verify contractor designs.-Develop project plans and statements of work specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.-Formulate and define scope of work based on customer budgets and mission prioritization.-Manage multiple projects at various life-cycle stages simultaneously.-Provide professional, clear, unambiguous, accurate, and complete written and verbal communication.-Interact regularly with senior government officials in order to provide updates, manage escalations, and make recommendations.-Develop conceptual plans and budgets for facilities projects to support fiscal decision-making.-Coordinate with proponent groups and building committees to facilitate rational facility planning, budgeting, and scheduling.-Develop planning documents for initiation of projects to gain approval at headquarters level.-Prepare requests for proposal and conduct all necessary meetings to facilitate hiring design, architectural, and construction management services.-Monitor and report on all phases of planning and construction.-Conduct pre-construction conference, reviews bids, and recommend award of contract.-Prepare contract change orders and monitor their execution.-Review contract plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements.-Monitor and facilitate resolution of construction contract disputes and claims.-Monitor construction contract close-out and maintain documentation files. Show less

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  Markon Solutions

  May 2016 - now

  -Program Manager for Markon Solutions current and future western region contracts. Presently five contracts with 34 personnel.-Markon Solutions Site Lead responsible for seventeen project managers and engineers.-Senior Government Point of Contact (GPOC) directing assignments to all contract and Government GPOCs in the Facilities and Engineering Group.-Direct Government contract duties are a continuation of duties below. (Change of contract May 2016)

  • Senior Director

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Program Manager/Site Lead

    May 2016 - Mar 2023