Experience

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  Nws (national wine & spirits) formerly union beverage

  Apr 1993 - Mar 2003

  Lead electrical / mechanical maintenance

  Lead electrical and mechanical maintenance technician on an automated sortation system with 8 miles of conveyor. PLC programming and troubleshootingVFD programming and troubleshootingScheduled maintenance workOrder parts and maintain inventoryMaintain production capacitySchedule and perform PM'sImplement and maintain CMMS program.

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  Pedal power cyclery

  Mar 1999 - Aug 2003

  Owner / operator

  Owner and operator of a retail bicycle shop. Purchased inventory, sales, repairs, promotion, etc...Ran a booth at the Chicago bike show for the shop as well as K2 and Intense Bicycles. We also promoted a race series from 1999-2004 in two locations. Secured advertising, marketing, and sponsors.

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  Glen-gery brick

  Aug 2003 - Dec 2011

  Plant superintendent

  Project ManagementProduction ManagerShipping and Recieving ManagerMaintenance ManagerParts and Materials Inventory and PurchasingSafety Training, Facilitator, and AdministratorHR at a Union FacilityMentored, coached, and developed wage and salaried employees

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  Watsontown brick co.

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Assistant plant manager

  Run operations on a three (3) plant facility where Extruded, Molded, and Hand Made brick were made. Mining, conveying, crushing, grinding, extruding/molding, drying, burning in the kiln, and packaging all in one location.Safety Training, auditing, complianceInventoryAssist in new product developmentWork with Sales on company objectivesScheduling manpower needs

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  General mills

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2015

  Operations / safety leader

  Manage production, food and human safety in a 24/7 union food production plant.• Safety – Safety TL, facilitator for all departmental training. Pilot corporate safety and culture change initiatives.o OSHA Outreach Trainer 10/30 hr courseso Reduced recordable incidents by 40% for 2 consecutive years. o Wrote the Fall Protection & Close Proximity Maintenance policies becoming the company standard o Developed the plant standard for LOTO & OPL’s (one point lessons).o Facilitate train the trainer on safety and quality topicso Utilize GSTEM (Global Safety Tracking and Environmental Management System) program to track incidents and near miss investigations and mitigationo Workers Comp managero Plant resource for policies, standards, processes, codes, and equipment designo Developed the Grass Roots Safety Team (Culture) & Safety Captain Team (Tactical)• Quality – Ensure training, inspections, sanitization, & HCCP checks are performedo Implement the new FSMA and FSSC regulationso Collaborate with AIB auditors on compliance and certificationso Led team through a successful FDA audit, mitigation & remediation• Production – Line owner, 24/7, of 3 Lines with OEE ranging 85% - 93%. 93% being the highest OEE of the entire site. This was in addition to managing the department.o AM/PM lead for the 3 lines (CI/TPM - CI from P&G) Back to basic condition, SME, BDE, DH, etc. training, execution, and follow up. o Staffing, payroll, downtime tracking, coaching, grievances, discipline, and monthly/annual personal reviews. • Maintenance – Identify gaps through audits, DH, and Glide Path Teams. Generate WO's, follow up and track progress through MAXIMO CMMS. Troubleshooting and equipment improvements - project leader on increasing palletizing OEE by 35% without capital.• System Engineer - Test new products, materials, and processes and report to R&D o Track batch production through MQIS & Wonderware. Develop BVOA’s on OEE improvements. Write process operation OPL’s. Show less

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  Ecolab

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

  Eh&s manager iii

  Manage and led the commitment to compliance in environmental, health, and safety at three (3) OSHA PSM 24/7 union chemical facilities ~650 employees. Delivered a reduction in recordables from 14 per year to 0 within 18 months and remained incident free for 3-7 years depending on site. 7 Direct reports.Safety – Develop the strategy and implement the vision to deliver Goal Zero through trust, education, accountability, and culture change. o Delivered a plant record of Goal Zero at all 3 sites – first ever in 50 yearsProcess Safety - Pilot, staffed,& developed a Process Safety Program where none had existed MOC, Open End Closure, and Tier Reporting, PHA, HAZOP, What If, HIRA, RCA, Red List, Engineering controls, and Corrective Action completion and trackingPilot & Implement  Velocity, an EHS Electronic Management System - SMS  Red List – matrix for incompatible materials Safety Skills - Computer Based Training Safe Start – Human error prevention and ownership Early Intervention - Regional launch for a NP, EI, & Ergo programs Safety Pillar Owner w/Safety Committee & BBO program  Health Fairs & Employee appreciationo Audit /Gap analysis - close gaps on LCP’s (Life Critical Policies)o Leader, facilitator, & trainer of TapRoot, 5Y, Fishbone RCAso Hierarchy of Control to mitigate risk – Eliminate, substitute, engineering, etc.o Owner of the Emergency Response Teamo Developed - train the trainer program, & Hands on DemonstrationEnvironmental o Wrote Accidental Discharge Spill/Slug Control Plan o RCRA waste management @3 LQG, budget of up to $1M/montho Testing for historical ground contaminationo Manage wastewater treatment, POTW, & IEPA reportingWorkers Comp – Owner of the WC program and case managemento Implemented a Nurse Practitioner & Early Intervention Ergonomisto Reduction of litigated WC cases by 35%Sustainability – Developed An employee led recycling program, recycling 450 tons annuallyo Water Conservation – 10% reduction Show less

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  Nalco champion, an ecolab company

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Eh&s manager iii

  OSHA PSM managed, heavy chemical reaction facility w/150 employees. I led the EH&S departments at all 3 Joliet, Il and Corsicana, Tx locations from 7/2018-3/2019. Similar functions and results as the other two sites. Developed the EH&S team to meet and exceed all KPI’s as a stand-alone site as Ecolab spun the site off as Champion X. 5 Direct Reports.• Delivered 0 recordables, process safety, or environmental events during a spinoff• Implemented Velocity, an EHS Electronic Management System• Launched EH&S TPM Pillar and Safety Committee w/Subcommittees• Managed a deep well injection process and permitting for waste disposal• Led a $3M environmental project – RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer) to reduce VOC emissions avoiding becoming a Title V site Show less

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  Ecolab

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2024

  Responsible for ~160 union employees in a fully automated chemical manufacturing facility, producing chemical products for food & beverage, hospitality, and oil & gas industries. Managed end-to-end production operations, including P&L, safety and quality standards, cost control, and logistics. Interim PM for 6 months prior to promotion.Led daily operations in the production and packaging of chemical products, ranging from 1-gallon containers to bulk trailers.Accountable for the full production lifecycle, ensuring optimal safety, efficiency, and product quality in compliance with regulatory and company standards.Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service outcomes, streamline processes, and reduce costs.Drove alignment between operational teams and corporate objectives to achieve production and shipping targets while meeting customer demands.Implemented safety protocols and maintained a strong focus on employee welfare, achieving a record of minimal accidents and ensuring a safe working environment.SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTSExceptional Operational Results: Delivered 2019 CPK (pre-Covid highwater mark) for 2 consecutive years, established new plant records for tonnage and absorption Q3/2024, delivering a budget surplus of $2M. Achieved by driving a 35-point improvement in OEE, maintaining a DIFOT rate of over 98%, and increasing annual tonnage from 70M kgs to 115M kgs. Leadership and Team Development: Successfully recruited, staffed, and developed a high-performance leadership team, hiring 6 out of 8 direct reports and training them to excel as a High Performing Organization (HPO) delivering the above results.Employee Engagement: Spearheaded a 40% improvement in HUMU (Employee Engagement) scores by fostering a culture of transparency, trust, recognition, volunteering, work conditions, and the creation of DEI/ERGs.Capital Project Leadership: Identified, secured, and executed capital projects and budgets Show less Interim Plant Manager 6/8 months in this role while covering the Safety, Ops, Reliability manager and Process Safety roles.Strategy – Developed the successful vision, strategic roadmap (Masterplan), & budget Assumed a struggling site, began the process to deliver $2M budget surplus & maintained 2019 CPK. Leveraged data driven insights utilizing forecasting, P&L analysis, KPI trending & TPM methodology to drive sustainable CI to achieve financial goalsSafety – Goal Zero achieved @ 3 sites in North Texas. Culture – Coach, Train, & Inspire - leadership in culture, commitment, compliance, & prevention SWA, BBO, Haz ID, Near Miss, CBT, RCA (TapRoot & 5Y) Compliance – OSHA, TCEQ, EPA, RCRA, ISO, City of Garland, etc.Process Safety – OSHA PSM - MOC, PSSR, PHA What If, Haz Ops, WTL, LOTO, Training and engineering improvements to eliminate or minimize hazards. Environmental – SWPP,SPCC, TCEQ, EPA,TSCA, RCRA, WWTP, POTW Led 10M project to correct self-disclosed historical ground contamination Manage 4 LQG sites, P&L, and contractor, Heritage Environmental Manage onsite wastewater treatment facility (Ph, color, and discharge testing)Quality – Reduction of FPF to <1.5% and bad batches to <2 per yr - GMPProduction – 35-point increase in OEE allowing the site to increase tonnage from 70M kgs to 115M kgs. Bulk DIFOT >98% (Delivered In Full On Time) TPM/CI Pilot Line tripled OEE and tonnage 25k kgs-80k kgs/day Eq Owners, CL(centerlines), CIL(clean, inspect, lube), Back to basic conditions, DH(defect handling), PM’s, BDE’s, SME’s, etc...Reliability/Engineering – Reduction in breakdowns >1hr from 20% - 4% Achieved by staffing, training, and developing technical professionals Mechanical Integrity program, Critical Eq List, PM’s, BDRCA’s, etc. Strategically developed and implemented $5-10M of Capital annually HR – Employee development IDP & performance reviews, WC manager. Show less

  • Plant Manager II

    Jun 2022 - Nov 2024

  • Program Manager II

    Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  • SHE Manager III

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2021