Position Objective

To obtain a Management or technical support position that will utilize my skills and experience in Supervision, Reliability, Continuous Improvement, Project Leadership, and Procedure Development for a customer focused organization.

Most RelevAnt Professional Experience

Confidential,Rochester, NY

Thermal Manufacturing Division – Digital Media Flow

Maintenance Reliability and Inventory Manager 2007-09

Supervised production and maintenance operations, Providing: Training and new operating procedures

Developed a new Reliability Sub-System Review Process, Results: Improved efficiency in PM scheduling, parts management, and procedures for operating equipment and support systems

Designed new systems and equipment up-grades to meet productions current needs, Results: Improved OEE, product quality, and equipment effectiveness

Provided Reliability leadership, Resulting in: Equipment sustainability and efficiency improvements leading to a more capable process with less down time associated to equipment failures / OEE improved by 72%

Formulated strategies for continuous improvement projects in the business for, operations, production process, and maintenance operations, Resulting in: New operational plans and procedures for the department, Resulting in: A decrease in safety, ergonomic, and operator incidents and errors

Provided consultation, training, and assistance to contract employees, operators, development engineers, project engineering, and material suppliers, Resulting in: Better understanding of the processing systems for production polymers and improvements in logistics and handling of incoming raw materials

Identified, influenced, and promoted changes in the maintenance department and overall equipment effectiveness which, Resulted in: 55% reduction in production waste, 25% reduction in machine downtime, and 20% reduction in cost of materials improving manufacturing quality and efficiency

Delivered a high level of skill, knowledge, and versatility to the maintenance and manufacturing teams, Resulting in: A more inclusive and innovative team environment

Developed and implemented new processing systems for several departments and organizations through-out Kodak Park, Results: A more comprehensive and reliable processing system for the manufacturing organizations

Managed over 60 employees and contractors at times with direct supervision of 26 employees in the maintenance organization

Experience Working With Reliability Engineering Tools eg. RCM Process, Root Cause Analysis, Process Optimization and Waste Elimination, and Predictive Technologies (Vibration, Ultrasonic's, Oil Analysis, Thermo-graphy, etc.)

ADDITIONAL WORK/Professional Experience

RandD Product Development Technician Confidential,2011 to 2011
Provide Technical support and expertise in development of new food grade chemical additive
Operate RandD equipment in manufacturing development products and advised inventory levels on a daily basis and assisted with reliability and safety guards/requirements for RandD equipment and operators

Confidential, Full Time Student - GPA 4.0 2009-10

Equipment Systems Specialist and Process Technician 2005-07
Managed production processing equipment and material inventories while overseeing equipment installations, up-grades, and commissioning. Provided supervision to shop floor and lead continuous improvement projects for the manufacturing operation. Operation shutdown - Promoted and moved into the Digital Medial Flow Organization

Production and Material Coordinator 1991-05
Improved inventory management (>$4.5 million in savings) along with providing consultation, training, and overall assistance to suppliers which fostered an improved relationship with suppliers and purchasing. Direct supervision of 28 employees with overall manufacturing and material quality responsibilities. Worked with maintenance in scheduling PM work and instructing/training them on the equipment systems Promoted to a process technician with new responsibilities

Confidential, Buffalo, NY 1976-91
Yard Master/Conductor
Directed, coordinated, and organized yard switching and train make-up operations while providing decisive actions on train dispatching and crewing. Implemented improvements in classification and documentation Managed yard work crews and engine mechanics overseeing equipment repairs. Managed road crews for short- and long-haul train service and interfaced with customers and domestic and foreign railroad officials.

EDUCATION

Associates of Applied Science: Reliability Science and Engineering
Applied Arts and Sciences: Reliability Maintenance Certification
Applied Arts and Sciences: Diploma

HONORS AND AWARDS

Team Achievement Gold Award 2006 and 2008
Kodak Research and Achievement Council
Development of new manufacturing process for new product lines
resulting in significant financial returns.

Personal Note

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated that I am a strongly motivated self-starter and have a solid history of team building and team work. I am punctual, readily take responsibility, have excellent time management skills, and a dedicated work ethic. Years of hands on experience is my real academic achievement. References and academic transcripts available upon request.