Plant Manager & Plant Engineer
In charge of production, engineering, quality, and warehousing, as well as 425M in equipment and facility capital investments for the Vlasic Pickle production operation, including maintenance to ensure correct processing, packaging, and distribution for 20M cases annually. Direct staff of 21, equipment, HVAC, and electrical technicians, As well as contractors for HVAC and building maintenance. Manage $10M budget - $4M labor and $6M controllable costs. Facility employs 600 in a 300K sq. ft. building.
Increased OEE 5% from 72% to 77% in less than 5 months for equipment that runs 24x7 from April to November; use time from December to March for equipment maintenance and overhaul. Achieved perfect quality score of 10 for 7 months in 2011 through 2012, a new record where previous record was 6 out of 10.
Improved system automations that raised equipment performance based on engineering reviews of applications.  Enhanced HMI with machine and maintenance operators enabling smoother trouble shooting and faster problem resolutions.
Initiated staff performance process and instituted cross-training programs conducted by subject matter experts.  Currently working with team of engineers to bring production from a closing plant to MI; adding new production line and rearranging 5 existing lines to accommodate additional production line.