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Summary of QualificationsStrong leadership skills honed by years of maintenance and automated manufacturing experience.Project Manager of multi-million-dollar capital projects with multiple contractors carrying out simultaneous tasks.Ability to not only lead, but also train personnel to reach their fullest potential.Instrumental in Continuous Improvement projectsStrive for world class LU/LE in the manufacturing process.Experience with startup and implementation of CMMS systems (COGZ, SAP and MP2)Rigid plant budget controlsStrong verbal and written communication skillsFISMA training 2016SQF Level 3 experienced. IFS/Kosher/Organic/HalalReinforced belief in Customer Service and First Pass QualityPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE8th Avenue Food & Provisions (A Post Holdings company)Plant Manager, Golden Boy Foods - Troy, AL (1/10/22 to 10/02/23)Duties include managing the plant budget with major cost saving and waste stream initiatives. Well versed in the annual budget building and implementation process. Rebuilt the middle management team from previous turnover and staff restructuring. Created team changes through strategic implementation to drive the plant to a more sustainable People Safety and Food Safety culture. Re-vamped production schedules in order to improve work/life balance and lower attrition levels. Raised the bar on training for production team members with SMED events and Centerlines. Saw significant progress in production KPIs as these processes were established and sustained.SR. Engineering and Maintenance Manager, Golden Boy Foods - Troy, AL (12/20 to 1/10/22)Inter-company transfer from the New Hope, MN facility back to Troy, AL facility to Co-Manage the installation of a $21MM plant expansion project. This project was cast with a very aggressive timeline coupled with a very short OEE ramp-up and glidepath. Systems were assembled with the most up to date PLC platforms including Ignition Server Control System.Built a Multifunctional operations support team including Maintenance Manager, MRO Buyer, Maintenance Planner and 18 multi-skilled trades complete with facilities maintenance. This team was built with PPM and PDP in mind of the Build Process. New Ignition software combined with CMMS and integrated in conjunction with Corporate ERP.SR. Engineering/Maintenance Manager/CI, Dakota Growers - New Hope, MN (5/19 to 12/20)Inter-company transfer from the Troy, Alabama facility to assist in the turn-around of the New Hope, MN Pasta plant. Challenged with ALL utility upgrade capital projects coupled with OEE and profit maintaining installations and upgrades. Have created a stable platform in order to foster more efficient maintenance and Planned Maintenance scheduling and performance. Working with the plant management team to refine processes and machinery changeover times. Have laid groundwork for successful Continuous Improvement capital projects in the areas that require them. Some projects will include very large portions of new and some machinery transferred between plants for product realignment. These projects will include multiple contractors with varying disciplines; the engineering and maintenance staff will lead them internally.Work with Plant Manager to refine and project, maintenance and plant budgets while repairing the current CMMS process system. Help change the culture in plant operations by encouraging re-energized internal and external customer service. Promote a positive culture that focuses in continuous improvement and operational excellence.Michael S. Smith Page 2Maintenance Manager, Golden Boy Foods - Troy, AL (3/11 to 5/19)Managed just under $10 million plant upgrade and revitalization project complete to production startup. Full control of departmental budgets both Maintenance and Capital. Including all capital requests, monthly capital status, and project completion forecasting. Manage a full-time planner for PM and asset maintenance control. Planner also monitors CMMS and asset parts inventory. Staff for a Four Shift operation includes Shift Leads, mechanical, food safe stainless fabricators, electricians, and PLC / IT technicians. Hired all but one of the maintenance personnel and 90% are all multi-craft. SQF / IFS experienced, FISMA trained. Carry out inter-departmental and plant audits. Full auditing of contractors and service providers. Conduct Continuous improvement meetings with management complete with timelines and cost savings. Zero safety incidents in 5 years. Strong belief in employee inclusion, responsibility, and accountability.Gerber (A Nestle Foods company) 12/05 to 2/11 Instrumentation Technician Shift Supervisor - Fort Smith, ARProvide shift technicians daily tasks including ensure all process machinery is running efficiently, using relay logic, PLC and Troubleshooting skills. Calibration of process and control devices to USDA and FDA specs using calibrated test equipment. Other duties include, manage shift preventative maintenance programs, planning and budgeting special projects. Projects involve process Continuous Improvement, building systems, including electrical services wastewater systems. The majority of these systems were Allen Bradley PLC and Allen Bradley variable frequency drives. Able to troubleshoot and manipulate PID loops with PLC controllers and test equipment. Making needed on the fly repairs while ensuring productivity by maintaining open communication with both production operators and managers. Guiding technicians to use open communication skills with machine operators incorporated in troubleshooting, the operators knowledge of how the machine should operate is a very valuable tool. Involved in all capital and improvement project planning, budgeting, procurement, and installation.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEWalmart Distribution Center - Brundidge, ALArea Maintenance ManagerTXI/ Chaparral Steel - Petersburg, VAElectrical Maintenance Team Leader/SupervisorLitton Automation - Melbourne, FLElectrical Installations SupervisorUS Navy Submarine Forces Groton, CTAuxiliary ElectricianEDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSAssociate of Science - Engineering Technology (1993)Brevard Community College (Now Eastern Florida State College)