BILINGUAL ENGINEER / MANAGER
Manufacturing, Process, Production, Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Engineer with 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, process and production. Formal training and background in chemical engineering, financial engineering, and project management. Adept at improving processes by using Lean Six Sigma principles and effective risk management. Strong data collection and analysis skills, with the proven ability to introduce cost savings without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction. Excellent project management and staff development skills.
• Chemical Engineering • Process Improvement & Optimization • Project Management • Analytical • Capital Projects • Six Sigma • Financial & Risk Management • Statistical Analysis • Quality Control • HAZWOPER
• Quality Assurance • Regulatory Compliance • Cost Reduction & Avoidance • Mass and Energy Balances
• Customer Satisfaction • Root Cause Analysis • Research & Development (R&D) • Staff Training • Safety
• ISO 9000 • Team Leadership • Technical Support and Development • Batch Chemical Process • Audits
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ATIS ColorJet. Ronkonkoma, NY • Jun 2013 – Present
Production Manager/Process Engineer
Manage and direct strategically all aspects of plant operations and capital projects. Evaluate existing batch processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. Implement and maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. Liaising among different departments. Lead and manage projects under the budget and in a timely manner. PFD’s development.
• 100% overseeing of batch production process through identification, development and delivery of innovative mixing solutions during technology transfer from Israel. Direct 225% of production increase.
• 100% constantly improve process driven capability while maintaining and improving quality standards
• 98% raw material productivity and 100% on-time production with motivated teamwork.
• Proactive help to implement new ERP software system. Purchasing raw materials.
• Ensure KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met within cost effective production.
C2i Inc. Hutchinson, Kansas • Nov 2012 – Apr 2013
Project Engineer
Managed the client master capital project list and schedule. Responsible for project develop and completion within budget and scope. Developed safety requirements to ensure risk mitigation for each project and works with site coordinator. Liaison with: clients, C2i and Cad Department. QA/QC for each project. Attended weekly meetings with sphere of influences personnel and provided updates. Efficient interface across multiple functional levels. Active involvement in P&IDs, PIPs in a refinery environment.
UNITED STATES ARMY, Fort Riley, Kansas • Dec 2008- Dec 2012
Petroleum Laboratory Specialist
Managed a $2M mobile Petroleum Quality Analysis System Enhance (PQAS-E) laboratory with emphasis on quality assurance and quality control for fuel products used by military and civilian customers on base. Tested fuel for helicopters and ground vehicles. Supervised 200 military staff, including training, day-to-day management and coaching, and corrective training. Tracked company personnel retention, re-enlistment, extension, and reserve affiliation. Manage and successfully lead improvement projects.
• Delivered 100% satisfaction amid 283% customer growth through trust, credibility and commitment.
• Honored with the Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Certificate of Achievement. Ranked as an Honor Graduate in Advanced Individual Training.
AXEL PLASTIC LABORATORIES INC., Woodside, New York • Feb 2007- Oct 2008
Production Engineer
Supervised batch plant staff and production activities for TPO and polycarbonate products in this $9M privately held plastics company. Provided direct support to Research & Development (R&D), Process, Production, Maintenance, and Quality Control teams. Collaborated with the plant manager to develop scaling-up correlations. Managed equipment and performed troubleshooting and problem solving as needed. Conducted ISO 9000 audits as well as regular production quality control testing. Managed handling, delivery, and disposal of hazardous materials (HAZMATs). Created technical drawings including PFDs and P&IDs. Developed technical content for laboratory and production procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and requirements. Managed performance to municipal wastewater profiles. Analyzed process and analytical data from unit operations. Led company expansion project
• Saved approximately $150,000 and delivered 95% accuracy by designing, purchasing, and implementing a new reactor for the laboratory and pilot plant. Mass and Energy balances.
• Developed and enacted ISO-OSHA-compliant standards.
• Achieved a 95% efficiency rate on scope, schedule, and mold release.
• Uncovered an additional $15,000 in savings by identifying process optimizations.
• Implemented CFR regulations for product labels after extensive research and planning.
CUMBERLAND PACKING CORPORATION, Brooklyn, New York • Sep 2004- Jan 2007
Quality Control Technician
As a key member of the R&D team, drove quality assurance and quality control for this $100M producer of artificial sweeteners NatraTaste and Sweet’N Low. Analyzed raw material, designed and executed experiments, interpreted data, and conducted extensive research. Developed and continually revised laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements, as well as good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good laboratory practice (GLP) standards. Maintained adherence to standard operating procedures. Improved product quality and production rates. Proposed technical solutions and process improvement techniques. Statistical Process Control (SPC). Batch and continuous processes
• Saved $3,000/year by identifying a strategy to slash ionic strength adjustor use by 50% while maintaining production system pH wi...
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