Chris P.

Reliability Manager

San Jose, California, United States

About

Over 15 years of comprehensive manufacturing engineering, project leadership, maintenance and facilities management experience within a variety of industries. Extensive knowledge of plant equipment and processes. Experience in statistical process control, 5S, and lean manufacturing principles. Results oriented innovator, accomplished in leveraging both technological solutions and human capital. PATENTS: ​ Developed and obtained Rotating Sputtering Magnetron (RSM) patent and assigned application No. 60/517,753 on November 5, 2003. Patent # 7,182,843 is issued in the United States and all foreign countries. ​ CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (Cert# 172348) ICML Machinery Lubricant Analyst Certified (Cert # MLA-I-000413) ​RABQSA ISO 9001:2008 Certified Lead Auditor (Cert# Q15627) BRC Certified Lead Auditor ​Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Experience

  • Plant Maintenance Manager at See's Candies
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Reliability Manager at Georgia Pacific
    Sep 2019 - Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • Maintenance Manager at Blommer Chocolate Company
    Mar 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Maintenance Superintendent at Cargill
    Jun 2016 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Ingredion Incorporated ()
    • Maintenance Manager
      Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      •Plan, organize and provide supervision and oversight for the daily maintenance operations in the plant. • Drive Continuous improvement programs within the Maintenance Group (5S, Kaizen, Lean techniques) • Develop and drive Key Business Metrics within the Maintenance group (MTBF, OEE, etc). • Spec. out, and design locker room changing area, new fume hoods, and cold box storage area. • Mentor and lead new Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt practitioners on projects. • Drive and improve Environment Health and Safety Initiatives (Ex. SafeStart) throughout the plant. • Lead ISO, FDA, GMP audits and prepare any associated CAPA’s • Help reduce carbon footprint by implementing LED’s in facilities, newer air compressors, and plant HVAC upgrades. Additionally working with PG&E for project rebates and participating in Demand Response.

    • Maintenance Planner
      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Plan Maintenance activities in SAP while ensuring to coordinate with other internal and external groups. • Maintain and help report out on Key Business Metrics within the Maintenance group. • Drive positive change within the group and others to help improve processes. Ex. Recipient of Ingredion 2013 CEO Regional Award “U.S. and Canada Energy and Water Reduction Project”. • Implemented company’s first wireless vibration monitoring system, steam trap monitoring system, and lubrication analysis program.