Greater Phoenix Area
🌟 Senior Facilities, Operations, & Engineering Leader | Driving Operational Excellence and Cost Efficiency With 17+ years as a hands-on Facilities and Engineering leader in FDA-regulated industries, I thrive on turning chaotic startups into efficient powerhouses. My biggest win? Spearheading a $1.5B, 750,000+ sq. ft. facility construction and startup, followed by a 460,000 sq. ft. expansion, delivering 35% reliability boosts and zero major incidents through proactive PSM and cross-functional teamwork. Passionate about blending technical savvy with people-first leadership. What sets me apart is my knack for innovation in high-stakes environments—whether implementing Honeywell automation for 25% downtime reductions or building ISO 5 cleanrooms that ramped production capacity by 20%. I've led teams across regional multi-site operations. My expertise spans cGMP commissioning, qualification, and validations, lean optimizations, and sustainability initiatives. Pursuing Executive level roles, I'm eager to bring my resilient, results-oriented approach to forward-thinking organizations. Let's connect if you're tackling GMP challenges or scaling manufacturing—I'm the leader who turns visions into validated realities. 🔍 Key Strengths: Facilities & Engineering Management | Project Management | Safety & Compliance | Process Improvement | Team Leadership | Organization Leadership and Operations 🌟 Notable Achievements: Directed Facility Startup: Led $1.5B, 750,000+ sq. ft. construction/startup at Rauch North America, overseeing commissioning and operational readiness. Managed Capital Projects: Oversaw $750M, 480,000+ sq. ft. food production facility startup at HelloFresh, ensuring commissioning and GMP compliance. Reduced Maintenance Costs: Implemented CMMS that cut costs by 35% and managing 450+ assets. Increased Production Efficiency: Boosted production/operations efficiency by 18% and reduced waste by 12% at HelloFresh. Optimized Performance: Achieved a 69% cost reduction through ROI initiatives & process improvements at Rauch North America. 💡 Innovative Mindset: Committed to innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging strategic thinking to drive positive change and achieve impactful results. 🤝 Open to Networking: Eager to connect with professionals in Facilities Management, Operations, Engineering, Safety Compliance, Project Management, Process Improvement, and Team Leadership. 📬 Contact Information: Connect with me on LinkedIn or email me at [email protected]. Looking forward to connecting and collaborating!
Oversaw multi-site FDA-regulated facilities and utilities, leading engineering teams to achieve 69% cost reductions through automation and lean optimizations. Managed $2.5M facility expansion, integrating Controlled Environmental Area (CEA), ISO 5-7 Cleanrooms and Cold Storage for 25% efficiency gains and 20% error reductions in GMP-compliant production lines. Implemented CMMS for predictive maintenance across 450+ assets, cutting annual costs by 35% and ensuring zero major incidents via OSHA/NFPA protocols. Developed safety and compliance frameworks, embedding HSE culture to support scalable operations and long-term asset reliability in medical manufacturing.
Managed full automation equipment and building maintenance for a 460,000+ sq. ft. food and beverage GMP Manufacturing site. Oversaw the facility's startup, installation of critical equipment, and implementation of an automated building control system. Directed automation and utilities maintenance for a $750M, 480,000+ sq. ft. FDA-regulated facility startup, implementing 5S methodologies for on-time operational readiness. Managed critical equipment (Honeywell HVAC, safety systems) using CMMS, reducing downtime by 25% and optimizing $1.2M budgets through vendor negotiations. Ensured FSMA/OSHA compliance with LOTO and near-miss protocols, collaborating with safety departments to build resilient 24/7 teams and high-performance cultures.
Managed full automation and production equipment & building maintenance for a 750,000+ sq. ft. $1.5B high-speed canning site. Oversaw the facility's startup, installation of critical equipment, and implementation of an automated building control system. - Led the startup of a $1.5B canning facility, managing the installation of facilities equipment e.g. boilers, RO systems, chiller compressors, air compressors, dryers, and a wastewater treatment plant. - Implemented a Siemens automation building control system, enhancing monitoring, control, reliability, and maintenance. - Administered a $1M startup budget and a $2M capital project budget. - Led as end user, facility development and commissioning of a 460,000+ sq. ft. expansion. - Directed facility & maintenance operations for various systems, production lines, and supporting systems. - Managed and developed a technical team of industrial, manufacturing, process, and electrical engineers, and maintenance staff.