Adam Grismore
Westfield,NY
Summary
Seeking a position that will effectively maximize technical experience and leadership with food product processing and progressively expanded responsibility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
OpEx Engineer
Greybeard Group LLC
10.2022 - Current
- Helping food manufacturers identify production and mechanical gaps.
- Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior techs.
- Working with all levels of companies in setting road maps to implement common goals.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
Plant Manager
Crunch Roll Factory
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Direct report to president/owner
- 40 employee 24/5 operation
- Intergrade SQF standards
- Reduce labor costs
- Revised suppliers for better service per cost.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
Maintenance Manager
Schwans GSC
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Lead 2 major critical plant component overhauls never done before
- Integration to SAP
- Downtime reduction 2% by revising pm and using kpi to create predictive repairs prior to failure
- This raised production efficiency 3%.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
Maintenance Supervisor
Wells Blue Bunny
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Responsible for 24/7 operation 13 production lines, 3 stacker cranes and 4 hardening freezers with 20 techs.
- Report directly to Director of Operations
- Increased plant efficiency 5% each year through root cause analysis and predictive practices
- Installed new 350k DAF system to handle 400% load and reduced BOD by 20%
- Established effective sop with training on required ppe
- 0 lost time recordable in department.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
Maintenance Manager
Ehrmann American Dairy
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Covering all aspects of Maintenance 24/7 Ultra Modern SQF level 3 yogurt operation
- Implemented preventive maintenance program improving OEE
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Planned and executed overhauls not done before
- Built a work order system with procedures.
Maintenance Supervisor
Fieldbrook Foods
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Responsible for providing vision and guidance to a group of 20 maintenance employees, training them on sufficient project plans and procedures
- Provided project controls, cost estimation, and other business support services to technical line management
- Developed innovative preventive maintenance program for components in the facility
- Reducing downtime 5%
- Covering all aspects of maintenance operation from mix, 24 production lines, 10,000 pallet cooler, 80,000 pound ammonia refrigeration system, and 2 stacker cranes
- Built a digital library of all aspects needed for daily use.
EH&S Coordinator
Fieldbrook Foods
01.2008 - 01.2015
- PSM and RMP
- 80,000lbs ammonia plant
- Revised, updated, maintained all elements and reports for DEC, OSHA, EPA, and NY State
- Reduced osha violations by 90% versus prior involvement
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement in EH&S performance through proactive communication and engagement with employees at all levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement appropriate controls for new projects or processes.
- Maintained comprehensive records on all EH&S activities to facilitate internal audits and regulatory inspections effectively.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Fieldbrook Foods
01.2003 - 01.2015
- 24/7 operation 5 technicians.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs on machinery.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and technologies to keep plant operating at peak performance and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Scheduled deliveries, employee shifts and equipment maintenance.
- Minimized cost of operation and enhanced the efficiency
B & G Maintenance Supervisor
Fieldbrook Foods
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Managed capx projects regarding building upkeep and improvement
- Led team of 6 employees scheduling work orders using MP2
- Contributed to maintaining A rating with BRC/SQF audits.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Supervised team of 6 technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- CMMS
- Programming Languages
- Rslogix5000/500
- Directsoft
- AutoCAD
- Pickmaster
- S7 Simantic Manager
- OSHA 30
- Hazmat 40
- JHA
- 7g license
Certifications Education
- PSM Audits, 2010, U of Wisconsin
- Hazwoper 24, 2008-Present
- RETA 2, 2008-Present
- Design of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, 2008, U of Wisconsin
- 30 Hour cooling tower cert, '08-Present, DEC 7G Licensed, M.I.S. of America
References
by request
Timeline
OpEx Engineer
Greybeard Group LLC
10.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
Crunch Roll Factory
08.2022 - 09.2022
Maintenance Manager
Schwans GSC
08.2019 - 07.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Wells Blue Bunny
07.2016 - 07.2019
Maintenance Manager
Ehrmann American Dairy
07.2015 - 07.2016
Maintenance Supervisor
Fieldbrook Foods
01.2013 - 07.2015
B & G Maintenance Supervisor
Fieldbrook Foods
01.2009 - 01.2013
EH&S Coordinator
Fieldbrook Foods
01.2008 - 01.2015
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Fieldbrook Foods
01.2003 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Jamestown Community College
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