Adam Tafel

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electronic and operational aspects of machines to include absolute pressure dealing with vacuum systems.
• Responsible for machine service and with focus on problem solving techniques and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Maintain, Troubleshooting, repair, Preventive Maintenance on various types of machines to include not limited to,
• VC999, Reiser, Multivac, Metalquima, Weber, Croyvac Equipment.

• Responsible for the daily plant operations, equipment, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairs of various food processing and packaging equipment.
• Repaks, Supervac, Vemag, Multivac, Metalquima Injectors, AMFEC vacuum tumblers, and paddle mixers Alkar, steam ovens and Hobart mixer/grinder
• Responsible for scheduling and tracking all preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Responsible for the proper operation of steam tunnels and associated equipment, troubleshot and repair system to include, drying PLC driven systems, Hydraulic lifting systems, full automated distribution of product.
• Performed preventive maintenance.
• Performed emergency repairs.
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• Responsible for multiple high speed fillers.
• Maintain Drives, PLCs, Conveyors.
• Ensure proper operation of film wrapping machines by performing preventive maintenance.
• Worked with complex labeling and coding systems.

• Enhanced plant efficiency by implementing predictive maintenance strategies and optimizing equipment performance.
• Developed comprehensive maintenance plans, ensuring timely servicing of all plant equipment and minimizing unexpected breakdowns.
• Performed regular audits on maintenance processes and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.

• Collaborated with engineering teams in designing modifications that enhanced the functionality or lifespan of existing equipment.
• Improved plant efficiency by conducting regular preventive maintenance and repair tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Trained new technicians on plant operations, instilling best practices in maintenance procedures and fostering teamwork among staff members.
• Streamlined workflow by proactively addressing potential bottlenecks and optimizing equipment usage in the facility.

• Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
• Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.

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• Started the Jessup plant by introducing, implementing and training 150 employees on JMP’S, SOP’S, and trained QA personal on HACCP procedures
• Worked along maintenance contractors to implement line efficiencies by the installation of PLC’s, AC drives and transferring systems to further reduce labor costs to 45%
• Coordinated with engineering teams to design more reliable systems that reduced the need for frequent interventions from maintenance personnel.
• Managed emergency repairs efficiently while minimizing impact on production schedules.
• Conducted root cause analysis on recurring issues, developing long-term solutions that prevent future occurrences.
• Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventative maintenance programs and routine inspections.

• Ensured strict compliance with electrical prints, troubleshooting procedures and installation of critical electrical equipment
• To include but not limited to drive systems, control systems, lube oil systems, test equipment, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and associated electrical equipment
• Ensured compliance with shipboard electrical safety in accordance with strict NAVOSH guidelines
• Supervised 10 electricians

• Supervised 25 trade electricians in a union environment
• Managed all aspects of process controls, maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and repair of Skip drives, PLC’s transmitters, temperature control systems, Beck drives, and fisher control valves
• Personally improved furnace operations with the introduction of water cooling furnace tops
• Achieved zero down time ensuring maximum operational capabilities of three major furnaces during up periods