Brian Alves
Sewell,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Engineer with over 8 years of experience in manufacturing, including 4 years in the Cement industry and 4 years in Catalyst Manufacturing. Currently enhancing operational efficiency and customer fulfillment working inside Amazon Warehouses. Expert in optimizing equipment performance, implementing reliability-centered maintenance programs, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in problem-solving with a strong background in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CMMS Administrator
CBRE- Amazon Account
06.2021 - Current
- Act as Planner/Scheduler & Inventory Management Specialist, overseeing the commissioning of multiple new storerooms across the Philadelphia Region.
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
- Oversaw a $3 million budget for projects and spare parts costs, ensuring effective allocation and cost control.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs such as work order completion, asset uptime, labor planning and maintenance costs.
Maintenance Coordinator
Johnson Matthey
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised a Maintenance Storeroom with an annual budget of $1 Million and managed a team of two union employees.
Line lead
Johnson Matthey
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised a team of 8 Production Line Engineers and 40 Union Operators, ensuring the achievement of production and quality goals.
Process Control Engineer
Johnson Matthey
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated a production line involving Fanuc Robots, ASRS automated systems, ovens, dryers, and other industrial machinery all controlled by VFDs and HMIs.
Control Room Operator
Essroc Cement
06.2014 - 02.2017
- Ensured efficient plant processes and adherence to quality targets through close monitoring and adjustment.
Education
Associates degree - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
12.2013
Skills
Product Engineering: Proven expertise in analyzing and solving complex manufacturing challenges using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and advanced problem-solving techniques like A3 and PDCA
Leadership: Demonstrated success in training and supervising teams, including union operators and process control engineers, to consistently meet and exceed production targets
Operational Efficiency: Specialized in optimizing equipment maintenance and implementing cost-saving initiatives, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and performance
Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in operating and troubleshooting industrial machinery, including Fanuc Robots, ASRS automated systems, ovens, dryers, CNC machines, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Communication: Strong communicator and collaborator, adept at working cross-functionally and effectively conveying technical information to a wide range of stakeholders
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of work I like to spend time woodworking. My shop at home consists of a CNC machine, table saw and other general types of shop tools.
Timeline
CMMS Administrator
CBRE- Amazon Account
06.2021 - Current
Maintenance Coordinator
Johnson Matthey
01.2021 - 06.2022
Line lead
Johnson Matthey
03.2019 - 01.2021
Process Control Engineer
Johnson Matthey
02.2017 - 03.2019
Control Room Operator
Essroc Cement
06.2014 - 02.2017
Associates degree - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
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