Christopher Ozment
Munster,IN
Summary
Spending the last 16+ years within the Industrial Maintenance industry, has motivated me to pursue the next essential step in my career. Working in all areas of the manufacturing sector has made me a valuable asset in the maintenance and reliability departments of the companies I have worked for.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Greif Packaging
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Rebuilt a team of technicians to fill out multiple roster spots after retirement & attrition
- Brought in vendors and contractors for projects to align with increased safety standards
- Assisted in the rebuild and implementation of the CMMS to start tracking breakdowns and trends in consumable parts usage
- Projected savings of over $100K year over year as a result of renegotiation with vendors and finding new suppliers to support the facility
- Ensure the reliability of the 9 production lines for 24/7 operation
Director of Engineering & Maintenance
Home Products International/4 RAM Polymers
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Directed a Team with various skill sets to utilize their strengths to benefit the company and save on unnecessary outsourcing costs
- Eliminated $130,000 in annual rental costs with the repair and replacement of equipment
- Implemented a comprehensive PM program to manage the downtime in a more controlled manner
- Set up "HIPPO" CMMS system in conjunction with the quality dept
- Expected savings of 15k + yearly in hydraulic oil costs
- Various EHS trainings and safety measures on the production floor
- Negotiated contracts with new and existing vendors to assure the company was getting the best possible pricing
- This includes waste management, uniforms, suppliers, contractors, etc
- Projected savings: ~$50K in year 1
- Oversaw a $440K boiler replacement project working with multiple vendors to ensure completion and operation prior to the winter months
- Oversaw the scrapping of 14 injection molding presses while working with 3 different contractors, including the reorganization of the production floor moving good machines into new locations to optimize the flow of work and run efficiency
Maintenance Supervisor
Amcor Rigid Packaging
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Spent time on the floor learning new machinery and developing my team based on strengths
- Worked with project managers on the relocation of all production lines to a new facility on time and budget
- Assisted in the lay out and planning of the new facility as well as designing the new maintenance area
- Spent 6 months maintaining and managing running production in 2 locations while the relocation was ongoing
Maintenance Mechanic I/ Lead Mechanic
Amcor Rigid Packaging
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Assisted in startup/opening of first “green” plant, located within the Method building
- Perform general maintenance and preventative/predictive maintenance on a variety of blow-mold and injection, auxiliary and plant support equipment
- Applied knowledge of mechanical, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic theory and procedure to troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance and complete necessary repairs on auxiliary and support equipment
- Authorized within the plant to shut down/stop equipment
- Maintained all of the above, working closely with other level I maintenance mechanics, in the absence of a maintenance supervisor
- Received SAP computer training
- Received annual GMP Plant training
- Received annual HACCP Plant Training
- Forklift Certified
Mechanic
FlexSol Packaging
05.2010 - 01.2015
- Electrical work, including electronic component wiring
- Welding, Metal Fabrication
- Carpentry
- Electrical and Automated system diagnosis
- HVAC
Machinist
Midwest Mixing Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Fabricated Stainless and Carbon Steel
- Welding
- Painting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a focus on Project Management
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN12.2021
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
South Holland, IL06.1996
Skills
- Fluent with Microsoft Office as well as many other windows applications
- Team Building
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Proficient in written & verbal communication
References
Available Upon Request.
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Greif Packaging
02.2023 - 10.2024
Director of Engineering & Maintenance
Home Products International/4 RAM Polymers
08.2021 - 02.2023
Maintenance Supervisor
Amcor Rigid Packaging
06.2019 - 01.2021
Maintenance Mechanic I/ Lead Mechanic
Amcor Rigid Packaging
01.2015 - 06.2019
Mechanic
FlexSol Packaging
05.2010 - 01.2015
Machinist
Midwest Mixing Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a focus on Project Management
Purdue University Global
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
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