Greg Shaw
Poquoson,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive entrepreneurial and management experience, adept at fostering strong relationships with colleagues and clients. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in managing administrative and sales teams while applying strategic business acumen to exceed organizational objectives. Committed to enhancing profitability through innovative solutions and a strong focus on continuous improvement. Proficient in financial administration, regulatory compliance, and meticulous recordkeeping.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Engineered Business Solutions
Poquoson, VA
01.2016 - Current
- Provided engineering and consulting services to enhance manufacturing operational efficiency.
- Coordinate construction efforts for facilities and machinery installations.
- Collaborated with various engineering teams to deliver comprehensive project management solutions.
- Partnered with clients to develop strategies for improved system efficiency.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Played a crucial role in establishing a production site for Siemens Energy's turbine components. Exceeded budget expectations by completing the project 10% under budget.
- Led development of advanced super-alloy casting plant for aerospace rocket propulsion.
Director
Warwick Industrial Contracting
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Oversaw operations of a $14M revenue industrial market business.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Established performance metrics and evaluated staff to promote continuous improvement.
- Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Alcoa Howmet Castings
Hampton, USA
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Increased efficiency in a facility specializing in investment casting.
- Led capital projects and maintenance efforts.
- Utilizes strong communication skills to address complex issues.
- Oversaw implementation of capital growth projects surpassing $75 million.
- Oversaw $6 million annual capital budget.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in the maintenance department.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Analyzed customer feedback about services provided by the department.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Planned incentive programs to maximize employee performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Oversaw annual budget expenditures totaling $15 million.
- Managed projects aimed at advancing manufacturing efficiency.
- Managed operations in tool and die shop with a team of fourteen machinists.
- Managed contracted engineering services.
- Established and executed project management procedures for enhanced punctuality and cost-efficiency.
- Led corporate efforts to automate factory operations across the company.
Project Engineer
Alcoa Howmet Castings
Hampton, USA
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Executed plant-wide energy management plan, achieving $450K in annual savings.
- Led project to create a compressed air system that cut operating costs by 40%.
- Led over 200 initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing Engineering and Supervision
Alcoa Howmet Castings
Hampton, USA
01.1985 - 01.1990
- Oversaw multiple manufacturing units.
- Pioneered integration of computer and PLC in manufacturing processes at Howmet.
- Led development and setup of integrated computer and PLC networks.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
01.1982
Skills
- Staff hiring
- Consulting
- Capital pursuit
- Project estimating
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Cash flow optimization
- Profit and loss analysis
- Strategic project planning
- Hiring and staffing
- Life cycle project management
- Business launch
- Small business operations
- Bidding processes
- Design coordination
- Key partnership cultivation
Training
- Industrial Relations Leader in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
- Teambuilding & Employee Engagement
- Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Policies & Procedures
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Methodology
- PM & TPM in Manufacturing
Safetyprograms
- Lock, Tag, Verify (LOTOV)
- Confined Space
- Mobile equipment
- Machine Guarding
- Fall Protection
- Pressure Vessel Safety
- Contractor safety
- Robot safety ANSI Standards
Affiliations
- pickleball player
- metalworking hobbyist
- home improvement enthusiast
- grandfather
Timeline
Owner
Engineered Business Solutions
01.2016 - Current
Director
Warwick Industrial Contracting
01.2012 - 01.2016
Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Alcoa Howmet Castings
01.1995 - 01.2012
Project Engineer
Alcoa Howmet Castings
01.1990 - 01.1995
Manufacturing Engineering and Supervision
Alcoa Howmet Castings
01.1985 - 01.1990
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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