Jesse Furnas
Franklin,OH
Summary
Results-driven Plant Engineer with extensive experience specializing in process control, environmental compliance, and electrical troubleshooting. Proven track record of reducing downtime, improving safety standards, and leading technical improvements. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and teamwork skills in optimizing plant operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Engineer
Klosterman Baking Company
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Remained abreast of new and emerging industry regulations and guidelines for plant operations.
- Prepared performance appraisals of plan personnel, highlighting exceptional performances and illustrating remedial requirements.
- Created standardized set-ups for staff workstations and tools to streamline opening and closing operations.
- Audited and trained maintenance personnel to verify presence of necessary skills and competencies.
- Report daily to the plant manager of all breakdowns and solutions to non reoccurrence of equipment failures.
- Contribute to the continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment and production systems.
- Responsible for compliance with all regulations including food safety policies and procedures related to all maintenance aspects.
- Participate and lead in capital improvements from start to finish.
- Maintain monthly, period and yearly budget.
- Accountable for execution of relevant projects within assigned area. Monitor project plans and status to ensure completion. Communicate project status, work activities and potential problems to all appropriate team members.
- Interface with vendors, manufactures and field service personnel.
- Ensure all safety policies and procedures are being followed.
- Member of the following teams: HACCP, Food Safety and Defense, and Safety.
Assistant Plant Engineer
Klosterman Baking Company
04.2008 - 10.2020
- Remained abreast of new and emerging industry regulations and guidelines for plant operations.
- Complied with applicable mechanical and electrical regulatory standards for a food plant operation.
- Designed and enforced best-practice methodologies.
- Maintained open communication channels to verify prescribed operational levels for equipment and tasks.
- Organized and managed maintenance staff to fulfill requirements via scheduling and delegation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
- Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.
- Develop and maintain parts inventory
- Develop, evaluate, traind and mentor maintenance technicians.
- Ensure the adherence of safety policies, practices and procedures.
Maintenance Technician
Klosterman Baking Company
04.2006 - 04.2008
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Education
Associates - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Dayton, OH03.2006
Skills
- Process Control
- Environmental Compliance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Code inspections
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt
Allen Bradley Certificates in:
- RSLogix 500 Basics and Fundamentals
- RSLogix 500 Troubleshooting
- RSLogix 500 Introduction to Programming
- RSLogix 5000 Basics and Fundamentals
- RSLogix 5000 Troubleshooting
- RSView and Studio Basics and Fundamentals
CPR Certification
Confined Space Certification
Forklift Train the Trainer Certification
Timeline
Plant Engineer
Klosterman Baking Company
10.2020 - 07.2024
Assistant Plant Engineer
Klosterman Baking Company
04.2008 - 10.2020
Maintenance Technician
Klosterman Baking Company
04.2006 - 04.2008
Associates - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
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