Luis Rincon
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Air Liquide Electronics
04.2022 - Current
- Lead, train and coach Operations, Shipping and Receiving, Hazardous Waste and Maintenance departments to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours. Work directly with Customer to ensure Cost avoidance and Cost savings plans are being executed.
- Maximize plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training. Routinely meet with other Plant Managers within region to ensure new and innovative procedures are being implemented.
- Direct weekly meetings with department heads and related teams to augment team productivity and facilitate output.
- Manage direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs. Bi-weekly meeting with customer to ensure equipment uptime KPI's are being met.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products. Worked directly with Procurement team to identify pitfalls and avenues for continued delivery of essential High purity Gasses and Chemicals.
- Implemented SAP inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet customer deadlines. Directed onsite contractors to ensure Project goals were met and managed cost.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed. Mid year and end of year reviews are scheduled for all employees.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Conducts Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) meetings with customer for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Conducts bi-weekly Safety/5S walks with department representatives to ensure all areas of Safety and 5S are being addressed.
Maintenance Manager
Air Liquide Electronics
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Supervised a Maintenance team that specialized in Total Gas and Chemical Management (TGCM) for a Semi-conductor facility. Responsible for all equipment associated with direct feed of all High purity gasses and High purity chemicals.
- Scheduled all inspections of equipment and managed CMMS program using Maximo application system.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply company proven techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Wrote and reviewed all Zero impact plans (ZIPS) with team and Plant Manager to minimize downtime and mitigate failure points.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program. Also reviewed reactive maintenance with customer to get better understanding on why the issue happened.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures. Monthly meeting with customer to review budget and prioritize critical and non critical spare parts.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Utilized Cost avoidance and Cost savings plans to help customer budget costs.
- Documented inventory of all critical and non critical spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Attends daily Permit and Operations meetings with customer to review all critical alarms and daily work schedule.
- Project lead on all maintenance related installation projects
- Served as Risk Management Coordinator. Proactively coordinates with departments to mitigate risk and provide Maintenance Leads with ways of using Risk mitigation programs to reduce residual risk to personnel and equipment.
- Schedules all (PIT) Powered Industrial Trucks for services with outside vendors to ensure all equipment is working properly.
- Manages weekly shipments of Hazardous and industrial waste in support of the semi-conductor industry.
- Develops and maintains applicable site specific work instructions. Audits staff regularly to ensure adherence to 2 person verification (2PV) and our Stop the Job program.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement. I am the Air Liquide Veteran representative that regularly attends the Military Recruiting Events that help recruit Veterans. Have attended events in Dallas, Washington DC, Jacksonville Florida and Ft.Hood Tx.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones. Conduct mid year and year reviews with employees.
Air and Missile Defense Tactician/Technician
US Army Chief Warrant Officer 3
03.1997 - 09.2018
- Served as a Senior Projects and Operations Maintenance Manager for an Air Defense Patriot Missile Unit.
- Provided Technical Maintenance guidance, training to Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Operations and Policy Implementation to organizational units.
- Served as a subject matter expert on the employment and operations of Air and Missile Defense (AMD) systems as a tactical control officer (TCO) at the battery level tactical director (TD) at the battalion level, and Air Defense Artillery fire control officer (ADAFCO) at the brigade level
- Coach, teach, mentor and evaluate Soldiers in AMD system operating tactics, techniques and procedures, joint kill chain (JKC) functions, maintenance procedures, use and care of special tools and support equipment, and the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS)
- Evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance programs and tactical crew training throughout a 700 Soldier Battalion through inspections Gunnery evaluations.
- Advise the Battalion Commander on all tactical and technical considerations at all levels through various assessments and evaluations.
- Researched trends to maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in artillery and missile technology.
Electrician Technician
W.Silver
02.1995 - 03.1997
- Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls.
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Worked in both commercial and residential buildings installing and maintaining fuses.
- Fixed wiring and circuit systems to correct performance issues and safety concerns.
- Inspected circuits already in place and lead team of electricians through installing high quality new ones.
- Monitored equipment and provided inventory control measures.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Connected electrical systems to external power sources and programmed automated control systems to protect equipment from high voltage.
Electrician
Cargill Steel And Wire
12.1993 - 01.1995
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Excelsior College
Albany, NY03.2024
No Degree - Electrical Theory/NEC Code I, II, III, IV 108hrs
Dallas Independent Electrical Contractor School
Dallas, TXNo Degree - Troubleshooting AC/DC Motors (54 Hrs)
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXNo Degree - Programmable Logic Controller Course (100 Hrs)
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXNo Degree - Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
Air Liquide
Houston, TX03.2021
Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office/Google Suite
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Continuous Improvements
- Manufacturing Processes
- Supply Chain Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Expectations Management
- Active Listening
- Develop Staff
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Plant Manager
Air Liquide Electronics
04.2022 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Air Liquide Electronics
10.2018 - 03.2022
Air and Missile Defense Tactician/Technician
US Army Chief Warrant Officer 3
03.1997 - 09.2018
Electrician Technician
W.Silver
02.1995 - 03.1997
Electrician
Cargill Steel And Wire
12.1993 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Excelsior College
No Degree - Electrical Theory/NEC Code I, II, III, IV 108hrs
Dallas Independent Electrical Contractor School
No Degree - Troubleshooting AC/DC Motors (54 Hrs)
El Paso Community College
No Degree - Programmable Logic Controller Course (100 Hrs)
El Paso Community College
No Degree - Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
Air Liquide
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