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Matthew McGahhey

Plymouth,OH

Summary

Results-driven Engineering Executive with over 20 years of leadership in food manufacturing and capital project delivery. Led capital investments exceeding $12.5M and managed teams of up to 50 across multiple sites. Spearheaded sustainability initiatives and ensured regulatory compliance while fostering high-performing teams.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Facilities Engineer

Pepperidge Farm
Willard, OH
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, utilities, infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and facility modernization.

Led engineering execution of $6M electrical substation replacement, ensuring timely project delivery and compliance with safety standards.

Led a $3M boiler replacement replacing four aging boilers with three high-efficiency units.

Directed $3.5M pretzel oven modernization, implementing complete controls upgrade to improve operational efficiency.

Recipient of Campbell's 2024 ESG Project of the Year for reducing water use by 35.8M gallons annually.

Managed 15–30 contractors, coordinating engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, and quality to achieve project objectives.

Created detailed capital forecasts for project planning., budgets, procurement strategies, and executive reporting.

Developed and mentored facilities staff, creating a Planner/Lead Technician role.

Provide oversight for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Title V Air Permit compliance.

Engineering & Maintenance Manager

The Campbells Company
Ashland, Ohio
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed daily maintenance operations and equipment schedules to optimize productivity.
  • Supervised maintenance team to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
  • Performed inspections to identify maintenance issues and implemented solutions to minimize downtime.
  • Forecasted capital needs and managed capital projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
  • Identify, write, and manage capital projects
  • Developed and implemented safety programs for confined space and arc flash control, enhancing workplace safety.

Corporate Maintenace Manager

New Horizons Baking Company
Norwalk, Ohio
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Corporate manager for NHBCO maintenance departments in Norwalk, OH - Fremont, IN -
    & Toledo, OH
    Implemented several process improvements within the organization to reduce waste.
    Led conveyor improvement projects that saves the company over $100,000 annually by
    reducing headcount by 1 person per shift.

    Currently leading the reorganization of Norwalk's maintenance storeroom and reducing
    overall inventory to reflect current needs of the facility to get the storeroom to a lean status
    Successfully led the implementation of a third party CMMS (asset essentials) within the
    corporation to account for all assets and gain true asset history so that maintenance activities
    can get to a predictive state. Established PMing KPI's and weekly work order reporting to
    address critical assets.
    Had to gain the trust of the organization quickly in order to restructure the maintenance
    department in Norwalk and to get approval to add key maintenance positions throughout the
    NHBCO organization
    Prepare and manage a $4,000,000 maintenance budget in the Norwalk facility. Prepare and
    manage annual maintenance budget for Toledo facility. Review and approve the maintenance
    budget in Fremont, IN.
    Developed and executed capital plan for corporation, aligning resources with strategic maintenance objectives.
    Obtained a corporate preferred vendor contract with Motion Industries to secure preferred
    pricing for NHBCO MRO supplies
    Have addressed training needs for mechanics in the corporation by introducing learn lab
    training centers and launching TPC web based maintenance learning so that they obtain the
    skills to become true assets to the company
    Introduced appropriate arc flash PPE so that mechanics can safely work in electrical panels
    Program manager for NHBCO's ARM (Ammonia Refrigeration Management)program.
    Kept all aspects of the program up to date.
    Managed all aspects of maintenance for New Horizons Toledo bakery start up. Also
    managing several projects across multiple locations simultaneously while assisting the
    engineering team with equipment selection and FAT's.
  • Oversaw daily production activities for baking production and quality assurance processes.
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Organized inventory control systems and supply ordering for baking ingredients.

Maintenance Lead, Planner, Supervisor

Pepperidge Farm
Willard, Ohio
12.1996 - 10.2018
  • Job skills and duties have included supervising and leading a diverse workforce of over 30
    maintenance personnel on the N.O. shift. Responsible for employee evaluations and
    performance reviews. Required to communicate clearly and effectively with all personnel of
    the facility. Duties ranged from being a facilitator to being hands on with all of the
    equipment. Also responsible for a working knowledge of the entire facility, including the
    flexible packaging center.

    Responsible for electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC repairs to a wide variety of
    sophisticated equipment, as well as keeping up with a preventative maintenance program in
    a fast paced environment.
    Job duties have included coordinating and completing capital improvement projects with 3rd
    party and internal employees. Responsible for ammonia refrigeration plant at the
    Pepperidge Farm Willard, OH facility.

    Wrote and managed several capital projects for process and facility improvements.

    Coordinated all building and grounds maintenance.
    ● Conducted preventive maintenance for facility equipment
    ● Managed upkeep of facility grounds to maintain safety and appearance
    ● Executed HVAC repairs and system integration
    ● Managed ammonia plant maintenance and implemented safety protocols
    ● Executed maintenance tasks and ensured compliance through yearly boiler inspections
    Responsible for identifying opportunities for improvements as well as writing preventative
    maintenance plans.

    Worked closely with the maintenance and engineering manager to maintain the fiscal
    budget.

    Skilled in the use of CMMS (SAP), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

    Have been closely involved in several major equipment (SIG/Bosch) rebuilds at the
    Pepperidge Farm facility in Willard, Ohio. Have also been involved with the Factory
    Acceptance Tests of new equipment.

    Maintenance lead for the implementation and the start-up of line 10 in the Willard, Ohio
    Pepperidge Farm plant.

    Maintenance lead for the Line 14 project for Gold Coast Expansion. This included being part
    of a cross-functional team for the selection of a Doyen machine and the integration of it
    into the Willard, OH Pepperidge Farm plant.


    Led safety programs for confined spaces and hazardous chemicals for
    the safety department.

    Contributed to 5S initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency at the Pepperidge Farm facility in Willard, OH.

    Developed a new training plan for line mechanics which reduced training, spending and
    provided clear guidelines for the mechanics and schedulers.
  • Led safety programs for confined spaces and hazardous chemicals for the safety department.
  • Contributed to 5S initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency at the Pepperidge Farm facility in Willard, OH.
  • Developed a new training plan for line mechanics which reduced training, spending and provided clear guidelines for the mechanics and schedulers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies With A Concentration in Operations

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
10-2016

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering

North Central State College
Mansfield, OH
05-2012

Skills

  • Capital Projects Facilities Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Reliability Utilities Strategic Planning Budgeting Team Leadership Contractor Management PSM Environmental Compliance SAP
  • Project management
  • Capital forecasting
  • Process safety management
  • Electrical systems

Details

A manufacturing engineering leader who combines deep hands-on technical experience with corporate strategy, capital execution, financial management, reliability, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and people leadership.

Timeline

Senior Facilities Engineer

Pepperidge Farm
08.2023 - Current

Engineering & Maintenance Manager

The Campbells Company
03.2022 - 02.2023

Corporate Maintenace Manager

New Horizons Baking Company
10.2018 - 03.2022

Maintenance Lead, Planner, Supervisor

Pepperidge Farm
12.1996 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies With A Concentration in Operations

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering

North Central State College
Matthew McGahhey