OLIVER HUBBER
Napa,CA
Summary
Seasoned Engineering, Maintenance and Project manager, with more than 20 years experience in the fast-paced highly regulated food manufacturing industry. Track record of achieving exceptional results leading technical teams, implementing improvements and maximizing existing equipment. Core competencies include, strong background in preventative maintenance, excellent fault interrogation on all types of electrical and mechanical manufacturing and facilities equipment, coaching and skill development as well as excellent communication to technical and non-technical personnel. Time-management, handling tasks with accuracy and efficiency with a vigorous attention to detail and always with a sense of urgency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Barry Callebaut USA LLC
07.2022 - Current
- Heading up all Maintenance and CAPEX project activity on site with Maintenance Manager and Project Engineer as direct reports
- Managing CAPEX and OPEX projects from ideation to completion
- Liaising with the Site Manager and the Corporate Engineering team regarding activity and planning for the site, including future long term investments and asset utilization
- Overseeing and coordinating unplanned breakdowns and emergency's to ensure supply continuity
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing manufacturing processes and implementing Lean principles.
- Reduced equipment downtime through preventive maintenance and root cause analysis for recurring issues.
- Leading, coaching and developing a diverse technical team including Technicians, Planner, Project Engineer and Maintenance Manager
- Working with the central corporate team on regional maintenance initiatives and standards implementation
Maintenance Manager
Barry Callebaut USA LLC
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained responsibility for mechanical and electrical equipment for production lines and facilities including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and utilities
- Managed compliance of Health, Safety and Environment regulations by in-house team and external contractors
- Held responsibility for budget control, spares management, site contracts management and systems improvements.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
Engineering Manager
Barry Callebaut (UK) Ltd, Burtons Biscuit Company
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Manage the coordination of all Engineering and Maintenance activities at site
- Lead a team of Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers in ensuring PM compliance and minimized unplanned downtime
- Ensured regulatory compliance for employees, equipment, facility and processes
- Manage engineering projects from conception to completion including building business cases, supplier negotiations, design and implementation
- Oversee all activity at site during times of absence and leave for the plant manager in a deputizing capacity.
Group Technical Development Engineer
Burton's Biscuit Company
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Lead Engineering projects across 4 UK sites
- Advised local engineering project teams during design phase
- Assisted site based engineering teams where major or business critical issues
- Lead all Engineering and Maintenance and Project activities at Moreton site.
- Coaching and developing of local teams on specialized technical topics related to CAPEX and OPEX
Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Pladis Global, United Biscuits UK
04.2013 - 06.2014
Maintenance Coordinator
Alpla UK Ltd
01.2012 - 04.2013
Engineering Team Leader
Burton's Biscuit Company
04.2009 - 12.2011
Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Burton's Biscuit Company
09.2006 - 04.2009
Education
HNC - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
West Cheshire Collage
Cheshire West And Chester , England07.2006
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance
West Cheshire Collage
Cheshire West And Chester , England07.2006
High School Diploma -
The Mosslands School
Merseyside , England07.2002
Skills
- 20 years in highly regulated food industry in across both Maintenance and Engineering disciplines
- Highly developed complex problem solving ability
- Proposal Creation
- Public Speaking Abilities
- Contract Negotiation
- High level of design interrogation,
attention to detail and rigour - Experienced in AutoCAD, PLC integrated
systems, HVAC and electro-mechanical
disciplines - Persuasive with highly developed
interpersonal and communication skills - Process engineering
- Adaptable quick learner
Additional Information
Permanent resident of the United States (Green Card Holder)
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Barry Callebaut USA LLC
07.2022 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Barry Callebaut USA LLC
05.2020 - 07.2022
Engineering Manager
Barry Callebaut (UK) Ltd, Burtons Biscuit Company
09.2015 - 05.2020
Group Technical Development Engineer
Burton's Biscuit Company
06.2014 - 09.2015
Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Pladis Global, United Biscuits UK
04.2013 - 06.2014
Maintenance Coordinator
Alpla UK Ltd
01.2012 - 04.2013
Engineering Team Leader
Burton's Biscuit Company
04.2009 - 12.2011
Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Burton's Biscuit Company
09.2006 - 04.2009
HNC - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
West Cheshire Collage
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance
West Cheshire Collage
High School Diploma -
The Mosslands School
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