Tim Whelan

• Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
• Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
• Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
• Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
• Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
• Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
• Worked with senior leadership to complete under-budget management on complex issues.
• Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
• Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
• Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects.
• Estimated costs and set quality standards.
• Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
• Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
• Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
• Recognized low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and save costs.
• Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
• Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
• Supervised 3 employees, including scheduling, training and performance monitoring.
• Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
• Tested systems to enhance power flow and safely install new system components, fixtures and motors.

• Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
• Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
• Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
• Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
• Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.
• Efficiently installed electrical systems and components with careful analysis of technical schematics and specifications.
• Organized and managed smooth preventive maintenance tasks such as evaluating part functionality, cleaning components and removing old seals and gaskets.
• Located and addressed electrical connection issues such as frayed wires and worn insulation to prevent larger problems.
• Installed, tested and calibrated commercial electrical equipment to meet use demands.
• Kept robust spare parts inventory based on expected needs to minimize downtime.
• Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
• Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
• Monitored supply levels and requested additional spare parts, manuals or tools.
• Kept shop area and equipment clean, organized and maintained.
• Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
• Procured parts and maintained inventory and related documentation.
• Completed proactive maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
• Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
• Responded to problems with processing and production equipment and completed timely repairs.
• Inspected systems, diagnosed problems and developed optimal solutions.
• Used information in technical diagrams, schematics and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
• Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
• Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.

Responsible for loading Liquid Carbon Dioxide into railcars & transport trucks