brian partridge

* Planned and implemented capital improvement projects aimed to build capacity, increase throughput, reduce cost, and maintenance and repair projects. * Managed projects to ensure on time delivery and controlled costs to achieve budget. * Provided engineering support to process modifications involving packaging line layouts, equipment modifications, and packaging material selection. * Coordinated internal fabricators, outside contractors, and equipment suppliers to meet scheduled project deliverables.

* Utilized project management methodologies to implement multiple packaging line capital expenditure projects to package new product configurations. * Responsible for projects through all stages of the management process: initiation, planning, execution, and closing. * Engaged key stakeholders to develop scope and design requirements. Performed all project planning tasks including: project scope development, design, budgeting, equipment / contractor selection, purchasing, and timeline creation. * Coordinated installation resources (internal/external) to ensure project met expected deliverables. * Led project team meetings throughout the project to ensure minimal impacts to ongoing production operations. * Reported project activity progress and spending to Sr Leadership team throughout the project.

* o Assisted Maintenance Engineering Manager with daily management functions. * o Performed primary functions for a capital expenditure project: planning, purchasing, estimating, labor tracking, and scheduling logistics. * o Set up a department-wide tracking system to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

* o Restored customer confidence in products to prevent return of merchandise. * o Diagnosed problems and performed preventative maintenance on consumer electronic devices. * o Received training in operation and installation of home electronics.

* o Led a team of 20 hourly plant operators and addressed any production problems. * o Production scheduling, labor allocation, and material requirements planning. * o Tracked production results and goals and reported to plant manager * o Directed process improvement teams that analyzed various manufacturing processes. * o Developed job certification program and training program for hourly operators.

o Learned all facets of the different manufacturing processes at a feed mill (blending, pelleting, packaging) o Assisted the Plant Manager with various capital and special projects.

* o Coordinated manufacturing and distribution operations of cooked cattle tubs and bagged cattle mineral, at a non-union feed manufacturing facility operating 24/7, with direct supervision of 5 supervisors and 45 hourly production employees. * o Ensured plant compliance with company and regulatory standards in the areas of safety (OSHA), quality (FDA), cost, and productivity. * o Implemented maintenance and repair & profit adding capital projects from cradle to grave. * o Responsible for meeting company expectations for plant P&L and operating budget. * o Worked closely with production management team to reduce barriers for growth; to realize increased YOY manufacturing production output, increased line efficiencies (OEE), and reduced labor cost per ton.

Course Work including: Total Quality Management Operations and Production Management Statistical Process Control (6-Sigma) Methods of Industrial Engineering Automation in Manufacturing Business Accounting Inventory Management & Logistics Project Management Human Factors / Work Design EIT Certification - June 03

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha, St.Pats Celebration Committee, Student Newspaper (photographer)