Project Manager as a permanent or contract employee with tasks involving cost estimating, scheduling, facility equipment layout, installation and acceptance of conveyor system equipment (manufacturing, process, industrial, etc.). Could follow project through complete Life Cycle (concept design thru installation, commissioning and acceptance).
BILL ROBINSON
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Willing to Relocate)
Home: 615-373-0961
Cell: 615-476-5020
Email: robinsonw2[at]ASME.org
PROJECT MANAGER / ENGINEER WITH PM BACKGROUND
Desired Position: Project Manager / Engineer as a permanent or contract employee with tasks involving cost estimating, scheduling, design & layout, installation and acceptance of conveyor system equipment (manufacturing, process, industrial, etc.). Could follow project through complete Life Cycle (concept design thru installation, commissioning and acceptance).
Professional Profile: Results oriented professional with a track record of successfully leading project teams and delivering conveyor system projects on time and within budget. A project focused mechanical engineer with extensive hands-on experience in conveyor layout and design, project management, engineering, purchasing, budgeting, contract and vendor management, and commissioning of capital equipment (e.g., paint conveyor systems, phosphate, e-coat, processing conveyors, assembly line manipulators, work stations, palletizing, manufacturing, etc.). Effective communicator that motivates teams and facilitates high levels of employer satisfaction by managing project scope of work requirements that ensure alignment with project financials, schedule, goals and objectives. Possesses strong fundamentals and professional experience implementing PMI’s PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), Equipment Commissioning, and Engineering best practices across multiple industries. Strong determined sense of commitment along with excellent problem solving, organizational and mentoring skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Scope Planning & Definition • Site Safety Programs • Requirements Analysis
• Communications Management • Risk Identification & Mitigation • Document Control
• Vendor Bid Analysis and Selection • P&L, Budget and Change Control • MS Project Scheduling
• Specification Writing • Issue Management • RFI / RFQ Development
• Subcontractor Contract Negotiation • Team Supervision • AutoCAD
MOST RECENT POSITION
FAITHFUL & GOULD – Alexandra, VA 2008 - 2009
Position: Site Senior Construction Project Manager – MEP
Overview: Promoted the client’s (Rolls-Royce) interests and assisted them in maintaining their budget, schedule, design and quality standards by applying sound project management techniques for the planning and execution of my assigned MEP tasks. Attended and participated in open issues, progress, scheduling, design, state & county coordination and other meetings related to the Project and project activities. Designed and Produced the Monthly Project Status Report and Open Issues Lists. Attended and participated in the Building Design Charette held in Derby, UK. Also toured Rolls-Royce UK manufacturing facilities. Analyzed, calculated and coordinated building and plant process utility requirements (mechanical, electrical, water, gas, etc.) with the local Utility Companies. Maintained other pertinent project documentation in an efficient manner.
Accomplishments:
• Assisted in the RFI and RFP Design and Build contractor selection process through the design, creation and application of Excel Spread Sheets used for comparative analysis.
• Assisted in the conversion of UK construction standards and building codes manual (Rolls-Royce Blue Book) to US and International standards and codes to be used for this and future construction projects.
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RPM • ROBINSON PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Brentwood, TN 1989 - 2008
Position: Project Management Consultant
Professional Profile: Project Management Team Supervisor and Engineering professional with a 20 year track record of successfully developing and leading project teams and delivering projects on time and within budget. A project focused manager and mechanical engineer with extensive hands-on experience in contract management and contractor negotiations. Experienced in project management and engineering, purchasing, budgeting, and commissioning of capital equipment and systems (e.g., Process Equipment, Fire Protection, Piping, Storage Tanks, Electrical, controls, etc.). Effective communicator who achieves high levels of employer satisfaction by managing contract scope of work requirements that ensures alignment with project financials, schedule, goals and objectives. Possesses strong fundamentals and professional experience implementing PMI’s PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), Equipment Commissioning, and Engineering best practices across multiple industries. Strong determined sense of commitment along with excellent problem solving, organizational and mentoring skills.
PROJECT EXAMPLES - PLANT CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
FLOSTOR ENGINEERING, INC. – Conveyor System Design Engineering Offices in Brentwood, Tennessee and Hayward, California
Position: Senior Project Manager / Conveyor Project Engineer 2005 - 2007
Project Managed and designed conveyor systems, conveyor equipment layouts and detail drawings using AutoCAD. Produced and maintained field reports and issues log. Authored RFI's, RFP's and PCO’s. Reviewed, verified, tracked, and expedited customer and vendor invoice payment requests. Established and presented kick off, progress, scheduling and site safety meetings. Interfaced with plant user staff (operators and supervisors) to address their needs and concerns during system design, installation and customer acceptance testing. Inspected metal fabrication, fit-up and welding at suppliers shop. Conducted shop testing and conformance to build specifications and required acceptance performance criteria. Supervised site contractor’s installation and testing of mechanical equipment, controls, electrical and pneumatic systems. Equipment included conveying, weighing, assembling, palletizing (robotic pick and place) and stretch wrapping systems purchased from OEM. Acted as SME in pre-sales meetings with sales representatives.
Accomplishments:
• Developed and instituted a “Project Change Order†Program which resulted in increased sales of $264,000 on projects completed at Trane Manufacturing Plants in Tennessee & Arkansas.
• Negotiated reductions in vendor labor costs on all projects.
• Increased contract value & profits by selling additional equipment and services to existing customers.
• Letter of Recommendation received from FloStor.
RESOURCE-TEK, INC – Nissan Manufacturing and Assembly Plants in Smyrna, TN and Canton, MS
Position: Project Manager / Conveyor Project Engineer 2002 - 2005
Created the Tire & Wheel handling and Storage System Layout utilizing AutoCAD. Project Managed and coordinated the conveyor system with the building construction, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, mechanical piping and process equipment installation. Obtained Maintenance Department cooperation and backing for project activities, including installation assistance. Developed and updated all departmental master project schedules, and CPM charts using MS Project Professional. Oversight of operational equipment controls including all PLC logic and control system integration testing and acceptance. Managed all contractors, subcontractors & vendors during system design, fabrication, installation and system launch. Developed the Standard Specification Bid Package for the entire Engineering Department. Prepared cost estimates, scope of work (SOW), specification & Request for Quote (RFQ). Coordinated customer requirements with Installation contractors for all plant secondary process piping (air, oil, water and gas) and electrical utilities for assembly stations. All projects were successfully completed on time and within budget.
Accomplishments:
• Negotiated over $158,000 reduction in vendor equipment and labor costs.
• Redesigned system layout to reduce cost by $253,000.
STAFF RESOURCES, INC – GM Power-train Manufacturing Plant in Warren, Michigan
Position: Regional Facilities Engineer / Senior Project Manager 2001 - 2002
Evaluated all plant conveyor systems and recommended fire sprinkler protection layout. Chaired Plant (IRI) Industrial Risk Insurers Response Team for resolution of safety issues previously generated from GM Corporate plant safety inspection initiative recommended by IRI. All issues were Resolved. Managed Fire Protection System piping and controls installations in accordance with NFPA guidelines. Conducted performance testing and secured Fire Marshall’s acceptance. Designed and managed the fabrication and installation of HVAC duct and ventilation hoods. Prepared Appropriations request and performed cost estimating. Managed Security camera (CCTV) and card access systems upgrade projects.
Accomplishments:
• Obtained best IRI Warren Plant Safety Survey Report ever recorded.
• Completed more major projects during my 6-month tenure than in predecessor’s 2 years and was honored with “Facilities Maintenance Department Achievement Awardâ€.
• Letter of Recommendation received from General Motors.
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS, INC – Ford Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri
Position: Paint Conveyor Installation Project Manager and Construction Project Safety Manager 2001 - 2001
Project managed the installation, debug and commissioning of paint building and paint process equipment systems (conveyor, inspection cells, assembly areas & platforms, etc.). Project Managed 13 subcontractor companies and coordinated $3,000,000 project with plant management and production personnel. Oversight of survey, excavation, concrete pours & core testing, and construction of a 50,000 sq. ft. building expansion. Developed the MS Project master project schedule. Developed Customer Acceptance Test Plan. Created punch lists and managed the completion of all items. Maintained a safe construction site as Project Safety Manager.
Accomplishments:
• Achieved fastest cradle to grave project without safety incident in plant's history.
• No production lost time recorded during system launch.
• Letter of Recommendation received from Automatic Systems.
STAFF RESOURCES, INC – GM Manufacturing & Assembly Plant in Doraville, Georgia
Position: Paint Resident Engineer 2000 - 2001
Revised conveyor layouts using AutoCAD. Analyzed and resolved CONVEYOR RELATED “Plant Open Issues†concerning production throughput utilizing Root Cause Analysis techniques and engineering best practices. Conceived, designed, prototyped, tested and managed the installation of an IP&F paint carrier positioning fixture using available on-site components which saved project dollars. Conceived, designed, prototyped, tested and managed the installation of a safety anti-backup & alarm actuation device for the production assembly line. Coordinated the Bid Package development. Created MS Project Schedule for each assigned project.
Accomplishments:
• Eliminated assembly line personnel safety concerns and potential damage to vehicles of $28,000 per incident with my design of the “Skuck†safety anti-backup & alarm actuation device for the production assembly line.
• Letter of Recommendation received from General Motors.
LITTON INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS – Hebron, Kentucky
Project: Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky
Position: Installation Senior Project Manager (18-month project)
Assigned by Mr. Hugh Dayton, Director of Project Management, to manage multiple installation and commissioning projects. Oversight Management of mechanical, electrical, controls, piping and painting subcontractors who employed approximately 500 skilled craft personnel. Maintained forecasted project budgets and project schedule milestones. Equipment included ASRS machines, body in white conveyor, and painted body storage rack structure, sortation and conveying systems with all support structures and platforms. Selected and hired local fabricators and union construction tradesmen for economical completion of outstanding mechanical construction and electrical issues and rerouting of HVAC equipment and duct. Supervised Litton system startup test & debug and launch teams. Assured that all punch list items were completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
Accomplishments:
• Saved $784,000 in project losses created by predecessor by establishing Project Document Control and Change Control Programs.
• Successfully managed installations ranging in size from $100,000 to $200,000,000.
• Letter of Recommendation received from Litton Industrial Automation and their customer.
Project: K-MART FASHIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER – Atlanta, GA
Position: Conveyor System Start-up & Acceptance Manager (3-month project)
Assigned to coordinate and manage all testing and customer acceptance of HK Systems supplied conveyor system for the new distribution center. Held daily progress meetings with K-Mart management and supervisory personnel and resolved open issues.
Project: CHARMING SHOPPES, INC. DISTRIBUTION CENTER – Pittsburgh, PA
Position: Conveyor Installation and System Start-up & Acceptance Manager (6-month project)
Coordinated and managed all installation, testing and customer acceptance of HK Systems supplied Tilt Tray Sorter package handling conveyor system and zoned accumulation conveyor. Held daily progress meetings with plant personnel and resolved financial impact issues.
Project: (UPS) UNITED PARCEL SERVICE DISTRIBUTION CENTER – Columbus, OH
Position: Conveyor Site Installation Project Manager (4-month project)
Managed the installation of the automated parcel sortation system. The system included induction stations, an SBIR (slide shoe) sorter with discharge chutes, zoned accumulation conveyor, and personnel platforms.
Project: GORDON FOOD SERVICE DISTRIBUTION CENTER – Grand Rapids, MI
Position: Site Project Manager & Engineering Troubleshooter (16-month project)
Assigned to coordinate and manage, field evaluate, redesign and troubleshoot the installation and commissioning of the conveyor systems to achieve customer acceptance. All problems were resolved utilizing proper methods of conveyor equipment selection and application. Also, a team approach to project management was used to accomplish my goals. Developed the Test & Acceptance Program with effective documentation. Customer was kept informed daily of project progress.
CONVEYORIZATION, INC. – Engineering and Sales Office in Louisville, Kentucky
Position: Applications and Engineering Department Manager / VP Engineering
Provided strategic operational leadership for engineering and sales. Directed engineering projects through all development phases from concept to manufacturing to installation and customer acceptance. Ensured product designs conformed to required specifications and met established design and performance standards for the organization. Established overall project objectives and initiatives for the engineering and sales applications department. Developed deliverables checklist to insure customers’ expected scope of work was achieved. Directed and managed efforts of Mechanical Applications, Sales and Engineering departments. Approved all Requests for Quotation and price estimating. Oversight of proposal, scope of work and specification preparation.
Accomplishments:
• Worked closely with Company President developing 14 new customers and maintained customer satisfaction throughout the sales process.
BERRY PLASTICS, INC. – Manufacturing Process Plant in Homer, Louisiana
Position: Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager
Applied Root Cause Analysis techniques to analyze and resolve 12 production problems affecting quality of manufactured product for one of their primary customers, Kendall Medical Products. Coordinated analysis findings with Kendall Medical Products. Implemented vision inspection technology to verify quality and accuracy of Registration Mark for numerous products at high manufacturing speeds. Promoted lean manufacturing concepts within the Engineering department. Created and maintained Task Implementation Status Reports and Master Project Schedule for presentation to Kendall Medical Products, Plant Manager and Project Team. Managed 15 Team members. Evaluated processes and equipment to make sure they were cost effective (ROI). Created Site Installation Plans and coordinated them with available Production time windows.
Accomplishments:
• Saved Berry Plastics over $500,000 annually in reduced product waste by resolving process issues that were negatively affecting the quality of the products being manufactured.
• Negotiated $26,000 reduction in project equipment cost.
Career note: Additional professional background includes permanent and contract positions as Engineering Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Project Manager in KY, MI, AL.
Logan Conveyor Company, Inc – Louisville, KY
Webb-Stiles of Alabama, Inc – Gadsden, AL
ConveyorMatic, Inc. – Fraser, Michigan.
Idea Engineering – Detroit, MI
Ziniz, Inc. – Louisville, KY
EDUCATION:
Associates – Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Diploma – Mechanical Engineering Technology
Certificate – Mechanical Design Drafting
Certificate – AutoCAD Training by Autodesk
Certificate – Project+ by CompTIA
TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS:
NOTE: Currently taking Microsoft Office certification classes through New Horizons Computer Learning Center.
(PMP) PMBOK study for certification exam in 2010
Lean Manufacturing (GM Training Course)
Root Cause Analysis (Ford Training Course)
Six Sigma Basics (GM Training Course)
Job Site Specific Safety Training
Various 29 CFR and OSHA Training
(CET) Have been certified as an Engineering Technician by NICET
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
(PMI) Project Management Institute member – Nashville, TN Chapter
(ASME) American Society of Mechanical Engineers – 2010/2011 Treasurer, District F, Nashville
(NYAS) New York Academy of Sciences – former member
(TSCAR) Tennessee State Children of American Revolution – Society Senior Vice President
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