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Summary
This Engineering Executive – Capital Projects & Manufacturing Systems Consultant is a seasoned engineering and project executive with over 35 years of experience leading complex capital programs across the full project lifecycle—from front-end planning and engineering design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up. He has a proven track record delivering large-scale greenfield and brownfield projects, including facility expansions, site consolidations, and manufacturing relocations within FDA- and USDA-regulated food and beverage environments.
This Engineering Executive – Capital Projects & Manufacturing Systems Consultant combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, effectively guiding site development, permitting, regulatory compliance, and food safety while ensuring disciplined project delivery. He consistently drives projects to successful outcomes—on schedule and within budget—while improving operational performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Known for his ability to lead cross-functional teams, this Engineering Executive – Capital Projects & Manufacturing Systems Consultant partners seamlessly with operations, quality, supply chain, contractors, and OEMs to execute complex initiatives. His expertise spans vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, construction management, and production line commissioning. Working comfortably from the executive level to the plant floor, this Engineering Executive – Capital Projects & Manufacturing Systems Consultant brings a rigorous approach to risk management, capital stewardship, and scalable manufacturing solutions aligned with long-term business objectives.
Highlights
- 35+ years of engineering and project leadership
- Executive Engineering Leadership
- Project & Program Management
- Greenfield & Brownfield expansions
- Factory Consolidations and Relocations
- Facilities Operations & Management
- Front-End Loading Project Methodologies
- Capital Procurement & Vendor Qualification
- Construction Management
- Equipment Relocation & Reinstallation
- Line Validation & Commissioning
- Vertical Start-Up Execution
Relevant Accomplishments
- Directed project management and technical execution of a $100M greenfield manufacturing facility producing human milk–based infant formula; led all phases from front-end planning and site development through vendor qualification, construction, equipment installation, validation, commissioning, and vertical start-up.
- Led $90M and $120M brownfield expansion programs for a global food ingredients manufacturer, significantly enhancing infrastructure and technology while consolidating operations from two closing facilities; delivered vertical start-ups, improved supply chain efficiency, reduced operating costs, and elevated food safety and quality standards.
- Executed an $80M brownfield expansion for a leading healthy snacks producer by converting a distribution center into a fully operational manufacturing site; delivered accelerated, phased start-up to meet new product launches and unplanned market demand.
- Directed a confidential $1B+ greenfield expansion for a global food category leader, overseeing site selection, due diligence, engineering design, infrastructure development, equipment installation/commissioning, and manufacturing start-up to enable long-term strategic growth and footprint optimization.
- Directed facilities operations and maintenance for a global food ingredients manufacturer, overseeing corporate headquarters, remote offices, and laboratory facilities; led strategic relocations and consolidations to optimize their national footprint, improve operational efficiency, and reduce overhead costs.
- Developed and deployed a comprehensive Factory Master Planning front end loading framework to optimize manufacturing layout, throughput, and scalability; aligned facility design with short- and long-term business objectives, including plant relocations and consolidations, manufacturing line integration, resulting in optimized material and personnel flow
- Served as a strategic advisor to a $7.8B design-build and construction management firm, driving business development and advancing front end loading project delivery methodologies.
Roles
- Strategic Advisor/Consultant in Project Management and Design/Build Construction
- Vice President Engineering
- Senior Director Engineering
- Director Global Engineering
- Director, Installation Service
- Director, OEM Equipment Supply Chian
- Director Equipment Project Management
- Manager, Plant Engineering and Maintenance
- Captial Equipment Project Manager
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