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Franklin Wean

York

Summary

Diligent Manager with solid history in maintenance management. Successfully led teams in maintaining facilities and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting complex systems and implementing preventive maintenance programs. Knowledge of Reliability based practices designed around predictive maintenance systems and increased reliability of systems throughout an organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Reliability/Process Control Engineering Supervisor

Arconic
05.2022 - Current
  • Supervised engineering teams to enhance production efficiency and maintain quality standards.
  • Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and reducing workplace incidents.
  • Led cross-functional projects to streamline operations, improving workflow and reducing downtime.
  • Developed training programs for new engineers, enhancing team skills and fostering professional growth.
  • Collaborated with management on strategic planning initiatives to align engineering goals with business objectives.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Set and managed budgets for capital, expense and cost improvement activities and defined and developed project specifications.
  • Facilitated strong teamwork among department members by fostering an inclusive culture that promoted open dialogue, feedback sharing, and mutual respect among colleagues.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to guide their ongoing professional development.
  • Led, directed and supervised team of 42 engineers and technicians to develop, test, modify, and deploy solutions to technical problems.
  • Reduced equipment downtime through proactive maintenance planning coupled with root cause analysis investigations when incidents occurred.

Multi Craft Technician

Mauser Packaging Solutions
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Troubleshoot and repair any issues having to do with the production lines within the plant. Troubleshoot electrical systems and provide modifications when needed. Fabricate and install machinery and upgrades.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Diagnosed and repaired equipment issues to minimize downtime in operations.
  • Led initiative to upgrade tools and systems, improving operational efficiency across departments.

Maintenance Technician

Donsco
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Troubleshooting and repair of machinery. Install machinery and electrical supplies.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and reliability.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.

Maintenance Mechanic

Frito Lay
02.2016 - 07.2017
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Work with 480 electricity
  • Replace motors and gearboxes
  • Work on high speed packaging machinery, fryers, ovens, bagging machinery for potatoes and corn chips.
  • Received training for FSMA
  • Adhere to Lock out tag out procedures
  • Conducted routine maintenance on conveyor systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.

Corporate General Manager

American Ash Recycling Corp
04.2010 - 02.2016
  • Oversee day to day operations for production
  • Scheduling of inbound and outbound material
  • Implement changes to system to increase production
  • Effectively communicate with government agencies (DEP, OSHA, Solid Waste Authority)
  • Create company procedures such as:
  • 1. Hazmat Plan
  • 2. PPE Plan
  • 3. Health and Safety Plan
  • 4. Lock out / Tag out Plan
  • Annually review and update company operations manual
  • Manage all pilot plants developing at other facilities
  • Led operational strategy to enhance recycling processes and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders to drive collaborative efforts in waste management solutions.
  • Managed budgeting and resource allocation for projects, optimizing financial performance across departments.
  • Developed and implemented cost-saving initiatives that increased overall efficiency in production operations.

Second shift Plant Supervisor

PROTECH POWDER COATING
11.2006 - 01.2010
  • Develop standard operating procedures for four (4) departments:
  • 1. Mixing
  • 2. Extruders
  • 3. Mills
  • 4. Ribbon blenders
  • Managed a team of operators, providing training and mentorship to enhance skill development.
  • Developed and maintained production schedules to meet client deadlines effectively.
  • Responsible for selection and discipline of employees
  • Execute and assign tasks to meet strict deadlines of production
  • Maintain daily schedules
  • Produce production reports
  • Oversaw daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols in powder coating processes.

Education

Bachelor's - Electrical Engineering Technology

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
06.2021

MBA - Leadership

Excelsior University
Albany, NY
07-2025

Skills

  • Team player (15 years)
  • Maintenance (15 years)
  • Project Management (5 years)
  • Troubleshooting (15 years)
  • Electrical (10 years)
  • MS Office
  • Blueprints
  • Welding
  • Industrial Equipment Experience
  • Equipment Repair
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Fabrication
  • Team motivation
  • Manufacturing
  • Safety management
  • Production processes
  • Drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Engineering principles, methods, and techniques
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • System troubleshooting
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Engineering documentation
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Budget management
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Assessments

  • Project Management Skills: Time Management — Highly Proficient
  • October 2019
  • Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables.
  • Full results: Highly Proficient
  • Field Supervisor — Highly Proficient
  • November 2019
  • Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions.
  • HVAC Technician — Familiar
  • February 2020
  • Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting commercial HVAC systems.
  • Full results: Familiar
  • Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Timeline

Reliability/Process Control Engineering Supervisor

Arconic
05.2022 - Current

Multi Craft Technician

Mauser Packaging Solutions
06.2020 - 05.2022

Maintenance Technician

Donsco
07.2017 - 12.2019

Maintenance Mechanic

Frito Lay
02.2016 - 07.2017

Corporate General Manager

American Ash Recycling Corp
04.2010 - 02.2016

Second shift Plant Supervisor

PROTECH POWDER COATING
11.2006 - 01.2010

Bachelor's - Electrical Engineering Technology

Excelsior College

MBA - Leadership

Excelsior University

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