Tony Kostelnik
Washington
Summary
Utilize hands-on engineering skills to facilitate teamwork and ensure successful project execution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Pleiger Plastics
03.2024 - Current
- Streamlined production workflows to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deadlines.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Manufacturing Engineer
Pleiger Plastics
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Designed and implemented manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to resolve complex engineering challenges in polyurethane manufacturing.
- Developed and optimized tooling designs, reducing waste and improving product quality.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Played an active role in the development of new manufacturing facilities, providing input on equipment selection, layout design, and capacity planning.
- Provided engineering support during new product launches, coordinating efforts between design, production, and quality control teams.
- Collaborated with machine shops and production teams to streamline mold design processes and ensure usability.
Project Manager- Protection & Preventative Services, Facility Security Design & Technology
FedEx Ground
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Manage numerous Projects concurrently—to include vendor management, customer communication updates, & Facilities Project Engineering progress communication
- Consult on the design of PPS Gateway Buildings, Security Buildings, and Security Stations. Each project requires troubleshooting with equipment installation & vendor interface, vendor management
- Provide training & preparation to field for the opening of Security/Gateway Buildings. Focus is to discuss PPS Standards for the opening of the Facility, objective and benefits of the screening entrance design & components, inbound and outbound operation, expectations and department roles.
- Research, analyze, and effectively consolidate technical or engineering related information and present for management review.
- Determine scope of Protection and Preventative Services (PPS) projects, track vendor and facility project progress, and coordinates workflow for each project to ensure timelines are being met and equipment is installed per the PPS department specifications
- Develop project objectives & standards by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management and Facilities Project Engineering
- Control project design by reviewing drawings, specifications, plan and schedule changes; recommend actions—review site plans and make sure specifics are included within drawings that are standard requirement with Building Designs—work with Facilities Project Engineering on building specifics that are missed on bid set.
- Communicate with individuals in field to discover any scope of work that is missed and that will delay vendor install and Building progress.
- Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems—troubleshoot issues with customers and develop action plans with vendors
- Update and maintain vendor records for milestone dates, progress and completion dates—schedule vendor installs & service calls.
- Subcontract outside vendors to complete work that was missed during the initial construction phase. Create SOW and contract out needed trades to perform essential work, routing to project completion.
- Submission of RFP’s to preselected vendors for equipment, installation, and commissioning of required PPS project equipment.
- Review vendor proposals for accuracy in scope of work, pricing and scheduling.
- Proactively communicate with customers in the field on project updates and changes
Project Engineer
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions
11.2012 - 02.2016
- Directed the development of strategic technical plans and operations for rotating and static equipment to support multiple large-scale projects including a $4.0B fertilizer plant expansion for CF Industries.
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical aspects of rotating and static equipment. Duties include review of equipment technical specifications, communication and coordination of RFQs with equipment vendors, and conducting technical review and kick-off meetings with the equipment vendors.
- Coordinate project requirements with internal and external project management, the Client Stakeholders and Vendors.
- Responsible for monthly reporting of project status coordinating with project management.
- Travel internationally to attend monthly project review meetings, as required.
- Work with internal departments such as logistics, inspection, expediting and procurement to ensure the project schedule is maintained.
Assistant Site Supervisor
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Empowered site and vendor personnel to be best positioned for operational success by equipping teams with necessary tools, documentation and materials to complete jobs on time and on budget.
- Key Achievements:
- Strengthened vendor, sub-supplier and equipment supplier alignment by liaising between all parties to ensure adherence to project plans.
- Collaborated with site management to revamp equipment installation manuals.
- Partnered with the head office in Pittsburgh to effectively manage all supply shipments to project sites.
Mechanical Project Engineer
Bricmont, Inc.
01.2008 - 11.2011
- Oversaw the operational success of all furnace projects for the company’s steel and aluminum industries.
- Improved the evaluation and selection of technical equipment to complete engineering projects.
- Created easy to understand technical specifications for fabrication and insulation of furnace equipment.
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical aspects of furnace projects for the steel and aluminum industries. Duties include review of equipment technical specifications, communication and coordination of engineering progress with the drafting department.
- Directed in-house engineering design work including structural steel, piping, hydraulics and foundation loading.
- Development of technical specifications for fabrication and insulation of furnace equipment.
- Directed on-site start-up and commissioning efforts for furnace systems and equipment; i.e., hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling water and combustion systems.
- Complete commissioning and start-up of Chinese Aluminum plants, including Henan Aluminum, China’s fist continuous caster.
- Supervised in-house engineering design work consisting of: structural steel, piping, hydraulics and foundation loading.
Product Engineer
Chick Workholding
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Redefined the company’s 3D models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor software.
- Established strong work relationships with colleagues assembling and refurbishing products.
- Checked and updated old drawings and models to assure that they are up to date and correct.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University, State College
State College, Pennsylvania01.2005
Skills
- Extensive experience leading multi-billion-dollar engineering projects
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance project execution through robust stakeholder management
- Highly skilled in developing in-depth 3D and engineering project drawings
SAP Software
10 hour OSHA
Timeline
Operations Manager
Pleiger Plastics
03.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Pleiger Plastics
01.2018 - 03.2024
Project Manager- Protection & Preventative Services, Facility Security Design & Technology
FedEx Ground
02.2017 - 01.2018
Project Engineer
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions
11.2012 - 02.2016
Assistant Site Supervisor
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions
11.2011 - 11.2012
Mechanical Project Engineer
Bricmont, Inc.
01.2008 - 11.2011
Product Engineer
Chick Workholding
02.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University, State College