Art Zammit

12851 Muirfield Blvd S  ·  Jacksonville, Fl  32225  ·  (904) 910-6959  ·   art.zammit@comcast.net

 

Maintenance & Operations Manager

 

Effective Plant Operations Manager that fully understands how to drive facility throughput, manage logistics operations, and lower operating expenses.  Adept at bridging engineering performance caps, developing process improvements, and providing people the tools and culture needed to initiate change and SUSTAIN improvements.  Successful leadership shows extensive experience in diversified responsibilities including: production, maintenance, facilities, warehouse operations, safety and environmental programs as well as financial management.

 

·       Logistics Operations / Inventory Management ·     OSHA / Safety Compliance ·       Budget Planning / Administration ·     Customer Service / Client Management ·       Team Building / Personnel Development ·     Cost Reduction / Lean Manufacturing ·       Maintenance Management / Project Management ·     Process Analysis / Six Sigma

 

 

 

 

  Education & Credentials  

 

 

 

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration, · Columbia College – Columbia, Mo, USA

  Associates of Science Degree, Electronics Technology, · University of Phoenix – Phoenix, Az, USA

 

 

 

 

Professional experience

 

 

 

 

 

PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER,  3/2019 - 4/2021

Alsco  – Jacksonville, Florida

 

• Supervises the plant engineering staff and consults with production, sales, and service personnel to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Manages spare parts inventories in a cost-effective manner.
• Executes an effective preventative maintenance program to minimize unscheduled equipment downtime.

 

• Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.

 

• Supervise the handling of daily maintenance requests to minimize equipment down-time and continually improve operational processes.

 

 

 

MANUFACTURING PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER, 2/2011 – 1/2019

Alpha Packing – Jacksonville, Florida

 

• Accountable for plant key financial performance indicators (productivity standards, plant efficiency, preventive maintenance, employee overtime, production equipment uptime, and facility maintenance). Proven ability to motivate all staff levels, from floor personnel to Plant Manager.
• Supervises both the maintenance and capital projects for the site. Approved and oversee purchase orders and vendor contracting as well as invoice processing.  Track and manage the facility operating budget.
• Technical problem solver with extensive trouble shooting and maintenance management experience with: PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, motor controls, pumps, and power distribution. Well versed in PdM, PM and CMMS programs. Monitored equipment downtime and implemented corrective action procedures.
  • ACCOUNT MANAGER, 1/2009 – 2/2011

Abbey Printing – Jacksonville, Florida

 

• B2B Account Manager whose responsibility includes: driving sales through up-selling and cross selling techniques as well as delivering exceptional customer service to our corporate customers.

 

• Developed and managed strong business relationships with key people at all levels of the account organization (incl. customer relationship mapping), demonstrated an ability to influence the thinking of decision makers & stakeholders.

 

• Worked with clients to understand their business issues and provide solutions that meet their needs. (Consultative selling). Maintained market vigilance and reported changes in market conditions, competitive activities, and customer preferences/ needs.

 

• Negotiate terms of business with clients to achieve win/win results that provided the basis for strong ongoing relationships and increased revenue, responsible for setting revenue expectations and achievements.

 

• SENIOR FACILITY MANAGER, 1/2007 – 6/2008

CB Richard Ellis – Jacksonville, Florida

 

• Prepared annual budgets totaling 1. MM. Monitored and approved accounts payable and accounting reports.  Reduced operating expenses by 15% while maintaining the same quality of customer service.  Solicited competitive bids and negotiated vendor contracts.
• Supervised and coordinated construction projects, subcontractors, vendors and maintenance staff performing daily facility operational activities.
• Ensured OSHA, EPA and local regulatory compliance, managed OSHA compliance training programs. Performed period facility, safety and OSHA audits ensuring the safety of all personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to forge meaningful relationships with clients, answering questions, handling phone and e-mail inquires and requests. Translated business requirements to charters, service agreements (SLA's) and key performance indicators (KPI's).

 

 

 

 

MANUFACTURING PLANT TECHNICAL MANAGER, 1/2005 – 1/2007

COCA COLA ENTERPRISES – Jacksonville, Florida

 

• Accountable for plant key financial performance indicators (productivity standards, plant efficiency, production raw material yield, product quality, employee overtime, production equipment uptime, and facility energy consumption). Proven ability to motivate all staff levels, from floor personnel to Plant Manager.
• Increased repaired capabilities resulting in an estimated cost savings of $175,000 by improving the technical training program and increase technical bench strength.
• Prepared department’s annual operating budget and controlled costs through monthly review of financial statements. Approved and oversaw purchase orders and vendor invoice processing.  Provided monthly financial forecasts and variance reports, developed annual operating budgets.
• Responsible for the rebirth of Lean & Six Sigma initiatives. Proven ability to apply Six Sigma and LEAN techniques for process optimization. Performed time studies on production equipment to successfully identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective action.
• Technical problem solver with extensive trouble shooting and maintenance management experience with: PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, motor controls, pumps, and power distribution. Well versed in PdM, PM and CMMS programs. Monitored equipment downtime and implemented corrective action procedures.

 

 

LOGISTICS MANAGER, 1/2004 – 1/2005 

STEVEDORING SERVICE OF AMERICA – Jacksonville, Florida

 

• Directed port container handling operations. Planned and coordinated all loading, stowing and discharge operations of shipping containers from various departments (i.e. intermodal operations, vessels cargo container handling, container yard operations terminal cargo flow, and cargo handling equipment).
• Responsible for increasing productivity through combined work steps, removing non-value added tasks, adding automation and the development of effective work practices resulting in $36,000 annual operating cost reduction.
• Ensured compliance for the transportation and handling of Hazardous Materials pursuant to 49 CFR 172.700-172.704.
• P&L analysis, departmental budgeting, calculation of allowable manpower hours based on sales and budget.

 

 

 

LOGISTICS MANAGER, 3/1998 – 1/2004 

AMERCAN PRESIDENT LINE LOGISTICS – Jacksonville, Florida

 

• Directed warehouse floor operations, developed storage layouts, process maps / flow charts, selected material handling equipment, and productivity standards.
• Utilized Lean / Six Sigma principles to generate reduction in order pick time resulting in fewer people and time necessary for order shipping.
• Used time studies to develop warehouse productivity standards and measurements used managed key warehouse operating steps which resulted in an annual $62,000 reduction in operating costs.
• Accountable for warehouse operations key productivity indicators for inventory control, order fulfillment accuracy as well as on time shipping operations.
• Reviewed warehouse order volume, projected sales / demand forecasts to estimate and manage staffing levels.
• Investigated customer’s complaints involving such matters as damaged items, overcharges, and delays in shipment and made necessary adjustments. Worked with warehouse personnel to implement processes and corrective actions to address issues recorded in the customer complaint process.