Harry Wilkins

• Led engineering teams to optimize production processes and improve efficiency across operations.
• Developed and implemented engineering strategies to enhance product quality and reduce waste.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
• Oversaw technical projects from conception through execution, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Evaluated new technologies for potential integration into existing systems, enhancing operational capabilities.
• Manage the maintenance, utilities, and wastewater departments.
• Consistently look for process improvements within each department, as well as assist with daily operations.
• Coordinate capital projects and major repairs within each department to maximize efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Conducted performance reviews of engineering initiatives, driving continuous improvement efforts across departments.
• Facilitated training sessions on engineering best practices, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
• Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
• Oversaw assignment of engineering tasks by creating frameworks free of wasteful redundancy and unnecessary dependencies.
• Reduced downtime and improved productivity through the implementation of effective preventive maintenance programs.
• Delivered cost savings by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors, lowering material expenses without sacrificing quality.
• Managed budgets effectively while ensuring resource allocation aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Led successful product launches by coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Championed innovation, encouraging new ideas from team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Developed and managed certification programs to enhance workforce competency and compliance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline certification processes while doing so within the confines of ANAB standards.
• Conducted training sessions on certification standards and best practices for staff development.
• Monitored industry trends to ensure certifications align with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Oversaw the Certification committee whose responsibility was to maintain the "Gold Standard" in industrial refrigeration certifications.
• Facilitated communication between departments to support continuous improvement in certification procedures.
• Assisted in the creation of documentation and resources for external audits related to certifications.
• Managed a team of certification coordinators, ensuring timely completion of projects and consistent adherence to quality standards.
• Analyzed exam results data to identify trends and areas for improvement in both content validity and candidate performance.
• Provided ongoing support to certified professionals, addressing questions or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Organized and hosted networking events for certified professionals, fostering a sense of community and shared learning among peers.
• Conducted regular audits of certification records, maintaining accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Spearheaded efforts to gain accreditation from respected industry organizations, such as ANSI/ANAB to further establish credibility of the certification program.
• Continuously researched industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure that certification offerings remained relevant in an ever-evolving professional landscape.
• Developed and maintained relationships with training partners, fostering collaboration on course development and delivery methods.
• Conducted refrigeration and PSM courses during the RETA national conferences.
• Negotiated agreements with testing centers globally, expanding access to certification exams for candidates worldwide.

Developed and implemented PSM programs for many plants across the Midwest.

Performed onsite Mechanical Integrity Inspections following RAGAGEP and IIAR standards.

Performed material and energy balances to help plants run in optimum conditions in all scenarios.

Provided consulting for many different plants to locate areas in which they could optimize system performance.

Performed service calls to assist plants that were having issues beyond the scope of their in-house personnel.

• Led maintenance team to ensure optimal equipment functionality and safety compliance.
• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Streamlined work order processes, improving response times for maintenance requests.
• Trained staff on equipment operation and maintenance procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Developed operating and maintenance procedures to ensure the tasks were being performed uniformly, safely, and effectively.
• Collaborated with production teams to schedule maintenance without disrupting operations.
• Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring availability for quick repairs.
• Implemented safety protocols that reduced workplace incidents and improved team awareness.
• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
• Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
• Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
• Trained maintenance technicians and refrigeration technicians to apply proper techniques, best practices, and comply with safety protocols.
• Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
• Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
• Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
• Planned scheduled maintenance outages (shutdowns) as part of a preventive maintenance program.
• Created a positive culture that consisted of good attitudes, and a strong work ethic among all employees.