Mike Riley
Hebron
Summary
Dynamic Project Engineer with a proven track record at Albanese Confectionery, excelling in cross-functional collaboration and risk management. Spearheaded projects, ensuring timely delivery while fostering a safety-minded culture. Skilled in analytical thinking and continuous improvement, I effectively led teams to implement innovative engineering solutions that enhanced operational efficiency.
Experienced with managing multifaceted projects from inception to completion. Utilizes effective project management techniques to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. Track record of leveraging technical expertise to solve engineering challenges.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Albanese Confectionery
11.2021 - Current
- Supported engineering team in project planning and design phases.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues and implementing solutions.
- Learned industry standards and safety protocols to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements.
- Contributed to the successful completion of critical projects within tight deadlines by providing engineering support to project teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration
- Spearheaded the collaborative effort between cross-functional teams such as marketing, product development, and engineering, ensuring smooth communication throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Led successful completion of numerous engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline project execution, ensuring timely delivery of engineering solutions.
- Assisted in the design of innovative engineering solutions, resulting in successful project completion.
Safety Coordinator
US Steel
04.2001 - 11.2021
- Conducted safety audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Developed training materials for employee safety programs, enhancing awareness and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored incident reports, identifying trends and implementing preventive measures to reduce risks.
- Collaborated with management to refine emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness across all departments.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Developed Lockout/Tagout protocols specific to each piece of machinery within the facility as per OSHA guidelines.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Organized Safety Committee meetings regularly to discuss updates on ongoing initiatives while actively involving employees in decision-making processes related to health & safety matters.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Managed a team of 8 and was responsible of the safety for the entire plant
Education
High School Diploma -
Portage High School
Portage, INSkills
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Document management
- Field support
- Risk management
- People management
- Subcontracting management
- Continuous improvement
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Safety-minded
- OSHA 30 hour certification
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Fall Protection design for Albanese to begin installation in Q4
- Commissioned BL302 bottling line.
- Assisted with the design and purchase of a new bulk sugar system.
- Took the lead on commissioning DL17 packaging and small machines.
- Used idle equipment to increase efficiencies and reduce down time in bottling.
- Reduced candy waste in small machines by designing a user-friendly positioning system.
Certification
- Dale Carnegie
- Top Gun Team work
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Project Engineer
Albanese Confectionery
11.2021 - Current
Safety Coordinator
US Steel
04.2001 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Portage High School