1) A career spanning, more than 25-years in various industries, including Consumer Product Goods, Pharmaceuticals, OEM, and Chemicals, and over $500MM in the capital and operational project management experience that fulfilled various engineering related roles from process engineering, maintenance, facilities, & engineering management to the current roles of senior-level project management
2) Being a multi-disciplined engineering manager in various manufacturing environments, experience and training have me engaged in various departments, including improvements and evaluations in Processes, Automation, ERP, DCS, Quality, Compliance, Facility Infrastructure, Utilities, Waste Treatment, Training, Coaching, Documentation, and Lean-6Sigma Continuous Improvement.
3) I have documented, stored, and experienced a level of knowledge and understanding that has rewarded me the insight, visibility, and wisdom to provided added-value services as a project manager throughout any area of the manufacturing supply chain.
4) Experience with site construction, sustaining products, maintaining systems, and relocating operations nationally and globally has given the experience to ensure every aspect of the business is given the appropriate level of consideration.
5) With developed capabilities across many manufacturing platforms, experience and training have me engaged in multiple departments, throughout various industries.
6) With a couple of engineering degrees, several industry certifications, a diverse network of resources stretching globally, and many years of hands-on field experience, I have been the type of multi-disciplined project manager that will leverage almost any resource to meet expectations.
7) Feel free to reach out to discuss almost anything, where we keep pushing the boundaries of knowledge and experience to challenge one another.
1. Joseph D. Petrochko, MSc, PMP
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA vicinity (609) 605-2715 35-Minutes from Pittsburgh Airport (PIT)
www.linkedin.com/in/joepetrochko
joe@petrochko.com
Summary
With project success being the #1 objective, focused on collaboration & balanced engagement to quickly apply certainty to uncertain situations.
Dynamic & Transformational Supply Chain & Project Manager with a Progressive Record in Engineering Technical Services, Manufacturing
Processes, Quality, Facility Operations, and Continuous Improvement. Always focused on aligning Management & Technical Support with
established Business Initiatives. Owner Representative Roles for Product Innovation, Process Manufacturing Upgrades, and a Mixture of
Greenfield & Brownfield Facility Improvements with budgets from $10 to over $500 Million.
Specialties
Management Coordination & Resource Allocation Technical Systems Support Organizational Strategies
Sanitary Equipment & Facility Improvements Chemical & Powder Processing Estimating | Scheduling
Automation | Instrumentation | DCS Migrations Blending | Liquid-Fill | & Bulk Storage CIP & COP Sanitation Operations
Packaging-Bottle | Carton | Code | Labeling Facility Infrastructure | Utilities Waste-Water Treatment | Pollution Abatement
Maintenance Operations (OEE, TPM, PdM, MRO) Energy Usage Reduction Projects Capital & Asset Management | Forecasting
Standards | Compliance | Training | Inspection (FDA, USDA, cGMP, 3-A, ISO, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, NJDEP, EPA, FM Global)
Markets Served
OEM, Chemical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Beverage, Candy, Engineering & Construction Management, Consulting Services
Professional Relationships - 1991 to Present
Corning | Eastman Chemicals | Flock Foods Solutions | ADM-Stratas Foods | Frankford Candy-Hershey
| H.J. Heinz | Pfizer | Ocean Spray | W.L. Gore | Alaimo Engineering | Campbell Soup
Diversified Industry Accomplishments – Project Experiences
New Facility & Product Development: OEM | Materials Sciences | R&D | Pilot | Scale-up | High-Volume
(1) Corning, Incorporated – Corporate HQ (Global Support) 2017 to Present
Manufacturing leader in material sciences for industrial & scientific applications in glass, ceramics, optical physics, & pharmaceuticals.
Lead Corporate Capital Projects and Facility Engineering Manager
1.1 Principal Owner Representative on all engineering requirements for a series of global product lines.
1.2 Project Management support, including: New Facility & Product Creation, Facility Infrastructure Upgrades (Utilities, Pollution
Abatement), Emerging Innovation, Process Improvement Initiatives, EPCM planning and coordination, CAPEX strategic planning &
resource allocation, training, and local / state compliance requirements.
1.3 Full accountability in all decisions to monitor, manage, and coordinate staffing & contracting resources (Internal & External),
including: (1) Stage-Gate Planning and Coordination (2) Concept to Detail Design Development (3) Project Budgets (4) Bid Processes
(5) Resource Allocation, (6) Jurisdiction reviews (Local, State) (7) Project Mitigation Issues (8) Construction-related activities (9)
Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (10) Operational Start-up and Process Control Tuning (11) Project Closure.
Consumer Product Development & Manufacturing: Food | Sauces
(2) Archer Daniels Midland | Stratas Foods (US) - Flock Foods Solutions (Global) 2016 to 2018 (2+ yrs.)
Agricultural processor & food ingredient provider | Supplier of fats & oils to food-service, food ingredients & retail private-label markets
Project Engineering Management Service | Technical Consultant | Construction & Resource Site Coordinator
2.1 Supporting North America M&A manufacturing operations in evaluation, resource sourcing, and project engineering management for
facility infrastructure, utilities, and process systems upgrades.
2.2 Providing full project management & coordination support in Engineering, Process, Facility, Design | Execution | Start-up, &
Maintenance Functions, including Capital Investment Strategies, Continuous Improvement, & Compliance.
2.3 Services include: (1) Project design development; (2) Project budgets; (3) Bid processing; (4) Resource Coordination; (5) Jurisdiction
reviews; (6) Project mitigation issues; (7) Construction activities.
2.4 Principal Owner Representative leading internal & external team resources in EPC & OM, Designs, & Facility Upgrades, including:
Utility Retrofits ($50K-$1MM); Facility Manufacturing Upgrades ($50K-$1MM); Manufacturing & Process Upgrades ($250K-
$1MM); Instrumentation Integration ($10K to $1MM).
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Chemical Manufacturing: Bulk Chemical & Powder Ingredients
(3) EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY– Flexsys Operations (Global) 2011 to 2016 (5+ yrs.)
The world's largest producer of specialty chemicals for the rubber and tire industry
Lead Project Manager | Capital Asset & Construction Site Coordinator | Principal Owner Contractor
3.1 Owner Representative on all engineering projects for Flagship Product, including full project management support, process
improvement initiatives, EPC-OM coordination, strategic planning & staffing alignment, resource allocation, & training.
3.2 A directive with full accountability for all decisions on more than 30+ projects per year, ranging from $5K to $10MM
3.3 Charged to monitor, manage, and coordinate all staffing & contracting resources ranging from 5 to 50+ staff (Internal & External),
including: (1) Complete Design Development Process; (2) Overall project budget; (3) Bid process; (4) Resource Allocation, (5)
Jurisdiction reviews; (6) Project Mitigation Issues; (7) Construction related activities, (8) Project close-out;
3.4 For complex projects, including Facility Wide Utility Process upgrades and full DCS migrations with MCC Replacement, leading all
requirements from business case and conceptual design to execution and start-up while neutralizing all potential conflicts of interest.
3.5 Additional responsibilities include:
o Streamlining & expediting project review & execution process while planning & coordinating daily & annual shutdown schedules
o Forecasting & balancing annual CAPEX & OPEX allocated to operations is 100% leveraged and utilized.
o Developing & executing project management tools, including SAP, PHA, MOC, Scope, Proposals, FAT.
o Leading & Executing ALL facility & process improvements to schedule & budget, including: Bulk Offloading ($1MM),
Vessel Replacement ($2MM), Industry Compliance ($2MM), Energy Reduction – Nitrogen PSA Gas Generation ($3MM),
Combustible Dust Hazards ($1MM), Electrical Classification, Product Operations, Utility & Facility Upgrades ($2MM), Controls
& Integration Initiatives (DCS Migration & Modernization, aligning SIS / SIL with IEC 61508 & 61511 standards) – ($10MM).
Consumer Product Development & Manufacturing: Food | Soups | Sauces | Meals
(4) H.J. HEINZ COMPANY (US Facilities, Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa) 2005 to 2011 (6+ yrs.)
Product Manufacturer of Ketchup, Sauces, Frozen meals & Snacks, Potato, Desserts, Food Service Soups
Sr. Project Manager- Principal Global Corporate Engineering and Facility Siting & Process Manufacturing Support
4.1 Supported and Leading North America & Global Facilities in Engineering, Process, Facility, Design/Execution/Start-up, &
Maintenance Functions, including capital investment, budgets, staffing, continuous improvement, & compliance.
4.2 Provided full project management & coordination support for over 20 Facilities in engineering, facility, process, & maintenance
4.3 Provided senior project management & design support for over 20 Facilities in engineering, facility, & process, including: (1) Project
design development; (2) Project budgets; (3) Bid processing; (4) Resource Coordination, (5) Jurisdiction reviews (6) Project
mitigation issues; (7) Construction activities, (8) Project close-out and Occupancy; (9) Management & Operational relocation.
4.4 Guidelines & Documentation Creation (See Samples-LinkedIn), including Scope, FAT, Sanitary & Facility Design, & Automation
4.5 Principal Owner Representative leading teams of greater than 20 staff (Internal & External) for efforts in Lean-6Sigma, EPC-OM,
Designs, & Facility upgrades, including: Greenfield Facility ($110MM Facility), Facility Operation Relocations ($1MM-$10MM);
Utility Retrofits ($1MM-$5MM); Facility Manufacturing Expansions ($1MM-$15MM); Waste Treatment Upgrades ($1MM-3MM);
Manufacturing & Process Upgrades, including Instrumentation Integration ($1K to $1MM)
Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing: Software Validation | CMMS
(5) PFIZER (NJ) R&D Facility 2005 (1 yr.)
Validation and Compliance Project Engineering Manager - Contract
5.1 Completed Global Software Validation (IQ | OQ | PQ) of DataStream 7i
5.2 Developed Framework for Global Manufacturing and Engineering Documentation.
Consumer Product Development & Manufacturing: OEM | Pilot | Scale-up | R&D | Injection Molding
(6) APPLIED TECH PRODUCTS (NJ) 2004 (1 yr.)
Premium Custom Injection Molding OEM
Project Manager – Principal Engineering Contract Support
6.1 Drove Global engineered rubber & plastic division for consumer & industrial products, including medical devices, pharmaceutical
packaging, health care, electronics, and water filtration products.
6.2 Provided technical expertise for product & process improvement, project management, client negotiation, technical documentation
requirements, equipment & software assessments.
Consumer Product Development & Manufacturing: Candy
(7) FRANKFORD CANDY & CHOCOLATE CO. (PA) 2002 to 2004 (2+ yrs.)
Manufacturer & importer of candy/chocolate products, specializing in seasonal products, marketing license agreements
Principal Plant Engineer and Maintenance Manager
7.1 Owner representative for all equipment process improvements, including engineering management, maintenance, & facility activities.
7.2 Managed over 20 staff (union & non-union), including hiring, training, & performance reviews, along with project teams.
7.3 Managed all phases of development in Brownfield Project, including: 600K square foot facility, contractor & vendor relationships,
city permit & insurance management, infrastructure design & development. Completed on time & within budget ($25MM)
7.4 Improved facility utilities and infrastructure. Annual usage reductions realized ($1MM+): 20% electrical, 10% water, 15% gas.
7.5 Improved production & facility efficiencies by 25% through process improvements and resource allocation ($2MM+).
7.6 Design and Implemented progressive business & manufacturing strategy for Facility & Operations redevelopment and expansion.
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Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing: Liquid Fill Manufacturing
(8) MIZA PHARMACEUTICALS (NJ) 2001 to 2003 (2+ yrs.)
A privately-held pharmaceutical company specializing in sterile liquid fills manufacturing outsourcing services
Manager of Engineering & Technical Services, (Lead Process Engineer & Project Manager)
8.1 Responsible for manufacturing process improvements, maintenance management, facility, engineering management services,
including supervising & developing a cross-functional staff (union/non-union), & assigned project teams.
8.2 Successfully completed projects in Ophthalmic “Liquid-Fill” manufacturing environment, including: Pilot & Full-Scale Systems
($2MM), Batch Blend & Purified Water systems ($1MM), Packaging, Bottle Filler Equipment ($1MM), Facility & Automation
improvements ($2MM).
8.3 Received FDA certificate of compliance while under budget & meeting schedule for design of a Class 100 laboratory & aseptic
manufacturing environment by re-developing Class 100 suites & installing new environmental controls.
8.4 Reviewed, developed, and documented IQ | OQ | PQ, including; SOP and Batching Methods.
Consumer Product Development & Manufacturing: Beverage
(9) OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES (NJ) 1997 to 2001 (3+ yrs.)
Formed as an agricultural cooperative, is a leading manufacturer of juice beverages
Lead Project and Process Control Engineer & Manager
9.1 Performed engineering and management roles in all project phases for a 24x7 high-speed manufacturing operation.
9.2 Supervised & coordinated cross-functional project teams (union/non-union), including internal and external resources.
9.3 Designed, developed, and implemented a semi-continuous batch Blend System, increasing annual output over two (2) times,
decreasing batch times from 60 to 30 minutes. Project completed six (6) months ahead of schedule and within budget ($5MM)
9.4 Designed and developed a New Bottling Line, replacing old technology with a new, innovative, automated system.
9.5 Increased production OEE from 50% to 60+%, created the ability to process additional products, and improved product integrity and
quality. Completed on time and within budget ($15MM)
Consumer Product Development & Manufacturing: OEM | Materials Sciences | Pilot | Scale-up
(10)W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES (DE) 1996 to 1997 (1.5+ yrs.)
Premium OEM that specializes in the industrial, clothing, and medical markets
Process & Product Development Engineer
10.1Developed, implemented, and managed various OEM projects.
10.2Reduced project timelines and accelerated initiatives in new product development.
10.3Expedited Research & Development in new Advanced Coating Technology, Polymer processing, Material Lamination, and
Silicone/Acrylic Adhesives to further enhance OEM product lines.
10.4Designed, developed & implemented Precision Laser Measurement Systems ($500K), resulting in customer demanded Six-Sigma
Capability and a significant reduction in measurement time.
Engineering Services: Waste Treatment, Water Utilities, Construction Management
(11)RICHARD A. ALAIMO ENGINEERING CO. (NJ) 1994 to 1996 (2 yrs.)
A civil engineering consulting firm specializing in multi-city water & sewage facility projects
Project Manager
11.1 Drove & Completed solid wastewater management and resource recovery projects.
11.2 Evaluated & Designed Sewage & Pollution Control Facilities, Water Treatment Systems.
11.3 Successfully managed NJ Township Water & Sewage Treatment Facility Upgrade projects, which included a new sewage treatment,
facility water tower improvements, and new water developments. Completed on time and under budget.
11.4 Completed cost evaluations to establish construction costs and performance bonds up to $5MM, including Brownfield Renovations
Education and Certifications
Design for Six Sigma Trained (DFSS) – HJ Heinz Company 2009
Design of Experimentation Trained (DOE) – HJ Heinz Company 2007
Six Sigma Black Belt Mentor (SSBB) – HJ Heinz Company 2007
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Trained (LSSBB) – Six Sigma Academy & HJ Heinz Company 2006
Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute 2005
Masters-in-Engineering Management (MS) – NJ Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 2003
Black Seal (High Pressure Boiler) Certification – NJDEP Bureau of Boiler Compliance 2002
Bachelors-in-Chemical Engineering (BS) – Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa 1994
Affiliations
Membership: PMI, AICHE, ISPE, ISA, ASQ, ACS, ASM, NPCA, AMC, 3-A
Honors | Awards: EAGLE Scout (BSA); Heinz North America Corporate Engineering Recognition Award
Interests / Personal Requirements
Long Distance Swimming (Open Water) | World Traveling | Beekeeping | Hiking | Animal Foster Care & Adoption
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Supplemental Professional Insights
Target Functions
Project Engineering Manager Technical Services Consultant Supply Chain Manager
Profile
Leading Corporate PMO on Emerging Innovation Projects, including new $500MM+ facility development
Evaluating & Leading all Specialty Chemical Powder Manufacturing Improvements initiatives, including: Bulk
Offloading, Vessel Replacement, Industry Compliance, Energy Reduction, Combustible Dust Hazards, Electrical
Classification, Product Operations, Utility & Facility Upgrades, Controls & Integration Initiatives
Supported all project phases, including design, execution, & start-up of new $110MM Frozen Meal Facility.
$25MM Scope and execution of 600K square foot facility, including contractor & vendor relationships, city permit &
insurance management, infrastructure design & development.
Designed, developed, and implemented $5MM semi-continuous beverage batch blend system, increasing output over
two (2) times to 500MM per Annual bottles and decreasing batch times from 60 to 30 minutes.
Consistently meets project deadlines by coordinating priorities and project plans.
Builds and develops cross-functional teams achieving sustainable techniques and results.
Identify and implement innovative solutions with new membrane applications and control sequencing for filtration,
fuel cells, and imaging.
Training and education - includes:
Lean Six Sigma Black-Belt
Project Management Professional
Masters-of-Science in Engineering Management - NJ Institute of Technology
Bachelors-of-Science in Chemical Engineering - Drexel University
Black Seal (High-Pressure Boiler) Certification
Areas of Expertise
Management Coordination Technical Systems Support Organizational Strategies
Planning & Coordination
Contract Development
Engineering Design
Execution & Construction
Factory Acceptance Testing
Start-up & Commissioning
OEM Coordination
Vendor/Contract Negotiations
Construction
Documentation Development
Performance & Quality Design
Cost & Scheduling Controlling
Risk Management
Team Development
Blending & Bulk Storage
Automation Infrastructure
CPG-Industrial-Chemicals-OEM
Facility Infrastructure
Energy Usage Reduction
Waste-Water Treatment / MUA
Pollution Abatement Systems
Maintenance Operations
Packaging Operations
CIP & COP Sanitation Operations
Standards / Compliance
Training & Documentation
Mechanical Design & Execution
Validation (Software & Equipment)
Research & Development
Capital Forecasting / Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Production & Procurement
Inventory & Warehouse
Business Systems Planning
Acquisitions & Merges
Manufacturing Assessments
Capital & Asset Management
Organization Structure
Product & Information Flow
Management methods
Risk & Reward Structure
Budget (P&L) Planning
Life Cycle/Cost Benefit Assessment
Employer Relationship History
Corning | Eastman Chemicals | Flock Foods Solutions | ADM - Stratas Foods | Frankford Candy-Hershey
| H.J. Heinz | Pfizer | Ocean Spray | W.L. Gore | Alaimo Engineering | Campbell Soup
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Vision Statement
Quickly extracting knowledge, experience, and understanding, to make the necessary choices that generate
the optimal results and outcomes.
Targeting opportunities that leverage a broad spectrum of Technical & Management skills and experiences
Seeking experiences that include Facility Design, Manufacturing Systems, R&D, and/or Continuous
improvements efforts
Seeking organizations with a focus on:
Global Presence
Internal Technical Capabilities
Diversification in Client Opportunities and Roles & Responsibilities
Alignment with Continued Education
Management & Peer Team Building
Industry Focus, including Chemical, Industrial, CPG, and Pharmaceuticals
Engineering & Technical Services Management Focused
Managing & Completing National & Global Engineering Related Projects.
Leverage Capability of 50+% Annual Travel
Target Segments and Organizations
CPG
Industrial
Chemical
Pharmaceutical
OEM
Charity
Wellness / Fitness
Venture Capitalist in Technology & Manufacturing Initiatives
Product & Process Innovation
Engineering & Project Management Services
Automation & Integration
Research & Development
Volunteer / Animal Foster Care
Physical Training