John William Reeves III is seeking a position utilizing his experience and education in industrial engineering, quality control, and maintenance. He has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing roles, most recently as a Manufacturing Engineer for Ingersoll Rand, where he applied lean principles and oversaw processes. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering Technology and an Associate's degree in Marketing and Management.
Core Competencies
I am a Quality control inspector. I can use my abilities in the most challenging way. I have 5 years of experience including UAE on various building, infra-structure and oil & gas projects. I am not only a hard working person but also a good team member who can support the fellow colleagues in the time of need.
• Inspect buildings that are under construction in order to ensure they comply with safety codes and regulations.
• Inspect plumbing, electrical, and other systems to ensure that they meet code.
• Suggest ways to improve the cost-effectiveness of materials and energy use.
• Identify elements of building project that are non-compliant with applicable codes and regulations.
• Ensure all identified problems have been rectified prior to approving a building for occupancy.
• Review building and site plans and approve those that are compliant.
• Prepare reports pertaining to building project activity.
• Make sure that any activity offered for inspection has an approved shop drawing, Method Statement (MS), Quality Control Procedure (QCP) and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), and that the latest version of the applicable document is available at point of use.
• Working knowledge of residential and commercial building systems, such as HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of construction codes and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of inspection methods, and legal procedures involving enforcement of building codes and ordinances.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and plans.
• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Able to enforce regulations firmly and impartially
Core Competencies
I am a Quality control inspector. I can use my abilities in the most challenging way. I have 5 years of experience including UAE on various building, infra-structure and oil & gas projects. I am not only a hard working person but also a good team member who can support the fellow colleagues in the time of need.
• Inspect buildings that are under construction in order to ensure they comply with safety codes and regulations.
• Inspect plumbing, electrical, and other systems to ensure that they meet code.
• Suggest ways to improve the cost-effectiveness of materials and energy use.
• Identify elements of building project that are non-compliant with applicable codes and regulations.
• Ensure all identified problems have been rectified prior to approving a building for occupancy.
• Review building and site plans and approve those that are compliant.
• Prepare reports pertaining to building project activity.
• Make sure that any activity offered for inspection has an approved shop drawing, Method Statement (MS), Quality Control Procedure (QCP) and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), and that the latest version of the applicable document is available at point of use.
• Working knowledge of residential and commercial building systems, such as HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of construction codes and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of inspection methods, and legal procedures involving enforcement of building codes and ordinances.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and plans.
• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Able to enforce regulations firmly and impartially
1. John William Reeves III
507 Mosley Street
Vidalia Ga. 30474
Phone Cell: 478-288-6244
Email: JohnWReevesIII@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position within a growth oriented company; where I can use my
knowledge, experience, to become an asset to the organization.
EDUCATION
1982.1984 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology,
Emphasis in Industrial Management,
Georgia Southern College
1980-1982 Associate of Science in Marketing and Management,
Brunswick Junior College
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
June 2012 to present Ingersoll Rand (Trane) (Manufacturing Engineer)
• Applied principles of Lean Manufacturing throughout the Evaporator Coil Area to
reduce cost and improve efficiencies and profits.
• Submitted Expense and Capital requests for cost reductions, process
improvements, equipment updates and rebuilds.
• Control and reduction of scrap, waste and processing costs.
• Statistical analysis and improvements in process and testing methods and
standards.
• Provide engineering support through cross functional teams on new product
introductions, dealing with all phases from conception through product launch.
• Coordinate with internal departments and suppliers to insure the highest quality in a
drive towards zero defects and 100% on time delivery.
• Responsible for the training of Aluminum Brazing associates.
• Responsible for control and improvements of all Aluminum Brazing Processes both
manual and automatic
February 2012 to May 2012 Thermo King (Contract Maintenance / Engineer)
• Daily maintenance issues, of a Transportation HVAC Manufacturing Plant.
• Assist the local and corporate Engineering group with the dismantling, shipping and
relocation of equipment, preparing for the plant closure.
• Supervise and assist Mechanical and Electrical contracts disconnecting and
dismantling of equipment.
April 2010 to January 2012 Washington County Machine Shop (Quality Control Mgr.)
• Primary duties from April 2010 to August 2010 serve as Project
Engineer of a new assembly line at the Thermo-King plant located in Louisville Ga.
• Prepare bids/quotes using blueprints, scopes of work and walk throughs.
• Insure supplies and equipment is delivered to job sites on time.
• Assist Superintendents and Foreman with daily duties.
2. • Prepare for and obtain reaccredidation for Boiler and Pressure Vessel construction
and repair. (ASME)
Layoff due to lack of work
February 2010 Washington County Machine Shop (Sub-Contractor)
• Assisted with the erection of several steel structures installed in the Valspar Plant,
Covington Ga.
Completed the job
January 2010 PowerCon LLC (Sub-Contractor)
• Assisted with the electrical controls portion of a new assembly line being installed in
the Trane Plant, Monterey Mexico.
Completed the job
2001 – December 2010
Maintenance Superintendent, Rheem Manufacturing Company
• Managed two Maintenance Supervisors and 35 hourly union employees over three
shifts.
• Responsible for all facets of Maintenance in a 700,000 square foot air conditioning
and heating unit production plant.
• Applied principles of Lean Manufacturing throughout the facility to reduce cost
and improve efficiencies and profits.
• Accountable for maintenance costs within departmental budgets.
• Submitted Expense and Capital requests for cost reductions, process improvements,
equipment updates and rebuilds.
• Purchased parts and Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of materials to
complete projects on time.
• Coordinated with Outside Contractors to complete projects, equipment repairs
and equipment relocations.
• Worked with other Rheem Facilities on location, in South Carolina and Mexico to
assist during initial plant start-ups and in the set up of maintenance departments.
• Extensive knowledge of Vacuum Leak Test Equipment using Helium Gas for leak
detection.
• Responsible for employee safety.
• Troubleshooting and repair of PC and PLC based conveyor systems and testing
equipment.
• Held weekly production meetings to improve output, track equipment cost and set
priorities.
• Used failure analysis to reduce line downtime and implement improvement actions.
Plant closing and relocating to Mexico.
2001.2001 Engineer, Mills Industrial Construction
• Primary duties with M.I.C. were in concrete and structural steel construction
• Prepared bids/quotes using blueprints, scopes of work and walk throughs.
• Researched and selected sub-contractors.
• Researched and selected suppliers for required materials.
• Insured supplies and equipment was delivered to job sites on time.
• Assisted Superintendents and Foreman with daily duties.
Layoff due to lack of work (9/11/01)
3. 1997.2001 Quality Engineer, Rheem Manufacturing Company
• Primary duties were in the areas of Evaporator Coil, Electric and Oil Furnace
Assemblies, for use in conjunction with residential Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps.
• Responsible for process and product quality improvements.
• Control and reduction of scrap, waste and processing costs.
• Statistical analysis and improvements in process and testing methods and
standards.
• Responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of vacuum leak test
equipment used at the Milledgeville Ga. and Trenton S.C. locations.
Resigned to pursue construction interests.
1992.1997 Manufacturing Manager, William Barnett & Son
• Primary duties were the scheduling and processing of Bulked Continuous Filament
Carpet Yarn (B.C.F.).
• Managed 2 Department Managers, 8 supervisors and 300 hourly employees.
• Shipping and receiving of raw material and finished goods.
• Improvements in the areas of quality, cost, waste and processing capabilities with
the use of statistical analysis.
• Associate morale and safety.
• Development of new processes, testing methods and standards.
• Performed the planning and scheduling of all products to be processes in the plant.
Resigned to pursue opportunities with Rheem.
1984.1992 Advanced Process Specialist, Milliken & Company
• Primary duties were the processing of Spun and Bulked Continuous Filament Carpet
Yarn.
• Improvements in the areas of cost and waste with the use of statistical analysis.
• Development and improvement of product processing, testing methods and
standards.
• Equipment maintenance and installation.
• Coordinated with Outside Contractors to complete projects, equipment repairs
and equipment relocations.
• Associate morale and safety.
Resigned to pursue opportunities with William Barnett.
1980-1984 Mechanical Contractors
• Industrial Pipe fitter with various Mechanical Contractors while
attending college.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Qual-Pro Basic Statistical Analysis
Qual-Pro Advanced Statistical Analysis
Qual-Pro Design of Experiment
Qual-Pro Measurement Error Reduction
Ergonomics Training
Dale Carnegie
Certified International Standards Organization (ISO) Quality Systems Auditor
Microsoft Excel