1. Lerry Schaftlein
17 Munsee Trail
Branchburg, NJ 08876
908-725-0525
LerryS@comcast.net
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position is one in which I can use my passion for utilizing Lean Production principles, resolving technical
issues,planning and organization, and continuous improvement programs to assist a company achieve its goals. I
possessindustry experience in Semiconductors, Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology,with over 27 years experience
in production and research equipment maintenance, equipment engineering, process controls and development, and
over seven years of facilities management and maintenance.
Key Accomplishments
o Lean Production (continuous improvement) project increasing production process capacity by 20%
o Reduced cleanroom and lab energy cost and electric demand over 40%
o Startup of 10,000 sq/ft cleanroom and R&D Labs from shutdown state
o Reduced operation costs by 10% through energy management and HVAC controls upgrades
o Sourced, purchased and installed production equipment underbudget and on time.
o Phase One Environmental and New Jersey Industrial Site Remediation Act “ISRA” project
management.
o Implemented document control systemfor manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, purchasing,and
EH&S.
Skills/Knowledge
 Facility support systems:RO/DI H2O, PCW, BMS (CMMS) controls, cleanroom and lab industrial waste,
house vacuum, bulk N2 systems,fire alarm, and card access systems.
 Budget, procurement, contracts,long term planning, cost estimates, facility risk management.
 Procurement sourcing of new and used equipment
 Purchasing invoicing, packing slip, delivery and shipment
 Production & facility equipment installations, upgrades and qualification management and hands on
 Coordinate with cross functional areas HR, procurement, production,executive management, and engineering
 Technical communication and problem-solving.
 Preventive maintenance programs, TPM, and CMMS/BMS maintenance.
 Supervision of technicians and vendors/contractors.
 Familiar with architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire CAD drawings
 Evaluation of existing versus new energy-efficient technologies for cost reductions.
 Developed & implemented protocol of cleanrooms to ISO standards. Responsible for supervision of
manufacturing cleanroom protocol and cleanroom audits,and environmental controls.
 Diagnostic troubleshooting of digital/analog circuits, electro-mechanical, automation/controls, high vacuum
and fluid flow systems. Extensive hands on experience in troubleshooting equipment related issues.
 Cost of ownership including second sourcing of parts, service and resources.
 5-S, Lean Manufacturing and Deming Total Quality Management.
 Document Control systemdevelopment, SOP’s and ISO-9000.
 Webpage development for cleanroom operations, equipment maintenance interfacing document control system
with departments.
 Environmental Health & Safety, Haz Waste Management, Emergency Response Team.
 Responsible for EHS training, coordinated and developed vendor training, and performed onsite training of
OSHA Hazardous Communication “Right To Know,” and other site specific safety procedures.
 High purity chemicals & gases,Semiconductors, MEMS, and Nanotechnology

2. EXPERIENCE
Oct 2012 – April 2016, Polarization Solutions, LLC, an Iwasaki Electric company, US parent co. Energy Sciences Inc.
Head of Facilities: facility manager in same facility since 2009. Duties include: management of facility infrastructure, production
equipment engineer and facility maintenance of class 10, 100, 1000 cleanrooms & labs. EH&S Officer, procurement and sales of
new & used equipment and parts management, repairs and maintenance support and upgrades of semiconductor &
nanotechnology manufacturing equipment, and procurement sourcing. Air Liquide bulk N2 and specialty gas management.
Jun 2010 – Oct. 2012, Nant Works, LLC Nant Optics Division, Somerset, NJ
Head of Facilities: facility manager in same facility since 2009. Duties include: manage facility infrastructure, production
equipment engineer and facility maintenance of cleanrooms & labs. Responsibilities include: EH&S Officer, procurement and
sales of new & used equipment.
Jun 2010 – Apr 2011, Celgene, Abraxis BioSensor Division, Somerset, NJ
Head of Facilities – Equipment Engineering & EHS responsibilities
Nov 2009 - Jun 2010, , Nano Opto an API Technologies Co., Somerset, NJ
Facility Manager, equipment engineer, and EH&S responsibilities.
Mar 2009 - Nov 2009 Equipment Engineer, Nano Opto an API Technologies Co., Somerset, NJ
Responsibilities include maintaining 90% uptime availability of semiconductor processing equipment, inventory of spare parts,
preventive maintenance program, Bigfoot maintenance PM software, and installation of new equipment.
2006 - 2009, Sr. Equipment Maintenance, Qimonda, Richmond, VA
Responsibilities included training of production maintenance technicians on 200mm DNS Scrubbers, and FMEA analysis.
2004 - 2006, Sr. Equipment Maintenance, Infotonics Technology Center (now STC Mems), Canandaigua, NY
Equipment Engineering & Technician responsibilities:
Integral member of new 150mm MEMSFAB startup in 2004; responsible for startup, maintenance repair, documentation support
and procurement of parts inventory. Diffusion process controls, SPC, of Diffusion wet processing equipment.
Emergency ResponseTeam and EH&S committee.
1991 - 2003, Shift Lead Equipment Technician, Philips Semiconductor/VLSI Technology Inc., San Antonio, TX
Emergency ResponseTeam member. Process engineering and SPC for wet processing equipment.
Mar 1989 - Dec 1990, Semifab Inc., Hollister, CA
Semiconductor Field Service Engineer for automated wet processing equipment and environmental control systems.
Military Service:
USMC, Avionics repair and maintenance of AV-8A and AV-8B Harrier aircraft.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science of Interdisciplinary Studies in Business Administration – Management and Supply Chain Management,
Sullivan University, Louisville Kentucky, Graduate October, 2016, GPA 3.9
Sullivan Technical and Design, Louisville, KY, AASMERobotics
USMC Military Training for Aircraft Avionics, Honorable Discharge, Good Conduct Medal
Bishop David High School, Louisville, KY
Industry Training
Veolia 8 hr Hazwoper, Hazardous Materials DOT, Hazardous Waste Management 2013
National Seminars Supervisor and Manager Training, Edison, NJ 2012
NJMEP Principles of Lean Manufacturing, November 2009, NJ
28 hour Hazmat “Hazwoper”Training ITC, Canandaigua, NY 2005
San Antonio College 40 hour Hazmat Training Course 1991
Deming TotalQuality Management Principles, VLSI Technology, San Antonio, TX 1991
VolunteerWork
American Red Cross Emergency Volunteer