Wayne Kubica has over 20 years of experience in industrial paint systems and controls. He has held roles such as Production Paint Supervisor, Module Leader, Manufacturing Engineer, Project Manager, and Field Supervisor. He has expertise in areas such as developing talent, PLC controls, project management, robotics, blueprint reading, various paint applications, continuous improvement, safety regulations, and the SAP system. His objective is to leverage his experience to lead teams to exceed expectations in quality, delivery, safety, and cost management.
Our professionals design, build, install and service electrical, mechanical, fluid power and computer network systems. The advanced control techniques and project management skills developed by GGS have furthered the position of many U.S. metals producers. These clients use GGS’ experienced team of experts to supplement their engineering teams in the development and execution of their projects. As a leading provider of industrial automation control systems and equipment for iron, steel and aluminum with electrical engineering as its core competence, GGS designs, engineers, manufactures, integrates, tests, installs, trains and maintains drive and control systems for all steel making operations.
Our professionals design, build, install and service electrical, mechanical, fluid power and computer network systems. The advanced control techniques and project management skills developed by GGS have furthered the position of many U.S. metals producers. These clients use GGS’ experienced team of experts to supplement their engineering teams in the development and execution of their projects. As a leading provider of industrial automation control systems and equipment for iron, steel and aluminum with electrical engineering as its core competence, GGS designs, engineers, manufactures, integrates, tests, installs, trains and maintains drive and control systems for all steel making operations.
Highly qualified MES Systems Engineer/Business Analyst with 18 years of BT/IT experience in implementing and supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems in the Bio-pharmaceutical industry. I have an aptitude for creating technical solutions by building excellent client relationships and using my strong technical and problem solving skills to effectively understand and meet the client’s requirements
1. Wayne R. Kubica
804 Iowa Drive • Le Claire, IA 52753
Wrkubic1@Yahoo.com • (563) 729-11399 (h)
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Production Paint Supervisor
Passionate Leader • Organized • Problem Solver
Throughout my 20-year career, I have demonstrated a strong pattern of success. My combination of experience in the areas of
Industrial Paint Systems and Industrial Controls has helped me develop a deep understanding of Industrial Paint System
operation. My intentions are to leverage these experiences and successes to develop and lead teams to attain sustainable
business results beyond expectations focused on quality, delivery, safety and cost management/avoidance. Areas of expertise
include...
• Developing talent
• PLC controls
• Project Management
• ABB/Fanuc robot experience
• Blueprint comprehension
• Wet-on-Wet and Powder Paint
applications
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Safety and OHSA regulations
• Policy / Procedure Development
• Knowledge of the SAP System
Summary of Qualifications
Passionate Leader
I have led multi-functional teams in the delivery and start-up of multi-million dollar paint systems.
Organized
My ability to not only think strategically and systematically but I can also deliver on ideas through careful planning
and pinpoint execution.
Problem Solver
Makes timely decisions based on careful examination of the available details in order to deliver consistent and
sustainable results.
Professional Experience
John Deere Davenport Works, Davenport, IA, March 2014 -Present
Module Leader, Maintenance Supervisor, and Manufacturing Engineer for Paint Operations
First Shift Module Leader for Paint Operations for manual paint system, robotic paint system, reclaim paint system,
bucket and transmission assembly and paint kitchen operations:
Module Leader for the Paint Department which consisted of 75 employees including skilled tradesmen. Developed
paint schedules, maintenance schedules, shut down schedules, troubleshooting paint and conveyor system
deficiencies, assisting with OMS development, SAP purchase order approvals, employee certification approvals,
employee DTR approvals, continuous improvement and 5S, safety coordination, attend daily production meetings,
attend weekly staff meetings, attend paint operations budget meetings.
Manufacturing Engineer for Paint System Operations to include supervisor of Maintenance personnel.
Implemented strategies to support 5S, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Preventative Maintenance,
masking studies, Trouble shoot Production Systems to include conveyors, controllers, panel views, piping, concrete,
mechanical, electrical, fire systems, structural support, and communications.
WR Kubica LLC, Riverview, MI, March 2005 - 2014
Project Manager / Field Supervisor / Owner
Self- employed as an Installation/Start-up Consultant to oversee the installation of Industrial Paint Finishing
Systems. Start-up and Debug of Industrial Paint Systems and troubleshoot problems with existing paint systems.
Provided Site Management services for AB Myr, Industries, Eisenmann Corporation and The Case New Holland
Company to oversee the installation of Industrial Paint Process equipment. Installation to include Air Handling
2. Wayne R. Kubica
804 Iowa Drive • Le Claire, IA 52753
Wrkubic1@Yahoo.com • (563) 729-11399 (h)
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Heater Boxes, Pre-Treatment Washer Systems, Cure and Dry-Off Oven Systems, Powder Coat Systems, Wet on Wet
Robotic Paint Systems and Booths, Conveyor Systems and Control Systems.
Provide all trade(s) consultation for installations and assist with system start-up and debug, commissioning,
troubleshooting of Allen-Bradley programs, Allen-Bradley panel views and ladder logic debug and programming.
Perform standby services of production equipment and system field devices.
Provided Site Management services for both Union and Non-Union Contractors to oversee the installation of
Industrial Paint Process equipment for the following John Deere Facilities, JD Waterloo, IA, JD Waterloo Foundry, IA,
JD Ottumwa Works, IA, JD Davenport Works, IA, JD Seeding new Powder Coat System.
Prime Technologies, Dearborn, MI, April 2002 - March 2005
Assistant Project Manager / Construction Manager / Project Estimator
Lead Project Estimator for a variety of control systems. Shop Manager and Lead in the construction and fabrication
of control systems and enclosures:
Assistant Project Manager at the Tennant Corporation in Golden Valley, MN. Ensured Trade Sub-Contractors
installed equipment correctly. Ensured all installations were installed per Local and National codes. Field
equipment included pH probes, conductivity probes, flow meters and totalizers, level controls, AB Myr Eight Stage
Washer System, Dry-Off and Cure Ovens and Nordson Powder Coat System.
Constructed all Control Panels and assisted in field start-up of the Oakland County, Elizabeth Lake Lift Station
Rehabilitation, consisting of multiple lift pumps, level control of a sewage lift station, requiring continuous
operation and remote monitoring of running and alarm status.
DWSD Remote Sewage site calibration of Pressure and Flow meters and electrical installation and modifications.
Field Support for Electrical Installation of new Phosphate System at the GM Fairfax Facility in Kansas City, MO.
Assisted in start-up and validation of the overall system.
Cadre Corporation, Madison Heights, MI, Nov 2000 – April 2002
Controls Programmer / Field Supervisor
Field support and Electrical Lead on completion of the DWSD Retention Basin CSO sites located at Hubbell-
Southfield, Five-Mile and Seven-Mile Locations.
Field Installation and Programmer of the Interim Level Metricom Radio network for DWSD. Included was
programming SCADA screens and PLC to interface with CSO Basin and Head End Data Collection CPU located
Downtown Detroit, MI. Equipment was used for monitoring and control of Sewerage Water Flow.
Calibrated, repaired and troubleshoot flow meters, pressure meters, switches, I/P transducers, level transmitters,
RFID readers, PLC I/O, SCADA Systems, relays and timers.
Haden Environmental, Auburn Hills, MI, Feb 1995 – Nov 2000
Supervisor
Supervisor of Maintenance and Service contract at the Chrysler JNAP Facility in Detroit, MI. Operated and serviced
4 VOC Abatement Systems for the Paint Facility.
Submitted daily, weekly and monthly operation and budget reports to Plant personnel on all activities associated
with the operation of the VOC System. Attended operation meetings with the Plant personnel and scheduled
maintenance activities during production downtime.
Education: Actively Pursuing Bachelor’s of Science Degree – Kaplan University, Davenport, IA
Additional Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, CAD 2000, All trades troubleshooting, Instrumentation troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting,
Field Start-up, O & M Manuals, leadership, inspections of electrical systems per NEC Code.
