David Ikerd

About David Ikerd

I\'ve worked on CMMS programs and it\'s my impression that the process is more focused on the software and less focused on the critical thinking or finding the root cause to Stop the issues.I use and teach methodology that encourages critical and creative thinking thru TPM Exigent Health and Safety Inspections Safety Audits. Assure optimization of all Equipment and Artificial Intelligence in organization structure. Analysis of repetitive equipment failures, Reliable Operations on Equipment.Food production SAP Programs parts kitting planning budgets quality and preventive plansEstimation of maintenance costs and evaluation of alternatives, Breakdown Analyses CMMS, SAP Software and process audits. Budget forecasting and all counter measures applied. Assessing the needs for equipment replacements parts and establish replacement programs when needed or due. I know emergency response from the ground up. I deliver on the agreed upon goals. Application of scheduling and project management principles to replacement programs. Assessing required maintenance tools audits and skills required for efficient maintenance of equipment. Capex skills required for maintenance personnel. Electrical Safety / A septic systems reviewing personnel transfers to and from maintenance organizations as needed. CIP SIP Programs HACCP PSM Programs Boilers Chillers Building Maintenance Responsible for Engineering / Maintenance / CMMS. Maintaining Facility Management Operations team leadership thru metrics / All safe G.M.P. Certified, First Class / Quality Assurance. Chill water, Steam, Refrigeration Certified. Pneumatic Pumps, Drives motors; Certified On Food Grade Tetra Pack equipment. Maintained electrical utility subs, High voltage switch gears. Maintained Automated PLC, Software, DE-PAL and Food grade reports. Multi Robotic center automated high speed fillers, packaging, conveyors, palletizers, NH3-Electrical power sub stations & MCC centers and security systems. production

Experience

1. Director of Engineering & Maintenance Operations

   Conagra Brands

   Oct 2008 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Manage and support and provide direction to all Senior Engineering managers and maintenance Supervisors. Reliable operations / Electrical Engineering in food equipment and a proven track record on large and small projects and delivery / strong project management skills. Cost control and quality Customer satisfaction. Working effectively with Tetra Pac. Equipment and in large or small pillar teams and environment and interface closely with upper management and quality and finance, Marketing other operations and departments R&D Operations. I have the discipline to drive results and follow established fundamental processes. I have measured all levels of responsibility including profitability and business development. I have long and short range goals and objectives for maintenance business development, growth and revenue savings. Waste water engineering and maintenance experience including years of direct management experience. GMP, LEED / HACCP Q A. Engineering responsible for directly managing, supporting and providing direction and leadership to the Senior Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Field Technicians / I\'m responsible for managing teams and operations as well as their performance while also taking part in business development and innovative coach and mentor programs.Automation programs Assure optimization of the Maintenance Organization structure of repetitive equipment failures breakdown Elimination Programs Estimation of maintenance costs and evaluation of alternatives process. Key Performance Indicators. 2022 SAPPayroll ADP Systems Reliable Operations. Conveyors / Sorters / High Speed Wrappers / CMMS / TPM\'S

Education

• Indiana University Indianapolis

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD

  1979 — 1984

• Purdue University

  Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Southern Technical College

  Master's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  1999 — 2004

• Indiana University Indianapolis

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

Skills

• Food Processing
• Engineering
• Money Management
• Operations Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Development
• Preventive Maintenance
• Food Manufacturing
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Supply Chain Management
• Quality System
• Power Distribution
• 5s
• Tpm
• Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Break Down Analysis
• High Performance Teams
• Quality Assurance
• Human Resources
• Kaizen
• Haccp
• Beverage Development
• Food Safety
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Inventory Management
• Production Planning
• Training
• New Business Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Food
• Safety Management Systems
• Beverage Industry
• Food Industry
• Automation
• Maintenance Management
• Business Development