Paul McHaffie

Blow Molding Equipment Expert
Paul McHaffie

Blow Molding Expert - Paul McHaffie

Paul is a diligent and reliable plastics manufacturing professional with 36 years of experience in the industry. He has 20+ years of experience as Plant / Maintenance manager with an excellent track record running a 24/7 high paced, high volume production floor emphasizing on cost reduction, machine efficiency, and team morale. Natural leader with confident decision making. Paul interprets plants' financial metrics to find areas of improvement to be in alignment with company goals. He reads P & L. and works with scheduling staff to fulfill customer needs. Through many years of hands-on experience, has enabled Paul to drive a very stable process. He runs the maintenance team for repairs, and upgrades, seeks and attracts talent, and implements necessary disciplinary actions when needed.

SKILLS

Bilingual English/Spanish
High level of analytical thinking and mechanical aptitude
Justifies capital expenses and invests where necessary
Enforces RC analysis and implements corrective actions
Excellent verbal and written skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Develops plans for continuous methods of improvement
Works with contractors, Engineers, and vendors to improve manufacturing techniques
Employee Training and Mentoring
Hands on Managing
Full knowledge of Blow Molding, EBM, SBM, IBM machines
Fluent in reading Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Schematics
Designs and Fabricates Automation Equipment

ADDITIONAL SKILLSETS:
Creative Fabricator – able to design, modify, and repair all types of automation and downstream equipment.

Excellent Machinist/Welder:

Excels in the production of metal working projects on the lathe and mill.
Able to machine any existing broken parks from equipment and or work from specified drawings.
Points external threads on lathe.
Mig, Tig, Arc and Gas Welding.

Electrician:

Repairs or designs electrical control circuits.
Installs power transmissions, motors, AC – Frequency Drives and Controls. DC Drives.
Upgrades older controls to more modern up to date devices when necessary.
Runs and bends conduit.
Installs switch boxes.
Plums in new equipment.

Professional Training:

Interconnecting Automation Certified PLC Programmer and HMI Control - Do-More/BRX PLC’s, Allen Bradley PLC’s
Interconnecting Automation Certified advance PLC Programmer- Networking and motion control
Paul Monroe School of Hydraulics
Jomar Technologies (In-House Certification 1992)
OSHA Certified Fork Lift Operator and Certifier

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Berry Global: Maintenance Manager
Anaheim, CA: 2019 - Present

Leads and drives a team of 15 class A mechanics and MRO parts coordinator running 45 machines (EBM, IBM, SBM)
Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the entire plant and infrastructure
Schedules preventative/predictive maintenance
Highly visible role
Utilizes JDE for tracking PM schedules and work orders
Processes Capital Projects through Lotus Notes for Major Projects
Brought the efficiency of machine up time from 69% to 81% within first year. 4% shy of cooperate goals
Maintains spare parts min / max level for quick and effective repairs
Strives under high stress, fast paced environments
Consistent and predictable attendance

Canyon Plastics: Operations/Maintenance Manager
Valencia, CA: 2017 - 2019

Manages 60 to 80 Employees
Scheduling employees / orders / Machine Repairs
Involved in every aspect of the company
Project Management
Installed power management system and networked it to SCADA system
Invents and installs automation equipment to increase production and lower labor cost.
Preventative and predictive scheduling to reduce down time
Profit and Loss
Stays within company budget
Mentors and trains new methods to mechanics to improve skill level
Engineers new electrical cabinets
Multitasking under high stress high demand situations.
Confident decision making
Maintains tool room and spare parts inventory

Ricco Plastics: Plant Manager
Corona, CA: 2005 - 2017

Managing 60+ employees and their responsibilities running 18 blow mold extruders.
Trains and mentors mechanics, set-up techs, material handlers, packers, quality control, and supervisors
Maintains plant infrastructure; chiller, water towers, pumps, and air compressors (reciprocating and screw).
Machines tooling and spare parts for inventory.
Schedules orders to insure on time delivery of quality parts.
Inventories of raw materials to ensure minimal machine downtime.
Works with mold makers and engineers on new product development.
Creates and implements processes to improve productivity.
Continually strives to improve overall operations by working closely with all personnel at hand.

Thunderbird Industries: Plant/Maintenance Manager
San Dimas, CA: 2003 - 2005

Managing 20+ employees running 8 blow mold extruders.
Trains and mentors mechanics, supervisors, and packers.
Maintains plant infrastructure.
Set up and processing.
Scheduling of orders.
Inventories of raw materials and spare parts.
Creates and implements processes to improve productivity.

Imaginative Plastics: Maintenance Manager/Supervisor
La Habra, CA: 1996 - 2003

Maintains clean and safe work environment.
Repairs, installs, and maintains blow molders.
Preventative maintenance.
Designed and built automation equipment to reduce employee cost and error.
Set up and processing.
Troubleshoot and repairs all equipment (electrical and mechanical).
Maintains chillers, towers, pumps, and all involved infrastructure, including building maintenance.

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