Jeff Metzger
Objective Accomplished and motivated Mechanical Engineer looking to apply field experiences and build on successes in a challenging role. Summary of Qualifications A proven track record of completing difficult projects on schedule and on or under budget, in environments ranging from site development and retail construction to high-impact manufacturing method improvement resulting in significant cost and quality savings. An understanding of an entire projects life, from conception, budgeting, and scheduling, to problem solving, communication, and close-out. Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional attitude, and firm personality to see tough jobs through independently or as a team member. Work Experience The Kroger Company, Indianapolis IN(Feb 2006 Feb 2009) Project Manager oManaged construction related projects exceeding $500,000 capital commitment, consisting of New Store construction, Store Remodels, and Fuel Center construction oCompleted a $14 million dollar New Store project in January 2009, requiring contamination remediation, site work, and a complete store built from ground-up oCoordinated efforts between engineers, architects, site contractors, and building contractors oOpened two new stores accounting for nearly $2 million a week in sales for the company oRemodeled many existing stores, managing the contractors and workers while maintaining an open store and safe environment for customers oConstructed a fuel center in Indianapolis, managing all aspects from site planning to opening oSolved problems daily as they arose dealing with store issues, site problems, planning and architectural errors, and schedule delays oLead successful pilot programs resulting in addendums to Krogers Master Building Specification oActed as a contractor, running carpentry crews on projects not large enough for General Contractors oCommunicated daily with Store Management, General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Buyers, and Merchandisers, discussing work reports, schedules, and all other issues Internships Rolls-Royce Corporation, Indianapolis IN (Summer 2005) Manufacturing Operations Intern oApplied productivity enhancing methods with Lean Manufacturing techniques to assembly areas by designing and providing operators with build kits oParticipated on two Six Sigma Black Belt projects aimed at advancing quality within the Transmissions and Structures business unit oDesigned and implemented more efficient environments for plant operators oStreamlined plant operations by cross-training operators and re-designing the layout and flow of parts through the plant Snap-on Incorporated, Kenosha, WI (Summers 2002-2004) Engineering Intern oEngineered improvements to most popular socket line resulting in decrease of warranty claims oResearched field applications needing new or more efficient tools oDesigned a new tool family needed by mechanics for German automotive applications oTested many families of tools, competitors included, for deficiencies both in static and fatigue testing to determine improvement areas and priorities Education Purdue University, West Lafayette IN Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Dec 2005
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