PAUL E.

CIMINO 4002 Ladys Secret Drive,

Indian Trail, N.C. 28079
pca36a1c@westpost.net Home: (704) 628-0200 * Ce
ll: (704) 877-8658
PROFILE:
Project Engineer/Manager with more than 10 years experience in the construction
field in safety, design, implementation and management. Knowledge of strict sani
tary standards (bakery), construction safety standards (OSHA) and budgets. Excel
lent verbal and written communication skills and excellent team and cross-functi
onal skills. Variety of contacts throughout all contractor fields.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
KELLOGGS SNACKS Charlotte, N.C.
2008 present
Project Engineer/Manager (2/2008-7/2010: position eliminated due to cut b
acks)
Maintenance Mechanic (7/2010-present: second shift)
Responsible for working with the Kelloggs engineering group to maintain h
igh safety and quality

control programs throughout the NC Plant. Consulted with the engineering

department on all

equipment and processs specifications. Conducted contractor safety orient

ations and safety audits
on a continuous basis. Worked hand in hand with both internal/external resourc
es in an effort to

keep all production processes operating in an efficient and safe manor. I was a
lso responsible for
budget preparation and management. Knowledge and use of SAP.
Awarded MVP Award (Most Valuable Producer), December 2009
Training- Arc Flash Hazards and NFPA 70 E Training, Fall Protection Training, L
ock Out/Tag Out Training.
WARD TANK AND HEAT EXCHANGER- Charlotte, N.C.
2007 - 2008
Quality Inspector
Worked as a Quality Inspector, performing in-process and final inspection
s on storage tanks and heat exchangers and compiling paperwork for material trac
eability per code. Responsibilities include reviewing prints, inspecting tanks a
nd heat exchangers per print, signing off on prints per code, performing quality
tests ( air and hydro) on vessels, visual inspections, assisting outside inspec
tors, and filing material traceability reports with corresponding jobs.
BOSTON GEAR Charlotte, N.C.
 2003 2007
Lead Quality Inspector/Auditor (10/03-10/07)
Assembler (2/03-10/03)
Started as an assembler, then promoted to the quality control department. As Qua
lity Inspector/Auditor, responsibilities included assembly of various gear boxes
, inspection of in-house machined parts and outside supplier parts and calibrati
on of various gages used to inspect parts.. Also performed troubleshooting to id
entify production problems and implemented appropriate solutions, affect process
improvements, reduce costs and minimize downtime. Inspect outsourced parts, inc
luding power transmission gears, shafts and housings, as well as conduct in proc
ess inspection to ensure quality standards. Assemble parts within speed reductio
n line (conveyor system). Calibrate tools (e.g., calipers, plug gages, micromete
rs) used in manufacturing.
Prepare and present the discrepant material report (DMR) on defective parts, exp
laining discrepancies within in-house and outsourced parts. Coordinate Material
Review Board (MRB) meetings with cross-functional groups (i.e., engineering, pur
chasing and quality) to resolve production problems. Serve as acting supervisor,
delegating work to three technicians. As senior auditor or assistant auditor, c
onduct ISO 9001/2000 audits. Participate in daily quality group meetings. Perfor
m inspections of new design prototypes and select appropriate gages for inspecti
ons. Operate coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

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Highlights of Contributions to Process Improvement
* Co-developed process to track incoming parts, identify nonconformance (defects
) by supplier, and provide alternate lot sampling (skip lots) to determine criti
cal characteristics. Payoff: This receiving inspection watch list streamlined
parts inspection process and minimized liability to Boston Gear and customers. I
nspection plan also improved timing on receiving inspection from an average 15.6
days to 1.4 days, 2006 over previous year, as of May 2006.
* Improved disposition process for nonconformance product through collaboration
with cross-functional groups (MRB meetings). Reduced suspect/defective material
in hold area from $22,000+ to less than $3,000, with an average age of 6 days an
d maximum product age of 17 days. Established matrix to document process, apply
ing ISO 9001/2000.
* Led upgrade of companys calibration system to ensure appropriate location, use
and storage of all gages.
* Conducted review of companys supplier rating plan to establish a grading syste
m for all suppliers. Also compiling information of available resources for use i
n supplier rating plan.
* Facilitated (co-created) development/implementation of a quality auditing and
disposition process which expedited hold time. Payoff: Reduced DMR product hold
time from 33 days to less than 11 days (current average: 14 days), with project
ed downward trend of 4 to 5 days. Commended in memorandum (e-mail) by superviso
r.
* Assisted engineering with design modification to improve quality and assembly
of parts. Recommended changes in parts design which reduced production time and
 cost.
AMERICAN FLAT GLASS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Fort Mill, S.C.
2001 2002
Truck Driver
Worked as long-haul driver, Oct. 2001 through Apr. 2002, then laid off (work vol
ume drop) and hired back Aug. 2002 before plant closing and operations were cons
olidated to Richmond and Atlanta in Nov. 2002. Distributed glass to wholesalers/
retailers in North and South Carolina. Loaded and unloaded trucks; verified shi
pping documents; collected payments and prepared daily logs.
HACOBA TEXTILE MACHINERY Charlotte, N.C. June 2
001 October 2001
Mechanic/Machine Operator (via temporary agency)
Operated and maintained plastic extrusion machines, including changing molds and
adjusting PC programs based on mold. Resolved problems in coloring, product qu
ality and packaging. Filled and loaded orders for shipment via UPS, common or p
rivate carrier.
Previous Experience: Owner/Partner of Picture Perfect Landscaping, 1994-1
999, HGP Industries, Rock Hill, S.C. as driver/sales, ACE Elevator, Charlotte, N
.C. as Technician/Inspector and SPATCO, Charlotte, N.C. as Installation Technici
an.
EDUCATION:
A.S., Horticulture, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, N.C., 1992
Mechanical Engineering studies, Central Piedmont Community College, 2004-2006 a
nd 1985-1987.
LICENSES: Class A CDL, 1999-Present, Lift Truck Operator License through April 1
, 2013.