WILLIAM M. NIELSEN, JR. P.E.

5350 Royal Parkway 281-299-9303 Mobile

Friendswood, TX 77546 281-996-5350 Home
PROFILE
~ High Impact Executive with Track Record for Saving Millions for Employers ~
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Dynamic, highly productive, executive operations management professional with ex
tensive experience in the areas of operations, business development, and financi
al management gained in highly competitive manufacturing environments. Combine k
nowledge of program implementation and multi-division management with an energet
ic and aggressive approach to establishing and implementing strategic direction.
Skilled in analyzing business needs and creating effective solutions that resul
t in maximized efficiency, increased revenue, and sales growth. Strategic thinke
r able to clearly analyze statistical trends and develop viable road maps to ach
ieve objectives. Bilingual candidate with fluency in Spanish.
* Strategic Development
* Operations Oversight
* Team Management
* Policies and Procedures
* Program Implementation
* Budget Management
* Quality Control
* Facility Build/Launch
* Program Evaluation
* Risk Mitigation
* Financial Management
* Organizational Direction
* Leadership & Mentoring
* Purchasing Management
* Proposal Development
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* Increased rivet production 15.8% (from 3.8 million to 4.4 million) seeking in
put from production employees regarding job scheduling in conjunction w/schedule
r and sales, along with minimizing rework and scrap. Generated a 15% unit cost r
eduction while improving lead time and customer satisfaction.
* Increased production at the Houston plant 10% by consolidating operations fro
m two separate mills, which reduced bottlenecks and manpower requirements.
* Improved throughput by 17% at the Cleveland Mill by identifying bottlenecks i
n the bulk handling process, redesigning the problem areas, and implementing new
designs.
* Implemented preventive maintenance program that decreased equipment downtime
23% in 18 months.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ALVIN, TX 2008 - PRESENT
DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANT
Supervise 55 employees and oversee all new construction, while managing the Envi
ronmental, Building Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Grounds
Departments and their department budgets for both campuses. Oversee the Mechanic
al and Civil maintenance crews, along with Shipping and Receiving Department. Ma
nage the centralized purchasing process. Administer campus safety and preventive
maintenance programs. Present projects to the Board for approval. Oversee emplo
yee training.
* Saved the college $2.05 million by repairing damaged facilities as a result o
f Hurricane Ike; utilized in-house employees (90%) and contracted crafts, comple
ting project on time and $250,000 under budget.
* Prepared reconstruction budgets and timelines and performed general contracto
r function.
* Oversaw projects that included roof, electrical, plumbing, sheet rock, and wi
ndow repair/replacement, exterior brick wall rebuilding, and ADA door opener/fir
e alarm system.
* Re-piped boilers, rebuilt air handlers, replaced damaged sidewalks; oversaw r
emoval of asbestos and other hazardous materials. Erected new buildings and buil
t new parking lots.
* Developed strategy for integrating departments for more efficient use of reso
urces and employees.
ALVIN EQUIPMENT - ALVIN, TX 2007 - 2008
SERVICE MANAGER AND EXPORT SALES
Managed all maintenance shop activities for a heavy construction equipment servi
cing enterprise. Oversaw maintenance, work scheduling, and work order creation.
Facilitated parts purchasing and scheduled assembly/delivery of all new equipmen
t for resale. Interfaced directly with customers.
ABYSS CONSTRUCTION - HOUSTON, TX 1999 - 2006
PRESIDENT
Directed all aspects of operations while managing a staff of 30 employees. Overs
aw estimating, purchasing, job costing, scheduling, maintenance, and safety for
construction projects. Managed underground utility crews for new home subdivisio
ns. Purchased equipment/materials; contracted, hired and trained employees.
* Singlehandedly built business into a $9 million per year enterprise.
* Managed the P handled all financial/bookkeeping duties that included A/R, A/P
, balance sheet/income statement compilation and analysts, cash management, cash
flow oversight, capital expenditures, and budget management.
LANDRETH ENGINEERING - HOUSTON & EL PASO, TX 1990 - 1998
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS (1991 - 1998)
Implemented strategic direction for two facilities while managing 60 employees f
or a metal fastener manufacturer serving the automotive, electrical, and furnitu
re industries and producing up to 5 million fasteners of 36 types daily. Directe
d all production, quality, safety, shipping, scheduling, and maintenance efforts
in a job shop environment. Scheduled raw material delivery and managed the inve
ntory cost using JIT/WIP. Managed maintenance and operating budgets. Controlled
quality and minimized scrap/rework. Managed ongoing training programs for new em
ployees.
* Directed the building of the El Paso facility to provide a major client the w
ire locking nuts and fasteners for their circuit breakers.
* Grew the facility Houston from a two ten-hour shift operation to a 24/7 opera
tion.
* Implemented an ISO 9001 program and oversaw process to achieve compliance wit
h city regulations.
* Developed schedules for machines to maximize production time and minimize cha
ngeover time.
* Facilitated the start of a Secondary Operation Department, which expanded the
customer base.
* Coordinated handling of environmental issues such as waste water and plating
chemicals as part of the facility's safety program; conducted monthly safety mee
tings for each department.
* Developed a successful preventive maintenance program.
GENERAL MANAGER (1990 - 1991) WASTE WATER CONSULTANT (1990)
P&S RICE MILLS - HOUSTON, TX 1988 - 1990
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS/DOMESTIC SALES
Directed operations at the Houston, TX, Kaplan, LA, and Cleveland, MS plants whi
le overseeing 300 employees across four sites. Managed all new construction and
maintenance. Monitored daily production, scheduling, and shipments. Oversaw all
facilities and domestic rice sales.
* Ensured product compliance with FDA guidelines; implemented highly successful
sanitation and quality control programs to meet all quality, sanitation, packag
ing, and shipment requirements.
* Traveled to a turkey processing plant in Fredericksburg, TX, and a shrimp pro
cessing plant in Tampa, FL, to assist with maintenance, quality, sanitation, and
production issues.
* Directed the building of the flour mill that supplied Gerber Baby Food with a
ll of their flour.
* Credited with developing and growing the company's domestic rice business.
EDUCATION
P.E., Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Industrial Engineering * University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR
Certification, Six-Sigma Green Belt (2007) and Lean Six Sigma (2009)
Villanova University - Villanova, PA