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Overview
Work History
Education
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINNING & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
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Calvin Lim

Summary

Accomplished Business Leader with over 18 years' hands-on management experience in leading global management projects focused on streamlining entire plant organisation, building up procurement management departments, and boosting revenue across global markets. Expert business strategist with in-depth understanding of factory automation production processes and rapid entrepreneurial growth of business units, having directed projects valued up to ~€25M, identifying business needs, and building relationships throughout project life cycle.

I have strong technical ability, people skills, communication skills and administrative abilities. This includes planning, determining the cost and efficiency for major projects, development of detailed action planning for maintaining and operating automated manufacturing equipment and system.

Results-oriented Production Manager highly successful at streamlining operations and improving profits through strategic process updates. Results-driven planning and operations management professional with exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
35
35
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Assistant Production Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions
01.2021 - Current
  • Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
  • Designed and implemented new production schedule to reduce loss in labor and inventory.
  • Verified documentation of process control parameters.
  • Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
  • Completed and recorded recycling and rework documentation with high degree of accuracy.
  • Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability.
  • Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving [Number] tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
  • Supported development of paint operations staff to meet competency and performance expectations.
  • Boosted productivity by [Number]% through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives.
  • Completed required safety training programs for [Type] environments.
  • Oversaw scheduling and job backlogs to properly allocate personnel and material resources.
  • Conducted meetings to capture lessons learned and streamline product improvement process.
  • Maximize effectiveness of production team, equipment and materials to produce multi-line products within planned schedules while reducing costs.
  • Develop and execute production schedules based on business demands.
  • Leads daily Team Performance Center meetings with Operations team to review KPIs including safety, quality, asset care, and establish short and long term action plans to issues identified on daily basis.
  • Manage activities related to strategic purchasing to minimize operating expenses.
  • Prioritize maintenance work orders in an effort to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and downtime.
  • Overall, in charge included hands-on PLC logic, electrical, and mechanical servicing and efficient maintenance of production machinery and equipment, physical plant, utilities, facilities and grounds in accordance with provincial and federal regulations and company policies and procedures.
  • Maintains inventories of maintenance material, supplies and repair parts at required levels by initiating requisitions for purchase; periodically reviews inventory for proper upkeep at plant facilities.
  • Works with corporate engineering team to prepare for CAPEX projects.
  • Engages production floor employees in problem resolution in order to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques.
  • Participates and leads Lean Manufacturing practices to such as Six Sigma, 5S, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.
  • Reviews and updates Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure facility is on track to meet overall departmental objectives.

Achievements:-

  • Improvement project, modify and upgrading machines, process to improve working environment, reduce manpower, reduce scrap and increase efficiency.
  • Coach and mentor team members to develop their potential and prepare for succession planning.
  • Improved execution of preventive maintenance's activities for maintenance planners by 11% (from 78% to 89%) throughout Q1 to Q4 of 2021.
  • Trained and mentored 4 department manage to lead APAC indirect procurement autarky.
  • Saved average of 20 minutes for start-up time and reduced defect samples by 75% through revamped quality event reaction plan.


Senior Software Engineer

MEIDEN (S) PTE LTD
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
  • Promoted technical leadership to entry-level and junior engineers in complex enterprise system environment.
  • Adjusted design parameters to incorporate new features.
  • Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
  • Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
  • Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
  • Identified and documented project changes with proactive budget oversight.
  • Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team.
  • Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
  • Represented software applications engineering team during large and complex development projects.
  • Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
  • Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced staff members.

Sales & Application Engineer

SCIGATE AUTOMATION (S) PTE LTD
02.2017 - 12.2018
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Attend to customer's sales enquiries, identify customer's requirements and recommend cost-effective solutions.

Automation Engineer

CMR (FAR EAST) PTE LTD
09.2011 - 12.2017
  • Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
  • Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
  • Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
  • Collaborated with systems engineers and customers to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
  • Manage Projects such as “Power Management System” which consists of functions such as load sharing, load shedding etc using PLC and HMI systems.
  • Created detailed test cases for use on diverse projects.
  • Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
  • Developing PLC programs, troubleshooting and debugging of systems before Factory Acceptance Procedure. (FAT)
  • Configuration of PLC hardware configurations, network settings and testing of internal and third party software for compatibility.
  • Preparing network and codes using Steps 7 and Graphical interface for Human Machine Interface using WINCC, PCS7, WINCC Flexible, Mitsubishi GOT 2715 series based on Functional Description Specification (FDS)
  • Establish and enforce organization standards (preparing test procedure, conducting FAT, preparing system documentation manual, updating document and service reports) to maintain quality services.

Electrical Engineer

Jardine Engineering Pte Ltd | Singapore
04.2010 - 09.2011
  • Manage and supervision to site Engineers, Supervisors, Technician and contractor in planning, coordination of servicing contracts to ensure the execution of the services are on time.
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
  • Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
  • Verified viability and compliance for systems and circuits.
  • Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
  • Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial systems.
  • Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols.
  • Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
  • Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations.
  • Leveraged mastery of AutoCAD Electrical Toolset to develop and document electrical schematics.
  • Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.


Electrical Engineer

Cummins Power Generation Ltd | Ramsgate, Kent, UK
11.2006 - 12.2009
  • Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
  • Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
  • Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
  • Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
  • Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
  • Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
  • Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
  • Design the electrical system requirements according to the customer specification, operation manual preparation.

Electrical Engineer

Schneider Electric Ltd | Leeds, UK
09.2004 - 10.2006
  • Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
  • Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
  • Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
  • Verified viability and compliance for systems and circuits.
  • Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
  • Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
  • Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
  • Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Engineering With A Major in Electrical

Leeds Metropolitan University
UK
09.2003 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Science - BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Leeds Metropolitan University
UK
09.2000 - 06.2021

HND Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Nottingham Trent University
UK
07.1997 - 07.2010

Skills

Manufacturing management

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Accomplishments

  • Increased overall productivity and quality by 15% by implementing training programs designed to increase performance levels.
  • Trained and supervised team of 45 staff members Engineer.
  • Proficiently supervised [Number] production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production and conducted weekly physical inventories.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINNING & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Six Sigma
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparation Training
  • Project management and Quality Assurance Management Lean
  • Manufacturing Principle and Implementation Implement
  • Incident Management Process Effective Project Management
  • Manufacturing Principle and Implementation Implement
  • Incident Management Process Effective Project Management
  • ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 Internal Audit Training
  • Fundamental O/S : Windows 2000 , Window XP and Window
  • WinCC, Modbus, Profinet , Ethernet network setup
  • Servo and Drives
  • Ups
  • Power Protection System

Timeline

Assistant Production Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions
01.2021 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

MEIDEN (S) PTE LTD
03.2018 - 12.2020

Sales & Application Engineer

SCIGATE AUTOMATION (S) PTE LTD
02.2017 - 12.2018

Automation Engineer

CMR (FAR EAST) PTE LTD
09.2011 - 12.2017

Electrical Engineer

Jardine Engineering Pte Ltd | Singapore
04.2010 - 09.2011

Electrical Engineer

Cummins Power Generation Ltd | Ramsgate, Kent, UK
11.2006 - 12.2009

Electrical Engineer

Schneider Electric Ltd | Leeds, UK
09.2004 - 10.2006

Master of Science - Master of Engineering With A Major in Electrical

Leeds Metropolitan University
09.2003 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Science - BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Leeds Metropolitan University
09.2000 - 06.2021

HND Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Nottingham Trent University
07.1997 - 07.2010
Calvin Lim