Richard Wraase
Chester
Summary
Accomplished Senior Staff Engineer and Plant Manager with a proven track record at PMUSA, enhancing production efficiency and leading high-stakes projects to successful completion. Expert in performance optimization and factory operations, with a knack for mentoring teams and driving major corporate initiatives. Skilled in both technical problem-solving and strategic leadership, consistently delivering projects under budget and within scope.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Engineers Plus/ PMUSA
01.2014 - 06.2024
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Projects were for Flavor Room Replacement, Warehouse contamination issues, new highly confidential program development
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
Project Engineer
ITAC/PMUSA
04.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Worked on numerous projects such as internal water replacement, steam and condensate replacement, air header replacement, numerous building renovations, RL sheet reformulation, training of new hires. Headed up over 14 projects all completed and under cost, Completed final closeout of the BL relocation project ($140 million). I headed up coal to gas boiler modifications for Park 500 and MC sites at one time. That was a 3 year effort.
Senior Staff Engineer
PMUSA
05.1989 - 12.2009
- Retired from PMUSA in December 2009. Was the Process Engineer for the relocation of the BL Facility.
- Was head of the Wetlands construction at Park 500.
- Rebuilt LMCP
- Headed up the Energy Program for PMUSA
- Was department manager for Mechanical Engineering department for Park 500.
- Installed and started NBL project at Westab operations to mention a few.
Plant Manager
PMUSA
03.1978 - 04.1989
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Was involved in Union Negations for all union contracts,
- Had over 350 employees working for me at that time.
Process Engineer
PMUSA
06.1973 - 03.1978
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness.
- Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies.
- Promoted to Shift Superintendent and then Plant Engineer. Rebuilt the ET Process and installed a full Primary Operation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Penn State
State College06.1973
No Degree - Advanced Studies
Gateway High School
Monroeville, PA06.1973
Skills
- Performance optimization techniques
- Full background in factory startup, operations and maintenance
- Directed all facets of operations
- Experienced in presentations at all corporate levels along with leading major corporate initiatives
Car collecting, trains and mechanical clocks
I have over 4000 Lionel trains and 41 mechanical clocks in my collection.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Engineers Plus/ PMUSA
01.2014 - 06.2024
Project Engineer
ITAC/PMUSA
04.2010 - 01.2014
Senior Staff Engineer
PMUSA
05.1989 - 12.2009
Plant Manager
PMUSA
03.1978 - 04.1989
Process Engineer
PMUSA
06.1973 - 03.1978
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Penn State
No Degree - Advanced Studies
Gateway High School
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