Examples of Our Project Work
IQF Vegetable Blending System Installation
Led installation of new IQF vegetable declumping and blending system handling multiple components in IBC totes
Developed full commissioning protocol, including schedule, resource plan, and task breakdown across project areas
Coordinated start-up activities and provided on-site commissioning technical support
Managed contractors and construction through final installation and punch list completion
Ingredient Silo CIP Improvement
Reviewed and optimized CIP recipes to improve cleaning efficiency and effectiveness on existing ingredient silos
Led installation and commissioning of new spray devices on 12,000-gallon ingredient silos
Improved sanitation performance while minimizing downtime and operational disruption
Pigging System & Process Hygienic Upgrade
Procured new pigging system equipment and managed vendor selection
Redesigned existing system and delivered turnkey installation scope
Led contractor coordination and construction management
Directed start-up and commissioning of new hygienic process equipment
NEW PIZZA LINE INSTALLATION & FACTORY EXPANSION
Developed commissioning schedule and resource plan for multi-area factory expansion
Served as commissioning and engineering qualification lead for sauce processing systems
Coordinated facility start-up and commissioning support across bakery, CIP, and sauce operations
PIE SLICING LINE INSTALLATION & FACTORY EXPANSION
Led start-up coordination and commissioning for new frozen pie slicing line
Developed detailed commissioning and qualification schedule with cross-functional resource planning
Coordinated activities across equipment, utilities, and facility workstreams
SAUCE FACTORY CIP SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION
Performed CIP system design and controls audit to identify optimization opportunities
Implemented controls and system improvements to enhance cleaning efficiency and efficacy
Led CIP validation study to confirm system changes
Reduced CIP downtime by ~17%, increasing production availability and OEE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
Project manager for $460K wastewater treatment system upgrade at dessert manufacturing facility
Engineering design lead and owner’s representative
Led construction management, start-up, and commissioning of upgraded system
bakery FLOORING AND FOOD SAFETY UPGRADE PROJECT
Project manager for epoxy flooring installation in bakery environment
Managed $454K capital budget and contractor execution
Improved food safety, sanitation, and durability of production areas
bakery ROOF REPLACEMENT
Project manager for $474K roof replacement project
Led contractor coordination and construction management
Executed infrastructure upgrade with minimal operational impact
PRODUCT RECOVERY PIGGING SYSTEM UPGRADE
Procurement of all new equipment and vendors for installation
Completed re-design of system and prepared turn-key installation
Contractor and construction management for project
Start-up and commissioning of new equipment
CIP System Audit and Design Review / Focused improvement
Completed CIP system recipe overview and made improvements for cleaning efficiency / efficacy
Completed CIP and Process Piping field review and as-built P&IDs
Completed Hygienic design audit and summary report
Provided design and quotation for turnkey installation of new CIP system
Spirits 50ml bottling line efficiency improvements
Shrink bundler speed and efficiency focused improvements - increased speed of machine by 20%, reduced breakdowns by 50%
Case packer speed and efficiency focused improvements
Check-weigher and reject system efficiency focused improvement lead
Wastewater Treatment Plant Installation
Installation of new waste water treatment system in existing building and interim temporary system during construction
Project & budget management at $2.45 MM
Design lead and management of design engineering firm
Management of installation and construction / contractors
Leadership of start-up and commissioning of new equipment and system
Dry Pasta - Packaging Line Install & Focused improvement
Led upgrade of legacy dry pasta pouch packaging lines to increase speed and efficiency for new product lines
Start-up coordination and contractor management
ingredient Silo Load Cell Addition
Project budget and management of installation of load cells on existing 10,000 gal ingredient silos - $500K in capital, $500K in savings annually
Start-up and commissioning of new equipment
Ammonia PSM & Mechanical Upgrade Project
Piping and system upgrade for large scale baking facility
Project and contractor management - $635K in capital
Start-up and commissioning of new equipment
Sauce Factory Line - Yield Loss Improvement
Pasta sauce line / batch kitchen yield loss analysis - identification of batch yield losses to reduce material losses and improve line efficiency
Process equipment maintenance & functionality audit