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Shannon Maas

@shannonmaas

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Results-driven engineering executive with expertise in capital projects.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, values teamwork, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a results-driven engineering executive with over 10 years of experience leading capital projects and optimizing manufacturing operations. My expertise lies in food production systems, equipment design, and automation integration. I have a proven track record of increasing efficiency, minimizing downtime, and delivering innovative solutions on time and within budget.

In my most recent role as Vice President of U.S. Operations at PowerFood Technology, I directed engineering and technical service operations, boosting contract renewals by 20% and customer satisfaction by 15%. I have successfully recovered over $3M in COVID-delayed projects and launched a tech support hotline that reduced resolution time by 40%. My leadership has consistently resulted in significant improvements in operational efficiency and client retention.

Throughout my career, I have managed multi-million dollar projects and led cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. My commitment to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles has driven successful outcomes in every role I have held. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive operational excellence and contribute to the success of my organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Vice President of U.S. Operations

PowerFoodTechnology

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Directed engineering and technical service operations, boosting contract renewals by 20% and customer satisfaction by 15%. Oversaw system troubleshooting and optimization, with expertise on automated freezer systems.

Vendor Management Technical Operations Customer Satisfaction

General Contractor

Custom Residential Construction

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Designed a custom home from scratch and managed the team for engineering and construction. Managed all phases of home construction, including permitting and finance.

Custom Home Design Construction Management Permitting Finance Management Team Leadership

Applications Engineer

PowerFoodTechnology

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Recovered over $3M in COVID-delayed projects and launched a tech support hotline, reducing resolution time by 40%. Conducted system audits leading to over $250K in service revenue within the first six months.

Project Recovery Technical Support Customer Feedback

Project Manager

Great Parks of Hamilton County

Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Oversaw aquatic facility improvements and facility redesign projects. Supported park-wide facilities maintenance and capital planning initiatives.

Facility Redesign Facilities Maintenance

Founder

SMOutfitters

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Developed a women's workboot brand from concept through prototyping, overseeing product design, sourcing, and manufacturing planning. Gained hands-on experience in brand strategy, global supply chains, and early-stage business operations.

Brand Development Product Design Sourcing Supply Chain Management

Principal Plant Engineer

JTM FoodGroup

Dec 2017 - Present (7 years 10 months)

Led engineering for a $180M facility expansion, increasing company revenue by $50M in the first year post-startup. Reduced downtime by 20% through standardized maintenance protocols.

Reliability Engineering

Project Engineering Manager

JTM FoodGroup

Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Created a CapEx program to align and organize projects across the company, managing a $3M CapEx portfolio with 95% project completion on schedule. Enhanced packaging throughput and robotic palletizer output.

Project Management Throughput Wastewater Compliance

Mechanical Design Engineer

Intelligrated Material Handling Systems

Nov 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Engineered conveyor and automation systems for major clients like Amazon and McKesson. Managed the design-to-installation process, ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Conveyors Automation Engineering design Customer Satisfaction

Manufacturing Engineer

Surface Dynamics, LLC

Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Implemented new production tools to improve efficiency, including Gantt charts and daily production goal dashboards. Reduced downtime by 20% and enhanced Fanuc robotic coating efficiency.

Gantt Charts Fanuc Downtime Reduction R&D Transition

Project Engineering Manager (Recycle Mill)

International Paper

Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 9 months)

Delivered capital projects using ROI analysis and front-end loading methodologies. Led structured failure analysis and SAP ERP training.

ROI Analysis SAP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Tennessee

Master of Science, Industrial Engineering

2023 -

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering. This program focuses on optimizing complex systems and processes.

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

2008 - 2012

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Bioengineering. The curriculum covered mechanical systems design, robotics, and engineering principles.