1. KEVIN SALERNO
2643 Ash Street, Scranton, PA 570-840-7711kevin.salerno@essolor.com.br
Special Projects Manager
Motivated and results-focused Project Manager with more than 30 years of experience spearheading complex and
effective projects at large manufacturing industry, including construction projects, facility management, and daily
operations. Possess a combination of project management, team leadership, and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated ability to catalyze lucrative results while complying with budget and time constraints. Seek to
benefit top manufacturing organization by improving performance, return on investment, and quality through
project implementation.
Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills
 ProjectManagement
 Process Improvements
 Motivational Leadership
 Compliance Regulations
 Technical Support
 Budgeting & Cost Reduction
 Lean Manufacturing
 Machine Design & Installation
 Team Building
 SoftwareImplementation
 PLC Programming
 Hardware & Software
Professional Experience
ESSILOR,Brazil November 2000 – Present
Special ProjectsManager(November2013– Present)
Position company to attain short and long-term goals including distribution warehouse expansion. Lead processes
of design, flow,fire protection,and legalities pertaining to expansion. Focus on inclusion of operational goals by
leading teams in the execution of diverse projects, including technical implementations, and process overhauls.
Delivered projects by deadline and within budgetary requirements by coordinating communication, scheduling,
and projectdelivery.
Key Projects:
DistributionWarehouseExpansion
 Managed building design approvals and machine installations including equipment from facility topackaging,
testing, and commissioning.
 Delivered project on time by motivating teams and providing incentives.
 Ensured all machinery was debugged and preceded with troubleshooting techniques, when needed.
EDAM 2 Layouts
 Moved current chemical process from Puerto Ricoto EDAM 1.
 Facilitated installation of Genset and air compressor upgrades including maintenance restructuring.
 Avoided excess spending by making necessary budget adjustments to stay on target.
FacilitiesEngineer (November2000 – November 2013)
 Monitored all restructuring of facility equipment from HVAC to manufacturing machines.
 Educated and mentored personnel concerning maintenance, fabrication, machine shop policies, and more.
 Delivered energy costreductions by complying with EPA,DEP,and OSHA regulations and implementing best
practices regarding energy consumption.
 Advised facility design and processing issues in Ponce, Portico,Manaus, Brazil, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
GENTEXOPTICS,INC., Carbondale, PA December 2000 – January 2011
Lead SupportEngineer (May 2010– January 2011)
Providedtechnical support formolding machinery operations and initiated troubleshooting operations to ensure
quality processes.

2. Key Achievements:
 Supported process improvements including new Air ware colorCell air flow and pressure balancing.
 Negotiated with external vendors and Essilor engineers and personnel to ensure budgets were kept.
 Supplied troubleshooting techniques regarding machine operations along withtools and equipment.
 Initiated communications between production and machine modificationissues.
 Reduced costs by implementing process controls,parts improvement, and preventative maintenance.
CoatingManufacturingProcessEngineer (December2000 – April 2010)
Recruited to manage daily operations and troubleshooting opportunities within the company.
Key Achievements:
 Included process controland improvements that enabled company to run more efficiently.
 Reduced costs by analyzing coating operations and implementing lean manufacturing and continuous
improvements.
 Communicated with clients and vendors on coating and applications to ensure quality and customer
satisfaction.
Previous Professional Experience
HABAND CLOTHING LETTERSHOP,Peckville,PA
Plant Manager
SPECIALITYRECORDS/TIMEWARNER,Olyphant,PA
MaintenanceManager
Education & Certifications
Project Management Certificate, Penn State University
Courses at: Penn State Main, Penn State Worthington, and Scranton University
C++ Programming, AutoCAD, Project Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement,
Advanced Management, Operation Project Methodology, Time Management & Organizational Skills, Arc Welding
Mechanical Design, Blue Print Reading Installation, Preventative Maintenance,
Troubleshooting, Lean Sigma Yellow Belt