OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING LEADER: An experienced executive, I’m adept in optimizing operations, conceptualizing strategies to resolve technical concerns, and leading multimillion-dollar capital projects. Combined with hands-on engineering and design experience, this expertise positions me as an adaptable leader equally comfortable assessing operations on the plant floor as I am executing turnarounds that amplify performance or liaising with board members. PURSUING OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESI’m actively pursuing operations and engineering leadership roles. Contact me about open roles at anthonyabauer@gmail.com.BOOSTING PRODUCTION AND STREAMLINING OPERATIONS TO DRIVE GROWTH In my progressive career, including operations and engineering executive at CP Kelco and surging capacity at a manufacturing startup, I’ve called on my process engineering, program management, and leadership expertise. The result? I’ve conceptualized and executed complex projects that optimized production, supported growth, and drove continuous improvement as well as enhanced supply chain reliability. By refining and improving processes enterprise-wide, designing organizations equipped to meet evolving needs in emerging markets, and guiding technical / business integrations, I’ve consistently achieved outcomes that spurred earnings growth. Major career achievements include:➙ Streamlined production and consolidated packaging at CP Kelco while expanding plant size 50% amid COVID restrictions.➙ Led front-end engineering design of a $50+M greenfield food ingredient factory in Brazil using upcycled citrus biproduct to cut raw material cost, stabilize supply chain, and establish circularity in the citrus industry.➙ Launched and scaled manufacturing capacity 10X to rapidly deliver leading global retailers’ order critical to startup’s success.IDENTIFYING HIGH-POTENTIAL TALENT AND BUILDING TOP PERFORMING DIVERSE TEAMSI’m convinced that a leader is only as good as the staff they guide. I have consistently built high performing teams while fostering inclusive, collaborative environments in which all are compelled to succeed. My commitment to transparency while leading domestic and global teams in overcoming challenges has been instrumental in driving innovation. SKILLS: Operations Director ➙ Professional Engineer ➙ Program Management ➙ Continuous Improvement ➙ Process Safety ➙ Global Team Building ➙ International BusinessSECTOR EXPERIENCE:Consumer Packaged Goods ➙ Food & Beverage ➙ Pharmaceuticals ➙ Biotech ➙ Specialty Chemicals ➙ Pulp & Paper