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Beth Gleason is listed as Operations Manager at Jackson, based in Greater Lansing, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Beth Gleason.
Beth Gleason previously worked as Engineering Director of Materials Operations at Dart Container and Chemical Engineering Supervisor- Materials Operations at Dart Container. Beth Gleason holds Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University.
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In high school, I was given a tour of a chemical plant by my uncle and I was hooked. I got my degree in chemical engineering and couldn't wait to see what was in store for me.I entered the workforce at Dart Container and began a career supporting the processes for making a foam cup. I spent 14 years as a chemical engineer and succeeded in designing and implementing several chemical processes. I learned valuable skills such as project management, communication, team collaboration and time management.Half way through my career, I noticed a very natural ability to lead my peers during group efforts. I gained their trust and built good working relationships. My pivot to management started as a Supervisor of my former peers. The transition was smooth and I realized I was on the path that suited me best. I enjoyed working with employees to provide guidance, problem solving and helping them advance professionally.The last 14 years of my career have been in a leadership role. I’ve worked my way from Supervisor to Manager to Director. I’ve managed Managers, Engineers, Chemists, Technicians and Co-op Students. I excel at Organizational Management and Interpersonal Skills. Some examples of my accomplishments include:-Achieved $12M in raw material savings in 2.5 years by collaborating with manufacturing, engineering and procurement to implement a streamlined material qualification process. Shortened the process from 12 months to 3 months. I set priorities and milestones and tracked the work of the team to ensure on-time delivery.-Collaborated with the lab Manager and Manufacturing to develop a brand new product. I organized a plan to develop the formula and process in the lab and pilot plant, which successfully scaled up to production.-I helped implement several business process changes throughout my department. I provided resources and training and overall helped employees to see how the changes help to achieve company goals.-Oversaw the conversion of 3 plants to a new chemical blowing agent, saving several million dollars by monitoring work output, setting milestones, resolving conflict between engineering and manufacturing and communicating to key stakeholders.I am passionate about being an effective manager. I am an active listener and love helping employees achieve a sense of pride in their work, while contributing to the bottom line. At the end of the day, my job involves people. If you are looking for a Manager to help your team achieve company goals, connect with me.beth_gleason@att.net
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Engineering Director Of Materials Operations
Directed a group of Staff Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Chemists and Technicians by tailoring efforts to individual expertise. Coordinated material qualification trials to secure lower cost suppliers. Computed annual operating budgets and successfully cut costs each year. Coordinated pilot plant and lab efforts to support current production and R&D.
Jan 2022 - Sep 2024
Chemical Engineering Supervisor- Materials Operations
Managed an 11-person team of Chemical Engineers, Chemists and Technicians by directing their work, monitoring budgets and timelines, allocating resources, and forecasting costs and activities. Directed activities focused on chemical process improvements, research and development, analytical lab tests and customer service. Oversaw the design and construction of a new analytical laboratory and pilot plant. Chemical Hygiene Officer over analytical and pilot labs, responsible for writing, maintaining, and training folks on the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Responsible for reviewing and signing off on all Management of Change documents for chemical processes covered under OSHA Process Safety Management. Prepared cost analysis and proposals, directed resources, and monitored development of two new lower cost ink lines.
Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
Supervisor- Polymer Operations And Materials Engineering
Managed a team of 5 chemical engineers in the design and implementation of engineering solutions. Oversaw efforts to successfully convert 3 plants to a new chemical blowing agent. Provided technical expertise to Governmental Affairs, Marketing and Sales. Served as Secretary and Chair of the Engineering Health and Safety Committee, providing leadership over a large interdepartmental group. Represented the company with the Association of Post-Consumer Plastics Recyclers trade group. Member of the Process Safety Management Steering committee that developed the standards and policies for OSHA Process Safety Management documentation. Oversaw construction of TAPPI lab and wet fiber materials lab.
Dec 2009 - Jun 2016
Chemical Engineer- Polymer Operations
Project leader for utilities analysis study at polystyrene polymerization plant that set the scope for an expansion project. Part of cross- functional team responsible for expanding polystyrene suspension polymerization by 25% and impregnation plant by 33%. Successfully designed and implemented six new emissions collection systems and upgraded six existing emissions collection systems, allowing the plants to maintain regulatory compliance.Managed project to design and implement a new hexavalent chromium waste removal and recycling system that saved $93,000/yr. in hazardous waste disposal and prevented the site from becoming a large quantity hazardous waste generator. Oversaw a program to test all emissions points from the polymerization plant and compile the data into a report to comply with LDAR requirements. Project leader responsible for $1.5 million portion of an overall $5.5 million project to expand the polystyrene mass polymerization plant and successfully improved product quality. Performed microscopy R&D on raw and expanded polystyrene bead to understand the microstructure and how processing steps affect it.Designed and procured equipment: vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, valves and blowers.
May 1996 - Dec 2009
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Michigan State University
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Beth Gleason works for Jackson.
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Beth Gleason is listed as Operations Manager at Jackson.
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Beth Gleason is based in Greater Lansing, United States while working with Jackson.
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Beth Gleason has worked for Jackson and Dart Container.
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Beth Gleason holds Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University.
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