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Both a generalist and expert in specialty chemical manufacture. Having worked a small manufacturer for over 9 years, I have expanded my technical skill set into general business expertise. I am working for dynamic, growing company that can use the full range of my experience and allow me to continue to use and grow my strategic and technical skills. I also have a unique skill set to assist in the work of business transition from founder led to management team led structure- working at the Ops and Engineering level. In my previous position, that skill set has been expanded to include continuous processing and increased CAPEX management.I can manage and improve mature or new chemical processes within the context of business. I have a proven track record of developing and leading teams to deliver objectives.Some of my career highlights include:- Helping double my company's revenue by leading a key new opportunity project- Developing and implementing a new process safety program based upon the OSHA PSM program- Scope, manage and execute CAPEX spending of ~ $ 3 MM / yr, including annual turn-arounds- Leading a Six Sigma team to improve batch efficiency > 30% for a mature automated reactor- Co-lead manufacturing representative for an international $ 70 M major capital project, in Malaysia- Key member of successful business transfer and new unit start-up for Union Carbide after their purchase of the TRITON(R) Surfactant business from Rohm and HaasCompetencies include: Culture TransformationGeneral ManagementStrategic PlanningSix Sigma- Black BeltLEAN MethodologyProcess Safety/ Risk AnalysisTechnical TrainingProcess AutomationCost ReductionMajor Capital ProjectsSmall Project management and executionProcess Start-upsMaintenance Function

Listed skills include Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 3 others.