I am a chemical engineer with a master’s in business administration with extensive manufacturing experience. I have worked in Fortune 500 companies, Fortune 100 companies, and small businesses. I understand accounting statements and what drives the numbers. I am a proven plant and operations management professional with experience at the plant, regional, and corporate levels overseeing hourly and salaried personnel, Union, and Non-Union with multiple shift schedules. I am recognized for root cause analysis within production, manufacturing operations, environmental, safety, and quality. I am know for utilizing diverse methodologies to provide continuous improvement, efficiency, growth, and expansion. I have an ability to increase knowledge and productivity by ensuring a strong culture, employee engagement, and integrating the latest technology. I have been a Consultant, Small Business Owner, Quality Manager, Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, and EHS manager. I have a passion for getting results, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. At Cooper Lighting (523K square foot facility with 225 employees), I developed a system that improved site safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and costs by changing the site culture and getting a 200% increase in employee engagement. Productivity increased 12% utilizing lean, Kaizen, and ergonomic tools. I reduced operating supplies costs by 20%, water costs by 60%, electrical costs by 20%, and natural gas costs by 40% by identifying areas of improvement and implementing them.During my time as a quality manager for 1.2 million tons per year of product, I achieved an all-time first pass quality record of 99.5%, reduced the loaded out-of-specification tons by 65%, and achieved a 53% reduction in downgrades due to quality.As a business owner, I managed the P&L and cash flow to minimize costs and maximize profits. I aspire to lead a manufacturing operation to improve metrics and to develop the people around me. I will promote a team-oriented culture with an emphasis on lean and continuous improvement. Specialties: strategic planning, continuous improvement, project management, root cause analysis, manufacturing, process improvement, plant maintenance, energy efficiency, lean manufacturing, operations management, employee development, environmental compliance, safety standards, waste management, engineering, quality, 5S, process optimization, sustainability, security, six sigma, Kaizen, plant startup
Wysong Enterprise, Llc
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PresidentWysong Enterprise, Llc 2011 - PresentProvided consulting for business services, process optimization, environmental, health, and safety. Directed small business accounting including software systems, monthly journal entries, account codes, monthly P&L reports, monthly cash flow reports, tax reduction policies, and capital policies.
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Ehss ManagerCooper Lighting Solutions Mar 2020 - Jul 2021Peachtree City, Georgia, UsLed Kaizen events to increase productivity 12%, ergonomics 20%, and safety. Enhanced technology and tools to drive business efficiency. Advanced 5S program. Implemented database technologies to increase accountability. -
Ehs ManagerEaton - Lighting Apr 2016 - Mar 2020Peachtree City, Georgia, UsDirected Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, Sustainability and Capital Projects for 2 plants. Improved plant culture which lead to year over year 200% increase in employee engagement. Achieved energy reduction cost savings, boiler decommissioning, 56% water use reduction, paint line washer chemistry correction to increase quality, and deregulation of wastewater. Led maintenance team to reduce reactive maintenance and increase preventative maintenance. Team lead in plant total waste elimination. Achieved Eaton Business Excellence. Enhanced Technology to increase EHS worker productivity 25%. -
Ehs ManagerCarbo Ceramics Inc. 2005 - 2011Houston, Tx, UsDirected Environmental, Health, and Safety for US operations. Included four plant sites in three states and two subsidiaries. Accountable for $1.7MM annual budget and $1MM in capital projects. Received International Society of Mine Safety Professionals safety awards for three years. Received Georgia Mining Safety Awards for four years. -
Quality ManagerEngelhard Corporation 1997 - 2005UsAccountable for 1.2 MM tons of finished product from two plants. Supervised 12 union employees. Achieved first pass quality all time record of 99.5% and reduced loaded out of specification tons 65% Achieved 53 % reduction in downgrades due to quality. While a process engineer implemented dispersion chemistry change for $500K/yr savings. Developed operating method to increase spray dryer production by 15%. Developed a loading system to ship the same production with 135 less railcars for $120K/yr savings.While an environmental engineer developed and implemented compliance program for largest Title V in Georgia including CAM regulations. Accountable for four plants and minerals operation. Performed EHS auditing at multiple sites in multiple states.
Craig Wysong Education Details
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Georgia Institute Of TechnologyChemical Engineer -
American Intercontinental UniversityManagement
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Craig Wysong works for Wysong Enterprise, Llc
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Craig Wysong's current role is Operations Leader | Project Manager | Plant Manager.
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Craig Wysong attended Georgia Institute Of Technology, American Intercontinental University.
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