Dean Dawson Email and Phone Number
I am a Sr. Maintenance, Reliability & Project Engineering Team Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Team oriented leader that with a strong expertise in engineering assets and maintenance programs. Optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness by leading continuous improvement initiatives.As a leader of a cross-functional team of over 60 engineers, specialists, and hourly employees, I coach, mentor, and develop them to achieve their full potential and deliver optimal results for the company. I have successfully implemented supply chain and SAP material management programs, developed long-range risk management plans and strategic investments, and managed a $137M capital budget for the site. I have also applied my engineering degree, MBA, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt skills to solve complex problems, analyze data, and prioritize improvement opportunities for multiple business units. My passion is to drive growth and excellence for Ascend Performance Materials and its customers by leveraging my engineering leadership and continuous improvement skills.
Ascend Performance Materials
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- ascendmaterials.com
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- 2120
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Ascend Performance MaterialsSouth Carolina, United States
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Sr. Maintenance, Reliability & Project Engineering Team ManagerAscend Performance Materials Oct 2018 - May 2023Houston, Texas, UsManaged site maintenance, reliability and project engineering programs for an $800M PSM & ISOmanufacturing site.•Responsibilities included safely: coaching, leadership, mentoring and development a cross functionalteam.•Utilities and production scheduled routine work increased by 15%.•Developed long range $137M risk management plan, strategic investments & prioritization utilizing abusiness analysis process.•Implemented supply chain and SAP material management program. 20% increase in BOM’s•Implemented Site capital processes and managed the site project team. 100% transparency on spend.•Implemented asset management strategy utilizing SAP protocol. 10% increase utility and logisticreliability.•Reduced yearly OH duration by 30% by material management and service implementations
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Sr. Multi-Site Reliability And Project Engineering Team ManagerAscend Performance Materials Jan 2017 - Nov 2018Houston, Texas, UsAs a Site Reliability manager my accomplishments include problem solving for multiple business unitsto achieve 7% growth over AOP.•Developed strategic plan of over 5K process improvements utilizing data analysis.•Implemented supply chain and SAP material management program 27% increase in planningefficiency.•Performed a financial analysis on production capability to Develop a $100M zero based budget forroutine, non-routine, capital and turnaround spend.*Led asset construction and project commissioning project for all business units.
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Maintenance Team ManagerAscend Performance Materials May 2016 - Dec 2016Houston, Texas, UsAs a Maintenance Site Business Lead my accomplishments include teamwork to align maintenancecapabilities for all Ascend business units:•Managed four business units asset management programs & lean improvements•Managed AOP Business units $35M maintenance spend: Planning, schedule and execution of routine,non-routine, & $20M overhaul/turnaround and capital spend.•Project led for $4M in business process improvements and asset reliability through operationalexcellence initiatives.
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Site Reliability & Project EngineeringBasf Aug 2013 - May 2016Ludwigshafen, DeAs a site Reliability Engineering Manager for a $750M PSM & ISO manufacturing site myaccomplishments include:•Implemented subject matter experts in rotational and utility equipment reducing failures by 10%.•Developed & implemented a reliability centered asset management program to include: Bad Actor,Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Critical equipment analysis, Life Cycle Cost (LCC), FailureMode Effect Analysis (FMEA), spare part optimization, Predictive Maintenance (Pd.M.) & PreventiveMaintenance (PM) programs.•Facilitated a Training project partnering with Kankakee Community College, BASF L&D & areabusiness -
Site Reliability Engineering Team Manager / Miqa LeaderDupont Oct 2011 - Aug 2013Wilmington, De, UsAs a site Reliability Engineering Manager for a $500M PSM & ISO manufacturing site and MIQAcorporate team member my accomplishments include:•Project management for implementation of $7M storeroom and continuous improvement projects.including maintenance, storeroom design, processes, procedures, quality inspection and control.Reduced store spend by 15%•Regional lead in mechanical integrity and quality assurance process safety management for 5 sites.•Facilitated projects high speed bearing monitoring, pump monitoring, mechanical seals, piping andvessel structure integrity and gaskets. Improved area failure rate by 200% -
Senior Maintenance Specialist/ Continuous Improvement Team LeaderCaterpillar (Advanced Technology Services) Jun 2006 - Oct 2011As a maintenance specialist for automation and robotics for a $75M dollar site my accomplishmentsinclude:•Transport and install new or existing CNC machinery/ Robotics.•Troubleshooting of Fanuc, Siemens, Kolmorgen and Allen-Bradley controls.•Maintained and repaired automation (including repairs on hydraulics, pneumatics,electronics, A.C. /D.C. drivers/controllers, and PLC) in close tolerances.
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Maintenance SpecialistMechanical Devices Company Jun 1998 - Jun 2006As a maintenance specialist for a CNC and Robotics for a $75M dollar site my accomplishments include:• Transport and install new or existing CNC machinery/ Robotics.• Troubleshooting of Fanuc, Siemens, Kolmorgen and Allen-Bradley controls.• Maintained and repaired CNC machining centers (including repairs on hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, A.C. /D.C. drivers/controllers, and PLC) in close tolerances.• Redesigned and improved machine troubleshooting techniques.• Designed and constructed mechanical support systems.• Metal and tool fabrication.
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Communications Specialist/ Department SupervisorUnited States Army Jun 1992 - Jun 1998Arlington, Virginia, Us• Managed and maintained the Armory Communication’s Department.• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and use of digital and analog communication systems.• Participated in maintaining the communication between multiple military units, civilian law enforcement, and rescue units.• Responsible for the transport of hazardous materials.
Dean Dawson Education Details
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Olivet Nazarene UniversityOrganizational Leadership -
Southern Illinois University, CarbondaleMechanical & Industrial Minor Engineering
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Southern Illinois University, CarbondaleElectromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Frequently Asked Questions about Dean Dawson
What company does Dean Dawson work for?
Dean Dawson works for Ascend Performance Materials
What is Dean Dawson's role at the current company?
Dean Dawson's current role is Sr. Manager | MBA, Six Sigma Black Belt.
What schools did Dean Dawson attend?
Dean Dawson attended Olivet Nazarene University, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Who are Dean Dawson's colleagues?
Dean Dawson's colleagues are Franklin Alexander, Celia Labbe, Collin Elrod, Nick Cobb, William White, Heiner Kluczka-Koss, Gwen Puryear.
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