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Wilson, Nc, Us

Wilson, Nc, Us

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Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Parker Hannifin is the largest hose manufacturer in the world; the McCook facility is the largest non-tire rubber mixing facility. McCook mixes NBR, EPDM, SBR, PVC, CSM, CPE, and Neoprene compounds, which are used to produce low, medium, and high pressure pneumatic and hydraulic hoses. Our hoses are used in the agriculture, construction, mining, oil & gas, OEM, refuse, and transportation markets. The mixing supports not only the McCook facility but five additional Parker facilities across the United States. • Reduced complexity of inventory items by utilizing current materials used in production rather than adding additional materials• Increased throughput of high-volume stocks by over 1,000 lbs/hr while maintaining quality and mixing efficiency• Organized and validated the shift of mix from mixer 1 to mixers 2 & 3 during its replacement which also reduced shifts from 12 to 8 hours• Assisted in the installation and validation of a new K6A intermesh mixer• Managed, coordinated, and validated trials of secondary suppliers throughout the approval process• Collaborated with vendors to improve packaging of materials which reduced waste, improved throughput, and reduced air particulates• Maintain monthly EPA reporting calculations for Emissions reporting• Improved processing and throughput of mixed compounds in the millroom and extrusion• Successfully validated new cure package to increase shelf-life of current compounds saving an estimated 3M lbs. of material from being wasted or purchased externally• Manage Engineering Department Process Technicians• Converted several two-pass mixes to single pass which improved efficiency, reduced mixing time, inventory, and saved warehouse space

Franklin, Tn, Us

The Carlstar Group is the leading manufacturer of specialty tires and wheels for a diverse range of markets including the outdoor power equipment, agricultural/construction, high speed trailer and power sports market. The Clinton facility is the home to the premier ITP products which meet the demands of today’s off-road enthusiasts by delivering unequaled traction, precise handling, and exceptional durability to overcome the world’s most challenging terrain. The Clinton facility supports mixing not only for itself, but for the Jackson, TN plant as well.• Optimized mix specs of all compounds for Jackson and Clinton facilities by increasing pounds per hour by 30%, improved mixer productivity by 25%, enhanced compound consistency, processability, and quality • Developed and maintain work instructions for lab personnel and millroom personnel (primarily mixers)• Review incoming raw material COAs for compliance with company specifications and release for use in production• Developed and implemented a plan for raw material testing of incoming carbon black• Created new cure packages for increased curing efficiency• Enhanced cure packages by substituting different primary accelerators to reduce reversion during the vulcanization process• Designed new splice stock formulation for calendar to boost throughput by reducing splice cure time• Coordinate and follow trials to validate new vendors of raw materials• Developing new tread compound to replace three other formulations reducing changeovers at the mixers and extruders, reducing scrap, and increasing throughput in the millroom• Updated raw material specifications to include REACH requirements for both North American and Chinese facilities• Saved over $1 Million through formulation changes which also improved processing and efficiency• Improved splice and innerliner stocks by increasing tack which increased tire uniformity• Managed materials lab for audit testing of production compounds

Franklin, Tn, Us

• Evaluated new source of supply for a raw material which resulted in an annual savings of over $700k • Developed alternative formulation utilizing current market pricing which resulted in a cost savings of over $100k• Managed several cost savings projects at multiple facilities with an associated cost savings of $1 Million• Updated and maintained formulation database for the Jackson and Clinton plants • Maintained North American and Chinese formulary cost files to understand market fluctuations of raw materials• Updated all lab SOPs with proper ASTM standards making them easier to understand and follow• Updated all raw material specifications for better quality of materials for both North American and Chinese Facilities• Created and tested new formulations for improved material costs• Created Process Specifications for mixing and testing procedures for all formulations• Knowledgeable in all aspects of trial process including mixing, extrusion, tire building, and curing

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Prepared Greenhouse Gas Subpart MM Program for a petroleum refinery in Ohio. Tasks included review of shipment and receipt inventories, and data verification and compilation.• Assisted in the preparation of quarterly and annual Title V emission certification for a petroleum refinery in Ohio. Task included review of compliance with Title V permit and Permits to Install and maintaining a record of violations.• Assisted in the preparation of KPDES permit for a chemical facility in Kentucky. • Team member on air permitting projects for various manufacturing clients involving estimation of storage vessel emissions using EPA TANKS software, research of available emission factors and emission estimation methodologies, necessity of permit applications for new or modified sources, QA/QC of various calculations, WATER9 emission calculations for waste water treatment plants, review of permit conditions, and compliance procedures with completion of Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky air permit applications and emission fee reports.

• Set release limits, performed tests, and analyzed critical data for quick stock release to customers • Troubleshot issues with compounds at all four Banburys• Increased productivity by reduction of mix time while maintaining product quality• Conducted, followed, and released experimental compounds for customers• Ensured smooth polymer-to-polymer transitions during material shortages• Worked with Engineers to resolve issues with production of compounds• Improved compound performance for an overall 95% pass rate since taking responsibility for all outside mixing• Conducted slurry trials for better rubber coating, release properties, and fewer downstream issues• Updated and maintained SOPs for compounders• Attended ASTM seminars on equipment used for rubber testing and best practices for testing rubber