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Forsyth, Missouri, United States

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

• Supervised chemists and technicians in the analysis of automotive catalysts including raw materials, intermediate and final products. • Ensured timely and quality data acquisition through efficient resource planning resulting in increased productivity.• Developed and updated methodologies for the analysis of automotive catalysts and the raw materials used in manufacturing.• Documented analytical methodologies and trained laboratory technicians in implementation.• Employed automation when available into analytical measurement systems resulting in reduced labor cost by increasing productivity.• Designed, implemented and documented measurement systems analysis using Gauge R&Rs and other statistical software including Minitab to ensure data quality.• Internal Auditor trained in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 18001 and ISO 14001• Served on Umicore’s global automotive catalyst analytical team to assure standardization of methodologies and data quality across multiple international laboratories.• Provided analytical support for inter-company laboratories, global engineering studies and sales efforts. • Planned and implemented internal audits in all areas of onsite manufacturing.• Interacted with auditors concerning laboratory functions from the regulatory community, customer driven inspections and intra/inter-company audits.• Collaborated with the Research and Technology group to develop analytical protocols for new and non-routine samples.• Analyzed difficult and non-routine samples using ICP, XRF and other common laboratory methodology. • Maintained instrumentation and direct preventative procedures to ensure maximum analytical throughput.

Dallas Texas

• Provided technical guidance to staff in the areas of data review, adherence to analytical methodologies, quality control protocol, and documentation criteria.• Implemented and maintained corrective action system to prevent reoccurrence of systematic errors. • Developed statistical profiles indicating potential negative trends for the prevention of future errors.• Reviewed and approved standard operating procedures and directed staff in implementation. • Serve on the corporate Quality Management Team.• Planned, implemented and followed-up on internal technical audits. Prepared corrective action plans and assisted staff in implementation.• Reviewed third party analytical data to insure completeness and compliance with EPA methodologies.• Responsible for the creation and implementation of the laboratory’s Waste Disposal Plan.• Responsible for annual review of chemical hygiene plan.

Management of seven chemists and technicians in the analysis of environmental samples• Scheduled staff and instrumentation to maintain maximum throughput and minimized turnaround time.• Provided final data review to insure adherence to analytical methodologies.• Provided analytical support to the staff by acting as the technical base of the section.• Developed methodologies and procedures for the analysis of environmental samples using ICP, GFAA and CVAA.• Wrote standard operating procedures and trained staff in implementation.• Directed section growth, determined need for capital equipment and personnel, prepared annual budget for section.• Provided analytical support for inter-company facility laboratories and assisted clients with data.• Team member of laboratory safety committee.