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Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, Nc

Support the Key Account Team within the hygiene group as well as with the customer directly by addressing customer technical and quality needs globally.-Perform comprehensive evaluations on hygiene products in global markets providing key account customers information on competitive products.-Coordinate global testing validation between key account customer and BASF and troubleshoot testing issues. Ensure harmonization of methodology and technique among all superabsorbent laboratories.-Collaborated with key customer to develop test methods to better predict product performance.-Serve as the technical liaison between technicians and analysts at various sites and the customer.-Support the development team with product evaluations using next generation superabsorbent polymers and provide competitive comparison reports.-Validation of raw materials for current and future products for cost savings and/or product performance improvements.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Support the Superabsorbent Applications Laboratory with product development, applications, market research and customer specified test methods.-Development of next generation superabsorbent polymers in response to customer input and market trends through the application of experimental coatings and product performance testing.-Developed, presented, implemented and maintain the site 6S Housekeeping Program to enhance efficiency while keeping a focus on safety. Awarded the honor of Corporate Journey to Excellence Champion in 2012.-Developed and implemented new test methods globally to provide improved accuracy and efficiency. Created and distributed video demonstrations as a global training aid.-Train new employees in testing procedures, evaluation of data, equipment use and maintenance, and 6S program and procedures.-Support pilot plant trials with testing, data analysis, and post-trial summary report communicated to the global team.

Trinity, Nc

Analyze and validate mattress components and test methods to ensure product quality and durability. -Developed SOPs for durability and abrasion resistance specifically for crib mattresses.-Implemented the use of color spectrophotometer in component analysis and established acceptance criteria.-Utilized Thermal Gravimetric Analysis as a quality measure as well as predictor of FR component performance by determining thermal properties such as decomposition rates.-Increased testing capabilities in the Research and Reliability Lab by developing methods and utilizing lab equipment that was previously idle.

Analyzed and developed chemical treatments and products used in textile finishing providing enhanced performance and cost value-Increased sales revenue by 15% through analyzing and replacing 40% of competitive products with proprietary products.-Developed effective flame retardant system for experimental technical fabric which secured $500K in grant funds from the US Military.-Increased product profitability by improving test procedures (SOPs) and training of quality assurance technicians for Six Sigma project. Quality Assurance lab testing precision was improved by 65%.-Developed new revenue stream generating significant profit by creating an in-house testing lab to service textile manufacturing operations which no longer had chemical or physical testing capabilities. -Enhanced profitability by evaluating cost-effective raw materials from alternate sources, which retain quality.-Secured $2M business opportunity by implementing test methods and establishing standards which enables the customer to produce acceptable product.-Improved customer processes through investigative research to solve and determine problems; recommended effective resolutions for product quality and production efficiencies.

Analyze and evaluate dyes and specialty chemicals to ensure product quality and qualify new raw materials.