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Riviera Beach, Florida, United States

Florida, United States

The Green Alternative for Chemical ManufacturingTransform Materials has developed groundbreaking technology that uses microwave-generated plasma to produce chemical building blocks in a clean and cost-efficient way, revolutionizing chemical manufacturing.Leads the design, construction and commissioning of Transform Material's production plants globally and responsible for the safe and efficient operation of those plants. A key member of the executive leadership team defining… Show more The Green Alternative for Chemical ManufacturingTransform Materials has developed groundbreaking technology that uses microwave-generated plasma to produce chemical building blocks in a clean and cost-efficient way, revolutionizing chemical manufacturing.Leads the design, construction and commissioning of Transform Material's production plants globally and responsible for the safe and efficient operation of those plants. A key member of the executive leadership team defining and setting the direction for Transform Materials. Show less

Mount Olive, Nj

Creating for Happier Healthier Lives With Love for Nature ... Let's Imagine TogetherLeads operations to support the best service, innovation and quality for Givaudan's customers in consumer goods and fine fragrances at five fragrance factories across North and South America. Accountable for end-to-end supply chain activities including operations of the largest fragrance compounding factory in the world. Executes continuous improvement across safety, service, quality, productivity and… Show more Creating for Happier Healthier Lives With Love for Nature ... Let's Imagine TogetherLeads operations to support the best service, innovation and quality for Givaudan's customers in consumer goods and fine fragrances at five fragrance factories across North and South America. Accountable for end-to-end supply chain activities including operations of the largest fragrance compounding factory in the world. Executes continuous improvement across safety, service, quality, productivity and employee engagement to drive Givaudan's growth through excellence in customer service..Fosters an environment of continuous improvement. Through collaborative leadership, liaises extensively with the commercial and creative teams to ensure high level of alignment between operations and commercial objectives.Sponsored safety culture that more than tripled the previous, 20-year no lost-time injury record and has dramatically reduced recordable injury cases. Oversaw major investment and expansion at Givaudan's Mt Olive, NJ location as well as integration of acquired companies' operations into the Givaudan network. Championed innovation and implementation of new technologies into fragrance compounding operations. Show less

Murray Hill, Nj

Reported to the President, Americas, led end-to-end supply chain activities for all Linde Americas businesses ($2.5 billion sales/$1 billion cost, since 2015), including Bulk & Tonnage ($1 billion sales/$600 million cost, since 2014). Led a supply chain organization of over 3,500 employees across 200 manufacturing areas. Accountable for $2 billion in assets across 14 countries covering all product lines: compressed cylinder gases, bulk cryogenic gases, and large-scale pipeline supply including… Show more Reported to the President, Americas, led end-to-end supply chain activities for all Linde Americas businesses ($2.5 billion sales/$1 billion cost, since 2015), including Bulk & Tonnage ($1 billion sales/$600 million cost, since 2014). Led a supply chain organization of over 3,500 employees across 200 manufacturing areas. Accountable for $2 billion in assets across 14 countries covering all product lines: compressed cylinder gases, bulk cryogenic gases, and large-scale pipeline supply including the largest nitrogen production facility in the world. Drove operations strategy to support a significant turnaround of the business and major transformation initiatives including plant restructurings, improving customer service, and upgrading talent. Show less

Munich, Germany

Recruited and relocated to lead global operations for Linde Healthcare, division providing respiratory care to patients in hospital, clinics and at home, during aggressive growth from €1 billion to €3 billion (increase from 10% to 24% of Linde Gas revenue) in two years. Managed a direct team of 14 plus globally dispersed matrixed teams. Accountable for the manufacture of medicinal gases and CE-marked medical devices, selection and management of the medical device asset base, distribution of… Show more Recruited and relocated to lead global operations for Linde Healthcare, division providing respiratory care to patients in hospital, clinics and at home, during aggressive growth from €1 billion to €3 billion (increase from 10% to 24% of Linde Gas revenue) in two years. Managed a direct team of 14 plus globally dispersed matrixed teams. Accountable for the manufacture of medicinal gases and CE-marked medical devices, selection and management of the medical device asset base, distribution of products and services to patients, and establishment of global standards and operating procedures to ensure safety and efficiency. Held approval authority for capital investment globally. Reported to the Head of Global Healthcare. Show less

Stewartsville, Nj

Reported to Head of Bulk and Tonnage Operations, North America, directed end-to-end supply chain activities of planning and optimization, remote operations and engineering support of 50 manufacturing plants, and transport scheduling and central dispatch, to achieve lowest overall delivered cost to customers while maintaining Linde’s industry leading customer service and safety.

Murray Hill, Nj

Promoted to Member of the North America Executive Leadership Team, reported to the President of Linde, LLC. Led restructuring and post-merger initiatives following acquisition of BOC Gases. Optimized the new operating model, re-engineered business processes, and restructured procurement function.

Murray Hill, Nj

Managed a $50 million P&L for a portfolio of gas manufacturing operations including Claymont, DE, one of BOC’s largest pipeline networks, and for BOC’s new Salt Lake City hydrogen supply network. Built strong relationships with major customers to retain and grow existing business and develop and win new tonnage pipeline business.

Murray Hill, Nj

Responsible for nine specialty and industrial gas manufacturing operations. Developed and implemented strategies and tools to drive performance improvements in safety, reliability and cost. Oversaw cGMP compliance for medical, beverage, and customer quality systems.

Mba | Master Of Business Administration, Finance

Activities and Societies: Graduation with Distinction, Named Stern Scholar Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society

Bs | Bachelor Of Science, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Chemical Engineering Student Department Head President, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Student Chapter