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South Carolina, United States

Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States

• Led the Films operations team of over 140 people to drive performance toward financial and productivity targets. This included process technicians, team performance leaders, manufacturing clerks, operators, and other support roles. • Oversaw the daily integration room to cultivate effective communication and provide consistent direction. Was responsible for safety, quality, and productivity KPIs.• Determined priorities for support resources that allowed us to meet service commitments… Show more • Led the Films operations team of over 140 people to drive performance toward financial and productivity targets. This included process technicians, team performance leaders, manufacturing clerks, operators, and other support roles. • Oversaw the daily integration room to cultivate effective communication and provide consistent direction. Was responsible for safety, quality, and productivity KPIs.• Determined priorities for support resources that allowed us to meet service commitments while driving engineering improvements and preventative maintenance activities. • Advised on all Films continuous improvement initiatives from a management and technical perspective to help facilitate the timely delivery of project executables and subsequent benefits. • Served as a coach of coaches, guiding TPLs to develop their leadership skills.• Was responsible for developing individual and team goals that supported personal development and administered disciplinary action during non-performance.• Cultivated a culture of “safety first” and positivity that supported efficient and sustainable manufacturing. Show less

Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States

• Managed eleven production lines, including eight extrusion and three converting processes, that produced film, resin, and laminated pouches• Served as the technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects• Oversaw equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations• Worked in collaboration with the operations team to ensure process efficiency goals are met• Analyzed bottlenecks and develops data-based solutions to increase line speed and performance resulting… Show more • Managed eleven production lines, including eight extrusion and three converting processes, that produced film, resin, and laminated pouches• Served as the technical lead for process and equipment improvement projects• Oversaw equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations• Worked in collaboration with the operations team to ensure process efficiency goals are met• Analyzed bottlenecks and develops data-based solutions to increase line speed and performance resulting in a cumulative 9.2% rate increase versus 2021• Troubleshoot equipment and material-related issues to ensure lines returned to production quickly• Produced standard procedures that document best practices for operators to reference• Assisted the operations management team in monitoring daily activities by providing a consistent presence on the floor• Communicated daily with maintenance so that production lines receive required reactive and routine upkeep Show less

• Worked with Ph. D. candidate to manage assigned experiments within research projects.• Conducted testing on nanofiltration membranes to determine the impact of surface modifications on colloidal fouling and threshold flux.• Assisted in planning experiment schedules, communicating supply requirements of the lab, and monitoring safety procedures while conducting research.• Prepared samples for microscopic analysis after the completion of testing.

South Carolina

• Managed all daily operations and led approx. 40 staff members while producing $2 million in annual sales.• Exceeded YOY financial metrics 36 weeks in a row through operational excellence and customer outreach.• Reduced costs and improved margins by managing administrative paperwork and financials including daily cash flow, inventory, expenses, and labor planning.• Maintained a turnover rate below 10%, 40% below industry average, through fostering a culture of teamwork and safe… Show more • Managed all daily operations and led approx. 40 staff members while producing $2 million in annual sales.• Exceeded YOY financial metrics 36 weeks in a row through operational excellence and customer outreach.• Reduced costs and improved margins by managing administrative paperwork and financials including daily cash flow, inventory, expenses, and labor planning.• Maintained a turnover rate below 10%, 40% below industry average, through fostering a culture of teamwork and safe practices. Show less

South Carolina

• Guided all operations of 3 businesses (2 Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Jittery Joe's Coffee) and approx. 100 employees.• Hired, trained, developed, and fostered the growth of individual management teams.• Oversaw the design, optimization, and launch of two new locations as a representative for corporate ownership.• Improved existing processes and procedures to lower operational expenses. • Developed a model utilized by corporate executives after streamlining operations… Show more • Guided all operations of 3 businesses (2 Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Jittery Joe's Coffee) and approx. 100 employees.• Hired, trained, developed, and fostered the growth of individual management teams.• Oversaw the design, optimization, and launch of two new locations as a representative for corporate ownership.• Improved existing processes and procedures to lower operational expenses. • Developed a model utilized by corporate executives after streamlining operations through the implementation of management systems with supporting technology and prioritizing safety procedures. Show less

Upstate, South Carolina

• Promoted throughout my tenure, becoming a General Manager 6 months after finishing high school, and ADM in 2014.• Managed 6 locations across Upstate SC; individual operations averaging $1 million to $1.8 million per year.• Increased overall profits per location through the strategic reduction of operational expenses and incident rates.

Chemical Engineering

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