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Lexington, Kentucky Area

- Coordinate and Execute over 50 Pilot Plant runs on new products, packages, and processes- Lead the execution of peanut butter aging and stability testing for company- Maintenance owner for pilot plant equipment- Troubleshoot pilot plant issues before, during, and after test runs- Leading the installation of a $500,000 piece of roasting equipment- Propose and implement innovative solutions and improvements for equipment and products- Record and document all pertinent test data for new product development in laboratory notebook- Ensure Zero violations of food safety in pilot plant- Managed the conversion of plant specifications and standards to new corporate system

Lexington, Kentucky Area

- Conducted analytical testing on all products made in pilot plant or from plant startups and test runs- Assisted with all pilot plant runs and test batches- Executed recommended changes to specifications and standards documents- Routed all the required changes to plant specifications through the proper chain of command- Performed required food sanitation duties before and after all pilot plant runs- Maintained the required laboratory notebook with pertinent test data for new product development- Maintained and calibrated analytical lab equipment- Ordered production and office supplies as necessary to never run out of stock

Erie, Pennsylvania

- Provided testing for engineers based on service requests and specific ASTM Standards- Ordered and kept inventory needed for research and development testing- Maintained and calibrated lab equipment- Performed all elastomer fatigue testing including machine upkeep and maintenance- Developed solid laboratory skills - Accurately recorded and documented all test results on time

Erie, Pennsylvania

- Attended Six Sigma Greenbelt training- Assisted in development of aqueous and solvent based adhesives- Developed very specific application and testing techniques for specialized coil adhesives- Interacted with customers during adhesive trials at customer locations- Performed calibrations and preventative maintenance of salt spray units- Became the lab expert on the computer operated injection molding press

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

- Delivered 100% success rate in catching targeted species- Scheduled custom once in a lifetime fishing excursions on Lake Erie- Maintained and troubleshot various boats to ensure safety- Completely overhauled and rebuilt all major systems on a 60ft fishing vessel- Trained individuals to become elite first mates- Sold current and future customers on my service to maintain a full schedule

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

- Worked out in elements collecting data from individuals fishing- Analyzed and tabulated data for economic impact study of steelhead fishing industry- Collected fish scale samples to determine growth rates - Set gill nets on Lake Erie to collect fish specimens- Performed routine maintenance on vessel and fishing equipment

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

- Compiled and submitted discharge monitoring reports to U.S. EPA- Evaluated groundwater monitoring for in-plant hazardous landfill- Digitized findings during EHS audits performed on international suppliers- Assisted in ergonomic studies for the redesign of specific tools - Led setup and implementation of corporate EHS supplier audit system