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North Augusta, South Carolina, United States

Manufacturing Director with responsibility for 8 sites and 450 employees in the US and Brazil.

North Augusta, South Carolina, United States

• Lead plant operations, optimization and administrative activities ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety, health, environmental, quality and productivity standards. • Implement new products and processes for coatings and resins manufacturing.• Maintain compliance with all internal standards and governmental laws, policies, and procedures regarding environmental, health and safety issues.• Drive continuous improvement in personal and process safety, health, and environmental… Show more • Lead plant operations, optimization and administrative activities ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety, health, environmental, quality and productivity standards. • Implement new products and processes for coatings and resins manufacturing.• Maintain compliance with all internal standards and governmental laws, policies, and procedures regarding environmental, health and safety issues.• Drive continuous improvement in personal and process safety, health, and environmental protection (SHE), taking measures to achieve world class manufacturing standards.• Identify and propose plant level initiatives including resources, process optimization, energy, yield, and waste.• Support planning and implementation of investment projects according to Business Unit strategies, capacity requests, legal requirements, and asset integrity.• Manage compliance with government regulations, ensuring manufacturing procedures, environmental and safety procedures, and personnel policies and practices in accordance with applicable laws. Show less

North Augusta, South Carolina, United States

• Created strategic vision for two plants supporting three business units, increasing EBITDA for plant by 51% in four years.• Developed model to estimate capacity used for improved planning and daily metrics to ensure execution of production plan. • Reduced out of specification rate by 82% through batch card updates, procedure reviews, root cause analysis, and cleaning protocols.• Reduced customer complaints by 71% through improved root cause analysis and rapid… Show more • Created strategic vision for two plants supporting three business units, increasing EBITDA for plant by 51% in four years.• Developed model to estimate capacity used for improved planning and daily metrics to ensure execution of production plan. • Reduced out of specification rate by 82% through batch card updates, procedure reviews, root cause analysis, and cleaning protocols.• Reduced customer complaints by 71% through improved root cause analysis and rapid response.• Developed 5S program with scorings system, accountability, and focus on sustainment. • Developed structured review and standardized tracking of key performance metrics.• Implemented key projects that generated a savings of $500K for waste disposal.• Launched development program for leadership team, supervisors, and operators. Show less

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Led the manufacturing, commodity management, supply chain, quality, continuous improvement, working capital improvements, resulting in the delivery of $250MM worth of product annually. • Integrated 30,000 square foot distribution center into manufacturing plant after leading multiple LEAN events to redesign product flow and eliminate wasted space.• Led, developed, and executed transformation activities for supply chain and quality through goal deployment process.• Executed… Show more • Led the manufacturing, commodity management, supply chain, quality, continuous improvement, working capital improvements, resulting in the delivery of $250MM worth of product annually. • Integrated 30,000 square foot distribution center into manufacturing plant after leading multiple LEAN events to redesign product flow and eliminate wasted space.• Led, developed, and executed transformation activities for supply chain and quality through goal deployment process.• Executed supplier strategy of increased payment terms, consolidation, MPAs, local stocking agreements, and Kanban setup.• Managed $70MM budget with an annual spend of $45M in materials. Show less

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

• Led the growth of the business by 22% through product certification, efficiency improvement, key technology changes, LEAN principles, and cost reduction. • Managed plant’s key performance metrics and interfaced with R&D for development of new products. • Increased output of plant by 22% and reduced costs by over $300K in 2 years and productivity by 25% in 2 years.• Developed and maintained ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and PSM certifications and requirements.• Improved quality through… Show more • Led the growth of the business by 22% through product certification, efficiency improvement, key technology changes, LEAN principles, and cost reduction. • Managed plant’s key performance metrics and interfaced with R&D for development of new products. • Increased output of plant by 22% and reduced costs by over $300K in 2 years and productivity by 25% in 2 years.• Developed and maintained ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and PSM certifications and requirements.• Improved quality through 90% reduction of coating streak defect, 36% reduction in fiber waste, and 75% reduction in coating breaks.• Oversaw a $34MM labor and overhead budget, and developed annual capital plans ranging from $4 to $7M.• Reduced costs in cleaning solvents ($67K), water ($32K), and overall plant yield ($300K).• Implemented a people strategy focused on compensation, recognition, development, communication, and community involvement. Show less

Columbus, Georgia, United States

• Led multiple quality improvement teams for process lines, including a 98% reduction in a defect that was not detectable with automated inspection systems.• Increased yield by 11% while scaling up production by 300% on the multi-graining process line.• Managed $100 million coatings product line and $13 million budget.• Managed the shutdown of a line while maintaining yield (94%) and customer satisfaction.• Led, sponsored, and mentored multiple Black Belt, Green Belt, and Kaizen… Show more • Led multiple quality improvement teams for process lines, including a 98% reduction in a defect that was not detectable with automated inspection systems.• Increased yield by 11% while scaling up production by 300% on the multi-graining process line.• Managed $100 million coatings product line and $13 million budget.• Managed the shutdown of a line while maintaining yield (94%) and customer satisfaction.• Led, sponsored, and mentored multiple Black Belt, Green Belt, and Kaizen Projects. Show less

Columbus, Georgia, United States

• Assisted in installation and startup of new technology equipment ($1M coater).• Conducted experimental product testing and managed implementation of new products.• Evaluated quality standards, process capability, and tested non-conforming material.• Increased line output of flagship product by 28%.

Andalusia, Alabama, United States

Bachelor Of Science, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: AIChE, Phi Lambda Upsilon

Mba

Activities and Societies: AIChE, APICS, ASQ