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Rockwall, Texas, United States

• Oversee product development, manufacturing, and distribution of lubricant products.• Senior Officer of the Joint Venture (JV) for both the US entity and Canadian entity, and a member of the JV Executive Leadership team.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Managed the regional supply and demand balance optimization for Ethylene Oxide, Glycols and SM. Ran and maintained the linear optimization model (OMP+), and translated the optimization outputs into tactical and strategic business requirements and objectives for both the Supply and Commercial organizations.• Optimized logistical constraints and bottlenecks to ensure low aldehyde Ethylene Oxide was available for sale on the merchant spot market. Identified spot sale margin of $21M in 2023. • Performed monthly analysis on Forecast vs Actuals and recommended adjustments based on customer performance. Averaged 2.6% over forecast in 2023 compared to an average 27.8% under forecast in 2022. Margin impact of prompt volume for Derivatives and merchant Ethylene Oxide was $1.5M in 2023. • Backup Optimization Analyst and Economic Model Configurator (EMC).

Houston, Texas, United States

• Implemented a new linear optimization program (OMP+) within Chemicals + Products from Project Team to Go-Live.• Created all documentation and Standard Work Instructions for back-end and front-end users. Became the Subject Matter Expert.• Defined the Global Economic Model Configurator role, supported the global Regional Optimization Teams, and ensured the Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) cycle was initiated and followed in accordance with the global calendar.• Maintained all master data (OMP+ and SAP) used in the optimization tool, including both supply and demand data. Ensured appropriate data is interfaced from SAP with the right quality and created data quality standards and rules. Achieved 99.7% data accuracy for all regions.• Backup Regional Enterprise Economist (REE).

Houston, Texas, United States

• Directly managed a team of 12+ unionized Laboratory Technicians, 4 Associate Chemists, and 12+ Blending Operators on 3 shifts at Houston Lubricants Plant. Served as backup Chemist.• Ensured quality standards were met throughout the entire Blending and Laboratory processes. Achieved Goal Zero and 97% Right First-Time blending manufacturing KPI.• Managed and maintained preventative maintenance and calibration for all Laboratory equipment in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 17025.• Created, edited, improved, and maintained all Blending recipes in FMC Blending and Transfer software. Updated and revised BOMs in SAP and FMC Blending software.• Developed and maintained Standardized Work Instructions for all roles within the team.• Oversaw Permit to Work and Lock Out Tag Out procedure for pumps and equipment in the Blending and Truck Rack operations.

Katy, Texas, United States

• Coached, led, and developed a team of 125+ non-unionized production team members on a 3 shift 24/7 schedule production line: 3 Production Managers, 6 Production Supervisors, 12+ Manufacturing Engineers, 6+ Manufacturing Technicians, and 100+ Operators. • Functionally managed a team of 6+ Planners, 4 Quality Engineers, and 6 Inspectors. Worked cross-functionally with all members from Safety, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, Sustaining, Engineering, Supply Chain, and New Product Development.• Fully accountable for Product Line P&L: Achieved Goal Zero, 97% First Pass Yield, 97% on-time delivery, and zero over spend on CAPEX budget. $120M+ revenue in 2017.• Managed daily production planning, on-time delivery, cost control, safety, and quality targets. Optimized resources and adhered to safety practices for high product quality. • Maintained the facility and equipment in optimal operating conditions through implementation of a Preventative Maintenance system and took appropriate corrective actions where needed.• Prioritized production schedules and oversee all aspects of day-to-day production. Set and monitored manufacturing KPIs. Facilitated the development and deployment of Standard Work Instructions whenever a gap was identified.• Led Value Stream Mapping activities. Developed and delivered Continuous Improvement initiatives in safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and productivity objectives.

Katy, Texas

• Managed, coached, and mentored 12+ Manufacturing Engineers, 6+ Manufacturing Technicians, and 3 CNC Programmers consisting of both exempt and non-exempt employees.• Benchmarked processes to find and leverage best-in-class manufacturing techniques for manufacturing. Managed pilot testing, prove-out testing, scale-up plans for manufacturing technology and new manufacturing process implementation.• Developed the yearly manufacturing technology CAPEX plan.• Created, implemented, and monitored KPIs for Manufacturing Engineering support of manufacturing. • Managed implementation process for Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Change Requests.

Katy, Texas

• Led 3 manufacturing sites through ISO 9001 recertification. Developed, maintained, and supported the Quality Management System for all 3 manufacturing sites (the Katy Technology Center, Edmonton, and Dubai).• Championed Continuous Improvement and Value Stream Mapping activities for all manufacturing production lines. • Developed internal competency for training on various levels of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and the Quality Management System. • Defined and managed scope for both individual contributor projects as well as team projects of varying complexity and duration. Advised management on process improvement opportunities and priorities. Documented and communicated program strategies and roadmaps.• Led transition of all manufacturing equipment from North Houston facility to Katy Technology Center. Achieved goal zero and 97% on-time delivery. Limited delays to external and internal customers during the transition. • Created a pull system in the Rotor manufacturing line.

Austin, Texas, United States

• Rotated in 8-month assignments (Production Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Engineer, and Manufacturing Engineer). • Participated in monthly advanced leadership development training and led highly visible and strategic projects and initiatives.• Led transition of all equipment from Camden, NJ facility to Austin, TX. Achieved goal zero and 95% on-time delivery.• Designed the new CCA production line for continuous flow. Incorporated the Toyota Production System, Industrial Engineering tools, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, and Six Sigma tools within layout. Increased production by almost 1.5X and achieved 97% Right First Time.• Supervised Prep and Surface-Mount Technology line in CCA factory. Led and trained 15+ Electronic Technicians to become a self-sufficient, highly empowered work team. Empowered team to continuously improve and drove production to meet internal and external customer demand. • Worked alongside Production Supervisors, Team Leads, and Electronic Technicians to implement Lean 5S program.

Ms, Industrial Engineering, 4.0

Bs, Industrial Engineering, 3.727

Activities and Societies: Institute of Industrial Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Pi Mu, Alpha Lamda.