Chemical Operator
Cincinnati, Oh
- Viewed as and recommended by upper management as the go to person in my department. Help train new operators, senior operators, and supervision on plant SAP transactions. - Responsible for producing batches of synthetic transportation and industrial lubricants. Produced esters through esterification on two different units. Treated plant wastewater and storm water through an ultra-filtration system.- Worked closely with supply chain, logistics, quality control, maintenance, and production coordinators to continuously improve operations, safety, customer experience, RFT, cycle times, KPI’s, and product quality.- Implemented 5s and lead various process improvement projects in my department. Was involved with the startup and initial launch of our Coolants plant. - Took lead to have old equipment demoed. Current equipment and work area redesigned to improve safety, ergonomics, and productivity. Performed a pre audit of my department to make sure we were in good standing for our major RC audit.- Helped process engineer rewrite operator batch work instructions.- Ability to troubleshoot errors on the DCS, process delays, new batches being out of specifications, production delays, and downtime avoidance.- Inventory management within SAP. PSM certified. ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified. Involved with AIMS and PSSR meetings.