• Responsible for all operational aspects of an resin batch manufacturing plant with 50MM lbs capacity• Supervise a work force of 40 employees through 6 direct reports encompassing QC, EHS, maintenance, production, and process technology roles.• Administered safety and regulatory programs ensuring employee safety, site compliance, and continuity of operations• Created and championed a process safety management (PSM) program for the site• Achieved zero lost time injuries during my stint as site leader• Drive continuous improvement through collaboration with operators and managers• Determine optimum operating conditions for the plant to achieve a safe operation, which meets the production plan and produces a quality product at minimum cost. • Determine key input outputs that should be tracked to ensure an efficient operation• Write and/or review operating procedures and provide appropriate training• Managed the production of batch chemicals, the shipment of finished products, and the proper handling of waste materials• Ensured on time and in specification deliveries to maintain customer satisfaction• Lead the site through the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of a new resin production unit; $13 MM CapEx• Drove reduction in cycle time on the new unit by 40% through process and design improvements• Developed expense budgets, capital budgets, operating plan metrics and develop methods to track and execute for adherence and accountability to the financial plans• Evaluated and authorized corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) and championed the management of change process (MOC)• Participated in process hazard analysis (PHA) and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)• Minimize unit downtime by defining priorities with maintenance; help reduce costs by ensuring proper coordination between maintenance and operations personnel• Provided leadership to successfully achieve ISO9001 certification

• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work area• Generated production plan and executed on it to meet customer orders on time and in full• Coached and developed a team of 15 technical employees on a 24/5 schedule• Established work schedules, maintains personnel records, and conducts performance appraisals• Initiated and administered commendations and disciplinary action as required• Overhauled and strengthened SOPs for all catalyst products manufactured by the company• Created and executed training program for manufacturing team• Lead pilot scale manufacturing of new catalyst products• Track production yields and feed information into month end closing• Implemented process improvements and equipment upgrades resulting in faster cycle times and higher efficiency• Analyzed and interpret in process data to determine reaction progress and make adjustments if necessary• Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet production demands; placed raw material orders• Facilitated successful outsourcing of various intermediates• Assist the Director of Operations and CEO in production, business and budget planning• Assist the Director of Operations in preparation of month end reports as required

• Perform manufacturing activities according to written protocols• Maintain batch records, equipment logs and other production records as directed per company procedures• Standardized equipment for more efficient and uniform production• Trained new hires how to perform manufacturing activities• Performed small scale lab batches to determine expected results of pilot scale process changes• Interpreted and presented results of lab batch experiments to CTO/CEO and production manager• Analyzed production and lab batch samples utilizing Gas Chromatography (GC), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA)

• Provided support to R&D chemists on projects to identify, quantify, and eliminate target molecules from wastewater streams.• Managed independent projects related to department goals• Execute routine continuous liquid-liquid extraction of aqueous wastewater samples using dichloromethane• Perform analysis of samples and standards using HPLC and GCMS• Maintain and troubleshoot HP 1090 Liquid Chromatograph• Developed new method for analysis of endocrine disruptors using HPLC• Irradiate in-process water samples using a UV Collimated beam