Mark Parzych
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Petra Mijares
Mark is an extremely dedicated and intelligent engineer who is always seeking to improve and streamline processes or procedures. He is detailed and goal oriented and a team player. He’s definitely an asset to any team!
Petra Mijares
Mark is an extremely dedicated and intelligent engineer who is always seeking to improve and streamline processes or procedures. He is detailed and goal oriented and a team player. He’s definitely an asset to any team!
Petra Mijares
Mark is an extremely dedicated and intelligent engineer who is always seeking to improve and streamline processes or procedures. He is detailed and goal oriented and a team player. He’s definitely an asset to any team!
Petra Mijares
Mark is an extremely dedicated and intelligent engineer who is always seeking to improve and streamline processes or procedures. He is detailed and goal oriented and a team player. He’s definitely an asset to any team!
Credentials
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Become a Supply Chain Manager
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Managing New Managers
LinkedInJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Lead Like a Boss
LinkedInDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership Foundations
LinkedInNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Learning to Be Approachable
LinkedInNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Operational Excellence Foundations
LinkedInNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
New Manager Foundations
LinkedInOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Transitioning from Technical Professional to Manager
LinkedInOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Verdant Specialty Solutions
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supply Chain Manager
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May 2022 - Present
Achievements -Reduced on-hand inventory value by 50% within 9 months by managing long lead raw material replacement ordering, changing make to order/make to stock strategy, developing MRP strategy, and conducting slow moving inventory & offgrade reduction meetings. -Lead supply chain over ERP implementation go-live hurdles and minimized impact to the business. Worked closely with consultants to rapidly resolve migration & configuration issues that impacted business flow. -Successfully managed allocation to customers during a key raw material shortage due to import delays. Subsequently helped get secondary source approved to improve resilience. Responsibilities -Oversee the end-to-end supply chain for the site, encompassing raw material spend ($45MM per year) and management of the Planning & Scheduling, Warehousing, Logistics, and Customer Service departments delivering $100MM+ in yearly revenue. -Inventory control ownership for complex batch manufacturing site with 20+ reactors consuming 150 raw materials, producing 50 intermediates, and 200 finished goods. -Develop, implement & refine S&OP process to enhance communication and alignment between procurement, planning, operations, and sales. Show less
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INEOS
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Switzerland
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Manager @ INEOS Joliet
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
-Manage a team of 45 employees including engineers, coordinators, supervisors, and technicians to manufacture PIA. -Accountable for Asset safety, reliability, performance, and budgets (fixed, variable, & capital). -Aligns team to execute business strategy, facilitate meetings, sets priorities, delegates responsibilities, and supports needs. -Head Approver for the Asset which includes incident investigations, safety exceptions, MOCs, purchases, etc. -Manage a team of 45 employees including engineers, coordinators, supervisors, and technicians to manufacture PIA. -Accountable for Asset safety, reliability, performance, and budgets (fixed, variable, & capital). -Aligns team to execute business strategy, facilitate meetings, sets priorities, delegates responsibilities, and supports needs. -Head Approver for the Asset which includes incident investigations, safety exceptions, MOCs, purchases, etc.
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Kuraray America, Inc.
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Oct 2018 - Sep 2021
Manage the planning, deployment, and oversight of operations across a 24/7 plant, including manufacturing, production, logistics/supply chain, quality assurance/control (QA/QC), engineering, safety, maintenance, talent management, and financial forecasting/budgeting to produce high-quality materials (plastics) within schedules, budgets, volume goals, and quality specifications. Plant Volume: 12MM+ lbs. Achievements-First person hired at a startup manufacturing site to develop business processes, lead growth, and scale operations.-Defined startup strategy and execution for 2 business portfolios delivering $30MM+ in yearly revenue.-Managed and executed NPI of a biodegradable oxygen barrier plastic called Plantic utilizing first of its kind technology.-Established Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs that lead to no failures reaching customers.Responsibilities-Hired, Managed, and Led a Team of 22 employees. Led interviews, approved job offers, planned/forecasted labor needs, delegated responsibilities, and conducted performance reviews while promoting teamwork, ownership, and communication.-Directed Operations using Lean Manufacturing Principles. Defined, developed, and tracked KPIs, drove a continuous improvement mindset, and prepared reports/business unit (BU) presentations. -Streamlined Operating Plans and Schedules to meet fluid sales requirements taking into consideration supply chain constraints, production capacity, manpower availability, and product wheel optimization.-Owned Forecast & Budget ($5MM+) for the site approving all purchase orders and capitalizing on cost savings opportunities.-Head Approver for Management of Change and Technical Review for all design modifications. Show less
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Production Engineer
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Jul 2013 - Oct 2018
Oversaw production, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and compounding activities at internal/third-party sites across the nation to meet schedules, quality specifications, volumes, and yields while adhering to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, RC 14001, and GMP. Achievements-Scoped, Designed & Built two Production Lines ($20MM) for a Startup Plant (subsequently promoted to manage operations)-Managed the Integration to SAP an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for production processes and material master data throughout the EVAL business unit (ten sites/400+ finished goods) while serving as an SME on the global implementation.-Drove YOY Subcontractor Improvements in Volume (6MM -> 9MM), Yields (92% -> 97%), and Quality (90% -> 96%)-Increased Profit $750+M/Year by conceptualization and implementing a system to utilize off-spec products previously discarded.-Reduced Dead Stock Inventories 50% while managing and coordinating a cross-functional team to reduce unsellable inventory.Responsibilities-Procured, Setup, and Managed Vendors/Subcontractors to manufacturer, rework, and repackaging EVAL resin.-Delivered Daily Engineering Support for Production and Warehouse Operations. Analyzed production and QC charts, recommended process/operating condition changes, wrote SOPs, and managed machine performance.-Coordinated with Both Vendors and Cross-Functional Teams Across the Organization including product management, quality, maintenance, sales, technical service, and customer service. Show less
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Ingenia Polymers
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Luxembourg
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Plastics Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Process Engineer
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
-Led process engineering activities which includes the following: Developed SOPs & KPIs, updated condition sheets, coordinated logistics/scheduling, implemented lean manufacturing principles, provided leadership and training and to operators.-Managed 35+ New Product Trials as the New Product Introduction (NPI) Subject Matter Expert (SME). -Interfaced with Customers to Answer Product/Quality Questions while communicating current updates/results.
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R&D Engineer
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Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
-Performed 250+ Experiments on Equipment, including a 25-millimeter twin screw extruder and a CPM pellet mill, while designing improvements to laboratory/data collection operations, authoring reports, and assembling regulatory documents.
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Education
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2006 - 2010
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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