Executive Consultant

• Aug 2020 - Present

Advisor

• Jun 2020 - Present

Adjunct Faculty

• Oct 2020 - Present

Adjunct Faculty

• Oct 2020 - Present

Integration Manager

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

Leading integration for the joint venture start-up of a major new polyethylene (PE) resin unit in La Porte, Texas. The JV features a capital investment positioning the site to triple the company’s asset value and expand annual production capacity to ~1.4 billion pounds. Principal accountabilities include working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to assess needs and develop and implement critical business strategies and integration plans, meeting or exceeding near and longer-term business objectives. Ensure linkages between the existing polyethylene operations and the large capital projects are visible and synchronized. Directly accountable to Bayport Polymers President for the integration scope of responsibilities. Show less

General Manager (Criterion Catalyst Technologies)

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2018

Lead a team of 50 in managing a chemical manufacturing facility with chemical substrate used in refining catalyst manufacturing. Deployed Lean/Six Sigma management systems to achieve service improvements, realizing significant business impacts, eliminating downtime waste, reducing variable expense budget and improving throughput processing time by 43%. Lead a team of 50 in managing a chemical manufacturing facility with chemical substrate used in refining catalyst manufacturing. Deployed Lean/Six Sigma management systems to achieve service improvements, realizing significant business impacts, eliminating downtime waste, reducing variable expense budget and improving throughput processing time by 43%.

Continuous Improvement Expert (Lubricants Supply Chain – Americas)

• 2011 - 2015

Developed and led an integrated Lean/Continuous Process Improvement journey for Lubricants Supply Chain, Americas Region, impacting ~2,000 employees, 15 manufacturing facilities in eight countries, North America and Latin America. Engaging Hoshin techniques, built strategic and tactical plans to deploy continuous improvement principles, techniques, culture and processes across North and Latin American Regions for Manufacturing Operations, Logistics Operations and Planning. Identified multimillion dollar savings during process. Show less

Vice President/Operations Manager North American Logistics (SOPUS)

• 2006 - 2011

Led an organization comprising 450 employees (United States, Canada and Manila), focusing on excellence in execution, increased shareholder value and heightened competitive advantage. Achieved consistent year-over-year reductions in costs (~1%/$1.5M each year).

Director (Contract Manufacturing Division)

• 2000 - 2005

Key catalyst in creating the Manufacturing Division with operations in two Mid-west facilities and satellite operations on East and West coasts. Managed the division’s Profit and Loss Statement. Led acquisition team for significant merger that tripled Division size and increased revenue fourfold. Key catalyst in creating the Manufacturing Division with operations in two Mid-west facilities and satellite operations on East and West coasts. Managed the division’s Profit and Loss Statement. Led acquisition team for significant merger that tripled Division size and increased revenue fourfold.

President/CEO

• 1998 - 2005

Created an innovative niche business supporting the supply chain management requirements for major food, consumer products and telecommunications companies. Grew the company revenue from zero to $5.5M in revenue with operations in two states. Created an innovative niche business supporting the supply chain management requirements for major food, consumer products and telecommunications companies. Grew the company revenue from zero to $5.5M in revenue with operations in two states.

Sourcing Manager, HUBS

• 1985 - 1998

Progressive advancement in scope of responsibility, accountability and business impact. Developed sourcing opportunities and relationships between Procter & Gamble Company’s Research & Development and Engineering business groups, and the Minority Business community nationally, increasing spends in Minority Businesses. Managed interfaces among Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Engineering liquid and dry laundry detergents production processes. Supervised management and technician personnel. Led cost savings initiatives and innovations in production processes. Led major technical innovations in dry material processing for several Brands (Biz, Liquid Tide, Era et al.). Managed a brand/product, product improvements, cost savings, new product development and concept development, identifying consumer needs defined by market research. Managed products from concept to market, providing technical support for advertising copy. Technical liaison between consumer and product. Managed process changes and product upgrades capital projects, such as the Technology design for a major equipment installation for a new product. Managed engineering contractors and engineering specialists. Show less