Experience

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  Hira Industries LLC

  • Dubai,UAE

  • Tech. Manager Crosslinked polyolefin Foams (AKA XLPe Foam)

    • Sep 2011 - Dec 2022
    • Dubai,UAE

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  PM Corp. USA / Espumas tecnicas de mexico sa de cv

  • Rochester, New York Area

  • VP Engineering

    • Jan 2005 - Aug 2011
    • Rochester, New York Area

    Oversee all Tec/IP aspects from A to Z of 36‐employee manufacturing and conversion of EVA and Polyethylene foam . All Products for the North American Automobile Industries,Ortopedic, Aerospace, Naval and Military application.

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  Espumas Tecnicas de Mexico sa de cv

  • Lerma , Toluca Mexico

  • Partner & Operation Manager

    • Jan 2004 - Aug 2009
    • Lerma , Toluca Mexico

    Led consulting company in cross-linked (XPE) Pe and EVA foams. Oversaw Plant set up and operations for clients in Turkey, Hungary, Ecuador, France, Canada, Taiwan, China, Colombia , Ecuador and USA. Consulted on plant design, product formulation, raw material sourcing, Costing , training of employees, material extrusion, product compounding, and foam pressing of high and low density polyolefin foams.

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  Profil SA de cv

  • Lerma ,Mexico

  • Director de Operaciones

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
    • Lerma ,Mexico

    January 2001 – January 2004 (3 years 1 month) Mexico ,D.F.Oversaw operations for 400-employee manufacturing and fabrication company of crosslinked plastic foams. Manufactured and produced high and low-density polyolefin foam for orthopedic market in North and South America. Oversaw project management for clients in Columbia and Canada. Drove import and export activity for special low value foam product. Led a 4-shift operation involving production scheduling and test runs; oversaw maintenance QC and laboratory training and development. Propelled the company's presence in the industry through participation in international trade shows. Effectively negotiated union contracts and led collective bargaining efforts.

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  OKcompany sa / Microcell sa

  • Burgos SPAIN

  • Director Tecnico

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1999
    • Burgos SPAIN

    Ran the technical function for this 40-employee microcellular crosslinked foam converter and manufacturer . Marketed the company's products national and internationally. Provided consulting to sister companies located in Brazil, Spain and Australia.* Spearheaded the opening of a new production plant in Brazil.* Reengineered an existing production plant in Australia.* Managed plant startup and operations in Spain

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  OKcompany / COPEX sa de cv

  • Gava ,Barcelona -SPAIN

  • Assistant Plant Manager

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1994
    • Gava ,Barcelona -SPAIN

    EPE foam extrusion production and fabrication plant.