About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1919066
PLANT OPERATIONS LEADER | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | LEAN MANUFACTURING & P&L
Core Expertise
- Plant operations leadership for 24/7 chemical and food manufacturing facilities up to 100 employees.
- Lean manufacturing and process optimization delivering up to 18% daily output improvements.
- P&L management and CapEx oversight for plants with up to $100M annual sales.
- Quality systems and certification leadership: ISO-14001, ISO-9001, GMP, HACCP, and AIB.
- ERP and SAP integration to improve accuracy, traceability, and production control.
- EHS and regulatory compliance management including PSM programs and environmental initiatives.
Project Background
- Managed multi-site manufacturing operations across North America with centralized production and P&L responsibility.
- Led packaging optimization and scheduling changes that reduced packaging labor by 18%.
- Implemented SAP-based scale integrations and ERP modules to increase weighing accuracy and quality control.
- Executed CapEx projects including kettle expansion and equipment upgrades within multi-million-dollar budgets.
- Designed and commissioned wastewater treatment systems (UF/RO) delivering ROI under 18 months and lower disposal costs.
- Directed lean deployments and continuous improvement programs that cut quality costs 85% over three years.
Key Skills
- SAP | ERP systems integration | Scale and weighing systems
- Lean Manufacturing | Six Sigma | Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing Operations | 24/7 production | P&L oversight | Capacity planning
- EHS & Compliance | ISO-14001 | ISO-9001 | PSM | GMP | HACCP | AIB
- Project Management | CapEx planning | Budgeting | Vendor coordination
- Process engineering: spray drying, homogenization, pneumatic conveying, atomization
- Staff development | Cross-functional leadership | Succession mentoring
Education
- B.S., Chemical Engineering — Geneva College (Summa Cum Laude)
- Continuing education: Dryer Technology, Atomization, Pneumatic Conveying — University of Wisconsin (short courses)
Awards & Recognition
- Achieved 'Superior' AIB food-safety plant rating
- Delivered wastewater processing system with sub-18-month ROI
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned chemical engineer and plant leader with 20+ years driving operations, Lean programs, ERP integrations, and EHS/certification efforts. Demonstrated ability to boost throughput, cut quality costs, and deliver rapid ROI on sustainability projects while developing production leaders. Ready to apply operational and process expertise to deliver measurable improvements quickly.
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