Executive Operations Leader specializing in global chemical manufacturing and operational excellence
Houston, TXChief Operating Officer26 years experienceExecutiveChemicalsSpecialty ChemicalsManufacturing
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Operations leader with manufacturing-heavy experience across Greene Tweed, Chem-Trend, and Ketjen, known for building operational structure (org design + KPI flow-down) and translating shop-floor realities into measurable financial outcomes. Has delivered significant profitability gains (20% site profitability; 15% product profitability) through Lean methods, process documentation, SIOP/production planning improvements, and cross-functional alignment with Sales/CCO.
Experience
Chief Operating OfficerGreene Tweed
Chief Operating OfficerKetjen
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerChem-Trend
Director, Global Manufacturing and OperationsChem-Trend
Global Manufacturing Technology Manager, DuPont Performance MaterialsDuPont Chemical Company
Corporate Quality Manager, Corporate OperationsDuPont Chemical Company
Science and Technology Strategy and Communications Leader – Staff RoleDuPont Chemical Company
Corporate Process Development Technology Manager, Central Research & DevelopmentDuPont Chemical Company
Site Technology and Capital Manager, DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise, Memphis TNDuPont Chemical Company
Global Market Segment Leader, DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise (DCSE)DuPont Chemical Company
Group Leader and Research Associate, DCSE, Deepwater, NJDuPont Chemical Company
Leader and Senior Chemist, DCSE, Deepwater, NJDuPont Chemical Company
Research & Development Chemist and Senior Chemist, DCSE, Deepwater, NJDuPont Chemical Company
Education
Texas A&M Universitydoctorate, Chemistry (1999)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universitybachelor, Chemistry
Key Strengths
Built operations structure via organizational design and KPI flow-down; drove +20% profitability and +8% growth (Greene Tweed)
Connects cost drivers (scrap, rework, overtime, supplies) to profitability and growth for frontline teams
Lean improvement execution using process mapping and Kaizens to raise productivity and improve SIOP
On-the-floor operational diagnostics (line walks/Gemba) to uncover undocumented processes and bottlenecks
Structured problem solving with root cause analysis to resolve out-of-spec production and increase capacity; improved product profitability by 15% (Chem-Trend)
Influences commercial leadership by making impacts visible (brought Sales/CCO into production planning/manufacturing meetings to reduce negative-margin disruption at Ketjen)
Balances hands-on engagement with strategic advising; transitions to strategic guidance after ~30–60 days once relationships and understanding are established
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