03  -  07     Site Manager, BASF Corporation, Decatur AL

·  Led turnaround of an acquired manufacturing site realizing extraordinary gains in all areas in only 24 months.  Delivered 60% batch productivity gains while reducing costs 25%.

·  Reduced injury rates by 80% using behavior-based safety program based on peer-to-peer observations.

·  Reduced Cost of Poor Quality by 37% through error control, poke yoke, Kaizen events and operator & supervisor coaching.

·  Created various cultural change initiatives resulting in dramatic improvements in quality, safety, housekeeping and morale.  Extensive face-time with plant personnel through “walking around” and 35 communications meetings per year.

·  Fostered striking improvement in Sales and Manufacturing relationships through open, extensive communication.  Hosted over 20 customer visit utilizing the plant as a sales tool.

·  Directed the formation of a quarterly Technical Exchange program facilitating improved cooperation and relationships among plant and design technical groups.

·  Rejuvenated employee recognitions and celebrations.  Held an employee event every month including, cookouts, ice cream events, off-site picnics and holiday safety dinners.

·  Increased dispersion in-spec rate to 99%, up from 85%, while executing the successful transfer of dispersion products from a sister plant.

·  Relocated the Color Formulation group from facilities in Ohio and delivered a doubling of productivity in the number of color formulations per person.