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Street Address USAT: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE E: EMAIL AVAILABLEProfileA dynamic Operational Supply Chain Professional with over 25+ years of experience in delivering value for customers and shareholders in complex matrixed organizations. Operations expert adept at maximizing profitability, reducing cost structure, and developing new strategies in a variety of dynamic, yet highly regulated environments. A passion for the challenges faced by multi-country / multi-site production and distribution. Collaborative people leader with proven success in transforming and leading cross-functional teams who can attract, retain, and grow high-performing talent globally to support commercial business units.ExperienceVice President Global Operations June 2021 PresentThermoFisher Scientific Life Sciences & Laboratory Products GroupAs the global leader of End-to-End Supply Chain Operations for the Laboratory Chemicals Division, I lead a 1000+ team across multiple international sites, focusing on quality, customer centricity, and cost optimization. My responsibilities span Supply Chain Planning, Material Management, Sourcing, Procurement, Production Plant Management, Order Fulfillment, Distribution, as well as executing multimillion-dollar CapEx investments, ensuring peak operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.Extensive organization architecture redesign emphasizing talent development, performance and retention.Reimagined cross functional Tiered Daily Management at all levels, reducing daily backorder by 50% ($7M)SIOP maturity and inventory optimization, improving service levels, reducing working-cap and exposure to E&O.Targeted multi-site automated line and vertical lift investments within a high product mix environment.Vice President Global Supply Chain Operations (Relocation to USA) July 2015 June 2021SUEZ : WTS (Acquired from GE Water & Process Technologies in 2017)Promoted and relocated for the Global SC Executive role, then later transitioned to new company ownership maintaining comprehensive ownership and responsibilities for the End-to-end Chemical SC, incorporating 14+ manufacturing operations worldwide, now including NAM ChemSure semi-bulk fleet operations and APAC production, overseeing 500+ employees and an operational budget of $90MLed the SC integration team tasked with consolidating isolated product lines into the cohesive global structureSpearheaded Global SC transformation, driving EBITA growth via productivity and smart digitization initiativesExecuted extensive multiyear infrastructure/capability upgrades and asset renewal of >$18MM/yr in NAMProduct Qualification and Process Chemistry optimization, inhouse and via 3rd Party Contract ManufactureLAM & EMEA Senior Director Supply Chain Operations June 2013 June 2015General Electric (GE) : Power Water & Process TechnologiesFurther promoted to double the scope of my responsibility to cover all Operational and Supply Chain activities for the Chemicals business in Latin America, in addition to the EMEA Region. Continued focus on partnering with the regional commercial teams to align the chemical reaction, blending and fulfillment capacities.Significant turnaround projects in Brazil and Argentina with a capital investment of $13MM over 3 yrs.Drove and executed sensitive and complex restructuring initiatives in Chile and Venezuela.EMEA Director Supply Chain Operations (Relocation assignment to Belgium) Oct 2009 June 2013General Electric (GE) : Power Water & Process TechnologiesResponsible for all Chemical Operations and Supply Chain activities for the business in the region, with an initial scope covering Europe, then promoted to cover the entire EMEA region within the first twelve months.Sub-Saharan Africa supply chain transition to local partner as part of a $28M strategic business development.Lead complex restructuring and decommissioning of the Saudi manufacturing operations and JV.Significant reaction plant investment ($7MM) in Belgium and HazMat expansion ($2MM) in Dubai.Reduced Europe Op costs by 40% improving EBITA via network strategy and plant consolidation in the UK & ItalyConverted inhouse UK distribution model to 3rd party as part of optimizing the European end-to-end SC.UK Chemical Plant Manager (Widnes, UK) Oct 2006 Oct 2011General Electric (GE) : Industrial Water & Process TechnologiesHighest tier COMAH (Seveso) and IPPC site, producing standard blend and complex reaction chemistry.Credited with historically high safety and fulfillment performance at the site during my tenureNOVA-Innovene, Carrington, Manchester (Ref: Shell Petrochemicals)UK Quality & Operational Excellence Manager 2000 2006Led and coordinated the Operational Excellence (Lean / Six Sigma) programLine management of the lab / quality department incorporating 24/7 shift team and Pilot Plant operations.ICI Chemicals & Polymers, Runcorn, Cheshire (Ref: INEOS ChlorChemicals)Process Support Scientist 1998 2000SkillsExcellent cross functional communicator and conduit to C-Suite and commercial teams supporting revenueFull budgetary, Cost Center, Productivity and Asset mgmt. responsibility, driving 5%+ variable cost out/yrTalent development and succession planning, coaching and mentoring high potential individualsChampioned and rolled out Operational Competency models across production and manufacturing opsLed Network Strategies, Product Line moves and SC integrations thru insourcing, consolidation and restructuring.Developed optimized Supply Chain strategies to meet commercial needs while driving operational excellenceProven track record of improving inventory and order fulfillment through measurable action based KPI reportingDefined purchasing lead time reductions and inventory velocity programs to support $100M inventory reductionChair and lead strategic thinking with in/outsourcing and make vs buy contract / toll manufacturing activityDefined and led capital investments as part of equipment effectiveness and asset management strategiesInstigated and championed maintenance & reliability and supply chain integration initiatives on a global scaleHarness Process Chemistry to drive Technology scale ups, Product Qualifications and Direct Material ProductivitySolid knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, RCCM(RCA) and QMS processesWell versed in the practice and implementation of a range of environmental, safety and engineering standardsHeightened and attuned leadership skills gained through formal leadership development programsHighly skilled in data visualization, information management and communication techniquesEducationMaster of Chemistry - MChem (Hons) - University of Manchester (formerly UMIST)Professional QualificationsCChem: Chartered Chemist (Formal assessment through 2 Year PDP)MRSC: Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (Full Membership Formal assessment)MIQA: Member of the Institute of Quality Assurance (Full Membership Formal assessment)Professional DevelopmentGE Experienced Supply Chain Program (ESCP) 2yr programGE Manager Development Course (MDC)GE Supply Chain BachelorsSix Sigma Master Black Belt - Air Academy Associates Pittsburgh, PANationalityBritishFamily StatusPermanent Resident in the US Green Card. Married with two daughters aged 12yrs & 15yrs |
