Bonnie Vetanze
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at leading companies, excelling in plant & operations management and team leadership. Spearheaded major projects, achieving a 20% increase in plant utilization, and excelled in environmental & safety compliance. Skilled in strategic planning and fostering employee development, consistently driving operational excellence and innovation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Pure Watercraft
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Electric Motorcraft
- Spearheaded the startup of an electric boat motor and pontoon plant, overseeing all construction, hiring, and assembly processes
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and quality control measures for the new plant
- Led a 365/24 operation, managing engineering, production, and personnel to ensure smooth plant operations
- Electric Motorcraft
President
For the Love of Pierogies/ShipBoxPro
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Successfully launched and managed a perishable shipping business, which was acquired
- Developed operational strategies and oversaw business growth, contributing to a successful acquisition
Plant Manager
Washington Penn Plastic
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Directed operations at a Polyolefin Compounding plant, managing production, engineering, maintenance, and safety
- Implemented maintenance planning to reduce costs and increase reliability, improving plant uptime
- Led continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in higher production efficiency and product quality
Plant Manager
Hydro Recovery
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed a 2,000,000 barrel/year precipitation and solids plant, establishing policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations
- Led budgeting, maintenance, and production processes, achieving significant cost reductions in external expenditures
Plant Manager
RainCII Carbon (formerly ConocoPhillips)
08.2005 - 07.2016
- Led a petroleum coke calcining plant, overseeing all operations and achieving a 20% increase in plant utilization while reducing operational costs by 20%
- Developed and implemented safety and environmental compliance programs, reducing grievances to zero after an acquisition
- Directed a major capital project for a liquid oxygen installation, increasing production and generating $10M in additional revenue
Maintenance Planning/Scheduling & HR/Labor Relations
ConocoPhillips
02.1998 - 08.2005
- Developed and implemented maintenance scheduling and planning practices to improve equipment reliability and uptime
- Managed HR and labor relations, including contract negotiations, grievance handling, and policy development
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Engineering Management, Project Planning, Maintenance Job Planning, Procurement Bidding
Ohio University
Athens, OHBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Administrative Justice, Criminal Law, Investigative Experience, Law Library Research
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WVSkills
- Plant & Operations Management
- Maintenance & Asset Management
- Process Engineering & Improvement
- Strategic Planning & Budgeting
- Environmental & Safety Compliance
- Labor Relations & Negotiations
- Team Leadership & Employee Development
- Capital Investment & Cost Reduction
- Operational auditing
- Cost reduction strategies
- Project management
- ISO compliance
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- ISO 9001:2000 Auditor
- SAP Maintenance Module
- OSHA Safety Certifications
Additional Information
Extensive international experience, including plant operations in Germany, Russia, Poland, China, and India., Experience managing plants across the U.S. (WV, LA, MS, IL), Managed plant operations while living overseas in 2012.
Projects And Achievements
- Liquid O2 Installation: Increased production capacity from 38 tph to 50 tph, generating over $10M in revenue.
- Trunnion Seal Creation: Reduced environmental leakage and failure, resulting in annual savings of over $200K.
- Scrubber Upgrade: Achieved zero downtime and environmental issues, saving $100K per year.
- Production Cross-Training: Trained employees to move into higher-level positions, saving $30K per year and eliminating 90% of overtime.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives: Implemented process improvements and capital projects that saved over $1.5M annually and increased production capabilities.
Timeline
Plant Manager
Pure Watercraft
06.2023 - 07.2024
President
For the Love of Pierogies/ShipBoxPro
01.2019 - 04.2023
Plant Manager
Washington Penn Plastic
04.2018 - 04.2020
Plant Manager
Hydro Recovery
10.2016 - 04.2018
Plant Manager
RainCII Carbon (formerly ConocoPhillips)
08.2005 - 07.2016
Maintenance Planning/Scheduling & HR/Labor Relations
ConocoPhillips
02.1998 - 08.2005
- ISO 9001:2000 Auditor
- SAP Maintenance Module
- OSHA Safety Certifications
Master of Science (M.S.) - Engineering Management, Project Planning, Maintenance Job Planning, Procurement Bidding
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Administrative Justice, Criminal Law, Investigative Experience, Law Library Research
Wheeling Jesuit University
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