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OfficeManager

CAROL BYRD

Summary

Methodical Quality Assurance Manager with superb problem-solving and analytical abilities. 25 years in a chemical manufacturing environment. Keeps meticulous records and identify and troubleshoot problems. Specialties include operational improvements, program implementation and documentation. Proven provider of actionable business intelligence and practical enhancement plans. Committed to discovering and eliminating weaknesses in manufacturing and development efforts.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Invoice Validation and Quality Assurance Administrator

Olin Corporation, McIntosh
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage and oversee invoice and payment processing for McIntosh site
  • Provide technical support and training for invoice reconciliation, vendor payment resolutions, and vendor invoice submittal
  • Subject matter expert for account payables, invoice resolutions, SAP workflow issues, and vendor pending accounts for the McIntosh site
  • Leading contact for Olin employees and vendors to troubleshoot work orders, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, upload errors, and payment
  • Manage ERS (Electronic Receipt Settlement) vendors and upload SES (Service Entry Sheets) submissions
  • Update CLMS (Contract Labor Database System) including approved CLMS requests, on boarding request, rate changes, contract changes, and terminations of all Nested Contractors
  • Approve purchase order requisitions and write Framework purchase order requisitions
  • Work with site planners, work coordinators, requisitioner, and leadership to reconcile workflows
  • Work with Maintenance Site Cost constituents .

Production Technical Specialist

Olin Corporation, McIntosh Plant
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Review, authorize, and prioritize all work notifications and work orders to maintain plant equipment to achieve optimal production rates
  • Prioritize maintenance activities with Planner/Scheduler to reduce downtime
  • Ensure production and maintenance plans are aligned
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with operations for prepping and clearing for permitting
  • Area lead for shutdown and start up schedules
  • Area liaison for TA work orders and permit schedules
  • Serve as operations representative for new or proposed installations for process equipment design, material of construction, cost, safety, and operating procedures
  • Serve as manufacturing representative on capital projects in conjunction with area engineer
  • Balance production needs with ORC, Reliability, and cost management concerns
  • Order supplies, monitor and trend spending.

Shipping QA Coordinator

Olin Corporation, McIntosh Plant
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Manage railcar fleet maintenance program, monitor all railcars for routine and non-routine maintenance, order and maintain railcar mechanical parts, manage railcar shopping and interface with railcar shops, as well as Railroad and Division on shop/mechanical issues, and manage non-conforming parts
  • Process all paperwork for chlorine, caustic, and bleach railcar shipments
  • Manage Regulatory Compliance programs on all railcars in fleet
  • Maintain records in SAP system and train Shippers on SAP
  • Assist Logistics and Customer Service Departments
  • Direct Shipping personnel on daily activities
  • Participate in Root Cause Investigations and participate in plant wide safety programs, and BH2
  • Perform Quality Assurance inspections and monthly QA audits
  • Ensure general AAR/DOT/FRA compliance
  • Participate in all internal and external audits
  • Perform miscellaneous administrative duties.

Security Technician

Olin Corporation, McIntosh Plant
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Process inbound and outbound trucks and input data into SAP
  • Serve as liaison between Norfolk Southern Railroad, Tug Captains, and Olin Personnel
  • Active participant in plant safety programs
  • Administer safety orientation to new employees, visitors, and contractors
  • Maintain surveillance and control over the barge dock facility
  • Work with Customer Support Representatives to provide quality customer satisfaction i.e
  • Complete customer call-in orders, process Bill of Ladings, and maintain accurate files
  • Perform respirator fit testing to Olin personnel
  • Coordinate calls with CHEMTREC, OCEAN, and CHLOREP
  • Initiate the Emergency Response System
  • Perform random security checks of employees, vendors, and contractors
  • Assist Safety Manager, Facility Security Officer, and Plant Manager with various duties.

Chemical Operator

Olin Corporation, McIntosh Plant
01.1999 - 01.2003

Chlorine Area: (January 1999 - January 2003)

  • Operate and maintain the functioning duties of the Cooling and Drying, Compression, and Liquefaction process, as well as Plant Air System, Instrument Air System, and Emergency Vent Scrubber
  • Monitor the perimeter Chlorine Alarm System and the OMNX System
  • Execute operational procedures by acting as a primary contact for external, as well as internal customers.

Membrane Area: (January 1998 - January 1999)

  • Perform maintenance in the Membrane Cell Process Area by building, changing, and disassembling Membrane Cells.

Evaporator Area: (January 1997 - January 1998)

  • Operate and maintain the functioning duties by monitoring, pulling and running samples, making adjustments in the Evaporator Unit, as well as, loading Salt Railcars and Trucks.

Shipping Area: (January 1996-January 1997)

  • Load Chlorine and Caustic Railcars, Load Caustic Barges
  • Perform Valve Shop, Blow-down Station, and Storage Area duties
  • Extensive Knowledge in DOT, Homeland Security, and Railroad Policies
  • Served on Plant Safety Committee (PSC)
  • Served as Chairperson for the SALT Process

Senior Engineering Technician

Alabama Power Company
01.1987 - 01.1995
  • Generated and maintained Computer Aided Design Maps for the Distribution/Transmission Lines, and Air Patrol Maps for the Mobile Division
  • Engineered Working Estimates and Work Orders for new subdivisions, new developments, and residential customers
  • Managed the reproduction department (blueprints, copies, laminations, mountings, and special projects)
  • Planned and designed presentations, proposals, banners, and various graphical projects
  • Acquired field readings; mapping of new developments, and performed voltage drop analysis
  • Responsibilities included managing, purchasing, and maintaining the mapping department materials and supplies
  • Daily interaction with customers while remaining a professional, positive advocate for the company.

Drafter

Thompson Engineering
01.1985 - 01.1987
  • Duties included creating lay outs from sub-surface boring logs
  • Lab processed soil analysis
  • Surveying, and designing dredging plans for Mobile Navy Homeport.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Mobile

Associates Degree - Drafting and Design Technology

Bishop State Community College

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McIntosh High School

Skills

  • Knowledgeable in manufacturing process operations
  • Experienced in applying OSHA, AAR, FRA, TSA, USCG, and DOT federal guidelines and regulations
  • Highly skilled and proficient user of SAP
  • Fraud Analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Rail View Team oriented with a high ability to communicate, multitask, and time management
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Knowledge of Quality Systems
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Highly motivated and eager to grow professionally
  • Active participant in Safety Initiatives

Certification

  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

Work Availability

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Timeline

Invoice Validation and Quality Assurance Administrator

Olin Corporation, McIntosh
01.2021 - Current

Production Technical Specialist

Olin Corporation, McIntosh Plant
01.2015 - 01.2021

Shipping QA Coordinator

Olin Corporation, McIntosh Plant
01.2008 - 01.2015

Security Technician

Olin Corporation, McIntosh Plant
01.2003 - 01.2008

Chemical Operator

Olin Corporation, McIntosh Plant
01.1999 - 01.2003

Senior Engineering Technician

Alabama Power Company
01.1987 - 01.1995

Drafter

Thompson Engineering
01.1985 - 01.1987

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Mobile

Associates Degree - Drafting and Design Technology

Bishop State Community College

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McIntosh High School
CAROL BYRD