Christopher M. Mircea
Columbia,SC
Summary
With over 10 years of dedicated experience in Automotive, Commercial Building Products and Chemical Toll Manufacturing, I have consistently delivered impactful results through hands-on involvement in diverse projects. My expertise encompasses Ignition integration, TPM implementation, Allen Bradley commissioning, as well as proficiency in SAP. Continuously driven to enhance my leadership prowess, I actively pursue training opportunities and translate theoretical knowledge into practical leadership strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Leader
Owens Corning
01.2021 - Current
- Contributed towards long-term strategic planning activities as part of senior leadership discussions aimed at driving future growth opportunities while addressing market challenges head-on from an informed position based upon thorough research analysis assessments conducted beforehand during annual review sessions held internally amongst key personnel members within organization structure hierarchy chain.
- Establish and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate operational efficiency, emphasizing financial optimization across all plant operations, including fixed and variable costs, capital expenditures, labor productivity, on-time delivery (OTD), and resource usage
- Champion change management by cultivating a pervasive culture of continuous improvement and striving for operational excellence across the organization
- Partner with diverse functional teams to design and execute process enhancements, leveraging approaches such as TPM, Six Sigma, and ongoing improvement methodologies
- Assessed performance gaps within teams by conducting regular evaluations to identify areas requiring additional training or coaching interventions for optimal results delivery outcomes within deadlines set forth by corporate mandates.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects on time and within budget constraints.
Senior Engineer Specialist
Owens Corning
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Led production planning efforts, crafting, and implementing strategic agendas to fulfill customer requirements while ensuring optimal resource allocation
- Showcased adept resource management by efficiently distributing labor, machinery, materials, and tools, guaranteeing uninterrupted production operations and peak efficiency
- Spearheaded a green belt project resulting in a 60% reduction in batch coating waste, delivering cost savings of $1.1MM
- Pioneered the development of an application using Owens Corning AWAQS, enhancing the quality system
- Regularly exceeded operational benchmarks and KPIs, enhancing performance to achieve remarkable outcomes
- Took the initiative to recognize and execute process enhancements, leading to streamlined operations and marked improvements in efficiency
Senior Process Engineer
Arclin
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Suggested, developed, and implemented process improvements via management of change (MOC)
- Developed and conducted operator training sessions for start-ups and process changes
- Communicated directly with customer manufacturing staff, including director-level contacts for Arauco, National Gypsum, John Manville, Owens Corning
- Conducted plant production planning and implemented lean manufacturing systems
- Calculated and evaluated raw material utilizations, product yields, and material balances daily
- Worked closely with R&T department to determine process development for new product
Converting and Cabling Manager
Durafiber
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Achieved a 15% reduction in polyester conversion waste through process standardization
- Integrated an Allen Bradley PLC to automate the function of the manufacturing line and batch system, leading to a manpower reduction by 8 associates
- Boosted production levels by 12% and expanded operational capacities
Production Manager
Weylchem
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed a shift comprising 50 employees
- Shattered production records, escalating from 20 supersacks daily to an impressive 36 supersacks
- Maintained a stellar safety record with no recordable incidents during my tenure
- Decreased unplanned downtime by 30% by leveraging the Kaizen Blitz methodology and debottlenecking the process
- Demonstrated commitment to personal growth by attending night classes at a traditional college, earning my bachelor's degree
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2015
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Design of experiments
- Strategic planning
- Materials management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Cross-functional coordination
- Operational excellence
- Workflow optimization
- Safety management
- Risk management
- Innovation and creativity
- Lean manufacturing principles
References
Available upon request
Awards
- Presidential Production Award, Headcount Reduction, 2017
- Pinnacle Sales Awards for New Customer, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Innovation Award, Commercializing a new production line, 2021
- Customer First Award, 2023
- Innovation Award, Organic Growth – Carlisle, 2024
Timeline
Operations Leader
Owens Corning
01.2021 - Current
Senior Engineer Specialist
Owens Corning
10.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Process Engineer
Arclin
08.2017 - 10.2018
Converting and Cabling Manager
Durafiber
04.2016 - 08.2017
Production Manager
Weylchem
05.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of South Carolina
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