Gregoire Longchamp
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Responsive leader with over 10 years of progressive development in manufacturing operations, safety and quality. Detail oriented mindset, strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Adept at maintaining effective relationships within cross-functional teams to meet customer demands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Property management and maintenance
04.2024 - 01.2026
- - Fulfilled a real estate management long term goal by engaging into a total rehab of 3bdr 2ba acquisition through sweat equity with completion in 7months. The property was then rented to Syracuse Housing Authority for low income tenants, generating positive ROI.
- - Started a handyman contracting service for landlords and apartment rental outfits, specializing in kitchen remodel, wood flooring, tiles, door and windows or various emergency repairs.
- Self Employed
Operations Manager
Chemtrade
Syracuse, NY
06.2023 - 01.2024
- - Transitioned manual payroll from the Allied Chemical system to ADP, through Union contract modification and unified pay rates. Cost savings achieved by freeing up 15 weekly hours spent on payroll.
- - Improved work life balance for employees with the adoption of a modified 4 days on 4 off shift instead of the Dupont schedule which transition days to nights with minimal resting period
- - Commissioned a 6M smart packaging line install with self packaging and robot palletizing, including operator training, safety enhancements thus addressing a hot zone for back injury with the 7 teams member for that section.
- - Started a document writing team to keep SOPs up to date and on par with new tech implementation with goal of producing 0.5M yearly cost saving on consultancy alone
Operations Superintendent
Chemtrade
Syracuse, NY
01.2021 - 01.2023
- - Developed a successful new management team of 5 supervisors thus expanding the capabilities and access to management resources and timely safety intervention
- - Implemented a recruitment strategy to onboard and retain new employees from diverse background to manufacturing
- - Achieved processing capabilities to 90% on stream by facilitating integration of new technology
- - Reduced waste from 25% to
- - Oversaw and planned semi annual plant turnovers, total electrical upgrade for the facility and Ammonia system replacement.
- - Executed with the safety team a new dust reduction project through optimization and procedural corrections resulting in PPE downgrade.
- - Strengthened the safety system with data from weekly safety meetings, housekeeping audits, near-miss reporting and field permits reviews.
Operations Supervisor
Chemtrade
Syracuse, NY
05.2019 - 01.2021
- - Optimized plant processes resulting in lower raw material consumption and less overall waste
- - Championed the transition to a safety first culture and achieved a
- - Implemented a cross training program to engage employees and help with retention which proved highly beneficial to operations at the onset of covid19
- - Executed 8M cost savings from eliminating a repository of ~300k gallons offspec materials
- - Rearranged shift make up to facilitate transfer of a 30 year knowledge and experience gap
- - Improved product quality by empowering team members to uphold quality over quantity when a deviation occurs.
Production Supervisor
Anoplate
Syracuse, NY
03.2016 - 05.2019
- - Oversee 2 metal finishing facilities on off shift with effective resources utilization and keeping safe work environments
- - Developed and cross-trained plating production and support personnel to grow 3rd shift from 9 to 24 teammates
- - Lead continuous improvement projects to optimize output or minimize environmental impact- Maintained adherence to 5S, preventive maintenance schedule, company protocol, blueprints to deliver quality goods
QA Specialist
Chemtrade
Syracuse, NY
08.2015 - 03.2016
- - Assist QA Manager with customer and regulatory audits, root cause investigations, CAPA, FMEA.
- - Audit all job areas for compliance with SOPs and Food Safety guidelines
- - Interface with Operations for troubleshooting investigations, incoming inspection and final product acceptance
- - Achieved 45k yearly cost reduction on water treatment by securing a new vendor and updated technology
Planner and Shipping Supervisor
General Chemical
Syracuse, NY
09.2012 - 08.2015
- - Material Requirement Planning, fulfillment, monthly sales closing and reconciliations for 28k tons yearly production of Sodium Nitrite
- - Managed all domestic and export of dangerous goods shipping via rail, LTL, air and cargo through dealing with freight forwarders and international customer service center in Canada
- - Reduced warehouse inventory by 40% thereby allowing downtime to Preventive maintenance and balancing resource consumption
- - Designed and executed a new packaging protection to reduce in transit damage of LTL shipments
QA Analyst
General Chemical
Syracuse, NY
08.2009 - 08.2012
- - Performed all quality control laboratory functions at the plant
- - Oversight of the plant's boiler and cooling tower management program.
- - Conducted housekeeping and safety inspections to support remote EHS officer
- - Verified and calibrated plant instruments directly affecting product quality
Lab Technician
Comforce temp agency
Syracuse, NY
06.2008 - 07.2009
- - QA/QC of final product
- - Complete all tasks necessary for operating a positive release laboratory.
- - Worked with the shipping supervisor for backup and load scheduling.
Laboratory Technician I
Life Science Laboratories
E. Syracuse, NY
09.2007 - 05.2008
- - Receipt, preparation and testing of environmental samples for PCB, metals, herbicides, volatiles and semi-volatiles
- - Trained in extraction, chromatography and EPA test methods for hazardous waste.
- - Accurate reporting in LIMS and assisting senior chemists.
Education
- Six Sigma Green Belt Training
Chemtrade U
01-2022
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance
01-2021
- OSHA 10hr
360 Training
Online01-2017
Biochemistry coursework toward B.S. -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY12-2006
Operations and Supply Chain management - undefined
Franklin University
Columbus, OH05.2016
- Leadership Skills For Supervisors
American Management Association
Alexandria, VA01.2014
- HACCP
Lincoln Consulting LLC
01-2013
Effective Quality Auditing
The Center For Professional Advancement
Berkeley Heights, NJ01-2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Operations management
- Safety leadership
- Lean manufacturing
- Title V facility compliance
- Logistics management
- Quality assurance and control
- SAP
- Steam and cooling tower management
Timeline
Property management and maintenance
04.2024 - 01.2026
Operations Manager
Chemtrade
06.2023 - 01.2024
Operations Superintendent
Chemtrade
01.2021 - 01.2023
Operations Supervisor
Chemtrade
05.2019 - 01.2021
Production Supervisor
Anoplate
03.2016 - 05.2019
QA Specialist
Chemtrade
08.2015 - 03.2016
Planner and Shipping Supervisor
General Chemical
09.2012 - 08.2015
QA Analyst
General Chemical
08.2009 - 08.2012
Lab Technician
Comforce temp agency
06.2008 - 07.2009
Laboratory Technician I
Life Science Laboratories
09.2007 - 05.2008
Operations and Supply Chain management - undefined
Franklin University
- Six Sigma Green Belt Training
Chemtrade U
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance
- OSHA 10hr
360 Training
Biochemistry coursework toward B.S. -
Syracuse University
- Leadership Skills For Supervisors
American Management Association
- HACCP
Lincoln Consulting LLC
Effective Quality Auditing
The Center For Professional Advancement