Hasan Abuzaghleh
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in research and development, specializing in quality management and laboratory optimization. Proven ability to drive efficiency through Lean initiatives and effective team leadership, ensuring timely project execution and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Development (R&D) Lead Chemist
Honeywell Technology Solutions
Riverside, USA
01.2014 - Current
- Supervises the activities of the production laboratory staff and provides support to the field operations on laboratory analysis and Chemical Treatments.
- Managed quality assurance processes in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Monitored, reviewed, and analyzed ongoing work programs, setting work priorities to optimize manpower utilization and enhance interpretation of field data in collaboration with line supervisors.
- Coordinated procurement of laboratory chemicals and equipment to support research initiatives.
- Provide expert oversight into the development of experimental techniques in support for the hydro processing methods and selective hydrogenation.
- Developed new testing procedures and established requirements to improve laboratory analysis accuracy and efficiency.
- Provides Technical support for operating units regarding analytical chemistry.
- Tabulates and analyses results and provides information to the Technical Support Manager and field production Operations regarding performance measurement.
- Demonstrates expertise in providing materials characterization support and direction for project teams to assist in pilot plants and commercial UOP technology.
- Executed Lean Operating System initiatives within Inorganic Analysis Group, modifying lean tools for optimized utilization, including:
- Visual Management: Improvement of materials replenishment system consisting of Kanban and inventory boards, while maintaining laboratory supplies to maximize lab efficiency.
- 5S Audits: Periodical assessment and modification of pertinent audit questions, thus driving continuous improvement and advancement of laboratory procedures through sort-store-shine-standardize practices.
- Metrics: Establishment of group metrics and activities to support the achievement of metric targets.
- Leadership: Supervision of group members in efficiency efforts and implementation of gembas for internal and external to the Materials Characterization Department.
- Played as the R&D HS&E employee-led team lead and Heroes for Zeroes Team member, responsible for leveraging Zero Incident Culture (ZIC) by recognizing employees nominated for exceptional safety accomplishments.
- Conducts effective safety inspection and follows up on recommendations implementation.
Quality Assurance Chemist
W.R. Grace & Co
Chicago, USA
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Determination of sodium by AAnalyst 200 AA: determine the concentration of sodium in finished products and in-process samples as wt %.
- Analysis of metal concentration using spector analytical instruments ciros CCD ICP.
- Determine the percent sediment in soaks dip solutions and sodium aluminate.
- Surface area determination of In-process samples based on multiple nitrogen adsorption measurements.
- Determination of particle size using Horiba LA950.
- Contributed to product development through experimentation and testing of new trials, enhancing product quality.
- Identified and adjusted deviations in testing procedures and equipment operation to ensure compliance with standards.
- Coordinated equipment repairs with service technicians and external services to minimize downtime.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Roosevelt University
Chicago, ILBachelors - chemistry
University of illinois at chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Laboratory analysis
- Quality management
- Experimental technique development
- Materials characterization
- Process optimization
- Chemical purchasing
- Data analysis
Affiliations
- Technical Meetings Committee
- ISO Team Education Committee Chair
- TCO Poster Committee
- Symposium and Poster Program Committee
- Analytical Productivity Improvement Team
Training
- Northwest Analytical QC Training, 01/01/10
- Introduction to UOP's Petrochemical Processes
- Field Safety Training
- LIMS Training- SAP System
- Continues Improvement and Lean Expert
Timeline
Research and Development (R&D) Lead Chemist
Honeywell Technology Solutions
01.2014 - Current
Quality Assurance Chemist
W.R. Grace & Co
01.2009 - 01.2014
Master of Business Administration -
Roosevelt University
Bachelors - chemistry
University of illinois at chicago