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Employee of the Quarter for cost savings and on time delivery
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Heather Lambros

Savannah,GA

Summary

Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.


Proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.


Experienced with complex analytical methods and instrumental techniques in chemistry. Utilizes critical thinking and precision to ensure accurate results in research and quality control. Strong understanding of maintaining laboratory safety and compliance with regulatory standards.


Experienced with project management, resource allocation, and team leadership. Utilizes strategic planning to align project goals with business objectives. Track record of implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and project outcomes.

Overview

28
years of professional experience

Work History

EMD Performance Materials

QC Expert Pigments, Project Manager
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage multiple projects while simultaneously steering production quality achieving on time customer delivery 99% of the time
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

EMD Electronics

Manufacturing Scientist I
01.2005 - Current

Job overview

  • Conduct performance tests and quality assurance tests of goods to meet product certification requirements
  • Formulate recipes on laboratory micro scale that are created on macro scale in production to meet customer orders with minimal waste and maximum quality
  • Thrive in high pressure fast paced environment that requires rapid decisions, critical thinking and communication
  • Lead team and work directly with production, supply chain and quality control to ensure customer orders and requirements are met within tight specifications and guidelines
  • Guide and direct production daily to ensure desired quality results are targeted resulting in minimal rejections and 99% finished goods First Time Right
  • Implement and lead process improvements resulting in WIP FTR >95% three years in a row
  • Utilize SAP, Blue and Microsoft Excel systems daily
  • Ensure results and product meet customer and regulatory standards

EMD Electronics

QC Lab Technician
06.2004 - 12.2004

Job overview

  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet quality requirements.
  • Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
  • Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.

Kerr Mcgee

Quality Assurance Technician
11.2002 - 06.2004

Job overview

  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests to ensure all quality parameters were met
  • Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to quality assurance specifications.

Savannah Laboratories

Analytical Chemist
11.1997 - 11.2002

Job overview

  • Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
  • Calibrated and maintained laboratory spectrometers and chromatographs.
  • Troubleshot equipment adjustments to meet and maintain safety, output and quality expectations.
  • Performed analysis for environmental compliance
  • Utilized Standard Methods for examination of water and wastewater
  • Lead Chemist Ion Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, General Wet Chemistry
  • Compiled Level IV data reports for US government, specifically department of defense

Education

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Bachelor of Science from Biology
05.1997

Skills

  • Project Manager
  • Proficient in SAP, Trackwise and Blue analytics
  • Key user expertise
  • In-depth knowledge of mica portfolio
  • Accurate timeline forecasting for supply chain delivery
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
  • Compliance-focused RC 14001 knowledge
  • Regulatory adherence
  • Quality assurance documentation
  • Non-compliance analysis
  • Root cause identification for complaints
  • 28 years of industry experience
  • Positive attitude

Accomplishments

  • Sixth Sigma Trained
  • Project First Time Right: Implemented and improved procedures to increase on time delivery of consumer product with minimal waste improving the global target KPI of first time right and batch consumption rate
  • Project SUMIT: Successfully lead the Savannah site in increasing the ratio of alternate ethically sourced mica alleviating dependence on one mica substrate stream
  • Project Cross Contamination Alleviation: Successfully established an in house quick check microbiology lab for the purpose of identifying contamination hot spots in the production line. This is a key strategy that is in conjunction with the site wide goal of alleviating irradiation of finished good pigments to obtain COSMOS certification
  • Project Blue: Successfully implemented new color formulation software for guiding production daily so that customer color standards could be met with minimal waste in real time
  • Savannah Transformation Project: Lead QC blend specialist responsible for training and best practice sharing with German counterparts on the transfer of 75% of the Savannah pigment portfolio while maintaining hard deadlines
  • Sulfate to Chloride Project: QC Blend Specialist project lead responsible for reformulating product portfolio with new chemistries while maintaining strict color corridors resulting in minimal customer disruption and delivering extensive cost savings.

Employee of the Quarter for cost savings and on time delivery

Successfully pushed production to insert an unscheduled  compensation campaign for a product that was going to be almost 100% waste and was able to fix and utilize the entire campaign resulting in 100% utilization and on time customer delivery.  My close involvement with WIP inventory quality status, production steering, and supply chain communication resulted in a 10% annual increase in first time right improvement, the key performance indicator used to judge quality, waste and on time delivery.  Our site moved from an annual FTR of 84% to 96% in a ten year period under my guidance and leadership.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

Timeline

QC Expert Pigments, Project Manager

EMD Performance Materials
06.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Scientist I

EMD Electronics
01.2005 - Current

QC Lab Technician

EMD Electronics
06.2004 - 12.2004

Quality Assurance Technician

Kerr Mcgee
11.2002 - 06.2004

Analytical Chemist

Savannah Laboratories
11.1997 - 11.2002

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Bachelor of Science from Biology

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