Jason D. Maxwell
Bonaire,USA
Summary
Executive leader with track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful results. Adept at fostering team collaboration and navigating complex organizational challenges. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and operations oversight. Valued for reliability, adaptability, and results-oriented approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Operations
KaMin Performance Solutions
01.2022 - Current
- Acquired and integrated multi-national company, BASF, to include four large manufacturing sites into the KaMin portfolio.
- Responsible for approximately 700 operations employees and seven manufacturing sites in GA.
- Responsible for $28mm in CapEx.
- Lead KaMin Business System and achieved approximately $4mm of continuous improvement annually.
- Areas of responsibility EHS, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Mining and Exploration, Production and Continuous Improvement.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning that ensured sustainable success for the company.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, leading by example to drive operational excellence across the organization.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Vice President of Operations
KaMin Performance Solutions
10.2011 - 01.2022
- Lead four manufacturing sites and multiple mining locations in middle Georgia, Brazil and Belgium of approximately 400 employees.
- Responsible for $10mm in CapEx.
- Built KaMin Business System foundation for operations.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners for mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Focused on developing positive work culture to achieve world-class safety performance and building teams to drive continuous improvement activities.
- Areas of responsibility include EHS, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Mining, Land Management, Exploration, Production, Procurement and Continuous Improvement.
Plant Manager
KaMin Performance Minerals
02.2011 - 10.2011
- Responsible for Macon, Georgia plant operations and leading approximately 100 employees.
- Transferred to Macon operations role as a change agent to improve performance in leadership and costs.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
Global Product Manager
KaMin Performance Minerals
03.2009 - 02.2011
- Responsible for global marketing, pricing and promotion of products in over 65 countries and 160 plus port locations.
- Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets.
- Developed comprehensive go-to-market plans for each region, ensuring consistent messaging and positioning across all channels.
- Collaborated closely with R&D teams to identify emerging trends and technologies that could be incorporated into future products or enhance existing offerings.
- Spearheaded initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency, resulting in reduced lead times and increased inventory turnover.
- Improved overall profitability with thorough market research, competitive analysis, and effective pricing strategies.
Plant Manager
J.M. Huber Corporation & KaMin Performance
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Responsible for the operations at the Sandersville facility and leading approximately 150 employees.
- Consistently delivered productivity improvements and improved the safety culture. Three years with Sentinels of Safety Award achievement (highest award given by MSHA).
- Facility changed ownership in 2008, to KaMin Performance Minerals.
- Rationalized tonnage and downsized Sandersville operations in 2008/2009.
Assistant Plant Manager
J.M. Huber Corporation
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Promoted to assume the Plant Manager position and responsible for leading approximately 150 employees.
- Responsible for EHS, Quality, Production, Maintenance & HR.
Environmental & Packaging Supervisor
J.M. Huber
06.2003 - 09.2006
- Responsible for the packaging and shipping operations.
- Developed and implemented a best practices packaging manual for J.M. Huber’s three kaolin facilities in middle Georgia.
- Responsible for environmental duties for the Sandersville plant which included air, water and hazardous waste management.
- Led Six Sigma Green and Black Belt projects.
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
Manufacturing Manager
Owens Corning
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Responsible for managing line operations for chopped fiber production in union environment for three fiberglass plant operations.
Project/Process Engineer
Alcatel
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Member of expansion team and installed fifteen draw tower operations to increase capacity for fiber production.
- Market downturn resulting in facility closing.
Production Supervisor/Process Engineer
Transitions Optical
05.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed shift operations and process engineer for polycarbonate line.
- Managed approximately 150 operators and technicians and accountable for yield, quality costs, productivity, technology and safety.
- Developed site’s Emergency Response Plan.
- On team to market new “FANZ” lens at college campuses.
Education
M.B.A. -
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA01-2009
Daily Management & Problem Solving
Lean Focus
01-2025
Six Sigma Green Belt & Black Belt Trained -
J.M. Huber Training
01-2002
Lean Manufacturing Trained -
PPG/Transitions Optical Training
01-1999
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01-1999
A.A. - Pre-Engineering
Gulf Coast Community College
Panama City, FL01-1996
Skills
- 2024-2025 Houston County High School Touchdown Club – Fundraiser Chair
- 2021-2024 Veterans High School Football Touchdown Club – President
- 2020-2022 Georgia Mining Foundation – President
- 2021-2024 Georgia Mining Executive Board Member, 1st Vice President
- 2018-2021 Georgia Mining Executive Board Member, Treasurer
- 2014-2024 Florida State University Dept Chemical/Biomedical Engineering Advisory Board Chair
- 2014- 2016 Georgia Mining Foundation Board Member, Treasurer
- 2013-2024 Florida State University College of Engineering Advisory Board Chair and Chairman of Industry & Government Relations Committee
- 2011 - Leadership Twiggs County Georgia
- 2008 - Leadership Washington County Georgia
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Operations
KaMin Performance Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Vice President of Operations
KaMin Performance Solutions
10.2011 - 01.2022
Plant Manager
KaMin Performance Minerals
02.2011 - 10.2011
Global Product Manager
KaMin Performance Minerals
03.2009 - 02.2011
Plant Manager
J.M. Huber Corporation & KaMin Performance
06.2007 - 03.2009
Assistant Plant Manager
J.M. Huber Corporation
09.2006 - 06.2007
Environmental & Packaging Supervisor
J.M. Huber
06.2003 - 09.2006
Manufacturing Manager
Owens Corning
01.2002 - 06.2003
Project/Process Engineer
Alcatel
01.2001 - 01.2002
Production Supervisor/Process Engineer
Transitions Optical
05.1999 - 01.2001
M.B.A. -
Georgia College & State University
Daily Management & Problem Solving
Lean Focus
Six Sigma Green Belt & Black Belt Trained -
J.M. Huber Training
Lean Manufacturing Trained -
PPG/Transitions Optical Training
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Florida State University
A.A. - Pre-Engineering
Gulf Coast Community College
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