Jeanette Smith
Caseville,MI
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Factory Chemist
Michigan Sugar Company
Sebewaing
07.2022 - Current
- Site Certified Environmental Representative responsible for NPDES, SWPPP/PIP, and MAERS
- Site operator holding stormwater and wastewater certifications
- Responsible for Wastewater treatment and elimination along with the Environmental QA/QC Program
- Manage four shifts for the Quality Control Laboratory and Production monitoring including 8 Bench Chemists, 4 Specialists, and a Laboratory Leader
- Maintain site SQF and GMP+ certifications including all company audits with customers, MDARD, SQF, SMETA, and EGLE
- Create and maintain and implement training for all food safety related improvements for all site employees
- Maintain certifications for HACCP and PCQI
- Develop new standards for analysis of in-process applications, final product certification, and environmental monitoring.
Product Development Chemist
Fortech Products
Brighton
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Developed 3 new formulations for the company including an anti-chip coating, 1000 hour anti-corrosive coating, and aerosol touch up
- Qualify second suppliers for current materials that lead to increased performance and lower costs
- Made recommendations to the production line to increase worker efficiency, increase safety, increase production through a decrease in production build time and eliminate quality assurance corrective actions
- Address customer complaints and work with customers to maintain equipment setting to eliminate downtime and decrease cost due to issues like overspray
- Make improvements to lab and testing to decrease approval time and tighten specification ranges.
Site Engineer for Chemical Management Services
Quaker Chemical
Flint
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Monitor, analyze, adjust Quaker Products at the Customer facility
Professional Practice Thesis Student
Kettering University
Flint
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Designed Innovative Aquaponics System for Metro Community Development
- Researched Ecological data, proposed facility layout, water filtration system, water chemistry, monitoring and control parameters, construction materials, economical analysis of production costs
- Made several presentations to community leaders and interested parties
- Won prestigious Ford C3 grant
- Proposed alternative power options.
Associate Scientist
Draths Corporation
Okemos
07.2009 - 10.2010
- Developed new analysis procedures for fermentation and organic chemistry on HPLC, GC and GCMS instruments
- Responsible for all maintenance and troubleshooting for instrumentation
- Maintained records and material procurement.
Research Chemist
ND Industries
Troy
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Performed product formulation for new micro encapsulation technologies for amines in adhesive systems
- Responsible for projects for 6 sealants and adhesives
- Maintained records and material procurement.
Research Chemist
Precision Coatings
Commerce Charter Twp
08.2004 - 10.2007
- Project Manager for 16 developmental projects
- Responsibilities included formulation, development of processing conditions, quality specifications and other packaging and handling specifications
- 3 patent applications for new coatings
- Designated Analytical professional for company
- Designated ISO internal auditor and First Aid Representative.
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in environmental chemistry and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Chemistry
Kettering University
Flint, MI 07.1995 - 03.2015
Skills
- Experimental design
- Quality Control Analysis
- Material testing
- GMP compliance
- Technical Presentations
- Laboratory techniques
- Research and Development
- Standards creation
Certification
- Certified EGLE Wastewater and Stormwater Operator
- OSHA/DOT/Hazwopper
- HACCP/PCQI/SQF/GMP+
Timeline
Factory Chemist
Michigan Sugar Company
07.2022 - Current
Product Development Chemist
Fortech Products
03.2015 - 11.2016
Site Engineer for Chemical Management Services
Quaker Chemical
11.2014 - 02.2015
Professional Practice Thesis Student
Kettering University
01.2014 - 11.2014
Associate Scientist
Draths Corporation
07.2009 - 10.2010
Research Chemist
ND Industries
08.2007 - 08.2008
Research Chemist
Precision Coatings
08.2004 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Chemistry
Kettering University
07.1995 - 03.2015
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