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Jeff Franklin

Blue Springs,MO

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with over 16 years of experience in chemical processing. Proven track record in enhancing efficiency through strategic inventory management and employee engagement. Skilled in batch processing and root cause analysis, fostering high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence. Results-driven Assistant Vice President of Operations known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, process improvement, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and organizational growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant VP of Operations

Arnette Polymers
Richmond, Missouri
09.2022 - Current
  • Supervise, Coach Motivate, and develop staff
  • Lead and participate in PSM and Safety meetings
  • Comprehension of vacuum distillation, atmospheric controls, filtration methods
  • Run Lab samples
  • Create batch tickets/close batch
  • Employee Compliance
  • Managed inventory systems to ensure accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
  • Oversee Shipping and Receiving duties and DOT compliant
  • Monitor daily operations activities; troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently when they arise.
  • Established key performance indicators that measure the efficiency and effectiveness of each department within the operations division.

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Branch Operations Manager

Brauer Supply
Kansas City, Kansas
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Trusted to open and close facility (key holder)
  • Daily routing of product and delivery – adjust and insure promised product – logistics oversite
  • Skilled in working efficiently and with a sense of urgency – process oriented
  • Manage Branch Inventory - monitor product – adjust stock – insure precise counts
  • Create, lead, mentor and manage a high-functioning team
  • Developed operational strategies to improve branch efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions.

Production Technician

Praxair, Kansas City MO
Kansas City, MO
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Start up and shut down plant operations
  • Perform routine maintenance and calibrations per schedule
  • Adjust for runs as needed
  • Respond 24/7 to plant break downs (on call)
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment
  • Evaluate for the root cause, and determine corrective action.
  • Continuously monitor flows, temperatures, and pressures adjusting as necessary
  • Monitored production processes, identified problems, and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Compile, review, and submit the monthly plant billing.
  • Operated production equipment to ensure smooth manufacturing processes.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.

Chemical Operator

Bayer CropScience, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO
10.2008 - 12.2017
  • Lead Operator
  • Product diluting and milling
  • Charging
  • Managing batch ticket
  • Product transferring
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Skilled on proper use of inerts
  • Trusted to train and mentor new employees
  • Fire brigade member
  • Safety team lead

Bayer Germany / IGAP Project
, Germany
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • Relocated to Germany after a thorough selection process by Management, to take part in an intense operator training program. This knowledge would then enable us to commission, start-up and operate a new plant for this precursor in the US. Training consisted of intense classroom and field training

Education

HVAC

Metropolitan Community College-Blue River

Chemical Operator

IGAP Project

Skills

  • 16 yrs skilled chemical operator
  • 6 yrs A Operator
  • 10 years of Lead Operator
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, LN
  • Detail oriented - organized - analytics
  • Troubleshooting specialist
  • 10 years of HVAC sales and installation
  • Operations management
  • Employee engagement
  • P&ID, Redlines
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Safety team lead
  • Batch processing
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Root cause analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Time management

Custom

  • Prior Experience includes positions in:
  • Sales
  • Production
  • Labor

Timeline

Assistant VP of Operations

Arnette Polymers
09.2022 - Current

Branch Operations Manager

Brauer Supply
01.2021 - 09.2022

Production Technician

Praxair, Kansas City MO
01.2018 - 01.2021

Bayer Germany / IGAP Project
09.2013 - 08.2014

Chemical Operator

Bayer CropScience, Kansas City, MO
10.2008 - 12.2017

HVAC

Metropolitan Community College-Blue River

Chemical Operator

IGAP Project
Jeff Franklin