Joe Kinsman
Tipp City,OH
Summary
Seasoned Chemist with a proven track record at Cargill, adept in wet chemistry and instrumental analysis (HPLC, GC). Excelled in formulating production plans and mentoring new chemists, enhancing plant safety and efficiency. Skilled in leveraging Excel and SAP for operational excellence, demonstrating a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemist II/Product Line Support Chemist
Cargill
03.2005 - 12.2024
- Formulate production plans with Commercial Operations and Production to provide customers with in spec product in a fast paced, just in time, 24/7 plant
- Teach and coach new Chemists all aspects of corn syrup production, food safety topics and chemical and plant safety
- Teach and coach new Chemists all aspects of environmental testing and trouble shooting to ensure compliance with permits
- Ensure Production Technician are following proper manufacturing and food safety procedures
- Final inspection and approval of hundreds of millions of dollars of rail product
Analytical Chemist
Nease Chemical(Rutgers Organics)
02.2003 - 03.2005
- Performed standard instrumental and wet chemistry testing of detergents
- Troubleshoot manufacturing processes
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment
Chemist
Procter & Gamble (Contractor)
09.2001 - 02.2003
- Performed gas chromatography, potentiometry and ion chromatography stability studies of toothpaste and teeth whitening strips
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
QC Chemist
Chemron Corporation(Lubrizol)
02.2000 - 09.2001
- Analyzed in-process and final products samples by potentiometry, gas chromatography, viscometry and other instrumental and wet chemistry techniques to product in spec personal care surfactants
- Prepared and standardized test equipment, test solutions and reagents to enable successful testing completion.
- Collaborated with laboratory technicians, production personnel and customers to improve product quality and functionality.
Product Development Technician
Ransom and Randolph
05.1999 - 02.2000
- Created bench scale products for testing and evaluation of investment casting materials
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Collaborated with team of engineers to develop new products.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Engineering
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12-1999
Skills
- Extensive wet Chemistry skills
- Extensive instrumental experience using AA,HPLC, GC, FT-NIR, UV-Vis
- Thorough understanding of lab safety practices
- Ability to troubleshoot and fix laboratory equipment
- Scheduled team of 15 Chemists to cover shifts 24/7
- Software experience with Excel, SAP, Savigent, Chromelion and others
- Extensive experience communicating with Commercial Operations, Production, customers and dispatchers
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented a novel solution to enzyme usage that result in millions in savings
- Developed and co-implemented a strategy to drasticaly reduce the number of rail cars of reprocess loaded, leading to millions in savings.
- Developed unique strategies to create in-spec product
- Through teach and coaching effort and communication reduced reprocess by 2/3rds
Timeline
Chemist II/Product Line Support Chemist
Cargill
03.2005 - 12.2024
Analytical Chemist
Nease Chemical(Rutgers Organics)
02.2003 - 03.2005
Chemist
Procter & Gamble (Contractor)
09.2001 - 02.2003
QC Chemist
Chemron Corporation(Lubrizol)
02.2000 - 09.2001
Product Development Technician
Ransom and Randolph
05.1999 - 02.2000
Associate of Science - Environmental Engineering
Sinclair Community College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Toledo