John Gash
Levittown,Pa.
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions. Proven expertise in quality control and batch processing, complemented by strong team leadership and effective communication skills. Committed to regulatory adherence and safety compliance, consistently delivering high-quality products while optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Lead
Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised team operations, assigning tasks and overseeing workflow to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted QC and sensory tests to ensure product quality during production.
- Conducted titrations and measured specific gravities to ensure product quality.
- Perform all blending/batching and associated tasks for premixes, co-packing activity, or materials being shipped.
- Weighed and documented raw materials in SAP to maintain accurate inventory records.
- DR 2800 Spectrophotometer and pH meter.
Chemical Process Operator (Operator 1 Lead)
Gelest Inc.
Morrisville, PA
11.2017 - 08.2023
- Full knowledge of running processes in reactors from 100 liters up to 2000 gallons.
- Full set up of large- and small-scale glass ware distillation from 5 to 50 liters.
- Has full working knowledge of 4- & 6-inch WFE'S.
- Independently follow and run process paperwork for both SOP and NON-SOP.
- Executed quality and sensory tests for production, pulling samples and recording brix color to meet quality parameters and specifications outlined in Current Best Methods.
- Conducted gas chromatography and maintained detailed records to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment for blending/batching operations, ensuring adherence to hygiene standards and operational readiness.
- Maintained HAZWOPER certification through regular training sessions.
Pilot Plant Process Technician (3rd Shift Lead)
International Flavors & Fragrances
Dayton, NJ
10.2007 - 12.2015
- Manufactured flavors and their components using reactors, distillation stills of 150-gallon max, spray dryers, percolators, and a variety of glassware setups.
- Collaborated with flavorists and product development to manufacture innovative flavor profiles.
- Performed small scale and scale-up manufacturing of flavors their components.
- Performed all quality and sensory tests involved in production of products.
- Performed quality and sensory tests on products, collecting samples and records for brix color to meet quality parameters and specifications in accordance with Current Best Methods.
- Conducted gas chromatography and maintained precise records to ensure product integrity.
- Sanitized blending and batching equipment in compliance with safety standards.
- Supported all blending/batching and associated tasks for premixes, co-packing activity, or materials being shipped.
Machine Operator
Graham Packaging Company/Ocean Spray
Bordentown, NJ
10.2005 - 10.2007
- Operated Sidel (Blow Molding) and case packing machinery throughout production process to ensure optimal output.
- Managed blending/batching and transfer of fruit, flavors, essences, juices, premixes, and concentrates per Current Best Methods in manual or automatic mode.
- Facilitated blending and batching tasks for premixes and shipped materials.
- Handled heavy materials safely, contributing to uninterrupted workflow and operational safety.
- Performed all quality and sensory tests involved in production of products. Pulled samples and records for products and/or brix color for use in production of company products, or other ingredients according to all quality parameters and specifications within the Current Best Methods.
Line Operator/Technician
Nitta Casings Inc.
Bridgewater, NJ
03.2001 - 09.2005
- Executed batching and mixing of materials, ensuring product consistency and quality.
- Operated machinery for all production phases, including extruding, maintaining wet system, drying, reeling, shearing, and boxing products.
- Conducted online testing of products, performing hourly assessments of weight, size (flat dry), tensile strength, and wet/dry hole integrity.
- Operated Shear & ESM machinery.
- Maintained data entry for inventory.
Education
High School -
McCorristin Catholic High School
Hamilton Township, NJ01.1988
Vocational School -
Mercer County Vocational School
West Windsor, NJ01.1988
Skills
- Quality control
- Regulatory adherence
- Safety compliance
- Batch processing
- Inventory management
- Process documentation
- Equipment operation
- Gas chromatography
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Department Lead
Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
08.2023 - Current
Chemical Process Operator (Operator 1 Lead)
Gelest Inc.
11.2017 - 08.2023
Pilot Plant Process Technician (3rd Shift Lead)
International Flavors & Fragrances
10.2007 - 12.2015
Machine Operator
Graham Packaging Company/Ocean Spray
10.2005 - 10.2007
Line Operator/Technician
Nitta Casings Inc.
03.2001 - 09.2005
High School -
McCorristin Catholic High School
Vocational School -
Mercer County Vocational School