John Proulx
Vale,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader in operational excellence with a track record at Albemarle, successfully implementing 5S principles in a $40M lab to boost safety and organization. Proficient in SAP and NMR operations, driving team efficiency to achieve substantial improvements. Acknowledged for effective inventory management and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, aligning skills with industry demands.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
R & T Technician
Albemarle
Kings Mountain, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented 5S methodology in a new $40M lab to ensure a safe and organized work environment.
- Led weekly stand-up meetings to coordinate work and determine needs.
- Utilized SAP software to place purchase orders, and approved payment once shipments were confirmed received.
- Conducted laboratory tests via pH strips, conductivity, and an NMR to analyze the properties of compounds, such as pH levels, solution conductivity, Li, B, Na, and Cl content.
- As the lab owner of six experiment hoods, I generated general work permits as needed.
Control Room Technician
Owens Corning
Dallas, NC
01.2015 - 08.2023
- Lead the shift during production through communication across multiple areas to minimize waste, safety hazards, and maximize efficiency and desired quality results.
- Support management in TPM pillars: CI, AM, PM, and RCA.
- Experience using HMI screens to monitor flow rates, valves, pumps, and dryer temperatures.
- Trained several co-workers in multiple areas of the plant, and in safety programs.
- I conducted the safety onboarding portion for new hires.
- I am certified in LOTO, forklift operation, confined space, and crane operation.
Production Operator "B"
The Timken Company
Iron Station, NC
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Participated in multiple TPM projects, with management and maintenance.
- Oversaw four cone grind machines while maintaining parts specifications.
- Performed troubleshooting of mechanical malfunctions, and completed setups.
- Trained new hires in the cone grinding process.
General Manager
DJM Tool
Lincolnton, NC
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Supervised all purchasing, inventory, shipping, and receiving.
- Planned schedule of daily work to meet deadlines.
- Identified new business opportunities to increase sales revenue, and market share.
- Earned recognition as Stanley-Bostitch's third largest ASC in the Southeastern United States in 2002.
Education
A.A.S. - Business Administration
Gaston College
05.2011
Skills
- Inventory oversight
- SOP enforcement
- SAP Experience
- 5S implementation
- NMR operation
- Permitting knowledge
Timeline
R & T Technician
Albemarle
08.2023 - Current
Control Room Technician
Owens Corning
01.2015 - 08.2023
Production Operator "B"
The Timken Company
01.2007 - 01.2015
General Manager
DJM Tool
01.1999 - 01.2007
A.A.S. - Business Administration
Gaston College
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