JOSH PHILLIPS
Columbus,USA
Summary
Chemical Engineering student at The Ohio State University (graduating Dec 2025) with hands-on experience in process engineering through an internship at JW Aluminum and leadership in operations management as a Shift Manager at Noodles & Company. Skilled in process modeling, safety systems, and data-driven improvement, with a strong foundation in heat and mass transfer, process safety, and process control. Interested in applying technical knowledge and operational experience to optimize manufacturing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SHIFT MANAGER
Noodles & Company
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised teams of 6-10 employees, keeping shifts on schedule and meeting demand during peak hours.
- Trained and coached new staff on company standards for safety, service, and food handling.
- Handled cash, inventory, and daily operations responsibilities with accountability to management.
- Maintained a safe and orderly workplace while balancing customer expectations in a fast-paced environment.
RELIABILITY / PROCESS ENGINEERING INTERN
JW Aluminum
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Optimized preventive maintenance compliance through CMMS dashboard, improving visibility for operators and engineers.
- Standardized over 1,100 Lockout/Tagout devices to ensure consistent and safe equipment isolation across the plant.
- Revised and developed maintenance and operating procedures to ensure uniform execution across shifts.
- Built reporting tools and metrics that allowed engineers and managers to analyze process trends and drive continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.2025
Skills
- Process Modeling & Simulation
- Heat & Mass Transfer
- Process Safety & Risk Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance Systems (eMaint X4)
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- SOP Development
- Continuous Improvement / Lean Principles
- Software: COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Aspen Plus, AutoCAD, Excel (Pivot Tables/Dashboards)
Timeline
RELIABILITY / PROCESS ENGINEERING INTERN
JW Aluminum
05.2025 - 08.2025
SHIFT MANAGER
Noodles & Company
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
The Ohio State University
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