Kenneth O. Mathis
Lake Jackson,TX
Summary
Seasoned Business Process Leader with a strong track record in digital transformation and supply chain optimization
at Dow Chemical. Recognized for innovative automation solutions yielding multimillion-dollar savings and proven
change management success. Experienced in leading M&A integrations and enhancing global logistics operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Process Leader
Dow Chemical
Freeport, TX
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Directed global leadership initiatives for Improve & Scale Digital Solutions MF Ship BPX.
- Spearheaded strategic digital logistics projects in alignment with NorthStar Program.
- Delivered award-winning automation solutions enhancing packaging and rail operations.
- Developed stakeholder communication plans while facilitating FEL activities.
- Assisted in redesign of Source-to-Pay processes and updates to global goods receipt protocols.
- Contributed to M&A activities including InfraCo integration and related initiatives.
Senior Business Process Leader
Dow Chemical
Freeport, TX
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Facilitated global business shipping and receiving work process internal controls.
- Led global Auto ID implementation and integration with operational plant work process tools. These enhancements streamlined work processes, reduced errors, increased productivity, and improved inventory management.
- Business Process Implementation Leader for M&A carve-outs and integrations (Project ORION & LION).
- Managed cross-functional logistics teams and capacity planning.
Plant B Site Logistics Leader
Dow Chemical
Freeport, TX
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Led an 85-member team composed of Dow employees and contract partners across multiple technologies and EH&S programs.
- Daily execution of core site logistics service activities for all modes of transportation (MOT), excluding air.
- Partnered with the associated production plant on capacity and/or reliability improvement initiatives, ensuring logistics assets did not create a bottleneck.
- Achieved cGMP compliance and food safety certifications.
- Site Implementation Leader – Freeport Site Logistics, SAP R3 Implementation.
- Represented Freeport Site Logistics on the Freeport Site Infrastructure and Integration Team.
Texas City Operations Site Logistics Leader
Dow Chemical
Texas City, TX
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Led a team composed of Dow employees, leveraged support and contract partners on the daily execution of site logistic service activities (primarily rail and road) for the Oxygenate Solvents and Performance Monomers businesses.
- Executed small projects that improved site logistics and plant operations, reliability.
- Acted as the site hiring manager for operators.
- Represented leadership on the Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract Negotiations Team.
- Facilitated Site Leadership Team meeting.
- Represented Texas City Operations on the Texas City/La Marque Chamber of Commerce
Engineering & Logistics Roles
Dow Chemical
Various Locations
09.2001 - 08.2010
- As a Six Sigma Black Belt Project Leader, led site- and plant-specific Six Sigma projects, yielding multimillion-dollar savings and a 95% defect reduction.
- As an Improvement Engineer, I acted as the manufacturing representative on capital projects, served as project manager on small projects, and led safety initiatives.
- Run plant engineer - supervised daily production operations while, in parallel, acting as the turnaround manager/manufacturing representative on a $4 million VOC stripping tower project, which drastically improved the quality of the product forwarded to downstream users.
- As a senior improvement engineer, I acted as the manufacturing representative on large-scale capital projects, served as project manager on small- to medium-scale reliability and capital projects, managed the global aggregate capital budget, led personal and process safety initiatives, and supervised student employees.
Production & Process Engineer
Union Carbide Corp
Institute & So. Charleston, WV
01.1995 - 08.2001
- Large Scale Lab Operations Supervisor – Apollo Project, which designed the basis for a bulk-scale methylmercaptopropionaldehyde (MMP) plant.
- Delivered $400 million per year in savings through backend plug flow reaction system redesign.
- Collaborated with R&D and Process Engineering on backend reactor operation improvements, significantly reducing off-spec material during startup by better understanding reaction kinetics.
- Led the SAP R/3 implementation (maintenance and supply chain) for the ENB production unit.
- Developed and executed an experimental production process for a non-routine product to support a strategic customer.
- Supervised interns and managed monthly inventory reconciliation.
- Represented the ENB unit in Sales and Operations Planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of South Carolina
Columbia12-1994
Skills
- Leadership & Stakeholder Communication
- Digital Transformation & Automation
- Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization
- Change Management
- Sap Implementation
- Safety and Risk Management
- Project Management and Turnaround Planning
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Operational Excellence and Process Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- R&D Large Scale Lab Operation
Awards And Honors
Diamond, Gold, Silver & Bronze Dow Awards | Leadership Mainland Graduate | United Way President’s Circle | Service Recognition Awards | Responsible Care Honorable Mention Award | Technology Center WRAP and Implementation Awards
Certification
- SC Inventory Value Management – Michigan State University (2024)
- Prosci Change Practitioner (2020)
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (2003)
Accomplishments
Diamond, Gold, Silver & Bronze Dow Awards | Leadership Mainland Graduate | United Way President’s Circle | | Lead to Excel | Investment in Excellence | Design to Protect | Service Recognition Awards | Responsible Care Honorable Mention Award | Technology Center WRAP and Implementation Awards | People Development
Affiliations
Habitat for Humanity | Brazoria County Dream Center | Texas A&M University Recruiting | Employee Mentoring | Employee Resource Groups | Community S.T.E.M. Events | Lead to Excel | Investment in Excellence | Design to Protect
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Business Process Leader
Dow Chemical
01.2020 - 12.2024
Senior Business Process Leader
Dow Chemical
01.2016 - 01.2019
Plant B Site Logistics Leader
Dow Chemical
01.2012 - 01.2016
Texas City Operations Site Logistics Leader
Dow Chemical
01.2010 - 01.2012
Engineering & Logistics Roles
Dow Chemical
09.2001 - 08.2010
Production & Process Engineer
Union Carbide Corp
01.1995 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of South Carolina
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