Kenneth Strickland
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with a proven track record in project management, leadership, and technical oversight. Expertise in fostering team collaboration to navigate complex projects while maintaining flexibility in response to evolving demands. Proficient in resource management, risk assessment, and strategic planning, employing a results-driven approach that enhances efficiency and maximizes impact. Recognized for unwavering reliability and a steadfast commitment to achieving project objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Project Manager
PL Developments, Inc.
Piedmont, South Carolina
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed collaboration between company needs and professional engineering design.
- Implemented corrective actions to ensure facility compliance with international and local regulations.
- Developed P&IDs / PFD for pharmaceutical operations and presented capital expenditure reports.
- Supervised initiatives for production growth and employee advancement.
- Designed wastewater management strategies for new products.
Chemical Compounding and Engineering Manager
Multi-Pack Solutions, Inc.
Greenville, South Carolina
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Designed and oversaw the expansion of the Compounding area.
- Gathered, analyzed, and troubleshot data and blueprints.
- Supported Chemical and Engineering needs across all facility departments.
- Maintained, monitored, and implemented sitewide needs to ensure production safety.
- Planned projects including vapor detection, independent ventilation system, and automated waste pit monitoring system.
Industrial Process Engineer (and Chemical Compounding Manager)
Multi-Pack Solutions, Inc.
Greenville, South Carolina
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Designed and oversaw the construction, layout, systems, and quality controls of a 120,000 square foot facility. Including the installation and procurement of the water system, boiler, chiller, and 60,000-gallon Isopropyl storage (including telemetry) as well as relocation of existing pharmaceutical equipment to the new facility.
- Implemented a solid / liquid waste management system.
- Created the first automated Compounding system at Multi-Pack.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.
- Supervised 12 direct reports across 3 shifts, increasing productivity by 20% within 6 months.
Chemical Compounding Manager
Multi-Pack Solutions, Inc.
Greenville, South Carolina
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Established procedures to produce customer pharmaceuticals at USP/FDA standards.
- Re-formulated products for integration into existing production process.
- Introduced batch reprocessing yielding cost savings of $1.2M.
- Collaborated with customers to improve formulations.
Manufacturing and R&D Engineer (Process Engineer)
Fuji Photo Film, Inc.
Greenwood, South Carolina
04.2010 - 11.2018
- R&D projects included Silver behenate synthesis, Universal inkjet paper, and Optical coatings for flat panel displays resulting in the patent referenced below.
- Diagnosed and maintained production and pilot plant equipment.
- Tracked process improvements, cost reductions, and maintained constant conditions.
- Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Supervised and trained 10 technicians.
- U.S. PATENT PENDING, APP# 11/750682 “THERMOSETTING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE COATING” M. XIE, K. STRICKLAND
Formulation Chemist
01.1998 - 03.2010
- Formulated multi-layer thin film coatings.
- Developed design improvements to Sub-micron silver halide crystals.
- Achieved cost reduction through formulation and blending of Color Photographic emulsions.
- Developed Quality and Safety methods.
- Supervised and trained 6 technicians.
Education
Masters - Chemistry
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science Minor
Armstrong State College
Savannah, Georgia06.1994
Skills
- Requirements analysis and scope definition
- Engineering design reviews and evaluations
- Analytical problem-solving and data analysis
- Manufacturing improvement and machine troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Regulatory and environmental compliance
- Process development
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Chemical engineering
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager
PL Developments, Inc.
04.2023 - 07.2025
Chemical Compounding and Engineering Manager
Multi-Pack Solutions, Inc.
06.2021 - 02.2023
Industrial Process Engineer (and Chemical Compounding Manager)
Multi-Pack Solutions, Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2021
Chemical Compounding Manager
Multi-Pack Solutions, Inc.
11.2018 - 05.2019
Manufacturing and R&D Engineer (Process Engineer)
Fuji Photo Film, Inc.
04.2010 - 11.2018
Formulation Chemist
01.1998 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science Minor
Armstrong State College
Masters - Chemistry
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
OTHER CHEMISTRY AND LAB EXPERIENCE
- The University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Charlotte, NC Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant - General Chemistry Laboratory- August 1995 through August 1997
- Savannah Laboratories and Environmental Services - Savannah, GA Chemist - July 1994 through July 1995
- Savannah Sugar Refinery- Savannah, GA Research and Development - New Product Division - June 1993 through August 1993 Laboratory Technician - June 1992 through August 1992
Publications
- Roth, M.J., Strickland, K.L., Wang, G.Q. Rothman, N., Greenberg, A., Dawsey, S.M., “High Levels of Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Present Within Food From Linxian, China May Contribute To That Region’s High Incidence of Esophageal Cancer” European Journal of Cancer 34:5 (April 1998): 749-750.
- Strickland, K.L.; “A Study of Microwave Induced Extractions and Chemical Reactions: A) Extraction of Benzo[a]pyrene in Foods and Relation to Human Exposure, B) Diels-Alder Reactions on Montmorillonite”. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, August 1998.