Kevin Lewinski
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
Operations Manager – Chemical Industry Strategic | Results-Oriented | Safety-Focused | Continuous Improvement Leader Tenured operations management professional with over 27 years of stewardship and compassion in the chemical manufacturing industry. Expertise in plant operations, HSE compliance, lean manufacturing, maintenance, and team engagement. Spearheading operational excellence, reducing costs, improving safety and reliability, by leading multi functional teams in challenging environments. The experiences and learnings from many years of managing people has blessed me to become a better person, listener, leader, mentor and colleague.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Perstorp Polyols
04.1998 - Current
- Oversee all daily operations of a 4 plant chemical production facility
- Manage & Mentor Team of 60 people.
- Led root-cause analysis and management of change initiatives.
- Led 5S program.
- Member of site leadership team.
- Led operational strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste across manufacturing processes.
- Managed cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Developed training programs to mentor staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHHigh School Diploma -
Northview High School
Sylvania, OH01.1991
Skills
- Communication
- Effective problem resolution
- Collaborative leadership
- Collaborative decision-making
- Employee engagement
- Maintenance and Reliability efficiency
- Health and safety regulations adherence
- Operational productivity
- Microsoft Office
Core Competencies
- Approachable
- Adaptable to all environments
- Passion for Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability
- Focus on Fundamental approach
- Compassion
- Change Management
- Multi Department Team Leadership
- Decision Making
- Regulatory Compliance
- Planning, Execution & Results
- Quality Assurance (ISO Standards)
Timeline
Operations Manager
Perstorp Polyols
04.1998 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Toledo
High School Diploma -
Northview High School
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