Kevin Whyte
Greenville,NC
Summary
Encouraging professional and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Director
DSM/Avient Protective Materials
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Supervised management teams across 2 US sites in setting up goals and objectives to meet business needs and productivity demands.
- Monitored and reviewed company KPIs; created weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting.
- Navigated the Covid shutdown while never missing a customer order.
- Led by example; inspired staff to do their best and provided a clear and fair sense of direction.
- Collaborated with R&D, project engineering and other teams to bring online capacity improvement projects and cost saving initiatives.
- Consistently met or exceeded all cost savings and operational goals.
Process Engineering Manager
DSM
04.2013 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with global and local teams to address operating issues and support rapid recovery increasing output by +20%.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Recruited, placed and oversaw engineering staff for optimal process results.
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
Area Process Engineer / Innovation Engineer
DSM
04.2009 - 04.2013
- Responsible for day to day operations and improvement projects in the facilities.
- Worked with R&D to bring new products to market resulting in new market capture.
- Led Six Sigma/Lean projects to bring reduce waste and improve efficiencies.
Production Engineer
DSM
07.2008 - 04.2009
- Responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, improvement projects, and daily process support across 3 areas of the site.
- Transferred to DSM Dyneema due to economic downturn.
Senior Chemical Engineer
PPG
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Oversaw daily operations, maintenance, and production of calcium hypochlorite.
- Prepared standard operating procedures (SOPs) documents for incoming personnel.
Education
B.S - Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2005
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Directing Team Members
- Budget Controls
- Business Policies and Procedures
- Operational Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Vision
- Customer Response
- Improve Performance
- Interdepartmental Cooperation
- Motivational Leadership
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Quote
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage
Timeline
Production Director
DSM/Avient Protective Materials
04.2019 - 04.2023
Process Engineering Manager
DSM
04.2013 - 04.2019
Area Process Engineer / Innovation Engineer
DSM
04.2009 - 04.2013
Production Engineer
DSM
07.2008 - 04.2009
Senior Chemical Engineer
PPG
06.2005 - 07.2008
B.S - Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
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