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Michael Odeh

Houston,Texas

Summary

30 years of experience in plants and operations, specializing in improving efficiency, increasing business, reducing costs, and building high-performing teams. As a turnaround manager, possess strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. A proven track record of implementing continuous improvements, lean manufacturing practices, and best practices, utilizing the principles and tools of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma. Establish strategies, KPIs, and deliverables in alignment with business expansion initiatives, focusing on cost-effective measures to increase company profitability while maintaining high levels of customer service. Customer-focused approach has reduced customer complaints by up to 81%, with on-time deliveries improving to 99%, ensuring consistent and high-quality products. Experience overseeing commercial contracts, outside manufacturing, and third-party suppliers for products, as well as budget preparation, strategic planning, expenditure monitoring, and financial analysis with P&L responsibility for plants and departments. A team player who values people and can work with diverse personalities and backgrounds. Maintain positive relationships with customers, employees, and fellow leadership while driving a culture of positivity and excellence. Committed to promoting a culture of safety where everyone takes responsibility, and accidents are preventable. Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations and work closely with regulatory agencies.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Manager

Pilot Chemical Company
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • A PSM-regulated facility
  • Manufacturer of emulsion polymerization surfactants, household & and industrial cleaners, metalworking & and lubricant fluid additives, and oilfield & and gas production
  • Multi-department plant 24/7, leading manufacturing, quality, and logistics processes
  • Built a high-performing team, and implemented operational strategies to achieve both short and long-term goals
  • Saved $1.7 million by eliminating wasteful spending
  • Improved predictive and preventive maintenance, and implemented root cause analysis
  • Collaborated with corporate functions to implement strategic technology improvements, leading to an increase in the company's market share.

Head of Plants & Operations, North America

EMS-Chemie
Sumter, SC
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed North American operations, including polymerization and extrusion plants, customer service, and warehouse operations
  • Led a turnaround initiative that improved operations and cost-effectiveness
  • Created a Continuous Improvements team and achieved 34% output increase
  • Improved production uptime by 26% through effective maintenance
  • Achieved $260K of savings in energy usage
  • Reduced Slow Moving Inventory and reworks
  • Sponsored several improvement projects in production, processing, and warehousing.

Multi-Plants Manager - Global Operations

CPI Fluid Engineering, a division of The Lubrizol Corporation
Midland, MI & Houston
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed two plants, Michigan and Texas, led operations, budgets, facilities, security, and special projects
  • Emphasized safety-first culture
  • Achieved 99.8% First Pass Yield (FPY)
  • Reduced operating expenses by 15%, improved efficiency, and avoided $1.5 million by discarding non-working/slow-moving products.

Plant Manager

SUN CHEMICAL
Maumee, OH
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Strategically positioned plant added $10M of annual business
  • Improved productivity and output by 10% and 9% YoY
  • Established and monitored various metrics to increase efficiency
  • Reduced operating costs by 11% and improved first-pass yield by 6%
  • Improved OTIF performance by 10%
  • Collaborated with sales, product management, and supply chain
  • Upgraded plant equipment and achieved site ISO 9001:2015 Quality management certification
  • Ensured safe and environmentally compliant operations.

Plant Manager

FRESENIUS Manufacturing North America
Oregon, OH
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Established effective preventive and corrective maintenance
  • The plant achieved line efficiencies by 13% and reduced spending by 35%
  • Successfully led the team and plant through turbulent times
  • Resolved problems and delivered results
  • Was recognized and recruited by Sr
  • VP and President to lead business operations in Southeast Asia
  • Fostered a culture of continuous operational improvements and lean manufacturing
  • Prepared a $4.6 million project in plant expansion
  • Led team to solve customer rejects
  • Reduced inventory by over 8.88%
  • Worked closely with Sales and Marketing units to meet market and customer demands and supplies
  • Improved plant safety
  • OSHA Recordable accidents improved from 7 in a year to Zero.

Plant Manager

Universal Crop Protection Alliance
Napoleon, OH
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • As a plant leader, increased annual sales from $35 million to $111 million
  • Improved safety and environmental compliance, and received annual awards for safe operations
  • Focused on meeting customer requirements, resolving issues promptly, and successfully introducing new products
  • Led joint venture communications with foreign companies, expanding our business
  • Improved equipment reliability and minimized downtime.

Director of Operations/Operations Manager/Plant Engineer/Production Supervisor

Durez Corporation/Atofina Chemicals/Sika Corporation/Akzo-Nobel/Organic Technologies, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2007
  • Worked in various roles in different companies in the automotive, building and construction, detergents and industrial cleaners, industrial coatings, paint, epoxies, structural strengthening applications, industrial flooring, sealants, adhesives, specialty acoustic and reinforcing materials, synthetic organic and inorganic chemical products, and pharmaceutical intermediates industries.

Education

B.S., Chemical Engineering -

Ohio State University
01.1994

Certification

  • Six Sigma: Green Belt
  • Operational Excellence
  • 5S Workplace Productivity
  • Supply Chain
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Change Management

Timeline

Plant Manager

Pilot Chemical Company
01.2022 - 01.2024

Head of Plants & Operations, North America

EMS-Chemie
01.2020 - 01.2022

Multi-Plants Manager - Global Operations

CPI Fluid Engineering, a division of The Lubrizol Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2020

Plant Manager

SUN CHEMICAL
01.2014 - 01.2018

Plant Manager

FRESENIUS Manufacturing North America
01.2012 - 01.2014

Plant Manager

Universal Crop Protection Alliance
01.2007 - 01.2012

Director of Operations/Operations Manager/Plant Engineer/Production Supervisor

Durez Corporation/Atofina Chemicals/Sika Corporation/Akzo-Nobel/Organic Technologies, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2007

B.S., Chemical Engineering -

Ohio State University
  • Six Sigma: Green Belt
  • Operational Excellence
  • 5S Workplace Productivity
  • Supply Chain
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Change Management
Michael Odeh