Pamela Eldridge
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Strategic water quality operations leader improving delivery margin and compliance across chemical production and product development. Led launches generating $18M in revenue. Improved margins through reformulation and maintained 90%+ on-time delivery. Guided teams through audits and cross-functional reporting.
Overview
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Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Production Manager
Tintometer, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Managed water quality chemical, instrumentation, and kitting production, achieving over 90% on-time delivery.
- Oversaw performance of five direct reports across various production tasks to achieve operational goals. in different production processes
- Led site EHS team in chemical hygiene, chemical storage, and hazardous waste disposal.
- Conducted periodical Florida SHARP safety and health audits, contributing to the site receiving this award for the past six years.
- Generated monthly reports on KPIs and department projects for upper leadership team.
Chemist | Laboratory Manager
Tintometer, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
07.2018 - 01.2023
- Manage chemical production with >98% on-time delivery
- Re-formulated chemical reagents, enhancing profit margin by 25% and reducing safety risks through use of non-hazardous or lower hazardous raw chemicals
- Managed chemical production ISO 9001:2015 QMS documentation, ensuring compliance and quality standards
- Verification and approval of QC/QA test results of chemical reagents manufactured on-site
- Creation and maintenance of job hazard analysis for each production process
- Maintain all manufacturing site raw material and finished goods safety data sheets
- Coordinated hazardous waste pick-ups, maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Engineering and Chemistry Manager
HF scientific, A Watts Water Technologies Company
Fort Myers, FL
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Leader of new product development team successfully launching multiple water quality monitoring and treatment products that provided $18M in revenue and 60% GPM utilizing Stage Gate process
- Collaborated with platform product managers to develop strategic product roadmaps aligning with market needs and business objectives
- Prepared and delivered bi-weekly and monthly project reports to senior management, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making
- Conducted goal-setting and performance reviews of direct reports
- Represented company at national industry trade shows to enhance brand visibility and network with key stakeholders
- Obtained patent for innovative water treatment application.
Director of Chemistry
HF scientific, A Watts Water Technologies Company
Fort Myers, FL
06.2008 - 03.2017
- Development of liquid and powder chemistries that created a revenue of over $3M annually, with >65% GPM.
- Led team in chemical research & development, quality control, and production of water quality monitoring and treatment chemistries to enhance product effectiveness
- Secured approval for proprietary turbidity calibration standards through EPA's ATP process, ensuring compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act
- Attended technical conferences to stay current with EPA, ISO, NSF, and FLDEP water and wastewater compliance regulations
- Developed and delivered presentations for internal training and external technical conferences, enhancing knowledge sharing and compliance awareness
- Authored safety data sheets, certificates of analysis, and instruction sheets for chemical reagent products
R&D Chemist
HF scientific, A Watts Water Technologies Company
Fort Myers, FL
10.2004 - 06.2008
- Developed process residual chlorine testing kits to enhance product offerings
- Collaborated cross-functionally to design opto-electrical chlorine, turbidity, and UV254 analyzers meeting EPA approved methods for improved compliance
- Developed new water testing formulations for HF scientific product lines.
- Conducted analytical testing using laboratory instruments and standard methods.
- Prepared chemical samples for product development and quality checks.
Process Control Specialist
Kerr McGee Pigments
Savannah, GA
04.2002 - 08.2004
- Conducted chemical analysis of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to ensure quality standards and compliance
- Performed chemical analysis and managed site wastewater in accordance with NPDES permit parameters to maintain environmental compliance
- Monitored pigment process controls for Kerr McGee Pigments production operations.
- Adjusted control settings to maintain stable manufacturing conditions.
- Documented process data and shift reports for plant communication.
Chemist
Savannah Laboratories & Environmental Services
Savannah, GA
09.1998 - 03.2002
- Performed chemical analysis of municipal and industrial samples to meet EPA, ASTM, and RCRA requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Participated in NLAP internal and external audits, supporting compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing laboratory integrity.
- Analyzed environmental samples using laboratory instruments and approved methods.
- Prepared samples for water, soil, and air testing at environmental laboratory.
- Calibrated instruments and verified performance for Savannah Laboratories testing workflows.
Wastewater Laboratory Chemist
Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority
Hopkinsville, KY
08.1996 - 08.1998
- Conducted laboratory and field testing on influent, effluent, and industrial wastewaters to support regulatory compliance
- Reported monthly test data for NPDES and EPA permits to ensure adherence to environmental standards
- Analyzed wastewater samples for Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority laboratory compliance.
- Calibrated analytical instruments using standard procedures and quality control checks.
- Prepared reagents for water testing and chemical analysis tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Murray State University
Murray, KYSkills
- Production scheduling
- Chemical manufacturing
- QMS documentation
- EHS compliance
- KPI reporting
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
Certification
- OSHA 30
- HAZWOPER
- DOT/IATA DG Shipping
Affiliations
- American Chemical Society
- ASTM International D-19 Water Quality
- Florida Society of Environmental Analysts
TRAINING
- Dale Carnegie Course
- Fort Myers, FL
Timeline
Site Production Manager
Tintometer, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Chemist | Laboratory Manager
Tintometer, Inc.
07.2018 - 01.2023
Engineering and Chemistry Manager
HF scientific, A Watts Water Technologies Company
03.2017 - 04.2018
Director of Chemistry
HF scientific, A Watts Water Technologies Company
06.2008 - 03.2017
R&D Chemist
HF scientific, A Watts Water Technologies Company
10.2004 - 06.2008
Process Control Specialist
Kerr McGee Pigments
04.2002 - 08.2004
Chemist
Savannah Laboratories & Environmental Services
09.1998 - 03.2002
Wastewater Laboratory Chemist
Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority
08.1996 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Murray State University