Patrick Sekmistrz
Wyandotte,MI
Summary
Seasoned Group Leader with a background in managing, coordinating, and facilitating team operations. Skilled in fostering cooperation among diverse team members to accomplish collective objectives. Known for enhancing productivity through effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Successfully led teams toward goal achievement while promoting a positive work environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Group Leader
Wyandotte Dispersions and Resins-BASF
Wyandotte, MI
07.2019 - Current
- Lead Chemical Plant Operators towards productivity, quality, reliability, and EHS performance excellence
- Lead Monomer Tank Farm Operators toward excellence in keeping the plant reliably supplied with raw materials while maintaining WYDR Utilities for plant efficiency
- Executing production schedule as planned, adjusting operator assignments, monitoring progress, and addressing deviations from plan
- Assessing capabilities of all Chemical Plant Operators, observing performance, and providing coaching and training to address improvement opportunities
- Supervise daily operations and activities while addressing deviations and developing a sense of accountability for the production team
- Participate and lead Root Cause Analysis from Accident/Incident Management System reporting and investigation
- Ensuring the team identifies and drives to completion of effective corrective actions
- Provide feedback to the Operations Manager and Maintenance team regarding plant and production issues, tracking cost, quality, scheduling, and EHS opportunities for improvement
- Steward for Continuous Improvement.
Chemical Process Operator IV
Wyandotte Dispersions and Resins-BASF
Wyandotte, MI
05.2009 - 07.2019
- Responsible for safely and efficiently operating all aspects of polymer emulsion systems using DCS technology
- These roles include but are not limited to control room operations, monitoring and operating WYDR ultra-filtration units and RO water systems
- Manual additions, finished product filtering, sampling, and packaging/shipping
- Completed Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training and certification in November 2017
- Highly experienced in performing high-level equipment lockouts and associated e-permit writing (Proscient)
- Lead and have been involved with multiple 5-S events
- Experienced in data gathering for Green Belt Projects
- Completed Root Cause Analysis training
- Experience with handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- Serving as a current WYDR waste handling subject matter expert
- HAZWOPER trained
- (Technician Level and Incident Commander) Troubleshooting/repairing minor to moderate equipment issues
- Performed Interim Supervisor duties from November 2016- March 2017
- Leading production team as fill-in supervisor to the Shift Group Leader
- Successful leadership of production shifts through scheduling rotations, assignments, and work areas.
Senior Technician
Cellasto-BASF
09.1998 - 05.2009
- Operation of gravity-injected polyurethane foam mold lines, resulting in high-quality products and maximum efficiency
- Troubleshooting and fixing minor to moderate mechanical and robotic problems
- Operation of Cellasto reactor room and all related equipment, yielding consistent, in-spec lab results
- Maintain and practice safe work habits
- Responsible for safe handling of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- Performed interim shift leader duties including, but not limited to, supervision of production team safety, efficiency, and productivity
- Representing the production team in morning staff meetings
- Member of multiple Kaizen teams responsible for data gathering and plant improvements
- Involved in Cellasto plant Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Education
Western Governors University
09.2024
Columbia Southern University
09.2024
Southern New Hampshire University
Wayne County C.C.
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix
Associates of Science -
Wayne County C.C.
American Society of Employers
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Skills
- Lead Chemical Plant Operators
- Lead Monomer Tank Farm Operators
- Lead production team meetings
- Executing production schedule
- Production Management
- Assessing Capabilities of Chemical Plant Operators
- Supervise daily operations
- Group and individual instruction
- Root Cause Analysis
- Provide concise feedback on operational status
- Continuous Improvement
- Operating polymer emulsion systems
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training
- Equipment lockouts and e-permit writing
- Handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- WYDR waste handling subject matter expert
- HAZWOPER trained (Technician and Incident Command Levels)
- Troubleshooting and fixing mechanical and robotic problems
- Maintaining and promoting safe work habits
- Lean Manufacturing initiatives
Timeline
Shift Group Leader
Wyandotte Dispersions and Resins-BASF
07.2019 - Current
Chemical Process Operator IV
Wyandotte Dispersions and Resins-BASF
05.2009 - 07.2019
Senior Technician
Cellasto-BASF
09.1998 - 05.2009
Western Governors University
Columbia Southern University
Southern New Hampshire University
Wayne County C.C.
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix
Associates of Science -
Wayne County C.C.
American Society of Employers
Theodore Roosevelt High School
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