Ronald Billups
Value Stream Manager
Mechanicsville, VA,VA
Summary
Highly enthusiastic technical leader who thrives in an environment where bonded fiber and sintered plastic solutions can solve difficult customer requirements. Driven to improve productivity and reduce waste within my area or responsibility.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Value Stream Manager
Porex Porous Technologies
Colonial Heights, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the P&L requirements for the Air Care value stream within the Richmond site
- Responsible for production asset and labor planning within the segment to meet customer demands
- Maintain inventory of both work-in-process and finished goods to meet customer needs
- Increased On-time deliveries to customer request from 22.5% to 74.6% year-to-year within the Air Care segment
- Prepare new product costing for all items within the Air Care segment
Senior Process Engineer
Porex Porous Technologies
Colonial Heights, VA
07.2006 - 07.2021
- Provided detailed process engineering support to all processes within the Richmond site
- Acted as the liaison for product transfers from R&D to commercialization.
- Provide cost estimates for new product introductions within all line segments within the Richmond site.
- Acted as the liaison for product transfers from R&D to commercialization.
- Developed and commercialized a method to apply a custom treatment solution to bonded polyester products. This treatment process saved the customer $75k/yr in labor and increased profitability to Porex by $120/yr
- Co-inventor on two patented bonded fiber components
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05.1991
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Organization and Time Management
- Data Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Computer Skills
- ISO 9001 standards
Awards and Recognition
Inducted into the inaugural class of the Madison Industries Patent Society in 2021
Recipient of the 2021 Edison Award for Excellence for People of Color as a minority innovator
Recipient of the 2020 Porex Culture award for the Richmond site
Timeline
Value Stream Manager
Porex Porous Technologies
07.2021 - Current
Senior Process Engineer
Porex Porous Technologies
07.2006 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Tennessee