R. Scott Figueroa
Meriden,CT
Summary
Dynamic Lead Chemical Operator recognized for directing production activities while ensuring safety and quality benchmarks. Skilled in process troubleshooting and mentoring junior operators. Committed to fostering an environment of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Chemical Operator
BYK USA
Wallingford, CT
07.2012 - Current
- Directed chemical production activities on a daily basis, focusing on adherence to established safety and quality benchmarks.
- Provided comprehensive guidance and support to junior operators, ensuring proficiency in equipment handling and compliance with safety standards.
- Oversaw process time monitoring to guarantee adherence to established run rates.
- Enforced adherence to established procedures among operators to ensure proper documentation practices.
- Directed batch production processes by overseeing staging and charging of raw materials.
Managed timely sampling procedures to uphold quality standards.
Monitored equipment parameters, including temperature and pressure, to optimize distillation results. - Enhanced operational efficiency by mentoring operators, delivering constructive criticism, and focusing on process safety best practices.
- Coordinated with shift supervisor and lead B operator to outline workday objectives and effectively communicate plans to relevant stakeholders.
- Assumed full responsibility for shift operations in absence of shift supervisor.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to support team effectiveness.
Assisted with proper disposal of various waste streams to promote environmental responsibility. - Recorded incidents and near misses in ETQ with precision and timeliness.
- Executed process improvements to optimize operational efficiency and minimize waste.
Owner/Operator
Living Solutions, Inc
Meriden, CT
06.2003 - 07.2012
- Acquired portfolio of residential properties exceeding $1.5MM.
- Evaluated company performance against objectives, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
Demand Planning Manager
Playtex Products Inc.
Westport, CT
02.1999 - 06.2003
- Engineered and executed demand forecasting models to enhance inventory management efficiency.
- Directed cross-functional teams to synchronize production plans with market demands.
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of sales data to enhance strategic planning efforts.
- Optimized demand planning processes to enhance accuracy and minimize lead times.
- Collaborated with supply chain partners to ensure timely product availability.
- Mentored junior planners in best practices for demand analysis and forecasting techniques.
- Conducted regular reviews of demand forecasts, adjusting strategies based on market performance insights.
- Coordinated cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine forecast models.
- Maximized revenue growth by collaborating with sales and marketing teams to align promotional activities with demand forecasts.
- Reviewed historical sales trends, researched demand drivers and prepared forecast data to develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
Forecast Analyst
The Fletcher Terry Company
Farmington, CT
01.1997 - 05.1999
- Developed forecasting models to predict demand trends and optimize inventory management.
- Analyzed historical sales data to identify patterns, enhancing accuracy of forecasts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align forecasts with production schedules and market needs.
- Implemented advanced statistical techniques to refine forecasting processes and increase efficiency.
- Provided actionable insights to stakeholders through in-depth analysis of historical trends and market factors.
Forecast Manager
H. B. Ives
New Haven, CT
06.1987 - 12.1997
- Spearheaded the integration of new forecasting software, improving user accessibility and functionality.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced forecast error rates significantly over time.
- Presented forecast results and recommendations to senior leadership, influencing key business decisions based on data-driven insights.
- Improved forecast accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Collaborated with IT department to develop custom solutions for seamless integration of forecasting systems with other business applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.1987
Skills
- Chemical handling
- Environmental awareness
- Hazardous materials management
- Maintenance coordination
- Safety Focused
- Knowledge of BYK production processes
- Process troubleshooting
- Quality assurance standards
- Operation Monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Lead Chemical Operator
BYK USA
07.2012 - Current
Owner/Operator
Living Solutions, Inc
06.2003 - 07.2012
Demand Planning Manager
Playtex Products Inc.
02.1999 - 06.2003
Forecast Analyst
The Fletcher Terry Company
01.1997 - 05.1999
Forecast Manager
H. B. Ives
06.1987 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
Southern Connecticut State University