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Terese Bailey Favorite

Edgard,USA

Summary

Dynamic professional seeking a challenging position to foster business growth while providing opportunities for continuous learning and development. Proven ability to drive results through innovative strategies and a commitment to excellence. Eager to leverage skills and experience in a collaborative environment that values creativity and forward-thinking. Passionate about contributing to organizational success while enhancing personal and professional capabilities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

CT2/3/FAN Production Expert

Bayer Crop Science Plant
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintain time entry and schedules in KRONOS for time approval
  • Manage overtime hours and scheduled callouts for warehouse personnel
  • Collaborate with Plant Manager to define unit goals, strategic direction, and priorities
  • Drives continuous improvement in Process Safety performance in the plant by creating, supporting and maintaining Process Safety programs as part of the area
  • Optimize performance and development of 31 Zachry contractors through:
  • Mentoring, coaching, and training employees
  • Formal and informal recognition of employees to reinforce desired results
  • Provide redirecting feedback as needed and document issues and follow performance management process as needed
  • Identifies opportunities for Bayer and Zachry employee training
  • Leverage resources to efficiently and effectively solve problems
  • Set direction for team regarding prioritization of tasks, operations and projects
  • Demonstrate timely and effective communication
  • Ensures proper escalation of operation or maintenance issues to support groups and leadership
  • Utilize KPIs, data analysis and technical knowledge to drive operational excellence
  • Drives continuous improvement in Process Safety performance in the plant by creating, supporting and maintaining Process Safety programs as part of the area
  • Serve as a resource to support production, maintenance, E&I, and warehouse operations
  • Coordinate daily work ensuring adequate and qualified coverage is available to safely and efficiently operate and maintain the facility
  • Ensure a good transfer of information and coordination of efforts occurs throughout the organization
  • Ensure understanding and adherence to all policies and procedures
  • Receive POs - GR/IR (raw materials in warehouse)
  • Manage/track rework; ensure adherence to the rework process
  • Manage inventory (pallet, bags, labels) for CT3 Bagging warehouse and Formulations
  • Manage catalyst receipts and update catalyst list

CT2/3/FAN Production Scheduler

Bayer Crop Science Plant
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Execute production plans on production resource level by coordinating between multiple groups locally and at the corporate level.
  • Proficiency with SAP modules such as Production and Planning, MES, MS Office and Excel Applications
  • Ensures product availability leveraging on profound knowledge about the managed production resources and systems, process standardization and maintaining strong relationship with the key interfaces.
  • Create and execute 12 month and near-term production schedules to balance demand, supply, and inventory.
  • Supply planning into the APO (global planning system) for finish goods and raw materials.
  • Generate weekly reports for inventory coverage to the local, regional and global team.
  • Follow up and control all the changes in the product that affects the Supply continuity.
  • Weekly review of alert monitors to react on time against any change that affects the Supply Continuity and assuring to have PO updated to provide a clean and real supply overview.
  • Look for an optimal inventory level, according to local policies and business requirements to support a reduction of work capital
  • Contribute with launches by giving follow up to first deliveries on time and participating as a Launching Team Member.
  • Follow up with the business team and recommend actions to reduce scrapping risk.
  • Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure smooth flow of materials and monitor the production schedules, business conditions, and economic cycles to anticipate change in order flow and/or material availability.
  • Create and adjust process orders
  • Cooperate with Master Data Specialists to ensure that key master data is updated
  • Responsible for inventory management, safety stock levels for raw materials, packaging and finished goods
  • Track, manage and drive production KPI’s towards manufacturing excellence while meeting production demands and ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
  • Support improvement projects related to safety, yields, capacity, quality, or cost improvement.
  • Implement production strategies defined by the business demand requirements that efficiently maximize plant operations
  • Coordinate production activities with other plants at the Luling site, including production, downtime and turnarounds
  • Support regional sales and operations planning (S&OP) process by providing mid-term purchasing and manufacturing plans considering storage capacity, manufacturing capacity and other constraints
  • Cooperate with various local and global functions to make sure that Luling Planning and Logistics is up to date on current and future business developments and processes
  • Perform production scheduling responsibilities including maintenance of KPI’s. Shares some scheduling and raw material workload
  • Responsible for the monthly accounting closing process
  • Participate in local, regional and global Supply Chain/Logistics projects (business processes, SAP implementations)
  • Educate partners on restrictions and opportunities in Luling so that this information is considered in regional and global Supply Chain decisions
  • Direct report to the Area Leader; direct interface with site management, and process engineers.
  • Coordinate and mutually cooperate with department and site personnel to deliver efficient, effective, compliant, and responsive support to the organization
  • Interface with corporate Production Planners, Raw Materials Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Global and Regional Master Data, Cost Accounting, and Logistics
  • Responsible for routine activities related to production scheduling for the TECH/FAN area

CT2/3/FAN Production First Line Supervisor

Bayer Crop Science Plant
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Served as interim Area Leader for CT2/3/FAN for a year
  • Partnered with the Area Leader and Business Unit Leader to determine objectives and strategies to achieve desired business outcomes
  • Create plans for budgeting, forecasting and managing cost
  • Collaborate with Area Leader to define unit goals, strategic direction, and priorities
  • Implement tactical plans for daily operations of the business
  • Support Plant Operations by assuring the inbound/outbound shipments of raw materials and finished goods products
  • Drive continuous improvement in Process Safety performance in the plant by creating, supporting and maintaining Process Safety programs as part of the area
  • Responsible for the leadership and development of 34 Bayer direct reports and 30 indirect reports of Zachry warehouse personnel
  • Optimize performance and development through:
  • Mentoring, coaching, and training employees
  • Create and execute career development and progression plans for employees
  • Effective utilization of the DPR process
  • Formal and informal recognition of employees to reinforce desired results
  • Provide redirecting feedback as needed and document issues and follow performance management process as needed
  • Responsible for reporting near misses and incidents
  • Track and Update “Right First Time” metrics supporting production rework
  • Demonstrates active leadership by having a regular field presence during daily operations
  • Identify opportunities for employee training
  • Leverage resources to efficiently and effectively solve problems
  • Set direction for team regarding prioritization of tasks, operations and projects
  • Demonstrate timely and effective communication, ensures proper escalation of operation or maintenance issues to support groups and leaderships
  • Utilize KPIs, data analysis and technical knowledge to drive operational excellence
  • Drive continuous improvement in Process Safety performance in the plant by creating, supporting and maintaining Process Safety programs as part of the area
  • Serve as a resource to support production, maintenance, E&I, and warehouse operations
  • Coordinate daily work ensuring adequate and qualified coverage is available to safely operate and maintain the facility efficiently
  • Ensure a good transfer of information and coordination of efforts occurs throughout the organization
  • Ensure understanding and adherence to all policies and procedures

Laboratory First Line Supervisor

Bayer Crop Science Plant
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Served as interim Laboratory Manager for the main laboratory for a year
  • Advanced knowledge of SAP, Labware/LIMS, Galaxie and Empower
  • Knowledgeable of ISO/IEC 17025 criteria
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting and managing cost
  • Collaborate to define unit goals, strategic direction, and priorities
  • Responsible for the leadership and development of 41 direct reports
  • Optimize performance and development of direct reports through:
  • Mentoring, coaching, and training employees
  • Create and execute career development and progression plans for employees
  • Effective utilization of the DPR process
  • Formal and informal recognition of employees to reinforce desired results
  • Provide redirecting feedback as needed and document issues and follow performance management process as needed
  • Demonstrate active leadership by having a regular presence during daily operations
  • Identify opportunities for employee training and development
  • Leverage resources to efficiently and effectively solve problems
  • Set direction for team regarding prioritization of tasks, operations and projects
  • Demonstrate timely and effective communication and ensures proper escalation of operation or maintenance issues to support groups and leaderships
  • Utilize KPIs, data analysis and technical knowledge to drive operational excellence
  • Serve as a resource to support laboratory operations, production, maintenance, E&I, and contractors
  • Coordinate daily work ensuring adequate and qualified coverage is available to safely and efficiently operate and maintain the facility
  • Ensure understanding and adherence to all policies and procedures

Senior Laboratory Technician

Bayer Crop Science Plant
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Safe handling, transferring, and testing of samples
  • Qualified in the ACL/CYA and GIIP areas
  • Shift representative for plantwide BBS (Behavior Based Safety)
  • Calibrate, operate and troubleshoot on HPLC, spectrophotometer, AA and IC
  • Write and validate methods and procedures for Dionex IC
  • Verify scales, pH, NH3 and Cl meters, moisture analyzers, densitometer and autotitrator
  • SAP, LIMS, Galaxie and Lab Manager proficient in data entry
  • Complete analysis to support special projects as needed per customer complaints
  • Vital member of emergency response during off hours
  • Microsoft and excel proficient

Laboratory Technician

Occidental Chemical Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Advanced knowledge of ICP, GC, LC, AA and HPLC
  • Write and validate methods and procedures for LC and GC
  • Maintain inventory and supplies
  • Routine gas analysis and verify level in gas cylinders to be changed out
  • Monitor and analyze environmental and groundwater samples
  • Assign COA’s and product specification for shipments
  • ISO certified procedure knowledge and internal auditor of procedures
  • Calibrate and standardize equipment and reagents
  • SAP, LIMS, Microsoft, and excel proficient in data entry
  • Vital in Emergency Response as a First Responder and Site Safety Officer
  • Perform all routine monitoring and reporting of samples for HESS(Health Environmental Security and Safety)
  • Maintain environmental records per regulatory, corporate, and legal requirements

Quality Control Analyst

Nalco Company
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Quantitative inorganic analysis and extraction
  • Proficient use of gas, liquid and high-performance chromatography
  • SAP and SPC proficient in data entry and analysis
  • Calibrate instruments monthly and standardizing reagents

Quality Control Laboratory Analyst

Pinnacle Polymers
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Condensing and Recrystalizing Wet Analysis for percent xylene
  • X-ray and FTIR analysis on homopolymer and copolymer samples
  • Filterability and pellet quality to grant clearance for product sales

Chemistry/Physics Teacher

St. John School System
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • LaSIP certified teacher with modern technology in the classroom
  • DuPont’s Teacher of the Year 1998
  • Integrated mathematics and science in a laboratory setting
  • Implemented training course for students for the Synergy of Science Program

Laboratory Scientist II

Department of Health & Hospitals
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Safe and aseptic handling, transferring, and testing of aerosolborne pathogens
  • Initiated same day smear result to local clinics and hospitals
  • Operate HPLC, GC, and TLC to isolate specific organisms and gases
  • Perform Drug Susceptibility testing on mycobacterium via titration

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Dedicated, Self-motivated Team Leader
  • Organization and Prioritization Skills
  • Dynamic and positive attitude
  • Advanced SAP knowledge
  • 5S and Lean manufacturing knowledge
  • ISO/IEC 17025 certification A2LA criteria
  • ISO 9001 certified and internal auditor
  • RC 14001 certified and internal auditor
  • BBS (Behavior Based Safety) Trained Observer
  • Fishbone/5 Why Trained
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt certified
  • Facilitator for Safety Leadership Training
  • Crucial Confrontation/Accountability Trainer

Timeline

CT2/3/FAN Production Expert

Bayer Crop Science Plant
11.2024 - Current

CT2/3/FAN Production Scheduler

Bayer Crop Science Plant
01.2022 - 01.2024

CT2/3/FAN Production First Line Supervisor

Bayer Crop Science Plant
01.2017 - 01.2022

Laboratory First Line Supervisor

Bayer Crop Science Plant
01.2012 - 01.2017

Senior Laboratory Technician

Bayer Crop Science Plant
01.2008 - 01.2012

Laboratory Technician

Occidental Chemical Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008

Quality Control Analyst

Nalco Company
01.2003 - 01.2006

Quality Control Laboratory Analyst

Pinnacle Polymers
01.1999 - 01.2003

Chemistry/Physics Teacher

St. John School System
01.1997 - 01.1999

Laboratory Scientist II

Department of Health & Hospitals
01.1995 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Louisiana State University
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