Timothy Cook
Project Manager
Browns Summit,NC
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
QC & Project Manager, Director R&D
Old Williamsburgh LLC
Brooklyn, NY
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Sent RFQs to potential suppliers and negotiated with existing suppliers for cost savings
- Monitored & Reviewed supplier performance
- Led reformulation efforts for product lines, resulting in a $2 million cost savings by reducing wax formula costs and using up surplus fragrance inventory
- Planned and purchased chemicals using JDE & Netsuite to minimize excess inventory & still meet production demands
- Part of the JDE implementation team, also use of JDE and Netsuite to issue PO’s, edit work orders, receive in materials
- Organized production & batching schedule to maximize efficiency, minimize change over & clean out costs
- Represented facility in audits achieving GMP Gold status
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Developed new products & met with potential new customers in ECRM / RangeMe Meetings
- In person sales call with existing clients
- Online sales calls with potential customers.
Project Manager
US Nonwovens
Long Island, NY
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality or workplace safety.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
R&D Manager/QC Manager/Interim Plant Manager
Chesapeake Bay Candle
Glen Burnie, MD
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Negotiated with existing suppliers and found new suppliers resulting in over $200,000 annual cost savings
- Equipment sourcing, procurement and contract negotiation
- Formula development for improved customer satisfaction
- Managed a team of QA and QC inspectors, providing mentorship and facilitating professional growth and development
- Oversaw 3rd party testing requirements and represented factory in audits
- Company representative for Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland.
Application Chemist / Lab Analyst (Contract Role)
Highland Industries / Takata
Kernersville, NC
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Worked on a temporary contract position in the textile and rubber applications group, creating new rubber and textile formulations for automotive use.
- Used analytical equipment such as IR, XRF, Scanning Electron Microscope, and EDXA.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
R&D Manager/QC Manager/Interim Plant Manager
David Oreck Candle Fragrant Passage
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Served as interim plant manager for 3 months while the plant manager was on leave, overseeing daily operations and ensuring production goals were met
- Sourced and implemented more cost-effective shipping options for direct-to-consumer products
- Sourced and negotiated with new suppliers resulting in significant cost savings
- Managed the R&D and QC departments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and government regulations
- Developed new innovative products, wax melts, soy candles, and soy coco candles
- Wrote and submitted patent submissions.
Project Manager
Consultant
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Sourced, procured and oversaw implementation of new “toll” chemical manufacturer for client
- Provided procedures and guidance for chemical manufacture
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Visited client sites to troubleshoot issues and provide one-on-one training.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
Lab Technician/Manager of Special Projects
Chemol
01.1990 - 01.2008
- Conducted lab work and performed research and development for Biodiesel, Oleochemicals (fatty acids, various esters, soy, palm and tallow), candle formulas, hydrogenation, sulfonation, amides, and personal care products such as: IPM, Jojoba oil, Shea butter, Avocado butter
- Developed new methods to produce glycerol mono stearate, optimizing efficiency and yield
- Developed a new method for esterifying high acid soap stock with glycerin, which is widely utilized in the biodiesel industry today for reducing free fatty acid content in feedstock prior to transesterification
- Served on plant safety committee
- Created Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for various products and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements
- Sent samples of sufficient quality to generate customer orders, maintaining high standards of product quality and customer satisfaction
- Conducted pilot work to evaluate feasibility and scalability of new formulations and processes
- Acted as a decision-maker in full-scale commercialization and batch production, ensuring successful and efficient production processes
- The work performed played a pivotal role in the company's expansion into other markets beyond the textile industry, enabling diversification and contributing to its survival
- Performed pesticide analysis and fatty acid profile analysis, maintained GC equipment, and conducted various wet chemistry analysis associated with fats and oils.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Liberty University
07.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor Chemistry
Greensboro College
11.1998 - 05.2001
NOT COMPLETED MS - Chemical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 05.2001 -
Fellow -
NC Institute of Political Leadership
01.2005 - 07.2005
Skills
Procurementundefined
Affiliations
- ASCM – Association for Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Project Manager
US Nonwovens
01.2017 - 01.2019
QC & Project Manager, Director R&D
Old Williamsburgh LLC
01.2017 - 01.2023
R&D Manager/QC Manager/Interim Plant Manager
Chesapeake Bay Candle
01.2014 - 01.2016
Application Chemist / Lab Analyst (Contract Role)
Highland Industries / Takata
01.2014 - 06.2014
MBA - Business Administration
Liberty University
07.2013 - 05.2016
R&D Manager/QC Manager/Interim Plant Manager
David Oreck Candle Fragrant Passage
01.2010 - 01.2013
Project Manager
Consultant
01.2009 - 01.2010
Fellow -
NC Institute of Political Leadership
01.2005 - 07.2005
NOT COMPLETED MS - Chemical Engineering
North Carolina State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor Chemistry
Greensboro College
11.1998 - 05.2001
Lab Technician/Manager of Special Projects
Chemol
01.1990 - 01.2008
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