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Troy Duckworth

Technical
Henderson,Kentucky

Summary

Analytical, organized Lab Manager with 20 years in leading team to develop new product development and quality control oversite of products in laboratory setting. Initiated and analyzed new product development and improved current product line. Streamlined lab processes and worked with other departments to prioritize tasks with strongest effect on revenue.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Manager

Teknor Apex
Henderson, KY
04.1988 - 06.2023
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
  • Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for nine-person work group.
  • Developed and tested formulas for 750 products to find high quality, low cost options.
  • Resolved issues with product development from inception through post-commercialization processes.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
  • Planned and coordinated new development programs to meet deadlines within base line budget.
  • Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
  • Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Mid Continent University, Mayfield, KY
06.2011 - 05.2013

Associate of Arts - Business

Henderson Community College, Henderson, KY
01.2008 - 12.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Henderson Community College, Henderson, KY
05.1985 - 05.1987

Skills

Lean Manufactoring

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Certification

Principles of Lean Manufacturing

Wood Craft / Building

Learned how to implement the 5S system and redesign through spaghetti diagram.

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Timeline

Mid Continent University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
06.2011 - 05.2013
Henderson Community College - Associate of Arts, Business
01.2008 - 12.2009

Principles of Lean Manufacturing

08-2007
Laboratory Manager - Teknor Apex
04.1988 - 06.2023
Henderson Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Computer And Information Sciences
05.1985 - 05.1987

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