Wesley Hillebrand
Metropolis,IL
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Chemical Plant Operations Supervisor at Solstice Advanced Materials, adept at driving operational efficiency and safety management. Proven track record in implementing Six Sigma methodologies to enhance production processes, reduce waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Strong leadership skills complemented by expertise in hazardous materials handling and cross-functional coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Chemical Plant Operations Supervisor
Solstice Advanced Materials
02.2022 - Current
- Primary focus on the oversight and management of day-to-day production operations within a chemical/nuclear manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Ensure strict adherence to all safety regulations, quality standards, and operational procedures within the plant, including fulfilling Emergency Response Team roles and acting as a Life Safety Critical permit issuer.
- Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing team of production operators by providing guidance, coaching, performance evaluation, and training.
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence by identifying areas for enhancement, analyzing production data/KPIs, and implementing Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles to optimize processes, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, procurement, logistics, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless operations and alignment across departments.
- Monitor production processes and equipment to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Preparing and presenting reports to senior management regarding production performance, achievements, and improvement opportunities.
Fire Fighter
Massac County Fire Protection District
10.2010 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and executed firefighting operations effectively.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections and educated community on safety protocols.
- Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members in high-pressure situations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Mentored junior firefighters, fostering skill development and teamwork within the department.
- Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
Site Operations Manager/Site Maintenance Supervisor
DRA Energy Solutions Joppa-EEI
08.2015 - 02.2022
- Responsibilities as plant manager : EPA emissions tracking, generating daily production tracking, conducting daily/weekly safety meetings, payroll, scheduling chemical deliveries, maintaining maintenance logs, generating yearly operation budgets, maintaining up to date site SDS chemical sheets, and maintain good communication with the host utility manager.
- Responsibilities as a Leadman of maintenance and operations equipment includes: pugmill mixers, dust collectors, liquid chemical pumps, screw auger conveyors, rotary valves, electric motor drives, gear boxes, electrical buckets and components, and PLC troubleshooting, and electronic instruments for monitoring equipment.
- Responsibilities as operator include: applying chemicals to the coal in a monitored process to reduce emissions. Duties include: keeping hourly chemical rate checks monitored by EPA, weekly weight scale testing, daily equipment checks and inspections, weekly safety checks, monthly safety checks, unloading chemical shipments, greasing equipment, oil changes of equipment, cleaning, and housekeeping, rigging inspections, cleaning plant grounds with heavy equipment, weekly chemical pump testing and equipment safety checks on all vehicles daily.
Maintenance Manager
Clayton Homes Of Paducah
04.2008 - 08.2015
- Responsible for daily maintenance scheduling and assisting with customer service. Overseeing project completion by deadline.
- Reported deficiencies to manufacturing and assist in coordinating service repair scheduling.
- Performed repairs on housing units, provided electrical services and address customer needs.
- Responsible for billing, receiving, and ordering parts for repairs.
- Inspected electrical systems in houses and gave proper certification through the sate of Kentucky.
Education
Certificate - Fire College
Illinois Fire Service Institute
Champaign, ILHigh School Diploma -
Massac County High School
Metropolis, IL01-2006
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Standard operating procedures
- Safety management
- Work order management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Contractor management
- OSHA regulations
- Waste reduction
- ISO standards
- Environmental compliance
- Six sigma methodologies
- Cross-functional coordination
- Plant Start-up
Certification
- Homeland Security Clearance
- NRC Clearance
- 24 HAZMAT
- Control of Hazardous Energy LTT
- Emergency Response
- OSHA 30
- CPR, AED, First Aid
- Level 3 Qualification Industrial Electrician (EEI)
Timeline
Sr. Chemical Plant Operations Supervisor
Solstice Advanced Materials
02.2022 - Current
Site Operations Manager/Site Maintenance Supervisor
DRA Energy Solutions Joppa-EEI
08.2015 - 02.2022
Fire Fighter
Massac County Fire Protection District
10.2010 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Clayton Homes Of Paducah
04.2008 - 08.2015
Certificate - Fire College
Illinois Fire Service Institute
High School Diploma -
Massac County High School