GERALD L. GREB

***** * ********** *****, ******, IL 61525

309-***-**** (home); 757-***-**** (cell)

abl308@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

MS studies in Organic Chemistry (completed all coursework), August 1987 -

June 1989

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

BS, Engineering studies with Chemistry concentration, 1981

United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Solazyme, Inc., Peoria, IL

February 2012 - Present

Process Engineer for Downstream Processing (DSP)

Responsible for downstream processing in an integrated GMP bio-refinery.

Assist maintenance group in equipment reliability troubleshooting and

repairs. Responsible for EPA regulatory compliance requirements for air

and water. Facilitate / schedule all DSP operations with production

supervisors and train technicians. Manage engineering projects and

contractor work. Incident Investigation Team member. JSA/ JHA team

member.

. Successfully managed all phases of new $900K waste water treatment

project.

. Re-vamped SOP's, troubleshooting guides, and operating manuals for

production group.

. Implemented inventory control/ supply chain system and Pre Start-up

Safety Review system for plant operations.

FMC CORPORATION, Agricultural Products Group, Wyoming, IL

September 2008 - February 2012

Plant Process Engineer

Responsible for plant Process Safety Management program, process cost

saving and improvement initiatives, production support, and capital budget

/ project management in a pesticide formulation plant. Coordinate process,

contractor, and maintenance outages and improvements with the production

and maintenance groups in order to minimize downtime. Lead technical

assistance of maintenance in reliability improvements and troubleshooting.

Use SAP.

. Planned and executed herbicide packaging line and process improvements,

resulting in annual savings of $85K.

. Successfully managed all phases of over $1,015K of capital projects over

a 2-1/2 year period.

. Improved the existing SOP system through training and development.

. Facilitated and coordinated the successful full-scale production launch

of 7-new product lines.

. Improved plant safety with better process platforms, area ventilation,

and drum-filling station shut-off switches.

. Developed, owned, and executed the site integration of a Corporate-wide

safety software program initiative.

. Developed a better batch traceability system for better product quality

and process control.

. Optimized a new dome extruder installation, saving money and resulting in

a more "user-friendly" integration.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU IMAGING CORPORATION, Chesapeake, VA January 1998 -

August 2008

Senior Process Engineer

Responsible for all process/ equipment improvements, process training,

process cost saving initiatives, production support/ troubleshooting,

capital project engineering, and Distributed Control System programming

support in a toner manufacturing facility. Interact daily and indirectly

lead production personnel Use SAP.

. Lowered costs through equipment and process modifications and equipment

reliability improvements.

. Saved $83K through lower additive preparation costs and reduced material

storage fees using a new, roll compactor work cell and a high-intensity

mixer work cell.

. Improved additive mixing process resulting in mixing batch cycle time

decreases of approx. 14% / batch.

. Researched, designed installation, and installed real-time in-line

particle size analysis systems for three process lines, saving $100K

/annually by reducing out-of-spec. product.

. Specified, designed and installed $400K classifier upgrade capital

project resulting in 1-2% yield improvement on all products ($160K annual

savings).

. Saved $17K annually by developing system to pre-check all production shop

orders.

PELIKAN AND NU-KOTE, Toner Division, Derry and Connellsville, PA June

1994 - December 1997

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for manufacturing process and equipment improvements, new

process development, operator training, new product start-ups and

maintenance technical support, troubleshooting, and reliability

improvements.

. Developed and installed toner cartridge assembly work cell resulting in

$150K annual savings. Used ACAD LT to design work cell layout, material

flow, and all fixtures/ tooling. Developed production scheduling plan and

raw / finished material specifications.

. Installed unique level control systems which increased each mill's

throughput by an average of 5 -10%.

. Saved $150K annually by improving process yields on existing products.

. Developed a process training program for operators.

. Designed a unique jetmill air nozzle system to process a friable product

in one grinding step, instead of the normal two-step process. This new

design reduced this product's manufacturing cost by approx. 10% / unit.

LENOX CRYSTAL, Mt. Pleasant, PA July

1989 - May 1994

Technical Support Manager / Manufacturing Engineer (February 1991 - May

1994)

Managed and supervised all plant engineers and process technicians.

Responsible for manufacturing process improvements, production support, new

product/ process development, and equipment improvements.

. Using AutoCAD, co-designed and developed tooling for new product line,

resulting in a forecasted annual sales increase of $250K.

. Developed broken stemware solution, resulting in annual savings of $75K.

. Developed unique stem fluting process using CNC type cutting machines,

saving $35K annually in tooling.

Maintenance Department Manager (November 1989 - January 1991)

Managed maintenance department. Responsible for improving Lenox Crystal's

overall maintenance operation.

. Initiated equipment P.M., oil analysis, and personnel training programs.

. Reduced department spending to meet annual maintenance budget of $650K.

. Improved internal customer service, reduced equipment downtime, and

organized a new parts storeroom.

Process Engineer (July 1989 - October 1989)

Responsible for improving glass cutting machine and acid polishing

processes.

. Created unique solution used to solve scratching problems in acid

polishing, saving $24K annually.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Manhattan, KS August 1987 -

June 1989

MILITARY SERVICE

U.S. Army May 1981 -

December 1989

Armor Officer, Active Duty and Reserves

. Job assignments included tank platoon leader, company executive officer,

battalion supply officer, battalion and squadron maintenance officers, and

troop commander. Held Secret security clearance level.

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