Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
STEPHEN W. BELL
CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006
CELL PHONE: 214-***-****
E-Mail: *******@**.**.***
Proven results in the areas of leadership, productivity improvement, cost management, quality
improvements, equipment installation and startup.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX - 1983
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Chemical Corp., Midlothian, Texas June 2002 - Present
Production Superintendent
Responsible for the operation of the pharmaceutical Potassium Chloride and Caustic Pellet units of
General Chemical’s Midlothian Manufacturing facility. Assist in establishing and meeting plant
operating budget. Accountable for: a work force of rotating shift employees, including both
salaried and hourly associates in day-to-day operations 24/7; new equipment startup;
interviewing/hiring new employees; training; writing and administering procedures; regulatory
compliance. Other responsibilities include: ensuring GMP practices are followed; coordinating with
the maintenance department for equipment issues; working with the quality department to resolve
quality issues; minimizing manufacturing costs; improving efficiency and ensuring compliance with
FDA and OSHA regulations.
• Implemented training matrix for all production employees to ensure training requirements
were met and plant was FDA compliant. Significantly reduced customer complaints through
thorough and repetitive SOP training.
• Increased production output 30% over past nine years through improved product
scheduling and more efficient use of equipment.
• Developed methods to produce products with special morphology and moisture
requirements resulting in sales increase of 2 million pounds per year.
• Assisted plant engineer with project to reduce weekly planned downtime by 25%. Project
completed January 2009.
• Utilization of SAP to track production raw materials, production supplies, intermediate
product, and production inventory.
• Develop an end of month inventory report for the corporate accounting department.
• Utilize Maximo Maintenance program for tracking all plant maintenance.
SGL Carbon Group, Dallas, Texas May 1992 – June 2002
Production Manager/Engineer
The Carbide Graphite Group, Inc., Dallas, Texas June 1988 – May 1992
Production and Process Engineer
Air Products and Chemicals, Dallas, Texas July 1986 - June 1988
Ceramics Division
Production and Process Engineer
For above companies-Responsible for operation and maintenance of the chemical vapor deposition and
graphite purification processes of the manufacturing facility. Accountable for 11 hourly employees
working a 24/7, 5 day per week schedule. Monitored production requirements to ensure capacity and
resource availability for customer delivery requirements. Responsible for all plant maintenance on both
process and utility equipment. Prioritized and scheduled production runs based on customer needs and
business objectives. Promoted a clean, safe work environment.
• Project Manager - Designed and installed two chemical vapor deposition reactors
utilizing hydrogen and methyltrichlorosilane at high temperature to produce a silicon carbide
coating on graphite.
• Initiated process changes which significantly reduced scrap and decreased manufacturing
costs.
• Project Manager - Installation of a high temperature induction heated furnace for halogen
purification of graphite products utilized in the semiconductor industry.
• Assisted in preparing the facility for ISO-9000 certification.
• Assisted in developing a plant Process Safety Management program for
methyltrichlorosilane and hydrogen.
Materials Technology Corp., Dallas, Tx
Sales Account Manager April 1984 - July 1986
Responsible for the Midwest U.S. market territory. Maintained existing accounts and developed new
accounts with major semiconductor manufacturers. Accounts included Texas Instruments, AT&T,
Honeywell and Delco Electronics Division. Made frequent calls to maintain business relationships and
resolve customer issues.
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