STEPHEN W. BELL

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CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006

CELL PHONE: 214-***-****

E-Mail: ab3kwr@r.postjobfree.com

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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