DUANE LAMONT GREER

*** ************ **** ******, ** 38826

ab84vz@r.postjobfree.com. 662-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY To be an asset to a progressive company that

offers growth opportunities through the utilization

of a sound, forward thinking mind, with previous

leadership experience, academic training, and United

States military service.

EDUCATION University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

Studies in Chemical Engineering

1986 - 1988

Itawamba Community College

Northeast Mississippi

Associate in Science (A.S.) in Photo-Journalism

1984 - 1986

United States Navy

Chief Medical Personnel Station with Special OPS

Senior Combat Corpsman

March 1988 - July 1992

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

< Work independently; limited need for supervision

< Able to establish rapport and meet the needs of diverse clientele

< Keen focus on customer service

< Maintain confidentiality of classified information

< Proficient in use of basic software programs/computer applications

< Proven ability to retain knowledge of varied, and sometimes complex,

policies, procedures and processes

< Acute analytical skills for identifying and solving problems

< Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rite-Kem Corporation Tupelo, MS

0212/2012-Present, Plant Manager

Responsible for all Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Distribution operations

as well as Manufacturing support functions: Engineering, Planning and

Maintenance. Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance

operations which ensure the most effective return on assets. Initiative

plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective

utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.

Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while

insuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations.

Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the

facility supports Rite Kem's strategic initiatives. Establish group and

individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem

solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending

on need. Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact based problem

solving. Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and

processes. Schedule stability that allows for maximum return on

efficiencies.

Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which

include all employees' positive involvement with opportunity for

construction input and action. Continually improve safety record by

addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.

Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.

Rite-Kem Corporation Tupelo, MS

08/2012-12/2012, Chemical Technician

Responsible for producing chemical products, monitor the production quality

and to ensure compliance to standards and specifications. Set up and

conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as

chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques,

and microscopy. Conduct chemical in making qualitative and quantitative

analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.

Coca Cola Refreshment Company Memphis, TN

12/2007 - 05/2012, Machine Operator

Responsible for a smooth course of high speed machine production lines for

mass production of soft drinks, and finished products for case packaging.

Ensured man, machine and product safety and fulfilled all the expected

tasks of the job profile with high accuracy. Contributed to a stable course

of production and a high level of machine efficiency. Responsible to

operate the machine, as well as perform small daily and weekly maintenance,

light repair and cleaning works, as needed. Maintained a high level of

efficiency, through proactive observation upstream and downstream of the

machinery.

KIK Custom Concept Corporation Memphis, TN

03/2006 - 08/2007, Chemical Compounder

Operated machinery that mixes and grinds raw materials to produce

compounds. Mixed and blended pre-weighed batches resulting in a finished

product for the high speed production line. Applied standard guidelines to

measure or weigh dyes, chemicals, glues and other substances into the

machinery. Monitored and managed consistency in various batches and

measured the viscosity of the mixtures using a viscometer. Retrieved

samples of the compound to submit for laboratory for testing. Assisted with

the compression or granulation of tablets or other units of the compounds.

Administered sanitation guidelines precisely when cleaning machinery.

Chemtura Corporation Memphis, TN

05/2003-12/2005, Chemical Operator

Pumped set formulas to be filtered and separated into various oils and

compounds for the process of distillation. Managed and monitored valves

and/or moved controls to maintain system at specified temperature,

pressure, and vacuum levels. Observed chemical reactions; monitored

gauges, signals, and recorders; received notification from control

laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating

adjustments. Obtained samples of products for laboratory analysis.

Maintained log of gauge readings and shift production. Occasionally

performed chemical tests on products to ensure conformance with

specifications, using standard test equipment, materials, and procedures.

Cargill Industries-(Kelly Scientic Group Temp Service) Memphis, TN

10/2002 - 02/2003, QA Chemist

Performed primary testing and evaluation of corn and soybeans for alfa-

toxins, as well as certifications for the use in high fructose corn syrups.

Responsible to oversee the testing of chemical products and raw materials

to ensure that they meet quality standards.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Tupelo, MS

08/1992 - 07/2002, Mixing Operator

Mixed various raw and synthetic materials with compounded chemical and

oils, extruded mixtures through large presses in preparation for the mass

production of rubber. Operated mixing machines, agitator tanks, kettles,

and related equipment to compound and process ingredients. Weighed

ingredients and dumped, poured, pumped or shoveled them into machine, tank

or kettle. Turned controls to achiever specified temperature. Mixed

ingredients for specified time; added ingredients as specified, during

mixing cycle. Tested solution for specific gravity and viscosity, using

testing devices.

United States Navy

03/1988 - 07/1992, Combat Corpsman

Chief medical personnel station with a Special OPS unit attached to the

USMC; Senior Corpsman for the retrieval of wounded and deceased soldiers

from the battlefield, as well as carrying out assigned missions for the

unit.

Relevant Experience SOP training, 5s program training, GMP training,

Forklift certified

Other Experience Six-Sigma black belt, Kaizen Procedures, Lean

Manufacturing Practices.

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