Engineer Manager

Robert A. Richman, B.S. ChE., M.B.A.

**** ********** *** ***** . **********, KY 40207 .

502-***-****(C) . ab9kmo@r.postjobfree.com

MANUFACTURING EXPERTISE

Thirty-six years success in directing administrative, engineering and

production operations for fast growing global manufacturers. Expertise in

new product & process development, process analysis & optimization,

turnarounds, employee & community relations, and crisis management.

Recognized strengths include:

Managing in Dynamic & Underdeveloped Environments

Creating, Communicating, & Implementing Strategic Vision

Identifying, Developing, & Motivating High Performance Individuals

Building Passionate, Aggressive Self-Directed Teams Focused on Customer

Satisfaction

Developing, Streamlining & Optimizing Operations to Meet Constantly

Changing Market Demands

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CREATIVE PROCESSING INC. Louisville, KY 1999-Present

President/Consultant/Engineer

Consult with various clients on strategic planning, management and

technical aspects of business and manufacturing encompassing process

optimization, new products, equipment, maintenance, safety, and strategic

vision in the chemical, food, feed, vitamin, nutraceutical and service

industries.

Accomplishments at Immudyne (nutraceutical industry; managed manufacturing

11/03 - 9/10)

1. Increased production 100% through process and equipment optimization

while reducing labor 33%.

2. Took lab trials to full scale production for four new products

incorporating cutting edge micro-filtration.

3. Optimized spray drying resulting in a 20% increase in throughput and

an 8% increase in yield.

4. Successfully identified, located and resolved a major raw material

contamination crisis.

5. Implemented on-site cold storage, saving storage fees and transfer

coordination labor.

6. Initiated and implemented all safety, environmental, housekeeping,

and operator training programs.

Summary of Other Major Projects

7. Evaluate & optimize HVAC water treatment for 110 acre, 1.1 million

sq. ft. commercial facility. (1/12 - present)

8. Ran Pilot Scale test runs using new innovative mixing equipment.

(2012)

9. Assisted in package sourcing and design for innovative new topical

cosmetic ointment. (2012)

10. Managed the installation of a $2 million fermentation process for a

new food additive product.(12/08 - 6/11)

11. Assisted the scale-up and manufacturing of a new "Humic - rapid

release" soil conditioner. (11/10 - 4/11)

12. Coordinated the scale-up and trial run of a new "All Natural" flavor

compound. (9/07 - 11/07)

13. Evaluated, specified and sourced an evaporator for a major multi-

national feed ingredient firm. (5/06 - 4/07)

14. Managed the layout and installation of a Feed Grade Antioxidant

blending and packaging facility. (9/05 - 2/06)

15. Consulted and facilitated strategic planning and staff development

for two light industrial staffing firms.

(12/01 - 10/03); also Risk Control Manager (1/05 - 8/07)

16. Successfully designed and built a pilot scale process for extracting

and concentrating Ellagic Acid. (1/99 - 11/03)

BIOPRODUCTS Louisville, KY 1989-1998

Global marketer and manufacturer for numerous animal feed vitamins, flavors

and additives.

Director of Manufacturing Operations 1992-1998 Plant Manager

1989-1992

Provided oversight of multiple plants utilizing numerous chemical and

mechanical processes. Managed all aspects of manufacturing Choline Chloride

($30 million/year in sales): production, inventory, maintenance,

engineering

General Management

17. Coordinated the hiring, training and start up of a new $20 million

PSM facility.

18. Key member of Due Diligence Team evaluating acquisitions in Brazil

and China.

19. Managed the manufacturing portion of a quality crisis including an

"out of control" process and a nationwide recall of a key product at

one of our other sites. Within 30 days issues were under control.

20. Developed interactive, zero based budgeting program. Maintained a 1,

2, and 5 year Capital Budget.

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Manufacturing Management

21. Upgraded facilities including installation of numerous technology

improvements.

22. Instituted and maintained the best safety, health, and environmental

record in the company. Established 10 member certified hazardous

material response team.

23. Integrated OSHA PSM standards, including written SOP's and Process

Change.

24. Launched SPC/SQC programs for targeted processes.

Profit Improvement

25. Maintained annual expenses at or below budget every year while

aggressively improving operations.

26. Doubled capacity with only minor investments in capital.

27. Reduced manufacturing cost 12% and packaging costs15% while improving

quality and customer service.

Labor Relations / Staff Development

28. Successfully negotiated 2 Win/Win labor contracts. Reduced costs

through modified work rules while giving employees above average

raises and benefit improvements. No grievances were filed during 8

year tenure.

29. Implemented self directed work groups and quality teams, resulting in

dramatic efficiency improvements.

30.

PIERCE PROCESSING, INC. also Self-Employed Louisville, KY 1986-

1989

Consultant/Engineer

Consulted with various clients on management and technical aspects of

business development, process improvement and equipment design from

inception through completion. Clients included Reynolds Metals, General

Foods, ICI Americas, and U.S. Army.

REILLY INDUSTRIES Indianapolis, IN 1975-1986

Global manufacturer of numerous organic specialty chemicals.

Production Manager Maintenance Supervisor

Plant Services Manager Production Supervisor

Plant Engineer Process/Project Engineer

At various times directed all aspects of manufacturing, plant engineering,

maintenance, instrument controls, stores/receiving, utilities,

buildings/grounds, and environmental compliance at a 120 acre, 450 employee

facility incorporating distillation columns, stills, batch and fluid bed

reactors, drying, blending and packaging facilities.

1. Coordinated the process development and production of up to 10 new

products per year over several years

2. Key member of the negotiating team for union contracts in 1983 and

1986.

3. Significantly increased output in both production and service

departments without major capital investments while cutting manpower

requirements and increasing quality.

4. Chaired Plant Enhancement committee from 1984-1985 saving over $7MM

in annual expenses.

5. Led the infusion of technical expertise into plant operations by

implementing, developing and managing the Plant Engineering

Department.

6. Ensured environmental compliance during a time of numerous regulatory

changes and agency inspections.

7. Dramatically increased the quality, speed and efficiency of the

maintenance department while reducing labor 11%. Implemented

comprehensive multicraft maintenance and a "highly technical"

instrument department.

8. Initiated and developed budgets and variance reporting.

9. Started and developed safety and equipment training programs for all

employees.

EDUCATION

MBA, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, 1985

B.S., Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1975

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