Plant Manager

Paul R. Wielusz

***** ********

Southgate, MI ***95

Phone # 734-***-****

Cell # 734-***-****

E-mail: abl5hi@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

With over twenty years in the chemical industry as an operator in various complicated

reaction and distillation units I have learned to work as a team as well as relying on my

self sufficiency. The last 5 years I have spent my time as a supervisor directing the plant

in all aspects of chemical manufacturing and distribution. Problem solving issues

throughout the plant.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Taminco Chemicals Inc.

Riverview, MI

Shift Supervisor 2007-2009

(The Riverview site was formerly known as Arkema, Inc, which was a subsidiary

of Total Petroleum)

Supervise 10 to 15 operators in the production, analyzing, and shipment of industrial and

agricultural products on a rotating work schedule.

• Conduct daily safety talks and hold weekly safety meetings for plant staff.

• Provide work direction and production goals to operations staff

• Conduct and assess training for existing operators and new hires.

• Generate and/or revise Standard Operating Procedures for plant operators.

• Entered and review samples and work orders using SAP computer system.

• Qualified in Honeywell DCS, Wonderware, and Delta V process control

systems

• Troubleshoot process/call in appropriate skilled tradesmen for necessary repairs.

• Work with all levels of supervision/engineering to plan process de-

bottlenecking.

• Controls all aspects of air and waste water per State Of Michigan air and water

discharge permits.

• Initiate and audit plant Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry

permits.

• Act as plant Incident commander during plant emergencies.

• Implement MOC's for management and engineering.

Arkema Chemicals Inc.

Riverview, MI

Shift Supervisor 2005-2007

Acted on behalf of plant manager on off shifts to facilitate the safe operations of a large

chemical plant. Directed 15 operators, lab technician, and several maintenance personnel

to run plant efficiently.

• Conduct daily tool box safety talks/monthly shift safety meetings

• Consult with production manager for work direction and production goals

• Directed plant operations to work efficiently and safely on a 24 hour schedule

• Used LIM’s review samples and make operation decisions.

• Approved all incoming and out going material for in plant use or shipment.

• Uncovered the source of waste formation in processing and implemented an

improved method

• Directed and counseled all employees on plant policies including written

warnings

• Wrote and approved all maintenance work orders using system.

• Sent daily operation memo’s using Lotus Notes.

Process Operator 1988-2005

Primary functions for the start up and operations of distillation and reaction unit with

computer

controls as well as pneumatic controls and high pressure, low pressure pumping systems.

• Analyzed samples for proper distribution

• Logged pertinent process information

• Recorded environmental information

• Identified mechanical problems and corrected

• Supervised Assistant Operator

• Unloaded raw material for production process, rail cars and tank trailers

• Moved material throughout plant in safe manor

• Discovered a manufacturing design flaw and implemented changes which saved

a recall

• Found and implemented a waste recovery system which reduced satellite waste

Ray’s Yamaha,

Monroe, MI

Service Manager 1986- 1988

• Managed the service department, to include five Service Technicians

• Maintained good customer relations and department profitability

• Troubleshot vehicle problems, maintained manufacturer warranty claims records

and provided maintenance clinics for promotional programs

EDUCATION

Wayne County Community College 2004-2009

Graduated Associate Degree Pre-Engineering/Welding Technology

ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Certifications

DOT trained, handling of hazardous materials

CDL Class A, Tank vehicles and Hazardous materials endorsement

Licensed HI-LO driver

Emergency Response Team Qualified

Industrial fire fighting, Texas A&M/Mississippi Fire academy

Hazardous material specialist, University of Findlay

Rope rescue training, Competent Fall Protection Inspector

Incident Command, Specialized Response Solutions

Basic First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross

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