Deborah J. Carnahan-Wilson

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Research, Laboratory, Regulatory, Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, SAP

An analytically minded and action oriented individual with a diverse range of familiarity at all levels of business.

Highly motivated problem solver who is able to effectively work with all types of people and is not afraid to pitch

in and get their hands dirty.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Ferro Corporation, Evansville, IN

A manufacturer of polyolefin plastic compounds for the automotive and consumer industry.

Technical Manager – April 2007 to Oct. 2009

Responsibilities:

• Managed 2 Development Chemists, 3 Tech Service Engineers, Production Supervisor, 13 Technicians.

• Evaluated new raw materials and new sources for existing raw materials. Objective to improve finished product performance

at/or reduced cost.

• Maintained department’s compliance to the Quality Standards ISO9001 & ISO/TS 16949. Achieved goal of no audit

nonconformance and revised procedures to improve the department’s efficiency.

• Developed new products. Objective to meet customer performance requirements at cost requirements.

• Fulfilled customer sample needs.

• Retained Regulatory and compliance responsibilities.

• Managed $750,000 budget.

Accomplishments:

• Closed 2 million pounds of new business.

• Created new product commercialization database.

• Team finalist in Global Company “Win from Within” Program.

Regulatory/Product Development Scientist – Feb 2006 to April 2007

Responsibilities:

• Dealt with regulatory agencies such as UL, FDA, NSF, CSA, RoHS, Prop 65, CONEG, IMDS, USP VI, other global agencies.

• Ran Analytical Laboratory, i.e. DSC, TGA, IR, DMA, and TMA.

• Evaluated new raw materials and new sources for existing raw materials.

• Developed products for Appliance Industry.

Accomplishments:

• Successful listing of 5 NSF materials.

• Successful resolution of 7 UL nonconformities.

DSM Engineering Plastics Inc., Evansville, IN

A manufacturer of engineering thermoplastic resins for the automotive and consumer industry.

Inventory Analyst/Scheduler – 2003 to 2006

Responsibilities:

• Maintained inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and investigation.

• Scheduled and ordered all packaging products, backed-up lead scheduler using MRP for raw materials and finished goods, and

backed-up purchasing controller. Both with 5 weeks of vacation.

• Resolved inventory discrepancies with operations and Process Engineering.

• Supervised 7 union material handlers’ daily activities, training, and accuracy of work.

• Resolved production order discrepancies with operations and warehouse.

• SAP (SAP is an integrated electronic business information system ) expert key user for production control, purchasing,

warehouse management, inventory management and related areas.

• Investigated changes to SAP computer system program and training of Employees.

Accomplishments:

• Successfully managed packaging and reduced level of packaging on hand.

• Reduced inventory losses by 10%.

• Successful implementation of corporate SAP layout and Warehouse module.

Pilot Plant/Mold Shop Supervisor – 2000 to 2003

Responsibilities:

• Scheduled Small Orders and Customer Samples to meet deadlines.

• 7 Direct Reports.

• Part of New Product development team.

• Maintained Budget of $250,000 and maintained and scheduled equipment needs.

Accomplishments:

• Reduction of turn around time for customer samples by 3 days.

• New procedures to streamline process.

Systems Analyst – 1996 to 2000

Responsibilities:

• Long term evaluation of SAP upgrades, process changes, and corrective actions.

• Training of all plant personnel and interface with system manufacturer.

• Creation of SAP training Documentation.

• SAP configuration and problem corrections R/3 versions 2.1, 2.2, 3.0, 4.0, and 4.5.

Accomplishments:

• Successfully implemented and trained on new Production Paperwork program.

• Successfully implemented 4 upgrades on SAP system.

Process Engineer – 1995 to 1996

Responsibilities:

• Developed and optimized compounding equipment.

• Supported and Coached Synchronous work teams.

• Developed and implemented capital projects.

• SAP configuration and implementation team.

• SAP Areas Master Data, Bills of Materials, Process flow, and Inventory issues and controls.

Development Specialist – 1992 to 1994

Responsibilities:

• Developed specialty compounds in both engineering and commodities resins. Experience in a variety of thermoplastics

including nylons, polycarbonates, polyolefins, styrenics, and modified SMA.

• Developed processes on single, twin, and pultrusion extrusion and testing equipment.

• Evaluated new raw materials and new sources for existing raw materials, and transferred new technology into manufacturing.

• Acted as Liaison for Regulatory services such as UL follow-up, NSF, and FDA.

Associate Chemist/Pilot Plant Technician – 1989 to 1992

Responsibilities:

• Associate Chemist included Product Development, Raw Material evaluations, and new laboratory set-up.

• Pilot Plant Technician included small scale extrusion, laboratory testing, operational record keeping, and physical property

testing.

EDUCATION:

1988 Bachelor of Science – Physics Indiana State University – Terre Haute, IN

Mathematics minor and concentration in Chemistry. Continued education at various local universities (University of Southern

Indiana, University of Evansville, and Ivy Tech in Mathematics, MBA prerequisites, and Technical drawing.

SKILLS/SPECIALTIES:

Wide exposure to a variety of Databases, Word processing, Spreadsheets, Flowcharting and Statistical programs. Familiarity with

Design of Experiments, and wide range of laboratory procedures. ISO Auditor training, OSHA 10 hour training, a Dale Carnegie

graduate. Experience dealing with UL, NSF, FDA, USDA, EPA, and CSA agencies. European REACH, and RoHS regulations and

regulatory agencies.

REFERENCES:

Provided upon request.

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