Manager High School

Glenn R. Cairns

*** ****** ******* ****, ***. *** abmewg@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 765-***-****

Findlay, Ohio 45840

SUMMARY

Versatile Operations and Technical Manager with diverse experience in

chemical and plastics manufacturing industries. Effectively manages people

and processes in team-oriented environments to meet project and performance

objectives. Skillful utilization of statistical data for process analyses

and decision making. Excellent rapport with vendors and customers.

Expertise in new product development from conception through plant

implementation and customer utilization. As a science educator and

trainer, readily accelerates training activities to meet tight schedules.

Demonstrated excellence in laboratory, product and process development

settings. Valued team member and skilled liaison with community and

external interfaces.

Values professionalism, a positive work environment, commitment to

continuing education, and excellence in manufacturing.

Advanced Technical Licensed Science Educator Organized

Skills

Valued Team Member Excellent Rapport with Vendors Self-Directed

and Customers

Enthusiastic Leader Industry & College Level Positive

Teaching Experience

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

HOLLAND COLOURS AMERICAS, INC., Richmond, Indiana

2008 - 2010

Technical Manager

Leadership of R&D, Process Control and Color Matching Laboratory. Forged

technical relationships with both existing and new accounts to support and

grow business. Drove new technologies into customer products (PET

packaging and PVC siding) for productivity and performance.

TRANSILWRAP CORPORATION, Richmond, Indiana

1997 - 1999

Technical Director

Implemented and staffed new tech service group to support key accounts for

sheet and coated film products. Developed product specifications and new

products for key accounts. Reduced quality complaints and customer claims

to historical low levels.

GE PLASTICS (General Electric), Mt. Vernon, Indiana

1989 - 1997

Technology Manager - Sheet and Film Products

Implemented improved coating technology for $4MM productivity gain. Led

successful ISO 9001 registration effort.

Operations Manager - Performance Polymers

Improved productivity in polymer extrusion semi-works facility (23% cost

reduction). Strong Lean and 6- skills utilized to optimize operations

performance.

Glenn R. Cairns - Page 2

GE PLASTICS (General Electric), Coshocton, Ohio

1983 - 1989

Operations Manager - Multilayer Products

Reduced spoilage in polymer multilayer operations to 8% - lowest on record.

Technology Manager - Product Development

Innovative polymer research group leader. Led introduction of new circuit

board substrate product into production environment.

Analytical Laboratory Manager

Leader of modern analytical facility; SEM, GC, FTIR and thermal analyses

(TGA, DMA and DSC).

DIAMOND SHAMROCK CORPORATION, Painesville, Ohio

1977 - 1983

R&D Manager

Tech Service and Development Chemist

Technical service support, product development, new product research and

organic synthesis.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL, Richmond, Indiana

2010

Certified Science Teacher

Replaced science teacher who left mid-year; taught Forensics and Earth

Science classes (grades 9 - 12).

UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, Liberty, Indiana

2001 - 2008

Certified Science Teacher

Responsible for teaching Advanced Placement Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics,

Integrated Chem/Physics and Principles of Engineering courses. Co-advisor

for National Honor Society and advisor for Science Club and Science

Academic Team. Established competitive "Career Chemist Award" to recognize

outstanding senior scholar in chemistry.

IVY TECH COLLEGE, Richmond, Indiana

1999 - 2008

EARLHAM COLLEGE, Richmond, Indiana

INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST, Richmond, Indiana

PURDUE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, Richmond, Indiana

Adjunct Faculty (evenings, weekend and summer assignments)

Developed and instructed multiple courses in business leadership, quality

and the sciences. A partial list of courses includes: Applied Leadership,

Leadership Strategies for Quality and Productivity, Gender and Diversity in

Business, Leadership through Teams, Process Variation, Physics, Physical

Science and Organic Chemistry Lab.

Glenn R. Cairns - Page 3

EDUCATION

Ball State University Muncie, IN 2001

Certification Program - Secondary Education, grades 5 -

12 (Science)

Duke University Durham, NC 1977

M.A., Organic Chemistry

University of Toledo Toledo, OH 1975

B.S., Chemistry, graduated magna cum laude.

Professional Information, Awards and Training

ACS (American Chemical Society) - 30 year member

SPE (Society of Plastic Engineers) - member

Color Science short course - SPE RETEC (2009)

Project Lead The Way instructor (Principles of Engineering)

Certified AP Chemistry instructor

Recognition as an outstanding teacher (ISTAR award recipient) 2004, 2008

Contact this candidate