ROBERT MAGEE
*********@*****.***
Greensburg, PA 15601
SUMMARY
Six Sigma Black Belt with 15 years experience delivering sustainable
results in the manufacturing industry. Successfully led manufacturing
improvement projects and processes. Passion for training, coaching and
mentoring. Manufacturing experience starting from process design through
startup and operational management.
CAREER HISTORY
CONTECH, Various Locations 2009 - 2010
Quality/Continuous Improvement Engineer Consultant
Worked in pipe extrusion manufacturing facility identifying root causes for
quality defects and then implement sustainable solutions.
. Implemented standard work procedures resulting in improved start up
times.
. Performed DOE to optimize die performance.
. Assisted in die validation tests.
KENNAMETAL, Latrobe, PA 2008 - 2009
Manufacturing Operational Excellence Leader
Collaborated with the MSSG Global Manufacturing Teams to identify, prioritize
and lead manufacturing improvement projects and processes, with a focus of
using Six Sigma methodology.
. Trained and Mentored 30+ Green Belts with projects totaling over $2MM in
cost savings.
. Improved scrap performance at major site by 15% ($600K savings).
. Provided data analysis to capital projects to facilitate data driven
decisions.
. Facilitated and enhanced 30+ Green Belt training modules which
significantly improved training effectiveness.
SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS (FORMERLY GE PLASTICS), Washington, 2005 - 2008
WV
Utilities Operations Manager 2007-2008
Managed Boiler house, Waste water, and Waste control. Maximized Boiler
efficiency. Identified and executed Improvement projects. Managed site Utility
Budget ($12MM).
. Developed site gas and electrical usage models to predict usage and
negotiate better pricing of natural gas and electricity.
. Implemented new shift rotation resulting in higher employee satisfaction.
. Significantly reduced steam usage by 10% optimizing boiler utilization.
. Implemented multiple improvement projects resulting in over $500K savings
per year in Utilities.
Resin C and E Operations Leader 2005-2007
Led and scheduled production for both Resin buildings. Managed 25 non-exempt
operators. Implemented improvement projects.
. Managed 25 hourly employees resulting in no OSHA recordable injuries,
spills or releases.
. Lead improvement project resulting in 15% reduction in steam use.
. Optimized production wheel to reduce code break time by 20%.
. Implemented multiple energy reduction projects resulting in $150K in
savings.
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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, Freeport, TX 2001 - 2005
Chlor-Alkali Texas Six Sigma Site Coordinator 2002-2005
Resourced projects to a group of ten Black Belts supporting 7 production
plants. Responsible for all site Green Belt certifications. Set and monitored
personal performance goals/reviews for Black Belts.
. Led Six Sigma effort to save $16 million in 2003, (4X improvement over
previous year) $18 million in 2004.
. Increased Six Sigma certifications by 20 % amongst salaried operations.
. Increased project pipeline from 1 project pending per Black Belt to 3.
Increased project pipeline by $15 MM in 2004.
. Reduced cycle time of projects by 2 months (40% improvement).
. Provided mentoring and guidance in MAIC Six Sigma Methodology to Black
Belts.
Six Sigma Black Belt 2001-2002
Led MAIC projects focused on Chlor-Alkali Technology. Mentored and sponsored
Green Belts. Identified project opportunities.
. Achieved $750k in savings from Six Sigma projects.
. Sponsored Green Belt projects responsible for $ 1 million in savings.
. Planned and led idea session which identified 8 project opportunities for
one production unit.
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION (Acquired by Dow Chemical), 1996 - 2001
Charleston, WV
Production Engineer 1998-2001
Technical and Quality Lead at Chemical Mixing Plant. Responsible for day to
day operations and plant improvements. Process Safety Management Trustee.
Operational Safety Standards Trustee. FDA Compliance Coordinator. Acting
Production Leader when PL is off site.
. Introduced 20+ new products for production including biocides, deicers,
and hydraulic fluids.
. Implemented new drumming line software.
. QS-9000 Management Representative for Plant and Research and Development
facilities, coordinated and led two successful surveillance audits for QS
9000 (received performance award).
. No OSHA Recordable injuries
Process Design Engineer 1993-1998
Review and approve all changes made by detailed design engineers and field
engineers, review of vendor prints, etc. in order to preserve the process
intent through detailed design, construction and start up.
. Key contributor to the successful execution of the project, started up on
time and under budget, which was accomplished in less than half the time
compared to other projects of this magnitude while employing new
technology to produce an elastomer.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN, 1993
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