Michael Schneider

Tampa, FL ***** 859-***-**** ac2c21@r.postjobfree.com

Linked In Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-schneider/7/62/2a1/ Career Summary

My diverse experience in technical operations includes full scale production, inventory management, logistics, product development, change management, technical support, regulatory compliance, global procurement, continuous improvement and quality control within highly regulated organizations. My results oriented, highly adaptable leadership style has resulted in over 20 years of entrepreneurial leadership success. Experience

Theochem Laboratories, Inc.

A diversified contract and private label manufacturer and distributor of Industrial and Institutional (I&I), commercial, Janitorial supply, personal care and retail products at an FDA registered site. Reports to the President. Director of Research and Regulatory Compliance – January 2015 – Present

Manage Research & Development Lab and Quality Control/Quality Assurance departments

Worked with cross functional departments to decrease excessive bulk and in-process inventories by up to 40%

Manage all technical calls and inquiries with customers & vendors while leading EHS & quality site audits.

Work cross functionally with production & quality departments for regulatory & EHS related functions

Successfully worked with purchasing & procurement to reduce key raw material costs by as much as 30%

Effectively reduced blending operational inefficiencies by over 25% working with production personnel

Installed effective departmental metrics to increase accountability and productivity

Technical & regulatory lead for the company's product labels, marketing materials & 3rd party SDS authoring

Successfully added new EPA and NSF registered products to expand the company’s disinfectant offerings

Lead formulary development which has resulted in improved product quality & cost improvements that has secured new business and expanded existing accounts. SAT, Inc.

Small start-up company focusing on the manufacture and development of patented IP for odor control and stain removal applications. Reported to the CEO.

VP/COO - January 2009 – March 2014

Managed daily facility operations including all manufacturing, Lab, EHS, quality control, regulatory and logistics.

Maintained cost of goods analysis for current and developmental products.

Managed new product development from initial lab development cycle through commercial production of eco- friendly products using internal laboratory Research & Development as well as 3rd party and consumer testing.

Managed global sourcing, procurement, and purchasing of all raw materials, supplies & operational equipment.

Responsible for maintaining and developing key vendor relationships with national and regional chemical distributors as well as specialty raw material suppliers.

Successfully obtained a grant from the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation in 2011 on the development of a new chemical active ingredient for use in new odor control applications.

Successfully obtained Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acceptance to manufacture a new chemical substance through TSCA inventory regulation in 2012. Iofina Chemical

Wholly owned subsidiary of Iofina, PLC, which focuses on the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals. Reported to the CEO/President during transitional period in the company’s history. VP of Operations – July 2009 – March 2010

Led the change management for the organization's operations from privately held to publicly traded subsidiary.

Integral part of executive team that changed net loss P/L position to net gain position in 7 months.

Oversaw all continuous improvement and regulatory affairs including EHS&S, DEA, FDA and DOT

Ensured compliance with EHS&S and international, federal, state and local authorities and regulations.

Managed multi-million dollar inventory that included price volatile materials.

Managed global sourcing and procurement of all raw materials for the site which included onsite visits in China.

Led and facilitated cross functional teams with department managers.

Spearheaded audit that led to approval of new DEA registration for parent co. natural gas drilling site in Montana.

H&S Chemical Co., Inc.

Specialty chemical manufacturer known for its unique IP and halogen based chemistries of solid, liquid & gas products. Site Manager/Vice President – August 2005 – January 2009 - Reported to the President

Led corporate continuous improvement efforts which resulted in ChemStewards site certification early 2009.

Developed, implemented and managed all programs and training on site for EHS&S and corporate policies.

Led all regulatory affairs with agencies (i.e. EPA, OSHA, DOT, DEA, DHS) on local, state and federal levels.

Successfully gained TSCA inventory acceptance from the Environmental Protection Agency for raw materials used to allow manufacturing flexibility and expansion with 2 different product portfolios.

Managed multi-million dollar annual inventory that included price volatile materials.

Led and facilitated weekly cross functional operations meetings with department managers.

Public liaison for inspections with fire department, emergency management, tier II and sanitation department.

Actively involved with SOCMA trade organization committees which led to adoption of best practices for safety training being implemented into their ChemStewards Program.

Developed and maintained critical supplier relationships with key domestic distributors and global suppliers which included onsite visits domestically and in Asia.

Initiated the implementation of GMP practices at the Covington, KY site which led to FDA site registration. Operations Manager – January 2003 – August 2005 – Reported to the Vice President

Managed cross functional teams of office, accounting, production and logistics managers with weekly meetings.

Developed and implemented formal company handbook, Standard Operating Procedures and EHS&S policies.

Successfully negotiated reductions of proposed citations from OSHA (85%), EPA (>50%) & DOT (100%).

Developed external stakeholder relationships with local authorities and regulators.

Managed multi-million dollar annual inventory that included price volatile materials.

Integral part of Executive team and the due diligence process resulting in the successful merger of H&S Chemical with Syrgis Performance Products in August 2005.

Responsible for global purchasing and procurement for the company.

Developed and managed solid vendor relationships with key national and regional chemical distributors.

Monthly reviews of COGS and financial statements and managed all banking relationships.

Led efforts that resulted in reduced premiums for employee benefits in 2004 and 2005. Production Manager – January 1996 – January 2003 – Reported to the Vice President

Managed all EHS and hazardous materials management and led production & lab teams on a daily basis.

Key member of relocation team that successfully moved entire operation from Cincinnati, OH to Covington, KY in 1997 which involved transitional inventory and production as well as start up of new production facilities.

Managed existing product expansion efforts with new facility at Covington, KY site in 2001.

Oversaw all purchasing of raw materials for the site and developed key vendor relationships.

Reviewed all batch records for compliance and managed quality control in laboratory for all products.

Oversaw all bookkeeping (AR/AP), logistics and regulations for the day to day operations of the company.

Managed daily operations for a small, wholly owned subsidiary that manufactured water test kits and equipment.

Education/Professional Development

Masters of Science: Executive Leadership and Organizational Change (ELOC) - Northern Kentucky University - College of Business, 2014

Bachelor of Science: Chemistry - Northern Kentucky University, 1994 Certifications: OSHA 30 hour certified course, 2006 Training: Karrass Effective Negotiation, 2008

49 CFR hazardous materials training & ICAO/IATA dangerous goods training (~10 years) Proficient with Microsoft Office

References available upon request.

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