Richard Neuzil
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Career Profile
Experienced operations professional with several years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and facilitate environmental and facility safety within high-stress environments. Experienced in leading safety committees, developing standard operating procedures, and implementing safety related programs within the workplace. Highly adept in managing complex projects in addition to maintaining positive rapport with co-workers, vendors, clients, and members of management.
Key Competencies
Microsoft Office/Minitab
Operations Management
OSHA Regulations
Environmental Safety
Research and Development
Strategy Development
Project Management
Safety Program Development
Team Leadership
Training/Coaching
Complex Problem Solving
Safety Audits
Professional Experience
Essilor of America, St. Petersburg, FL 1988-2011
Research and Development Engineer
Directly managed a variety of technical and operational functions within the organization with a focus on improving efficiency and monitoring environmental safety levels
Handled the development and formation of thermal casting processes for both urethane finished and semi-finished optical parts which resulted in over $100 million in sales per year
Successfully reduced cost within the organization through effectively managing products and implementing more efficient purchasing policies
Acted as Chairman of the R&D Safety Committee which was focused on ensuring continuous OSHA compliance in addition to developing emergency preparedness plans
Played a lead role in the management of yearly chemical inventories which resulted in successful safety audits, facilitated monthly safety meetings, and designed a chemical hygiene plan
Led the Technical Center Safety Committee, created environmental safety best practices, and implemented inspection/corrective action programs as needed
Additional Professional Experience
Telemarketing Agent, Think Director Marketing
Chemist, Honeywell
Chemist, Wesley-Jessen, Inc.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois-Chicago