Manager Plant

THOMAS P. ZELLER

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PROFILE

Chief Chemist / Operations & Co-Plant Manager / Production Manager with extensive, diversified experience; a results- driven individual skilled at chemical formulations, production planning and scheduling, Quality Assurance / Quality Control implementation, new product development and registration, OSHA compliance and audits, and technical problem solving, coupled with ISO 9000 certification, seeks a position that fully capitalizes on this experience while providing further career growth and advancement potential as merited.

ATTRIBUTES

PROVEN OPERATIONS / PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SKILLS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR / NEGOTIATOR CONSISTENT PRODUCER / QUICK TO LEARN ORGANIZED PLANNER / DECISION-MAKER MULTI-TASKING TEAM LEADER

INTERACT PROFESSIONALLY AT ALL LEVELS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TECHSCENT COMPANY, Northvale, NJ (Company Closed) 02/14 to 11/14 Chief Chemist / Production Manager

• Formulate laundry detergents, floor cleaners, window cleaners, furniture polish and other janitorial and maintenance chemicals utilized by nursing homes, restaurants, hospitals, hotels and commercial laundries for this start-up company.

• Meet with existing and prospective customers to test specially formulated products developed for specific needs.

• Manage research & development of new trial products; track test results for each new product developed.

• Meet with vendors to evaluate, negotiate pricing and purchase raw chemicals for production. RESULTS: Formulated a specialty laundry detergent for the St. Regis Hotel that resulted in a $10,000 account. SANTEC CHEMICAL COMPANY, Linden, NJ 01/13 to 11/13 Production Manager (CONTRACT POSITION)

• Hired, trained and directed a staff of ten chemical operators, purchasing, and packaging staff for this manufacturer of laundry detergents, fabric softeners and alkali products utilized by nursing homes, restaurants, hospitals, commercial laundries and laboratories.

• Formulated and mixed products for batch productions.

• Scheduled daily production of up to 4,000 Lbs. of products utilizing SAP software for production operations.

• Oversaw research & development of new trial products; tracked test results for each new product developed.

• Met with vendors to evaluate products, negotiate pricing and purchase raw chemicals for production. PRESTIGE, INC., Jersey City, NJ 10/09 to 12/12

Recruited by the president of this established commercial dry cleaning and laundry business to evaluate and purchase chemicals and start up an in-house dry cleaning / laundry chemical production facility. Chief Chemist

• Evaluated vendor products and purchased up to $1.3MM annually in dry cleaning chemicals, laundry detergents and other chemicals for four plants and major accounts (Westin Hotels, Trump, etc.) • Conducted weekly titration tests at production plants to ensure products were performing effectively. • Formulated pilot samples of dry cleaning chemicals and laundry detergents in preparation for starting up and managing a complete in-house cost-saving chemical production facility. PARISER INDUSTRIES, Paterson, NJ 10/00 to 12/08

Hired by the president of this growing privately-held manufacturer of dry cleaning and other specialty chemicals to oversee production, formulate new products, and handle diverse regulatory functions. Co-Plant Manager & Chief Chemist (10/06-12/08) / Operations Mgr. & Ch. Chemist (10/00-10/06)

• Oversaw a staff of production operators and a chemist; scheduled production and managed the production of cleaning products and dry cleaning chemicals; troubleshot / resolved technical problems.

• Formulated new and custom products and private label chemicals to customer specifications.

• Conducted new product research; registered products as required by Federal and State regulations.

• Implemented quality assurance and quality control initiatives; participated in OSHA audits.

• Tested raw materials from vendors to ensure compliance with company specifications.

• Analyzed and initiated methods for reducing production costs; handled special projects as assigned. INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORIES, Orangeburg, NY 05/89 to 10/00 Team Leader - AMPULE PRODUCTION (02/96-10/00)

• Directed a staff of fifteen with a $3MM annual department budget; planned and maintained monthly production schedules and oversaw formulation filling, packaging and quality control procedures.

• Assumed additional responsibilities on 08/99 for Reagents and Sterile Fill areas.

• Initiated methods development and product enhancements; spearheaded cost-saving programs.

• Organized raw material specifications and process validations.

• Revised and updated production and manufacturing procedures.

• Served on the Audit Team traveling internationally to vendor sites to assess quality issues. Senior Formulations Chemist (05/89-02/96)

As Senior Formulations Chemist, developed diagnostic controls, calibrators and reagents.

• Participated in pilot lot preparation, data recording, bulk formulations, and GMP applications.

• Inspected raw materials and processes; trained lab personnel on manufacturing procedures. RESULTS:

Reorganized the Reagents and Sterile Fill areas increasing productivity from 60% to 100%.

Saved $200,000+ through researching and changing ampule vendors.

Achieved product quality improvement increases of 28% year one, 10% year two, and 17% year three. SCARR FUNERAL HOME, Suffern, NY / BECKER FUNERAL HOME, Westwood, NJ 1980 to 1989 Funeral Director

• Managed these two established funeral homes and funeral preparation services.

• Diplomatically assisted clients with all funeral arrangements. EDUCATION

Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY MAJOR: Business Administration American Academy, McAllister Institute, New York, NY AAS Mortuary Sciences (extensive coursework in Chemistry, Biology, etc Graduated May 1980 TRAINING

MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

SAFETY

MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; SAP; Internet; Windows PERSONAL

Motivated...Results Driven...Analytical...Organized...Practical...Knowledgeable...Focused...Resourceful

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