Colin Cumberbatch

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Baytown, TX 77521

281-***-****

ac6dbn@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Innovative operations manager with extensive experience in running small to mid-sized chemical plants both batch and continuous processes. Successfully started up and managed world-class polymers and surfactants plants. Tasked by an executive board to lead a team in Europe to design and build a resin plant. Recognized operations leader often tasked with managing complex third-party relationships. Comprehensive knowledge of production, logistics, maintenance, R&D, marketing and financial discipline.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Avisha LLC

Avisha LLC is a small privately held chemicals distribution company primarily servicing the mining industry. It was formed by former employees of SNF Flomin Inc. after the company ceased operations. Company utilizes third parties to manufacture and ship chemical reagents globally.

Operations Manager, Houston, TX 2016-present

Reports to: Managing Director No. of direct reports: 2

Execute operation plan and monitor critical success indicators

Liaison with suppliers like Dow, EcoLabs, Chevron Phillips, Bayer and Arkema

Interfaces with customers like Robinson Mining Co., FreePort McMoran, Thompson Creek Mining and Vale(Brazil)

Negotiates rates with trucking and rail companies like Service Transport and Union Pacific

Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills to solve complex challenges

Instrumental in securing key mining customer from larger competitors like Clariant and Solvay

Maintains operational excellence through metrics and KPIs

Optimizes profitability by continuously challenging suppliers to excellence

Solvay – Novecare Surfactants 2015 –2016

This division of Solvay develops technologies that affect the behavior of fluids to give them cleansing, softening, moisturizing, and hydrating properties. Its products are found in shampoos, detergents, paints, lubricants, plant protection, mining and oil extraction. The Pasadena plant sits inside 280 acre site owned by LyondellBasell.

Operations Manager, Pasadena,TX

Reports to: Site Manager No. of direct reports: 24 Plant Size: 1.2 Million Sq. Ft

Achieved first year production goal of $80M in right-the-first-time shipments

Collaborated with site owner LyondellBasell to define and optimize common goals and objectives for deliverables such as safety, quality, and production targets

Appointed to champion commissioning of new $100M surfactants plant

Achieved zero recordables during commissioning and startup

Championed Safety, Production, Logistics, and Quality Key Performance Indicators

Implemented best practices using LEAN and SPC based programs

Liaised with Logistics and material handlers to ensure safe and efficient scheduling, loading and unloading of railcars and bulk trucks. Handled up to 20 trucks and 10 railcars daily. Interfaced with LyondellBasell for rail delivery and pickup.

SNF Flomin Inc. 2005 –2014

SNF FloMin, Inc., a subsidiary of the SNF group of companies, is a manufacturer and distributor of chemical reagents for the minerals processing industry. Manufactured products are primarily sulfur based while it distributed a wider range of organic liquids and solids.

Plant Manager, Baytown, TX (Batch chemical plant - 50 employees) 2005-09, 2012-14

Reports to: General Manager No. of direct reports: 7 Plant Size: 250,000 Sq. Ft

Fulfilled the board’s goal of achieving $65M production in 5 years

Awarded plaque from American Chemical Council for zero recordables for 5 consecutive years

Expanded production capability of equipment and employees to meet market growth

Championed Key Performance Indicators – Safety, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Maintenance, R&D, Quality Improvement, Engineering, and Community relations

Implemented manufacturing strategies and action plans that ensured facility exceed standard of excellence for safety, service and quality

Established cross functional teams and best practices to foster input of all employees and continually improved attitudes and effectiveness

Reviewed monthly budgets to adequately manage variances

Managed operational demands due rapid growth of company – grew sales over $54 million.

Oversaw $20MM expansion project of proprietary oxime plant project from conceptual design, pilot plant, toll manufacturing through detailed engineering.

Developed the Supply Chain department – Recruited and trained clerks, established contracts with freight forwarders and domestic shippers, created procedures and policies for international shipments

Insure compliance with ISO 9001, 18001, Responsible Care, and OSHA CFR 1910 for the PSM plant including MOCs, PMs, QA/QC

Managed production budget by updating forecasts of manpower, raw material and logistics. Ensured that targets are met for volume, yield, costs, and quality (minimize rejects and customer complaints)

Marketing Manager, Baytown, TX 2009- 2012

Reports to: General Manager No. of direct reports: 3

Expanded product lines with third party blends and international supply chain

Designed marketing literature

Promoted company and trade shows globally – Chile, Peru, Brazil, Australia, Europe

Travelled to remote mining locations for product introduction, startups, and troubleshooting. Countries included Mongolia, Siberia (Russia), Peru, Chile, Brazil

Qualified new raw material and new product lines from suppliers in the US and China

Consultant, Citigroup/Morgan Stanley 2001 - 2005

Managed portfolios for clients in the chemicals industry

Served as chemical industry consultant for mergers/acquisitions, and financing

Air Products & Chemicals Inc.,– Air Separation and Hydrogen/CO plants

Air Products produces oxygen, nitrogen, argon and helium from air separation plants. It also serves oil refineries by purifying hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide from waste vents. While most deliverables are by pipeline the company utilizes bulk trucks and smaller cylinders. The Baytown plant sits on the fenceline of ExxonMobil largest refinery. It supplies oxygen and purification of spent gases from its residue gasifiers.

Production Manager, Baytown, TX 2009- 2012

Reports to: Site Manager No. of direct reports: 10 Plant size: 500,000 sq ft

Appointed startup manager for $220 million multi-unit plant air separation plant

Expanded to commissioning Synthetic gas purification and separation units

Achieved startup goals of >95% capacity, >99% streamtime and zero recordables

Liaised with ExxonMobil refinery to enhance the joint venture relationship

Key member of East Harris County manufacturers association

Awarded citation for leadership efforts for exceeding budget and schedule goals

Implemented extensive operator training prior for new units

Led coordination with OSHA and TCEQ representatives for audits

Superintendent, Bayer Polymers Baytown TX 1991-1999

Operations manager for Polycarbonate production and extrusion plant

Commissioning and Start-up manager for new Bisphenol A plant

Process Engineer for projects for $25K - $2MM projects

Managed conception, design, construction and startup $200M BPA plant

Managed teams in Belgium and Germany in engineering and operations

Supervised process development, instrumentation and equipment sizing and design

Achieved startup below budget and 3 months ahead of schedule

Process Engineer, Eastman Kodak Rochester,NY 1988-1991

Managed process development projects

Assisted production manager with chemical batches

Coordinated with maintenance department for PMs and work orders

EDUCATION

B.S. Chemical engineer (University of Colorado-Boulder) 1988

MBA Finance (University of Houston-Clear Lake), 1993

P.E. (Texas) 1994

Advanced training in Microsoft Office, Manufacturing Excellence, LEAN principles, SAP

Extensive training classes in management, employee development, international supply chain, inventory control, marketing, and sales

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