Director, General Manager, VP in Operations and Logistics

Scott A. Lebbin

Kingwood, TX ***** 281-***-**** ********@*****.***

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Process Improvement - Asset Utilization - Mentor

Top-performing operations leader who thrives on innovative approaches tailored to the needs of midstream and downstream chemical manufacturing, distribution and dry bulk marine export organizations. Manager who relies on the discipline of an engineer to break down complex systems into manageable components to deliver operational and business improvement. Develops and executes on reliability and efficiency strategies, engineering projects, compliance and new opportunities. Ability to leverage internal and external relationships to improve P&L while focusing on coaching and communicating with employees to excel in a performance based environment.

Multi-site P&L Responsibility Mentor & Coach Capital Strategy O&M Strategy Logistics Management

Chemical Manufacturing Operations Excellence Contract Negotiations Acquisitions Engineering Leader

Bulk Marine Operations Project Management Contract Execution Risk Management Customer Service Leader

Mechanical Integrity Competitive Analysis Compliance Leader Due Diligence R&D Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DSO LLC., Austin, TX

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS SEP 2018 – DEC 2018

Developed manufacturing processes for start-up company utilizing nanoparticle technology for the upstream oil and gas industry. The new technology enables tracing oilfield zones at a drill site utilizing DNA, allowing for over 200 specific DNA tracers per drill site.

Implemented processes to reduce production time more than 50%.

Established an inventory control system for tracking raw material min/max.

Martin Resource Management Corp., Houston, TX

GM, BUSINESS OPERATIONS OCT 2014 – MAR 2018

Responsible for improving lubricant manufacturing and distribution business, including improvements in team development, customer service, equipment reliability and raw material supply. P&L improvements over 30% were achieved by identifying direct costs per activity, reorganizing labor and defining responsibility, utilizing measures to capture progress and create accountability.

Captured 10% improvement in raw material, inventory control and freight cost by identifying options on base oil supply.

Increased boiler system efficiencies 40% by improving feedwater, equipment and operating procedures.

Reduced flush oil quantity with improved pumping/metering system and material requirement planning.

Developed and implemented KPI’s to improve product quality and on-time fleet delivery to customers.

Created an invoicing process tool and worked with sales to ensure accountability for provided services.

Continuous improvement of operating/compliance performance utilizing change management on; new window check valves with pressure relief, appropriate camlock fittings, pump vane servicing, electronic meter service/calibration, new square tube manifold system, solid forklift tires, large pack filling equipment PM and warehouse management.

Koch Industries, Inc. 1987 - 2014

Koch Minerals, Inc. Wichita, KS

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS 2012 – 2014

Operations lead for all Koch Minerals sites across the USA. These sites provide dry bulk storage and vessel loading operations, handling coal, petroleum coke, sulfur, salt and magnetite. Developed Operations Excellence tools for these sites, including a leading indicator performance pay system to reward the operations team for proactive actions around EHS and reliability risk mitigation, and a standardized method to monitor financial performance based on compliance, reliability, efficiency, personnel and capital expenditures for plant and fleet equipment.

Led a $30 million EPC compliance/reliability project at a waterfront terminal in Chicago, IL, providing the customer a reliable system for petroleum coke supply via rail to water.

Coordinated a $5 million magnetite drying facility acquisition in Benton, IL. Administered a capital improvement plan of $1 million and recruited new management/staff. Additional storage increased facility throughput and initial capex improved plant reliability to meet customer demand.

Completed due diligence on two petroleum coke storage and vessel loading service providers in Colombia. Developed and negotiated service agreement terms with the selected service provider.

Due diligence and auditing responsibility for more than 20 third-party terminal/fleet service providers for Koch Minerals, including the energy industry, vessel to vessel transfer facilities and shore-based export operations.

Developed capital and operating cost estimates for a green field sulfur pelletizing facility in Edmonton, Alberta.

Koch Carbon, LLC, Long Beach, CA

WEST COAST MANAGER 2004 - 2012

Operations lead for bulk handling export facilities located on the US West Coast. Spearheaded union labor and lease negotiations, truck and OGV logistics, customer supply contracts and continuous improvement on compliance, maintaining positive KPI’s by infusing proactive culture with leadership and staff.

Leader on a $30 million EPC storage and export project in Pittsburg, CA. Project completed ahead of schedule and within budget. Developed building design, operating plan, selected equipment and recruited manpower for this new business.

Achieved California OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star Status at two export terminals in 2007 and 2009, improving workforce cultures and process safety infrastructure “above and beyond” normal regulatory compliance requirements.

Developed water treatment process controls for process water from handling and storage of petroleum coke.

REGIONAL MANAGER 1998 – 2004

Accountable for the bulk handling export facilities at both The Port of Los Angeles and The Port of Long Beach. Operations lead on lease negotiations, union labor agreements and truck transportation.

Decommissioned a petroleum coke storage pad in the Port of Los Angeles.

Developed a new sulfur customer in Long Beach, increasing annual volumes by 20%.

Team member on a $20 million EPC project in Martinez, CA.

OPERATIONS MANAGER 1992 – 1998

Plant manager for all labor, maintenance, safety and environmental policies, projects and export fleet logistics at the KCBX terminal in Long Beach, CA. Responsible for weekly scheduling of labor and reliability projects, coordinated with production demand.

Managed design changes utilizing mechanical engineering skills on equipment to eliminate mechanical and product flow problems, increasing production efficiencies by over 35%.

Improved transmission system on a 400 HP conveyor, improving vessel loading efficiency by over 10%.

Designed and installed a new dust suppression system to allow exporting pelletized sulfur.

ASSISTANT MANAGER 1991 – 1992

Managed operating and maintenance schedule and developed procedures to enable maintaining high level of EHS compliance.

Koch Materials Co., Stroud, OK & Wichita, KS

PROJECT ENGINEER 1987 - 1991

Designed and managed construction on multiple projects within Koch Industries.

320K BBL asphalt storage and loading in Bettendorf, IA.

Vapor incineration and fuel loading automation in Davenport, IA.

Fuel blending system and new truck loading system in Milwaukee, WI.

Designed and managed construction of a pneumatic bulk handling system for clay and limestone in Stroud, OK.

Designed a batch mixing vessel for asphalt joint sealants used in Stroud, OK and the United Kingdom.

EDUCATION

Kansas State University Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Hutchinson Community College Associates Degree, Mechanical Engineering

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