Plant Manager Chemical Engineering

Todd A. Salvato

************@*****.*** H: 281-***-**** League City, TX 77573

Global Vice President

Operations Safety Health Environmental

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic, competitive, entrepreneurial and hands-on senior level operations minded leader possessing an extensive track record of proven results. Known as a pioneer of innovation who leverages excellent communications skills along with a wealth of expertise which influences operational performances, while maximizing productivity, excellent organizational skills, and maintaining quality standards. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and is successful in leading and developing high performing teams for complex organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Mentoring, Reporting, KPI Management, Integrations, SOPs, Continuous Improvement, Risk Management, Safety

Growth Initiatives, Presentations, Analyzing Data, Global Initiatives, CRM, SLA’s, Logistics, Capital Expenditures

Fast-Paced Environments, Crisis Management, Talent Management, Sales Plans, Executive, team and workforce Communications, Accountability Multi-site, Global Operations Management, Kaizen Techniques, Project Planning, Pricing, Cost Control Strategies, P&L, Operations Management, Revenue Generation, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Change Management, 5S. Budget, Product Management, Business Strategy, Performance Management, Business Development, Strategic Direction, Training & Development, Strategic Planning, LEAN Manufacturing, Brand Strategy

Joint Venture Partnerships, P&L/ROI Improvement, Turnaround Strategy, International Sourcing/Alliances

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prince Minerals Houston, TX

Global VP of Safety, Health and Environmental

2018 - Current

●Transformed the operations through proactive process overhauls and diligent attention to health and safety

●Governed all aspects of SH&E for 23 manufacturing operations, globally

●Formulated a Global Harmonization Council to harmonize policies

●Successfully anchored operating definitions globally to consistently track KPIs

●Authored and implemented CARDINAL RULES for Prince

●Standardized SH&E walk around inspection and audit processes to include the frequency and Senior Management requirements

Prince Minerals Houston, TX

Chief Operations Officer

2012 - 2018

●Expanded business operations through M&A, integration, new process development and strategic planning. Advisor to Executive leadership team

●Overseer to 13, ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities (10 in US, 3 in South America), supporting a $1B business

●Tactically integrated 5 business acquisitions operationally over the span of 5 years

●Drove revenue growth from $100 MM to $1B and EBITDA growth from $25 MM to $100 MM. Responsible for aggressive ROIC goals with a PE backed company

●Set record for safety performance in 5 years with simultaneously beating prior IR performances going from 3.7 to 0.8, and setting the record for defect performance DPMO from 9,000 to 2,500 in 5 years

PolyOne, Inc Seabrook, TX

Operations Director

2007 - 2012

●Commander to 3, ISO 9001:2008 certified facilities, supporting a $130+ MM business

●Set record for inventory accuracy in 3 years achieving 99+% inventory accuracy

●Provided onsite training

●Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction

●Created communication strategies to meet client objectives

●Cultivated positive relationships with team members, customers and manufacturer representatives

MTI - Minteq International, Inc

Easton, PA

Director

2004 - 2007

●Led 8 ISO 9001:2000 manufacturing factories, supporting a $200+MM business

●Dramatically reduced lost workday injury rate by 61% in 3 years going from 3.5 to 1.4

●Diminished defect rate by 75% in 3 years, resulting in over $1.0MM in sustainable, annual savings, using standard operating procedures, KPIs, production planning and establishing expectations

●Enhanced equipment and labor utilization by 25% over 3 years, resulting in sustainable, annual cost savings of $1.4MM per year

●Launched various Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Manufacturing

●Upgraded bench-strength from Plant Manager through Supervisory level to enhance organization

●Executed numerous team-building exercises to further focus group on corporate objectives and development

●Cut working capital by % 5.0MM (25%) in 1 year

MTI - Barrett’s Minerals, Inc MT. Vernon, IN

Multi - Plant Manager

2002 - 2004

●Pioneer for all aspects of manufacturing for 2 plants supporting $20+MM business

●Fully integrated this acquisition company into MTI in less than 2 years

●Directed all global sourcing of minerals from China, Finland, Jamaica and the U.S

●Trimmed defect rate from 50% to 0.5%

●Outlined a cost structure for the business to maximize profitability

●Improved equipment and labor utilization by 30% in less than 2 years

MTI - Specialty Minerals Mississippi, Inc Brookhaven, MS

Plant Manager

2001 - 2002

●Planned and executed the manufacturing operation of 1 plant which supported a $15MM business

●Instituted a self-directed work team for a highly automated facility

●Eliminated $300k of operating costs in 3 months

●Tactically transferred 5 precipitated calcium carbonate products from another site in 5 months, from R&D to commercialization

MTI - Specialty Minerals, Inc CA

Production Manager Lucerne Valley

2000 - 2001

●Drove the mining and production efforts of a 1.0+MM ton per year calcium carbonate mining operation

●Successfully completed 5 capital projects ranging from $10k to $4.0MM in scope in 1.5 years

●Implemented performance-based pay strategy

●Enhanced the profitability of site by 25% by establishing run rules for production planning

●Opened 2 new deposits, improving reserves from 5 years to 40+ years

EDUCATION

Northeastern University Boston, MA

B.S in Chemical Engineering

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