Kenneth L. Williams
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Professional Chemist with many years of experience in analytical chemistry and laboratory management in the paper
and textile industries. A successful track record of millions of dollars in company savings through problem solving and
deposit/contaminate analysis. Experience as a practicing chemist and managing chemical laboratories utilizing a wide
variety of instrumentation and techniques. Proven skills in teaching chemistry and math, and providing internal
corporate training. Working experience with statistical methods, ISO 9001 set-up and implementation, and South
Carolina DHEC Environmental Lab Certification.
Specific Activities
• Responsible for identifying paper mill process contaminates and recommend actions to eliminate the
contaminate for all Bowater mills. Contaminates included pitch deposits, coating deposits, latex, rust,
cellulose, lime mud, etc.
• Conducted pitch level monitoring and collaborated with production to correlate pitch outbreaks.
• Performed customer complaint analysis and provided recommendations for resolution of the problem
• Worked with vendor customer service representatives to monitor pitch levels and prepare product trials.
Experience with FTIR, IC, GC, UV-Vis, pH, TOC, BOD, Microscopy and wet methods.
Professional Experience
Club Z Tutoring (2005-current)
Science and math tutor
Private Tutor (1972-current)
Chemistry and Math
Central Academy at Lake Park (April 2011-June 2011)
High School Teacher, Chemistry, Physics, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Advanced Math
Abitibi Bowater, Catawba, SC (1980-2010)
Senior Laboratory Manager (1988-2010)
• Provided chemical expertise to all Bowater manufacturing sites in the areas of quality and customer complaints
achieving significant cost savings and increased customer satisfaction
• Chosen by CEO to lead a companywide initiative to upgrade the Quality Support System (QSS) by directing 12
site representatives in performing needs assessment, design, and implementation of the QSS. As a result,
achieved improved efficiency, consistent practices, reduced redundancy, log sheets and moved to an
electronic database with full reporting capabilities. Conducted training of hourly employees to top executives
on QSS.
• Trained new and existing employees in chemistry, mathematics, confined space monitoring and chemical
hygiene in formal and on-the-job settings
• Respected as the final authority on all chemical analysis and safety activities for Abitibi Bowater
• Provided technical recommendations for paying customer claims
• Continued all previous chemical job responsibilities
Chemical Laboratory Supervisor (1982-1988)
• Managed six lab technicians in daily operations, scheduling, safety training, job training and new hire
orientation
• Developed, maintained and enforced all chemical lab Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Chemical
Hygiene Plan, achieving high efficiency levels
• Assigned chemical testing of samples from the manufacturing process, supporting efficient production
• Conducted asbestos identification and abatement companywide following extensive state-certified training
(AHERA)
• Continued all previous chemical job responsibilities
Analytical Chemist (1980-1982)
• Promoted to Laboratory Supervisor with full lab management responsibilities
• Responsible for all aspects of Confined Space monitoring, including sourcing, ordering and maintaining
(calibration) equipment. Within the specific area of responsibility, remained incident free
• Analyzed customer paper complaints to determine cause of problem ultimately providing findings and
recommendations to Customer Service
• Organized lab for improved communication and efficiency
• Analyzed process contaminants improving product quality and reducing loss
• Solved a critical ph measurement issue by performing a needs assessment and recommending and
implementing corrective action to ensure accurate measurements
Additional Professional Experience
Collins & Aikman Corporation Department Head of Analytical & Textile Testing (1977-1980
Rohm & Hass Co. Quality Control Supervisor (1974-1977)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Deposit Analysis and Control -- Technical Association of Pulp & Paper Institute
• Coatings and Polymer Characterization – Kent State University
• Microscopy – Trained at McCrone Institute in Chicago
• Certified Asbestos Inspector - Identification of Asbestos and Abatement. AHERA training
• Analytical Instrumentation - FTIR Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Gas, Thin Layer
and Ion Chromatography
• Polymers - Coatings, Characterization and Microscopy of Polymers
• Analytical Organizations - Pittsburgh Analytical And Spectroscopy Conference, Technical Association
of Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), American Association of Textile Chemists and Colonists (AATCC)
Quality Control Training
• Statistical Quality Improvement Techniques for the Paper Industry
• Statistical Methods for Improving Measurement Systems
• Experimental Design Techniques for Upgrading Production Processes
ISO 9000 Training
• ISO 9000 Operation
• Internal Auditing and Documentation
Management Development
• Management Skills and Supervisory Techniques
• Situational Leadership
• Time/Stress Management
• High Performance Organization
• Evaluating Value Added Processes
• Competency Based Learning and Behavioral Science
Office Automation Training
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Lotus Notes
Textile and Paper
• Paper Fiber Identification and Paper Industry Deposit Analysis
• Textile and Tensile Testing
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry and Math, Physics Minor - Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC
Completed Various MBA Classes - Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC