Plant Head, Sr. Process Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, R&D

Jeffrey C. Hudspeth hudspeth.jeffrey.c.cov.doc

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Decatur, Al 35603

Home: 256-***-****

Cell: 256-***-**** **************@*****.***

I am a senior manager with over 20 years of experience driving turnarounds and growth for process

manufacturing organizations. Building corporate value is my expertise. Whether challenged to drive product

development, introduce process improvements or revamp quality and manufacturing teams.

I have consistently delivered strong and sustainable results.

Key accomplishments include:

• Currently starting up a Polyester C-Pet resin polymerization CP unit and stabilizing a new PET production

line while implementing production and process systems such as Lean, Kaizen, SPC, LOTO, 6S, AIB / ISO and

CBM programs to improve operations and better serve our customers. Successfully brought on-line and into

commercial production the new film line in the first day of operation.

• Conducted site surveys and incentive negotiations at State levels for a New Greenfield polyester film

plant construction and start-up located in Decatur, Alabama. Acquired all State and Federal permits. Actively

organized, resolved and led project teams for all design and construction issues. Handled specific installation

projects outside the GC responsibility to save time and money by developing Bid packages, selecting Sub-

Contractors and overseeing complete installation. Completed start-up of Green-field plant and continue to drive

process improvements and equipment modifications to maximize efficiency and profit.

• Changing production flow and processes at SKC to create a pull type production system and to

debottleneck the shop floor process, which transformed the firm from losing $30 million a year to earning a

profit of $10 million in three years.

• Resolving a problem for Kodak with a film that was causing x-ray failures which became so successful

that at one point accounted for 30% of SKC’s plant volume.

• Implementing a statistical process control methodology on the shop floor at International Paper which

reduced variation in products produced and decreased roll failure rates from 7% to 0.5% within a few years.

• Utilizing a design of experiments approach to identify and fix a component that was causing circuit board

failures in radar jamming devices during aerial combat but not during quality control testing at GE

• Developed a product for Westinghouse to compete with General Electric circuit boards, which reclaimed

market share from a major competitor.

I am interested in exploring opportunities with your firm. I will contact you soon to confirm that you have

received this information. In the meantime please feel free to contact me at 256-***-**** or at

**************@*****.***

Jeffrey C Hudspeth

Employment History

Compan Polyplex USA LLC Dates Location

y

Project 1: Negotiate site location and incentives 05/11 to 08/11 Alabama,

Georgia, South

Carolina,

Tennessee

Project 2: Plant Design and initiate civil work 8/11 to 01/12 Decatur, Al

Project 3: Site construction and Plant staffing 1/12 to 4/5/13 Decatur, Al

Title 1: Plant Head Polyplex USA LLC 4/6/13 current Decatur, Al

Current salary $117,000 plus bonus,

Car, Expenses, Health Club, 401k

bonus

Compan H&H Engineering and Consulting Dates Location

y LLC

Project 1: Design/Build SKC Chemical 10/09 to 05/10 Covington, GA

Blending Facility for rigid and

flexible foams

Project 2: Demolition and Re-Install 12 – 150 05/10 to 01/11 Florence, SC to

ton silos Covington, GA

Project 3: Negotiated State and local 11/10 to 02/11 Covington, GA

government incentive package for

new solar film lines

RFL Recruited to start new PET film plant

Compan SKC, Inc. Dates Location

y

Title 1: New Business Dev & Research Dir. 12/99 to 10/09 Covington, GA

(01/08 to 10/09)

Title 2: Plant Manager & Chief Tech Officer

(01/03 to 12/07)

Title 3: Operations Manager (10/02 to 12/02)

Title 4: Process Engr / Tech Dev Dept (01/02

to 10/02)

Title 5: QC Lab Super & TOP Proj Fac (02/01

to 01/02)

Title 6: QC Lab Super (12/99 to 02/01)

RFL SK chairman appointed his Nephew

as Business Director over SKC

Chemical Plant I installed. Originally

I was slated to manage this business

for SKC

Compan Q Lube Marine Service Dates Location

y

Title 1: Owner 1998 to 200 Georgia

RFL The franchise was purchased back by

Pennzoil-Quaker State

Compan International paper / BBA Dates Location

y Nonwovens

Title 1: High Perfor Work Sys Mgr (1997 to Mo/97 to Athens, GA

1999) Mo/99

Title 2: Plant Superintendent (1993 to 1997) 400 employees,

five direct

reports

Title 3: Process Engr Mgr (1988 to 1993)

RFL Plant was consolidated and chose to

remain in the geographical area

Compan General Electric – Plastics Business Dates Location

y Group

Title 1: Process Quality Engineering Manager 1985 to 1988 Ohio, 7 direct

reports

RFL Relocated close to my aging parents

due to their poor health

Compan Westinghouse Electric – Micarta Dates Location

y Div.

Title 1: Process Engineer 1983 to 1985 South Carolina

RFL Promotion at General Electric

Experience Summary

Products: Film, Coated Film (Slicone), Metallized Film, Treated Films, Shrink label Film, PET &

Polyurethane Foam, Li-Ion Battery, Nonwovens, Copper clad laminate

Polymers: PET, PETg, PLA, EVA, PU

Mfg Cast Film, Biaxially Oriented, In-Line Coating

Processes

Industries: Laser Medical Film, Flat Panel TV, Food Packaging, Solar

Customers: Kodak, Alcan, Bekaert, Avery, Frito-Lay, Flexcon, Printpak, Bemis etc..

Schools: Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO 2000 Auditor, Lean Manufacturing techniques, DOE, SPC

Personal Information

Salary: $115,000 plus 25% bonus + company car & expenses

Benefits: Med/Den ($750/Month), 401K (matching 3% + 2% retirement), 5 weeks’ vacation,

Health Club membership

Education: BS Chemical Engineering, Auburn University 1983

Relocation: Will consider as part of package – own home

Additional I have over 20 years of experience managing turnarounds and growing industrial

Information: manufacturing companies. Currently involved in the process of bringing an India based

company (Polyplex) to the USA. Site selection, Incentive negotiation, Permitting,

Design, Construction, Hiring, Training etc.. Previously held a position as a Senior

Business Executive with SKC, Inc., a manufacturer of Polyester film for the packaging

snack food market and industrial LCD TV and other similar markets. I was successful at

turning around a $30 million annual loss for SKC to a $10 million a year profit by

reengineering the production process flow and resolving key product issues. In

particular I resolved the product development issue for Kodak, a customer that ended up

accounting for over 30% of the plants volume. Prior to SKC, I held management roles

with International Paper and General Electric Plastics Business Group (now Sabic). My

expertise is developing and implementing strategic plans utilizing lean and statistical

techniques and turning around underperforming business units. I have a Bachelor’s

degree in Chemical Engineering, and I’ve held certifications as a Six Sigma Black belt,

Quality Engineer and ISO Auditor. I am interested in exploring opportunities where I

can play a similar role, leading a turn-around or managing a business unit.

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