Manager Plant

Jason Norfleet

**** **** ****** *****, ********* CO, 80504

Cell: 214-***-****

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

Summary

Results driven and dedicated professional with a wide range of experience

leading and planning operations involving small to medium sized

manufacturing environments. Proven track record devising, evaluating, and

implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste, were

maximizing quality, while reducing costs. Establish effective quality

control and safety programs while encouraging proactive participation

across the manufacturing floor. Excellent leader and communicator who has

built successful cohesive teams that focus on production, business goals

and safety. Areas of expertise include:

. Excellent Site Manager with over 20 years of experience leading

effective teams.

. Lean Manufacturing experience in a chemical environment.

. Expert in the production of polyurethane manufacturing, cold-blended

acrylic coatings, solvent. processing & pigmentation of coating

products.

. Conducted the relocation and construction of 3 new manufacturing

plants, 2 plant closures and decommissioning projects.

BASF Corporation, Brighton, CO

August 2011 to March 2015

Site Manager / EH&S Officer

Current responsibilities include the oversight of all manufacturing and

distribution activities for the Construction Systems Division urethane

facility. Managing a staff of 120 employees, performing functions in

Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Human Resources, Logistics

management, Quality Control and Production functions.

Strategic planning

. As a member of the Business Unit leadership team, I partner with our

customers and global business segment managers to ensure we are

progressively advancing our product lines and facilities to meet the

growing needs of a diverse market. Global strategies include

logistical studies of delivered pricing and product availability which

drive decision points of increased capacity for potential global

expansion facility/equipment expansions.

. Active participant with several cross functional teams; partner with

customers and evaluate market conditions to assess product advancement

and/or rationalization in order to assess operational efficiencies and

effectiveness.

. Member of the North American Contractor Safety Steering Committee

which establishes corporate procedural guidelines for all contracted

firms located at all North American sites. This is a diverse group of

multiple functionalities assembled to assess the need to create a

model which provides effective safety solutions involving different

chemistries and different sized facilities.

Operational Leadership

. Safety focused leadership throughout my entire career with proven

results. The two Texas sites I previously managed are currently

approaching 8 years without an OSHA recordable and the Brighton,

Colorado site is quickly approaching 2 years without an OSHA

recordable injury. Both are historic accomplishments for the sites.

. Led the team to LEAN manufacturing principles and have initiated

concepts with 5S, 8 Wastes and Visual Management with 18 months of

having responsibilities in Brighton, CO.

. Excellent leadership resulted in a 50% reduction in non-conformance

batching and waste which resulted in a savings of $450k during my

first 12 months in the urethane division.

. I have directed efforts to recognize a 9% conversion cost improvement

for my first calendar year at the facility resulting in $1.3 million

improvement with operating costs over the previous year.

. After assessing the plant operations and business strategy, I have

restructured the reporting responsibilities to optimize people's

talents and plant output to position ourselves to exceed the 2012

-2014 financial objectives.

. I am a core team member for the North American BASF Operational

Excellence team. I serve a key role in the architecture of the

Autonomous site process in 10'-11' which continues to be the current

structure of the national Operational Excellence assessment team for

small - medium sites.

BASF Corporation, Lancaster, TX

July 2006 to August 2011

Site Manager

Responsible for the overall manufacturing and distribution activities for

the Wall Systems and Concrete Admixtures Divisions. Managing a staff at two

facilities performing the plant's manufacturing, logistical, distribution,

and marketing operations.

. Directed the team through 3 ownership transitions from '99-'07

(SKW/MBT, Degussa & BASF)

. Led the plant construction and relocation for the Forest Hill Texas

Admixtures operations to Lancaster in 2009. I coordinated the site

teams, contractors and worked with local city officials (city council,

fire marshal, economic development) involved with the permitting

processes. The project was performed on budget and without any

recordable injuries on site.

. Managed the decommissioning of the Forest Hill Texas plant in 2009.

These activities were performed in less than 60 days, on budget and

without any recordable injuries

. Directed the engineering and plant construction and relocation of the

Lancaster acrylics operations in 2007. The project included the

addition of automated conveying and labeling equipment and relocating

all existing manufacturing equipment. The plant was relocated and

fully functional within 10 days during the during the highest demand

months of the calendar year. The project was performed on budget and

without any recordable injuries on site.

Degussa Construction Chemicals, Lancaster, TX

March 1999 to July 2006

Site Manager

. Increased production capacity through three competitor acquisitions by

implementing cold-blending mixing process improvements, automated

packaging, and the restructuring of labor. Expanded the production of

acrylic coatings by 223% from 1999 - 2006.

. Automated processes for conveying, labeling, order fulfillment, and

the charging of raw materials. Installed load cells for all high-

speed disperser and cold-blending ribbon mixing equipment to enhance

quality and productivity.

. Performed strategic analysis and implemented process improvements for

the reduction of conversion per unit cost. Reduced the sites

conversion costs by 24% ending in 2005.

. Worked directly with Corporate Product Managers and Directors to

ensure the overall health of the product and for process improvements.

. Implemented and received certification for ISO 14001 in 2004 and ISO

9001 in 2005. Created ISO Work Instructions to reflect BASF's quality

policies and manuals. Worked directly with Underwriter's Laboratories

and internal auditors to obtain ISO compliance.

. Achieved 35% reduction in overall plant waste through 04'-05' ISO

initiatives.

. Oversee marketing operations responsible for creation of color

formulations, standard color pallets, and the national distribution of

samples.

. Conducted all required annual training presentations for safety and

plant performance.

. Proficient in utilizing SAP for the procurement of raw materials,

production scheduling, inventory control, and MRP functions

. Achieved an exemplary Safety record with no OSHA Recordable LTA's in

over 5 years

. Received Responsible Care certifications for the 2 plants under my

responsibilities

. Established the Lean Manufacturing process in 2 plants in 2010

Parks Corporation, Greenville, TX

September 1989 to March 1999

Operations Manager

Responsible for the Operations Management of the manufacturing of solvent-

based polyurethane, paint-strippers, and solvent packaging. Managed a staff

of 35.

. Responsible for raw material procurement and scheduling.

. Responsible for overall manufacturing, production scheduling, and

finished goods inventory levels.

. Responsible for all maintenance personnel, projects and preventative

maintenance schedules.

. Managed all production activities for multiple shifts.

. Managed production schedules, employee training and employee

evaluations.

. Implemented training courses for product overviews to increase

productivity.

. Increased productivity by 23% averaged over 5 years team talent

restructure and synergistic training.

. Initiated and conducted all Safety Training Programs.

Parks Corporation, Greenville, TX

1989 to 1995

Maintenance Technician

. Responsible for the entire plant's scheduled and preventative machine

maintenance.

. Strategic Planning and Installation of new equipment.

. Assisted with the planning and plant commission in LeSage, WV, in

1995. Worked on site with equipment vendors and contractors to insure

plant commissioning met project timelines and budgetary schedules.

Education

M.B.A., Master of Business Administration, University of Texas, Dallas, TX

B.B.M., Bachelor of Business Management, Letourneau University, Longview,

TX

Software

SAP, Lotus Notes, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Special Recognitions

Corporate President's Award Winner 2003, 2005 & 2009

Recognized for Leadership Achievement, Outstanding Corporate

Citizenship & Productivity Improvement Excellence

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