Quality Control,R&D

LOUIS IMHOF *******@*****.***

*** *. *******

Drive 502-***-****

Sellersburg,

Indiana 47172

Louis R. Imhof Jr.

Objectiv To obtain a position which will utilize my education, work experience and

e exhibit my professional skills

Experien ?2009 -2015 BASF Corporation (Dispersions and Pigments)

ce Instituted the Long Term Stability Study for Behr Paints including Data Base

and spread sheets currently running over 125 individual batches in six

different termination dates and adding 10-15 addition batches every month.

Developed the present Batch to Batch worksheet data base that the lab has used

since the introduction of the Low VOC product line.

Developed the present Batch to Batch spreadsheet that the lab has used since

the introduction of the Low VOC product line.

By utilizing the worksheet and the spreadsheet this has increased the batch to

batch approval time. Plus increasing the total gallons produced per month

Worked as Q&A technician in Dispersions lab on 1st and 2nd shift.

? Technical support for pigment manufacturing plant.

? Edited and generated SOPs for daily manufacturing operations as per request

by plant supervisors in a timely manner.

? Conducted synthetic organic reactions to support pigment improvements and

technical service requests.

? Assisted with trouble shooting and identifying critical parameters found in

non conforming data request.

? Conducted independent interviews with vendors for raw materials and equipment

purchases for laboratory.

? Assisted in optimization of laboratory set up to conduct organic synthesis

for plant support.

?2008 Hexion Specialty Chemicals /Aerotek/(Non-Woven Division) UF

(urea-formaldehyde)Resin Technology

? Perform resin synthesis and mixture formulations per direction of the

appropriate Supervisor.

? Carry out application testing on formulated resins, glass mat hand sheet

fabrication and testing

? Conduct routine analysis on customer sample, eg. Formaldehyde analysis and

physical properties

As well as application testing.

? Carry out analysis and application test work at customer locations.

? Assist with development of new or improved test methods.

? Prepare reports and occasional customer correspondence in a timely manner.

? 2007 American Synthetic Rubber Company

? Provide daily estimate off-spec (EOS) for morning reporting, update EOS

spreadsheet daily with estimated and final grading

Off-spec (OS), perform grading utilizing the Grading Program, request addition

testing needed to complete final grading.

Release product for shipment to customer.

? Perform reclass, edit, add-on, void, & investigation functions within the

Inventory Program.

? Maintain control chart and finished product testing, instrument

cleaning/upkeep, & intra-laboratory (TIL) testing.

? Generate certificates of analysis (COAs) with the QUALITY Report Program and

oversee quality analysis monitoring

Activity.

? Perform month end closing for Grading & Inventory reports, perform monthly

off-spec inventory (OSI) report, maintain

Off-spec (OS) database, generate OS report, and prepare campaign reports.

? Conduct quality system verification audits (Delivered Product Error Rate,

finishing line, & Non-Confirm product),

Product inspection for release, block & search verifications.

? Historical information to improve product consistency.

? Maintain grading documents within document management guidelines.

? 2006 Brown-Forman Distilleries Louisville, Ky (Adecco Technical)

Quality Control First Shift

? Monitored the production and processing of spirits and liqueurs to insure

process sampling per Quality Control

Requirements.

? Conducted chemical, qualitative and organoleptic analysis on process and

finished product samples and incoming beverage alcohol product receipts and

select raw materials to insure adherence to manufacturing and quality

standards.

? Recommended adjustments and corrections to bring products to standard during

processing.

? Conducted pre-delivery sample tests for flavors and materials, completing

necessary paperwork, informing appropriate

Parties.

? Maintained communication with the second and third shift QC personnel sharing

information.

? 2005 Brown-Forman Distilleries Louisville, Ky (Adecco Technical) Quality

Control Manager Third Shift

(Jack Daniels Country Cocktails, Mike's Hard Lemonade)

? Monitored the production and processing of spirits and malt based Beverages

to insure process sampling per

Quality Control requirements.

? Conducted chemical, qualitative analysis on process and finished product

samples and incoming beverage alcohol

product receipts and select raw materials to insure adherence to manufacturing

and quality standards Made adjustments

And corrections to bring products to standard during processing.

? Monitored finished package appearance on the Bottling lines taking

appropriate action, placing materials, or cases

On hold as needed.

? Conducted predelivery sample tests for flavors and materials, completing

necessary paperwork.

? Performed established chemical, sensory, and other quality control tests and

procedures on process and finished

Product samples to ensure adherence to quality standards and manufacturing

specifications.

? Identified discrepancies and out of specification processes and formulates,

and prescribed adjustments to bring products

Within specification for further processing or bottling.

? Conducted package appearance audits/line/shift taking corrective action

making suggestions for improvement, and

Placing finished goods on hold as needed.

? 2004 (Devoe Paint) ICI Paints Strongsville Research Center Strongsville, OH

(Total 23 Years)

Worked under contract by ICI Paints to Set up Physical Testing Lab and to train

Industrial Maintenance lab personnel

At the Strongsville Research Center.

? Trained Lab personnel to performed quality control and performance tests for

both laboratory-made experimental batches

And standard production batches from the plants.

? Ongoing direct contact with Sales reps. in the field to troubleshoot

application problems, substrate conditions, and problems

Directly with the coating products themselves.

? Aided shipping personnel in shipping via UPS all hazardous material from the

laboratory.

? Trained lab personnel in formulating various industrial maintenance coatings,

including two-component and moisture-cure

Urethanes, epoxies, (conventional, 100% solids and low temperature), organic

and inorganic zincs.

? Trained lab employees on panel preparation for testing in the lab and Sales

reps, in the field.

? Maintained direct contact with Sales reps. in the field to supply them with

test Panels, display panels. Train lab employees, new sales

representatives on spraying techniques of all Industrial Coatings.

? Chemist 1992-2004

? Coordinated with Technical Services, Sales Representatives to develop a cross

reference product data guide.

? Liaison for marketing, technical services, and sales team members to generate

product displays for national trade shows.

? Liaison between R&D lab and Production Plant in Louisville KY. & Huron OH.

? Coordinated with sales representatives to determine future product changes,

market trends.

? Conducted quarterly three day Product seminars (application techniques,

testing procedures, and substrates) for new sales

representatives on existing product lines.

? Generated New Product Data Sheets, Updated existing product data sheets as

necessary.

? Formulated various industrial maintenance coatings, including two-component

and moisture-cure urethanes, epoxies,

(Conventional, 100% solids and low temperature), organic and inorganic zincs.

? Developed two-component epoxy & urethane coating systems utilized in Rail Car

industry. Chemical &

Petrochemical Plants.

Protection of tanks, pipes, equipment and structures of the Pulp & Paper

Industries.

Chemical resistant Tank linings.

NSF approved Water tank linings.

OEM coatings for Armag, BP, Chevron, Stolt Tank Lines, Caterpillar, Home Depot,

Bend-Pak, Boeing, Derrick Corp.,

Corrosion Protection of Steel, Galvanized, Concrete, or Aluminum Substrates.

? Provided plant support for manufacturing and processing of large-scale

batches.

? Performed quality control and performance tests for both laboratory-made

experimental batches and standard batches

From the plant.

? Evaluated raw materials for quality control specifications and compiled

reports detailing results.

? Ongoing direct contact with Sales reps. in the field to troubleshoot

application problems, substrate conditions, and any

Problems directly related with the coating products themselves.

? Member of laboratory SHE (Safety, Health, & Environment) Team. In charge of

Quarterly inspections to diagnose and

Correct any problems within the laboratory.

? Responsible for shipping via UPS all hazardous material from the laboratory.

? Responsible for all receiving shipping to the laboratory.

1996- President of Employee Association

1995-Vice President of Employee Association

Technical Specialist Devoe Coatings 1989-1992

? Assisted in formulating various industrial maintenance coatings, to include

two-component and moisture-cure urethanes,

Epoxies, (conventional, 100% solids and low temperature), organic and inorganic

zincs.

? Made small-scale paint batches, evaluating them for specific targeted

features.

? Assisted in raw material changes to attain desired characteristics. Generated

performance test and plant batch reports.

? Certified trainer for fork-lift operation.

? Implemented OHSA fork-lift training course for all employees & new hires.

Lab Technician/Senior Lab Technician 1982-1989

? Responsible for all physical testing, which included all panel preparation,

salt fog, salt water immersion, 180 F tap water

Immersion, QUV testing (A&B bulbs), and all chemical immersions.

? Evaluated exposed panels at 2week, 1month, 3month, 6month & 1 year.

? Made experimental paint batches.

? 1980-1982 Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Louisville, KY

Asst Manager

? Worked with sales personal on display setups and presentations.

? Assisted with ordering in all Departments.

? Maintained work scheduling for all Departments.

? 1975-1980 Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Louisville, KY

General Clerk

? Worked in all Departments (Produce, Dairy, Frozen Food, and Stock).

CDL-Class A- Truck Drivers Institue-2007

Educatio University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

n Morehead State University Morehead, KY

Jeffersontown High School Jeffersontown, KY

Interest 2000-2004 Elected Member of Town Council Sellersburg, IN.

s 2000-2008 Member Of Planning & Zoning Commission Sellersburg, IN.

2003-Sellersburg Street & Sanitation Liaison Officer to the Town Council

2003-President Town Council Sellersburg, IN.

2002-Sellersburg Water Co. Liaison Officer to the Town Council

2002-Vice President Town Council Sellersburg, IN.

2001-Sellersburg Sewer Co. Liaison Officer to the Town Council

2000- Sellersburg Water Co. Liaison Officer to the Town Council

1988-1995 Silvercreek Little League-Coach/Mgr.

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