Daniel M. Vives, PE

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Residence 901-***-**** Mobile 901-***-****

acr89e@r.postjobfree.com

Manufacturing Engineering Executive

International Operations and Project Management . Design and Process Engineering Information Systems and Technology . Regulatory and Compliance Progressive career offering expertise in large scale operations and project management, as well as design, process and production engineering in world class, highly regulated manufacturing environments. Experienced in implementing continuous process improvement, lean manufacturing, operational infrastructure and executing plant start-ups, while achieving operational and regulatory compliance goals for manufacturing facilities in the US, Europe and Asia Qualifications and Areas of Expertise

Operational Management and Capital Budgets Crisis Planning / Emergency Response/Regulatory EHS Global Project Management Operations Recovery/Environmental Remediation Strategic Planning and Implementation GMP, Good Practice CGMP and Pharmaceutical Process Safety Management, Risk Analysis / Risk Management Auditing and Quality Control Practices Six Sigma Green Belt SAP, MRP Implementation, Environmental Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Continuous Process Improvement Health and Safety, Staffing, Training and Development Professional Experience

Honeywell (Formerly Allied Chemical) Orange, TX 2014-Present Global manufacturer of chemicals, electronics and safety systems Process Engineering Manager

Directing groups of engineers in all aspects of site engineering, capital planning, capital construction and project implementation for multi-unit process plant. Achievements include installation and commissioning a $2 million environmental process control system and installation and commissioning a $3 million oxidizing process unit.

EI Du Pont Memphis,TN 2008-2014

$30 billion dollar global manufacturer of chemicals, building products, agriculture products and safety systems Engineering and Capital Manager

Directed groups of engineers and designers in all aspects of site engineering, capital planning, capital construction and project implementation for multi-unit process plant. Achievements include design and installation a $4 million process control computer system, and over $10 million in annual process improvement, mechanical integrity, and regulatory compliance projects.

Lucite International (Plaskolite) Memphis,TN 2004-2008

$1.5 billion global manufacturer of acrylic based polymers for the automotive, commercial construction and retail industries Regional Manager of Capital Planning and Budgeting Directed all aspects of strategic capital planning and budgeting for North America facilities. Oversight included responsibility for $100 million annual capital budget and expenditures

Plant Engineer and Production Manager

Directed all phases of plant engineering, production management, process improvement and project management of a 90 million pound per year production and extrusion site

Engineered and installed a waste reduction facility. Facility has proven annual savings of $400,000 Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Memphis, TN 1995-2003

$2 billion global chemical manufacturing company specializing in industrial, intermediate and specialty chemicals, agricultural chemical, water treatment chemicals, and flame retardant chemicals

Project Manager / Manager of Process Engineering

Leveraged extensive background and expertise in manufacturing engineering management to function as a project manager and senior advisor through all aspects of process design and support, engineering technical support, auditing and capital budgeting. Directed strategy for a $10 million capital budget and lead multi- discipline engineering teams of a project-by-project basis. In all cases ensured regulatory compliance and a high level of quality and on time operational performance and job site safety

Operations Engineering Management

Directed a global Process Engineering initiative which included capital appropriation reviews, site auditing/assessment reviews and technical service and leadership to more than 30 US and international (England, France, Germany, and Italy) manufacturing facilities. Ensured Compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations as well as Europe’s SEVESO II Compliance - through regulatory review and program development and specialty project design and implementation Design Engineering

Designed, procured, installed and commissioned an environmental scrubber unit to reduce hazardous gaseous and particulate emissions. System cut plant emission by 95%. The emission reduction improved plant capacity 100% while continuing to operate under the existing air permit levels Daikin America, Inc. Decatur, AL 1994-1995

$2 billion global manufacturer of polymers and copolymers for the automotive and commercial industries Production Manager

Commissioned to direct the operational start-up of the second US facility for this Japanese chemical manufacturer. Traveled to Japan for a 3-month introduction and training - and successfully delivered the multi-million dollar start-up on time, on budget and without incident. Implemented the operational discipline and infrastructure and achieved full manufacturing rates one-week after initial batching. Fully staffed the 3-shift 24-hour operation and recommended a step-wise training process for the 30+ operators. Plant generated more than $100 million in the first year of operations Daniel M. Vives, PE

Residence 901-***-**** Mobile 910-***-**** acr89e@r.postjobfree.com International Specialty Products Corporation, Calvert City, KY 1987-1994

$2 billion intermediate specialty and fine chemicals for pharmaceutical, industrial and cosmetic industries Production Manager / Senior Project Manager

Recruited specifically for high profile achievements in design engineering and team leadership in world class manufacturing environments. Positioned to drive process engineering and production for a $100 million line of specialty and fine chemicals with a $15 million budget, a direct reporting team of 10 managers and 100- member unionized workforce.

Achievements in Engineering Design

Initialed the formulation of ingredients for numerous hair care and cosmetics-and directed the manufacturing processes for 60 new products over a 24-month market expansion program. Effort supported the client through regulatory, compliance and commercialization process Operational Leadership

Directed an engineering study and implemented changes which successfully increased the capacity of a surgical preparation unit. Increased production capacity resulted in a $1.5 million increase in annual sales Improved the scheduling efficiency and coordinated/managed concurrent engineering design and construction projects. Process improvement effectively reduced project engineering backlog by 70%

Early Career: General Electric, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, 1984-1987 and Union Carbide Corporation, Production Engineer (1981-1984) Education and Professional Development

Master of Business Administration

Owen Graduate School of Management-Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN

Registered Professional Engineer, State of Tennessee Honors Adjutant General Individual Award. State of Texas Governor’s Emergency Service Citation, State of Texas Profession Affiliations

National Society of Professional Engineers - Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers - American Institute of Chemical Engineers

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