CHARLES G. MILLS

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Pasadena, Texas 77505 Email: acwtb6@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Manager

A customer-focused leader with over 26 years of proven success in the chemical industry combining efficient production management, operations, and maintenance with attention to safety, ongoing training development, and controls. Strong knowledge in leading staff in support of major projects and collaborating across multiple internal and external stakeholders to meet project and business objectives and goals within aggressive timelines and within budget. Technical expertise includes proficiency in using MAS 90 and SAP systems, have a Class D license pending, and possess a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

Areas of Expertise

Plant Operations & Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

Chemical & Manufacturing

Risk Assessment & Management

Operating Procedures Development

Collaborates Across Teams

Training Development

CIMA Zone 4 Program

Project Management

Safety Coordination

Hazardous Materials

Key Skills Assessment

RECOGNIZED FOR STRONG SAFETY CONTROLS – Served as a company resource for two industry-recognized programs by DuPont – STOP® and Take Two™, as well as provided training development, created risk assessments, and oversaw internal audits.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT – Deep knowledge of leading teams in chemical plant operations and production. Led special projects for the integration of new products and for projects which expanded plant capacity.

Professional Experience

PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION / SASBA 1985 – PRESENT

PROFESSIONAL BOWLER – REGIONAL LEVEL

Member of the Professional Bowlers Association since 1985

Member of the Senior All-Star Bowling Association (SASBA) since 2015

2007 Pasadena Bowling “Hall of Fame” Inductee

2012-2013 Assistant Coach of Pasadena Memorial High School Bowling Team

2011 Midwest-Southwest Regional Champion

2015 Firecracker Tournament Champion

2015 SASBA Rookie of the Year

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION, Pasadena, TX 2011 – 2014

Operations Supervisor

Three production units - oversaw all production operations including scheduling orders & logistics for shipments.

Scheduled next day maintenance for production units, when necessary.

Attended training in Basic Water System for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that includes a pending Class D license.

In charge of safety tail-gate meetings for all process operators.

GULF BAYPORT CHEMICALS LP, Pasadena, TX 2004 – 2011

Assistant Plant Manager/ Fire Chief/CIMA Zone 4 Company Representative (2009-2011)

Supervised all production operations to ensure products are made precisely to specifications.

Maintain high quality production for various products to meet customer demands.

Input production into MAS 90 & SAP systems.

Served as primary author for company operating procedures documenting new processes.

Maintained company’s operations manual which required incorporating revisions and keeping abreast of new federal and company policies, and disseminating new changes to leadership and across the company.

Led team efforts to install new reactor project to increase needed production by 20%.

Served a critical role in acquiring plant “Quick Attack” for firefighting availability for the plant.

Vacation Relief Lead Operator/Assistant to Safety Coordinator (2004-2009)

Project managed the implementation of a new Bio diesel product for Gulf Bayport Chemicals.

Recognized across the company as a subject matter expert in safety programs such as Safety Training Observation Program (STOP®), which seeks to prevent injuries by increasing safety awareness and communicating across organization; and the “Take Two™” series of safety video programs which stimulates thinking and conversation about safety in the workplace and home.

Led team efforts to bring Gulf Bayport Chemicals, LP into the Zone 4 Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA) Program which included responsibilities such as HAZOPs – MOCs and overseeing investigations; Lock out Tag out (LOTO) training, administering internal audits, overseeing program implementations, and developing risk assessments.

Recognized by senior leadership with two Gulf Bayport Chemical Star Awards for changing daily process to increase production output.

LONZA, INC., Pasadena, TX 1991 – 2004

Vacation Relief Lead Operator, Specialty Anhydride Unit (1997-2004)

The Anhydride Unit produced specialty resin with C5, Malic Anhydride, Butadiene and Acrylonitrile Chemicals with processes which included both batch and continuous distillations.

Operated specialty units during times of vacation or illness of regular staff, which required extreme flexibility and adaptability to several operating shifts.

Attended safety meetings, developed risk assessments, and audited work permits.

Chemical Plant Operator (1991-1997)

Operated in process unit manufacturing and packaging dye intermediates, which required batch reactions and purification.

Relied upon as an Emergency Response Team leader with industrial firefighting, hazardous material, industrial rope rescue and confined space rescue certifications.

Education & Training

Instructor for CIMA Zone 4, Texas A & M University, Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX): Covers industrial firefighting, hazardous material, industrial rescue and confined space rescue.

Training, Community Emergency Communications (Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC))

Training, HAZ MAT Emergency Response

Training, Incident Command

Training (40 hours), OSHA

Training, Basic Water Systems

Continuing Education, EMS Personnel

Apprentice School, Pipe Fitters Local Union 211

TWIC card

Certificate, NIMS 100, 700, 800

Certificate, HAZWOPER

Certificate, Operator

Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

DOT Certifications

Awards & Distinctions

Awarded Two Gulf Bayport Chemical Star Awards for changing daily processes to increase production output.

Possess Department of Homeland Security credentials for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

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