JOSHUA JACKSON
614-***-**** ******************@*****.*** Columbus, OH
OBJECTIVE
Former Marine Corp veteran with 16 years of experience with chemical plant operations. Seeking a challenging and suitable position in the Manufacturing industry. Strong background in FDA and government contracted facilities and ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on processing equipment as well as sample analysis. 8 years of shift supervisor experience overseeing 8-15 chemical operators at any given time. Proven track record of performance improvement across KPI’s such as Efficiency, Attendance, Retention, and Quality due to servant style leadership and dedication to my team.
EXPERIENCE
Chemical Process Supervisor (Off-Shift) – Velocys Inc. September 2015 – November 2023
• Oversight of 8-15 Reactor Operators for bio-clean oil-based products used in products for Maybelline and MAC Cosmetics
• Responsible for tasking, training, and monitoring team to meet production demands and guidelines
• Operated Pilot plant using distributed control systems from control room.
• Provided help in the control room performing necessary manual adjustments in the plant.
• Experience in Steam Methane Reforming and Discher-Tropsch processes and operations of skids
• Mixed/batched chemicals to improve water quality of plant and performed water chemistry analysis.
• Draining and collection of chemical products from product drums
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of operation units and making improvements during turnaround of the chemical plant.
• Experience with compressors, heaters, heat exchangers, steam generators, chemical reactors, flow control valves, and building tubing. Lead Process Operator – Abbott Nutrition
November 2012- December 2014
• 3rd Shift Lead of batching operations and technical trainer on off-shift
• Weighing and dispensing materials for baby formula in an FDA regulated manufacturing plant
• Followed batch records and SOPs to produce quality product.
• Monitoring of pumps, valves, and temperatures of batches to meet quality standards.
• Scanning received materials and finished product into inventory. Chemical Operator – Detrex Elco/Italmatch Chemicals December 2009 – October 2012
• Batch processing of high-performance lubricant additives and high purity hydrochloric acid
• Packing and drumming raw materials for production
• Toting and labeling finished batches.
• Sampling final product for Quality assessments
EDUCATION
High School Diploma 1999 United States Marines Infantry Seargent (1999-2004)