Wladimir A. Maldonado

Lexington, SC

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Dynamic Plant Management Visionary

Empowering Operations Excellence, Safety, and Strategic Growth Across Diverse Manufacturing Environments

As an adept Plant Operations and EHS leader with a proven track record in manufacturing excellence, I bring over a decade of experience in driving operational efficiency, quality, and safety. My leadership has consistently resulted in significant productivity improvements, cost savings, and a zero-incident safety record. With a deep commitment to sustainability and innovation, I am poised to lead Amcor toward its ambitious 2025 goals, ensuring that every product we craft meets and exceeds global standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team engagement.

Skill Areas: Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement Process Control & Optimization, Operational Planning & Execution, Leadership and Team Management, Safety & Compliance Training, Mentorship & Coaching Strategic Thinking Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Communication & Collaboration

Financial Acumen Multilingual Proficiency

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

●Spearheaded strategic planning at WAMM, achieving a 12% boost in productivity via Lean Six Sigma.

●As Administration Director in China, Jushi USA delivered a 2% financial growth and a 5% efficiency increase.

●Led Inbra Chemical's start-up, reaching 350K - 500K lbs production, zero LTIs, and a 22-strong team.

●Saved $2M, protected 400 jobs at China Jushi USA through proactive Environmental measures.

●Streamlined production at Refresco, achieving a 4% efficiency boost in high-speed bottling.

●Achieved 99.2% schedule attainment at Elementis, managing FDA and cGMP-compliant manufacturing.

●Enhanced extrusion at WAMM by 7%, resolving the plastic bag printer bottleneck.

●Generated $250,000 through partnerships at Inbra Chemical via the On-The-Job Training program.

●Led Refresco's 220 staff, implementing safety measures and achieving a 4% operational efficiency improvement.

●Managed a $2M lab in the US Army, ensuring QA/QC and achieving 100% customer satisfaction during 283% growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WAMM Operations Consulting – Lexington, SC (Feb 2022 – Present)

Operations Consultant

WAMM Operations Consulting is a global firm that analyzes high production costs, bottlenecks, quality in products and services, risk mitigation, innovation, agile ideas, and safety.

As an Operations Consultant, I spearhead comprehensive strategic planning, achieving a 12% productivity boost through tools like Value Stream Mapping and Lean Six Sigma.

I enhance staff skills through diverse leadership and improvement training programs, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

China Jushi USA – Columbia, SC (June 2022 – Oct 2022)

Administration Director

China Jushi USA is a $400M, 24/7, 400-staff fiberglass facility. In this role, I managed mission-critical HSE and HR programs, ensuring compliance with ISO certifications.

My strategic cost cuts and operational enhancements led to a 2% financial growth and a 5% boost in efficiency.

Exercised decisive leadership to save $2M and safeguard 400 jobs through proactive Environmental measures.

Inbra Chemical – Orangeburg, SC (May 2019 – June 2022)

Plant Manager

Inbra Chemical is a $15M-24/5 plasticizer plant startup.

As Plant Manager, I managed daily operations, achieving consistent production excellence and forging a high-efficiency team with zero LTIs and injuries.

My strategic partnerships generated $250,000, contributing to the company's success.

Refresco – Wharton, NJ (Oct 2017 – Nov 2018)

Production Manager

Refresco, located in Wharton, NJ, focuses on high-speed bottling production.

As Production Manager, I led 220 staff, implementing risk mitigation, safety, FDA audits, and quality procedures.

I achieved a 4% improvement in operational efficiency through standardization, training, and data analytics.

Elementis – Huguenot, NY (Feb 2016 – Sept 2017)

Production Manager

Elementis, formerly Summit Research Labs, is engaged in FDA- and cGMP-compliant antiperspirant manufacturing.

Achieved 99.2% schedule attainment, enhancing OEE by 10%, and executing safety audits and health programs, resulting in 100% safety performance.

Atis Colorjet – Ronkonkoma, NY (June 2013 – Jan 2016)

Process Engineer / Production Manager

Atis Colorjet, a $7M ink manufacturer, witnessed optimized production and regulatory compliance under my management.

Achieved 98% effective raw material usage, 100% on-time production, and substantial cost savings through reengineering processes and troubleshooting.

United States Army – Fort Riley, KS (Dec 2008 – Dec 2012)

Petroleum Laboratory Specialist – Retention NCO E4 / E5

In my impactful role within the United States Army, stationed at Fort Riley, KS, I served as a Petroleum Laboratory Specialist and held the Retention NCO E4 / E5 position.

In addition to overseeing a $2 million mobile laboratory for petroleum products, my duties included ensuring strict Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures were followed.

Additionally, I held training in First Aid and CPR, contributing to a robust and secure operational environment.

EDUCATION & OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCIES

Education:

●Master of Business Administration Operations Management Strayer University – JWMI

●Master of Science Financial Engineering Polytechnic University of New York

●Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering Central University of Ecuador

●Graduate Certificate Project Management University of Maryland

Certification:

●Lean Six Sigma Green Belt ID# 72802833SSGI

Operational Proficiencies:

Operational Excellence Efficiency Optimization Employee Engagement Safety Compliance Quality Assurance Leadership Strategic Planning Sustainability Commitment Adaptability Communication Production Scheduling

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