Chemical Engineering Manager

NAME : Rommel S. Calma

ADDRESS : Block ** Lot *1 Onyx Street, Futura Homes, San Vicente,

San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines

TELEPHONE NUMBERS : (02) 8518-5821 ● Cell: (63-917-***-****

EMAIL ADDRESS : ******.*********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Licensed Chemical Engineer. Ranked 2nd Placer on the 1991 Chemical Engineering Board Exam

With extensive experience on various manufacturing operations on different multinational companies

With technical expertise in handling engineering projects, process and system improvements

Equipped with Demand and Supply Planning skills, inventory control and stock allocation

With strong knowledge on ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001.

Strong Leadership skills

Highly motivated, independent and can work best under pressure/stress

Highly resilient learner, never afraid of the unknown and always ready for the challenges ahead

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASIA PACIFIC OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MANAGER

H.B. Fuller Company, April 2, 2018 to Present

Lead and manage Operational Excellence across Asia Pacific region

Implement projects and initiatives with the goal of delivering strategic improvements linked to business objectives

Develop and/or streamline procedures and processes so that all AP sites will operate more efficiently

Drive continuous improvements thru process excellence, safety and quality culture transformation

Collaborate with site leadership and functional managers to achieve business goals and objectives

Participate and contribute to the Global Operational Excellence network and share best practices.

Key Achievements:

Implemented / completely rolled out Operating Discipline program across all AP sites

Reduced customer complaints and improved DPMO (Defects per Million Orderlines) and CoPQ (Cost of Poor Quality)

Reduced process cycle time thus improving productivity

Executed several OPEX projects

SUB REGIONAL (South East Asia) PLANT MANAGER

(Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippine sites)

H.B. Fuller Phils., Inc, Laguna, August 28, 2012 to April 2, 2018)

H.B. Fuller Adhesives Indonesia, January 2016 to September 30, 2018)

H.B. Fuller Adhesives Malaysia, August 1, 2017 to April 2, 2018)

Responsible for the operations of the Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippine manufacturing plants inclusive of the following functions: Safety, Manufacturing; Engineering / Maintenance; QA / QC, Supply Chain & Logistics.

Responsible for the start-up and commissioning of the new and state of the art manufacturing facility in Indonesia.

Build and establish the resources needed in all 3 plants.

Responsible for the qualification and commercial supply of new products.

Establish strategic plan to support business growth in South East Asia.

Manage plant operation in line with approved manufacturing policies and strategies. Ensures that company business plans are translated into specific operating / manufacturing plans, including:

Production Plans ( daily, weekly, monthly production schedules )

Raw Material Plans

Capacity Plans – manpower and equipment requirements in order to meet current and future sales projections.

Directly manages the Supply Chain function to ensure that raw material purchases, logistics and transportation are coordinated to ensure that we meet the company’s production and delivery schedules.

Directs the engineering support in terms of day to day maintenance and process improvements

Overseeing the order fulfillment process through customer service function, scheduling, distribution and engineering.

Directs preparation of cost control reports, cost estimates, staffing & facilities requirement forecasts.

Ensures that inventory control and levels conform to budget & forecasts

Ensures that facilities are operated giving utmost attention to safety and in accordance with governmental regulations and HBF guidelines concerning safety, health and environment.

Controls expenditure (capital and non-capital) within approved budget and authority.

Oversees and actively manages direct report’s performance appraisal and development

Ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to the operations function, including labor code, safety and custom regulations.

PLANT MANAGER H.B. Fuller Phils., Inc, Laguna, August 28, 2012 to April 2, 2018

Responsible for the operations of the Philippine site.

Plan, organize, direct and run day-to-day operations to exceed customers’ expectation.

Increase production capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.

Identification and management of opportunities for Philippine regional sourcing of finished goods and improved asset utilization

Manufacturing and operating management in line with approved manufacturing policies and strategies. Operational excellence delivering the 4 value principles of lowest cost, hassle free, on time delivery and quality product.

Collect and analyses performance data to look for wastage or overtime.

Commit to plant safety procedures.

Develop systems and processes that track optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.

Involve in Implementation of strategies to respective business units, which in line with company’s objective.

Oversee assignment of manpower such as determination of manpower requirements, working schedules, assigning staffs for specific duties and hiring and training new staffs.

Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling of current facilities.

Key Achievements:

2016 Asia Pacific Region - Plant of the Year

2015 Asia Pacific Region - Plant of the Year

2014 Asia Pacific Region - Plant of the Year

2014 Global Quality Awardee

2013 AP Best Plant in Inventory Management

Improved FL/MOH spending to achieve lower Unit Operating Cost

PRODUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY MANAGER

H.B. Fuller Phils., Inc, Laguna, March 3, 2010 to August 27, 2012

Responsible and accountable for the safe and effective planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the manufacturing operations to ensure achievement of targets and continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency and people processes.

Continuously achieve and improve efficiency performance and lead efficiency-improvement programs to support the drive for cost leadership in the industry.

Manage the performance against key cost drivers such as plant reliability, plant availability, productivity, yield, and headcount

Develop medium term plans to continuously improve cost performance

Ensure that Out of Specification rates are within budgeted levels.

Coordinate with Purchasing regarding production and maintenance supplies.

Ensure that Preventive Maintenance and Calibration of Equipment is completed according to schedule with regular reviews to monitor status.

Direct, coordinate and integrate periodic activities of maintenance staff to ensure efficient operation.

Responsible for the effective implementation of the EHS Management System at the site; ensuring appropriate localization but maintaining alignment with corporate standards.

Provide professional knowledge and expertise in the administration of environmental health and safety programs.

Responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and HB Fuller policies.

Show demonstrated leadership to drive the safety culture throughout the Site and Business and to share best practice with other HB Fuller EHS personnel within the region as well as globally

Key Achievements:

Significantly improved operating efficiency and yield

Improved SIFOT (Shipment In Full and On Time)

Upgraded manufacturing equipment

Won Awards on Yield Improvement and Cost Reduction Initiatives

PRODUCTION AND SAFETY MANAGER

Emirates Plastic Industries, Dubai, UAE, November 2008 to December 2009

Oversee and control all activities of the manufacturing lines. Handles a total of 120 personnel.

Institute new systems and procedures for the efficient production of various plastic products.

Responsible for the production planning, materials allocation, manpower distribution and inventory control of the factory’s day to day operation.

Monitor daily production output, machine efficiency and quality performance. Institute necessary countermeasures if necessary.

Ensure that all targets and objectives of the factory in terms of Quality, Cost, and Productivity are achieved.

Conduct process improvements to improve quality, reduce cost and increase productivity.

Key Achievements:

Maintained zero recordable injury.

Achieve higher manufacturing efficiency.

Implemented programs to improve existing process.

PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER (Plating Department)

Rohm Electronics Philippines Inc., Cavite December 2003 to September 2008

Manage the whole plating line of Nickel, alloy 42 and Copper frames.. Handles a total of 90 personnel.

Directly responsible for the performance indices of the department in terms of Quality, Productivity, Cost, Health and Safety.

In-charge of production planning, raw materials and chemical control, manpower scheduling, machine allocation and actual output monitoring.

Oversee chemical analysis and confirms chemical mixing / chemical dumping.

Handle project managements, Kaizen activities and quality circles to improve plating quality.

Implement new systems to attain optimum yield, reduced cost and on time delivery.

Evaluate new chemicals or substitute materials.

Conduct final checking and plating machine buy-off on other countries.

Conduct process audits on affiliate companies abroad.

Key Achievements:

Reduced quality defects

Received award on project Kaizen (Productivity Improvement)

Chemical consumption reduction thru optimization

Audited affiliate facilities in Thailand/Japan

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Amkor Technology Philippines, Muntinlupa, January 1998 to December 2003

Conduct full qualification of new customer, new devices, substitute materials or newly acquired machines.

Develop and qualify new or improved processes in order to achieve higher productivity at the same quality levels or standards.

Implement work methods or techniques that will improve cycle time, yield, DPM and reduce cost.

Key Achievements:

Qualified various customers.

Implemented improvements in process controls

Participated in the design and qualified additional lines

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Colgate Palmolive Philippines Inc., Makati, July 1991 to November 1997

Directly supervises all activities involved in manufacturing different variants of body cleansing soaps (Palmolive, Tender Care, Protex, Irish Spring).

Analyze and troubleshoot production problems.

Spearhead functional/support groups in order to obtain the necessary resources to achieve planned objectives.

Implement work procedures to improve production operations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

2nd Placer – Chemical Engineering Board Exam, May 1991

Class Valedictorian – Bahay Pare Central High School; Candaba, Pampanga, 1982 - 1986

Class Valedictorian – Bahay Pare Elementary School; Candaba, Pampanga, 1976 - 1982

TRAININGS AND CHARACTER REFERENCE

Available upon request.

I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Rommel S. Calma

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