HOSSEIN YOUSSEFI, MS, MBA

Munroe Falls, OH ***** Mobile 330-***-****

adzp13@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/hossein-youssefi PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & APPLICATIONS SCIENCE ENGINEERING Operations Management Research & Product Development Chemical Engineer that is successful at leading personnel in the research, product development/design, production scale up, and the implementation of engineered solutions for focused customer applications. Known for business acumen, interpersonal skills and working with all levels of the organization to align customer needs to product reformulation or development. Certified Lean Six Sigma blackbelt who implements process improvements and cost saving initiatives for the company. Competencies include: DURAMAX MARINE® LLC, Hiram, OH 2021-2023

World class manufacturer of propulsion components for the Marine, Defense, and Power Industries Director of Operations Hiram, Ohio and Norwalk, Ohio 2021 to Present Hiram:

Directing a 24/5 continuous operation with weekend coverage of various rubber chemistries and metals in the form of raw material delivery to complete finished products ready for distribution (Hiram Facility). Responsible for the following Departments: Safety, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Shipping & Receiving, Process Engineering & Maintenance.

• Championed & Implemented an automated process to apply primer and adhesive improving throughput and quality for the end user.

• Maintained the ISO Quality System and various Marine Certification Authorities (Bureau Veritas, ABS, Lloyd’s)

Norwalk:

Directing a Welding and Fabrication operation to supply Heat Exchangers and Coolers for the Worldwide Marine Industry (Norwalk Facility).

• Directing all aspects of the Operations (Receiving, Metal Preparation, Welding, Molding, Fabrication

& Finishing, Shipping, Warehousing, Quality, & Safety). HENKEL CORPORATION, Mentor, OH 2019-2021

Manufacturer of Sealant & Caulks, Adhesives, Laundry Detergents, Soap & Beauty Care products Production Manager, Henkel Mentor 2019 to Present Managed a 24/5 continuous operation of chemical raw material delivery to filled products ready for distribution.

• Facility was covered under PSM (Process Safety Management Facility) guidelines

• Safety Reporting of Leading Indicators (Near Misses and Potential Hazards) was encouraged and spearheaded by the Production Group

• Continuous Training and Rotation of personnel to gain depth at key positions in the facility as well as new sets of eyes to review safety standards for the operating equipment

• Retained Key employees through selection and development training

• Chemical Engineering

R&D

• Strategic Planning &

Analysis

• Product Development

• Design Reviews

• Customer Focused

• Oracle, Syteline &

SAP ERP Experience

• Engineered Solutions

• Revenue Generation

• Lean Manufacturing

• Six Sigma Blackbelt

• Statistical Process

Improvement

• Lead Internal Auditor

• Kaizen Team

• Customer

Relationship Mgmt.

• Multi-Functional

Team Leadership

P&L

• Project Management

• Director Experience

• Global Responsibility

HOSSEIN YOUSSEFI

• Maximized output by splitting and overlapping shifts on key mixing and filling equipment

• Implemented and executed career development paths for hourly employees using employee feedback and data to grow and develop the workforce

• Executed continuous improvement projects with personnel and equipment that reduced cycle times from shifts to minutes

• Worked with various internal stakeholders (production, quality, product development) to reduce scrap output by analyzing the products chemistry and modifying the process to rework the WIP into viable sellable product

SMITHERS-OASIS ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, Kent, OH 2011 to 2019 A division of Smithers-Oasis Company that manufactures and sells products used in the floral, grower, biomedical, postharvest, and specialty markets.

Technical Manager, Temperature Controlled Packaging 2016 to 2019 Managed over $8M P&L for product development of temperature-controlled packaging. Aligned customer requirements with manufacturing, production, and corporate standards, and guidelines.

• Increased EBITDA 30%, Contribution Margin 19%, and top line sales 13% YOY by: o Reducing client quality concerns by 58% through implementation of product testing with Operations and QA. Improved product performance and cut customer refunds. o Leading departmental and senior management reporting meetings to review financial performance and operational key performance indicator (KPIs). Implemented follow up actions to remedy negative trends.

o Increasing Engineered Products Division revenue by 6% by lowering cost component and increasing yield through new processes and formulations.

• Partnered with e-Commerce to develop content for a new portal, www.temprecision.com, to provide 24/7 customer support.

Business Manager, New Business Development 2016 to 2019 Reported to V.P. of Asia/Latin America. Responded to client inquiries on new foam applications to generate new business sales. Assumed responsibilities concurrent with Technical Manager role.

• Achieved 7% top line sales growth for product portfolio year-over-year: o Co-created strategies for each market segment, in collaboration with local business units, including marketing campaigns and go-to-market strategies.

o Created a new sales channel by positioning company to be a distributor (rather than manufacturer) of non-core products. Set up business relationship with suppliers to provide product to customers, introducing a new income stream.

• Generated proposals for customized solutions for clients for North America, Asia & Latin America.

• Assigned as subject matter expert to create product content and blogs for a new website www.soeproducts.com to promote product awareness and usage to connect with potential clients.

• Worked on acquisition integration to introduce new product lines. Identified core products, integrated new products into marketing portfolio, and consulted on production.

• Developed Polyurethane product portfolio from acquisitions and customer / market requirements Plant Manager 2013 to 2016

Led operations and production of 47.5M units per year, overseeing Foaming Manufacturer, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Fabrication of phenolic-based foams for floral products. Oversaw a staff of 40 hourly workers.

• Led three major capital improvement projects (top heating plates, resin delivery system, and chemical delivery and dosing) successfully delivering all installations on time and under budget. Coordinated with vendors, supervised installations, created work instructions to ensure safe equipment operations, and provided post-installation support and training.

• Initiated new training processes to improve productivity, quality and safety (zero lost time accidents).

• Created product training for a new biodegradable product line and facilitated training for over 100 employees at North American facilities.

HOSSEIN YOUSSEFI

Chemical Engineer 2011 to 2013

Championed the development and implementation of unique tests to determine properties of new and existing raw materials used in foaming reaction process to increase throughput yield of reactants, diversify the product portfolio, increase supplier base and initiate cost savings.

• Initiated $200K+ of savings by utilizing Six Sigma techniques to develop a robust test series to discover a unique variable for acceptance or rejection of base resin. Improved quality and reduced scrap.

• Directed launch of new and improved foam types for all market segments in North America, increasing product portfolio by 6 additional foam types (25%) to satisfy market, customer, and product demands.

• Moved from a single source resin supplier to multi-source model, resulting in improved supply chain and control of costs. Created RFP, performed vendor selection process, and onboarded new supplier.

• Utilized a three-part testing sequence of second source suppliers of raw materials, scaled the formulation appropriately, and worked with Supply Chain to adjust costing and product supply sources. Tested final product to ensure it met all quality standards. Improved supply chain and cost controls for core product lines.

KOCH KNIGHT LLC, East Canton, OH 2006 to 2011

Manufactures acid proof solutions for random packing products, such as ceramic and internals/lining. Project Engineer 2008 to 2011

Directly managed large capital projects, installing turnkey vessels in mining locations in South America, Asia, and the South Pacific.

• Successfully managed $7M budget (second largest capital project in company history), providing technical consultation, material sourcing, installation and post-installation support. Managed logistics across multiple continents, including staffing, product manufacturing, and installation.

• Led a partnership with the University of Akron to test proprietary membrane to successfully develop new applications for existing product that enhanced usability in the field at remote project sites. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

2017 MBA, The University of Akron, Akron, OH

2010 MS, Chemical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 2003 BS, Chemical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 2013 Lean Six Sigma - Blackbelt Certified, Kent State, Kent, OH

Contact this candidate