Management Systems Quality Control

Lawrence W. Bledsoe

Address: ***** ***** **** **** **., Pinehurst, TX 77362

Phone: 281-***-****

Email: ********.*******@*********.***

Summary

Product Expertise: Extensive experience with PIB, solvents, base chemicals, alcohols, various polymers, excipients, fuel additives (oxygenates, corrosion inhibitors, detergents), production chemicals, lubricity improvers, and biocides.

System Implementations: Successfully implemented Global Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Document Management Systems (DMS) for companies including Shell, ISP, and Baker Hughes.

Management Systems: 30 years of lead auditing and implementation for ISO9001, ISO14001, OSHAS18001/ISO45001, and RC14001/RCMS standards.

Analytical Chemistry: 30 years of experience with a focus on GC, wet chemistry, and physical properties testing.

Laboratory Management: 20 years of experience managing union workforce lab techs.

Oilfield Chemistry: 9 years of expertise.

Plant Analytical Chemistry Support: 15 years focused on process support, online and at-line analytical method development using Mid Range Infrared Spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography.

Leadership: Managed QC Laboratories and led diverse teams across North America for Shell Chemical and ISP.

Team Building and Conflict Resolution: Extensive training and experience.

Certifications: Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Certified.

Accomplishments

Continuous Improvement Leader with several implementations for Fortune 500 Companies with a global footprint in Petrochemical and Specialty Chemical industrty as a contractor.

Revenue Growth: Achieved $3.2 million in revenue for 2022, a 120% increase from 2021.

Project Leadership: Led various projects at TPC Group, including a seamless lab construction project with a $10 million budget and corporate FMS implementation.

SAP Implementation: Part of the Business Solution Team that implemented SAP globally for Baker Hughes.

QC Lab Relocation: Successfully moved the QC Lab to a new Technical Center without impacting production.

Lab Transformation: Improved efficiency and data reliability in QC Labs at HNO and BNO, saving approximately $300,000 annually.

Cost Reduction: Transformed the QC Lab at Calvert City, reducing the budget by $950,000 and headcount by 9 technicians without impacting production.

Quality Improvement: Led initiatives to resolve off-spec occurrences and harmonize product specifications, significantly reducing gross margin losses and enhancing product quality.

Professional Experience

Spartan Six Enterprises, Pinehurst, TX

President HSEQ, Technology, and Sales Development

April 2015 – Present

Lead Auditor for various clients.

Process Chemistry Consulting and technical sales development.

Compliance training, evaluation, and interpretation.

Argo Efeso Consulting, Chicago, IL

Lead Consultant Quality Standard Work Stream – SME (Independent Contractor)

September 2023 – May 2024

ABS Quality Evaluations, Houston, TX

Lead Auditor & Consultant

September 2023 – Present

Turner & Coates Limited, Salford, UK

Lead Auditor & Consultant

May 2018 – September 2019

TPC Group LLC, Houston, TX

Manager, Quality Control Laboratory

February 2010 – November 2014

Managed lab operations in Houston and Baytown with a $3MM budget.

Special project: FMS API755 implementation team.

Champion Technologies, Fresno, TX

Quality Systems Management

November 2008 – January 2010

Oversaw quality systems for all manufacturing sites.

Chemical Sampling Services, Magnolia, TX

Technical Director

March 2008 – November 2008

Baker Hughes Inc., Baker Petrolite Corporation, Pasadena, TX

Manager, Sr. Quality Control Laboratory

May 2006 – March 2008

Managed all lab operations and participated in executive and global technical committees.

International Specialty Products, Calvert City, KY

Manager, Quality Control Laboratory

February 2003 – April 2006

Shell Chemical LP, Houston, TX

Quality Assurance Manager – Solvents Americas Region

October 1999 – January 2003

Managed quality systems for the largest chemical solvents product line.

Scotts Specialty Gases, Houston, TX

Quality Control Laboratory Representative

1993 – 1997

Daniel Industries – Electronics Division, Houston, TX

Quality Control Laboratory Technician

1991 – 1993

Education

Skidmore College – UWW, Saratoga Springs, New York

Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry Major (1997 – 1999)

University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Coursework (1993 – 1997)

Houston Community College, Houston, Texas

Associate of Science, Chemistry Major (1989 – 1993)

References

Frank Stevens, VP Manufacturing, ISP Chemicals

Calvert City, KY

Phone: 270-***-****

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