Supply Chain Project Management

Mike Shaughness

Senior Project Management & Operations Leader

**************@*****.*** • 803-***-****

LinkedIn • Clover, SC 29710

Strategic and performance-driven professional with extensive leadership experience in driving complex, large-scale initiatives in manufacturing sector. Proven ability to align cross-functional teams with business goals to optimize production, reduce costs, and accelerate time to market. Adept at leading multi-site project portfolios, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and fostering high-performing teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain. Demonstrated leadership in safety, change management, stakeholder engagement, and team development, while achieving operational excellence and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Sustainability Initiatives

Capital Project Management

Operations Management

Change Management

Safety / Regulatory/Quality Compliance

Strategic Planning/Execution

Strategic Collaboration

Manufacturing Project Leadership

KPI Development/Execution

Professional Experience

Rio Tinto (formerly Arcadium Lithium), Bessemer City, NC

Production Area Manager 2023 — 2025

Oversaw comprehensive operations for four production units focused on battery-grade lithium hydroxide and specialty lithium derivatives, along with site utilities, such as boilers and cooling towers. Led dedicated team, including production supervisors, run plant engineers, technical assistants, maintenance coordinators, and plant operators to ensure seamless operational flow. Collaborated with global manufacturing excellence teams and supply chain partners to enhance productivity and efficiency, while addressing rising customer demands within dynamic lithium market. Partnered with plant leadership to set up enduring manufacturing practices, sustainability initiatives, and plan for site succession and long-range capital expansion. Focused on team development to drive growth and efficiency.

●Promoted safety excellence by instilling hazard recognition and accountability at floor level.

●Achieved $20M increase in annual sales revenue through implementation of accelerated aged stock reprocessing with operations, quality, and supply chain teams.

Lignetics Group, Inc, Louisville, CO

Technology Director 2021 — 2023

Directed multidisciplinary team of process engineers, project managers, and construction specialists to deliver comprehensive technical, engineering, and capital project management support for company-wide operations. Overhauled drying and pelletizing protocols to enforce best practices and minimize conversion costs while assessing de-rating and downtime issues. Collaborated with leadership at multiple levels to drive overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) initiatives for enhancing conversion cost efficiencies and maximizing financial margins.

●Designed company-wide energy portfolio program by incorporating contracts and advanced data tracking methods.

●Accomplished $1.2+M in annual savings by leading electricity demand response program in collaboration with all partners.

●Supervised robust capital portfolio valued at 150+ projects, maintaining accountability through regular executive reporting.

Capital Projects Manager 2020 — 2021

Collaborated with site managers to develop capital project submittals, forecasts, and execution oversight. Led process design, mechanical and electrical design, and construction resource allocation efforts. Championed capital annual operating plan in line with senior leadership goals. Administered facility expansions, fire protection, and spark detection projects to improve operational safety and productivity.

●Introduced streamlined system to optimize cash forecasting and verify accountability in project budgets.

●Revamped project management protocols by establishing industry best practices for efficient project delivery.

●Oversaw $10M capital project portfolio management across multiple manufacturing sites, while steering direct management of all critical projects exceeding $500K.

Albemarle Corporation (formerly Rockwood Lithium, Inc.), Kings Mountain, NC

Senior Engineering Manager 2017 — 2020

Supervised cohesive team of 18 engineers, designers, project managers, construction coordinators, and site supervisors to ensure project excellence. Conducted biweekly capital portfolio reviews and partnered with site managers to prepare accurate monthly forecasts and Sarbanes-Oxley compliant reports, sharing insights with senior leadership. Steered resource allocation for process, mechanical, and electrical design while driving annual operating plan in collaboration with site leadership. Spearheaded initiatives for safety hazard awareness and mitigation, leading to decrease in near miss accidents.

●Headed management of $50M capital project portfolio across multiple U.S. lithium manufacturing sites.

●Elevated transparency for plant leadership and reinforced team accountability by devising dashboard featuring key metrics.

●Functioned as project management SME for increasing project execution efficiency for installations exceeding $500K in cost.

●Rectified inconsistent engineering design practices, secured approval for two engineering lead roles, and enacted protocols, achieving 10% cost reduction in six months by designing streamlined organizational model.

Site Manager 2016 — 2017

Orchestrated comprehensive site operations for Albemarle Corporation, while managing staff and employing procedures to maximize efficiency. Directed operations at Silver Peak, Nevada site on an interim basis for seamless execution of projects. Facilitated coordination among 65 employees, while refining operational flow and productivity.

●Fostered robust safety culture that prioritized accurate reporting and proactive hazard identification and mitigation.

●Championed cultural change by aligning site operations with company's core values and promoting unified workforce.

Project Manager 2014 — 2016

Drove major capital projects for North American facilities in chemical manufacturing sector. Coordinated creation of basic and detailed designs and managed precise capital cost estimates and funds requests. Selected and supervised engineering firms and contractors to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations throughout all phases. Developed comprehensive project management plans, including process layouts, instrumentation diagrams, and hazard analysis.

●Improved project cost tracking procedures to deliver superior reporting to senior management.

●Prepared capital cost estimates with 10% accuracy to support budgeting and financial planning.

●Strategized multifunctional project teams for seamless execution of deliverables with stakeholder engagement.

Additional Experience

Engineering Manager, CF Industries, Woodward, OK

Site Manager Plant Services & Project Engineering Manager, IGM Resins / Cognis Corporation, Charlotte, NC

Plant Engineer, DMV International Nutritionals, Delhi, NY

Project Manager & Process Engineer, Inchem Corporation, Rock Hill, SC

Process Engineer Boiler Engineer Project Engineer Environmental Manager, Millennium Chemicals, Baltimore, MD

Environmental Engineer & Plant Chemist, Independent Cement Corp, Hagerstown, MD

Education

Master of Business Administration

Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD

Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Certification

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional

Credential #1870936

Issued Nov 2015

Expires Nov 2027

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