Project Manager Quality

Kenneth L. Williams

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JOB SUMMARY

Experienced professional Chemist specializing in analytical chemistry. Demonstrated experience in practicing and managing chemical laboratories utilizing a wide variety of analytical instrumentation and techniques.

Successful track record of millions of dollars in company savings through problem solving. Working experience with ISO 9000, South Carolina DHEC Environmental Lab Certification, confined space air monitoring and asbestos abatement. Proven skills in teaching and training.

KEY SKILLS

Experienced Chemical Lab Manager both strategic and operational

Proven highly effective analytical and problem solving skills

Managing resources effectively to achieve key targets and budgets

Self motivating, results driven

Wide ranging management skills

First class communication and interpersonal skills with credibility at all levels

Effective large-scale project manager

Experience with computer systems and effective use of IT

Experienced environmental lab certification

Experienced teacher, technical trainer

Professional Trumpeter

Speaks Spanish, some Japanese

TECHNICAL SKILLS and SPECIAL TRAINING

Certified Asbestos Inspector (identification and abatement)

Microscopist, trained at McCrone Institute

Analytical Instrumentation (FTIR, AA, GC, UV-Vis, TLC, IC)

Polymers and coatings characterization

Paper Fiber Identification and Deposit Analysis

Textile testing

ISO 9000 (operation, auditing and documentation)

SQC, Measurement Systems and Experimental Design

Management Development

Management Skills/Supervisory Techniques Situational Leadership

Time/Stress Management High Performance Organization

Value Added Processes Competency Based Learning

Behavioral Science

Office Automation

MS Word Excel PowerPoint Access Lotus Notes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Laboratory Manager 1988-2010

Abitibi Bowater

• Provided chemical expertise to all Bowater manufacturing sites in the areas quality and customer complaints achieving $7M+ in cost savings and increased customer satisfaction.

• Prepared extensive technical recommendations for paying customer claims.

• Successfully managed companywide project to design and implement state-of-the-art Quality Support System, which produced a very efficient and effective IT based system for managing process and product quality.

• Conducted professional training for all employees (hourly to executive) in chemistry, mathematics, confined space monitoring, chemical hygiene and QSS. Improved employee knowledge and competency produced increased efficiency and safety.

• Valued as the final authority on all chemical analysis and safety activities for Abitibi Bowater which increase effectiveness and safety.

• Responsible for all aspects of Confined Space monitoring, including sourcing, ordering and maintaining (calibration) equipment. Within the specific area of responsibility remained incident free.

• Key role in implementing ISO 9000.

Chemical Laboratory Supervisor 1982-1988

• Responsible for managing professional lab technicians in daily operations, scheduling, safety training and job training. This raised the level of lab proficiency, service and productivity.

• Developed, maintained and enforced all chemical lab operating procedures (SOP), Chemical Hygiene Plan achieving high quality and efficiency.

• Prepared sample testing schedule ensuring consistent and efficient production operation.

• Organized lab for improved communication and efficiency

• Conducted companywide asbestos identification resulting in fast, efficient handling of abatement activities.

Analytical Chemist 1980-1982

• Analyzed process contaminants improving product quality and reducing loss

• Solved a critical pH measurement issue by performing a needs assessment and recommending and implementing corrective action to ensure accurate measurements

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Department Head of Analytical & Textile Testing

Collins & Aikman 1976-1980

Quality Control Supervisor

Rohm & Hass 1973-1976

Private Tutor 1973-Present

Ft. Mill HS, Nations Ford HS, Marvin Ridge HS, Providence HS

Myers Park HS, South Meck HS, Charlotte Catholic HS, Ardrey Kell HS

AWARDS

Outstanding Service Award on QSS project

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, Chemistry and Math - Methodist University

MBA Classes - Fayetteville State University

AFFILIATIONS

Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colonists (AATCC)

Pittsburgh Analytical And Spectroscopy Annual Conferee

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