SPENCER CHEVRAUX
18313 N800E 
Dunkirk, IN 47336
 [Send email to request phone number] 14.8423 

A highly talented, hands-on professional with extensive operations and
engineering experience . Specific expertise in optimizing growth increasing
output, improving quality and reducing costs. Possess strong leadership skills
developed through diverse managerial and supervisory successes throughout career.
Energetic change agent, objective problem-solver, diligent and flexible team
player. 

CORE SKILLS
Continuous Improvement/Lean Production and Operations Management Turnarounds ISO
Standards Project Management Engineering Training/Development Maintenance
Environmental Compliance 

RECENT EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND in MANUFACTURING CONSULTING

PURDUE UNIVERSITY /MEP - INDIANAPOLIS, IN 2007 - Present
Purdue’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a non-profit organization
that provides high value, affordable solutions to help businesses increase
profitability by leveraging resources in both the public and private sectors to
help identify areas of improvement, streamline processes, and ultimately increase
competitiveness.

 Advanced Manufacturing Specialist 

 * Facilitated Lean implementation (VSM, 5S, TPM, etc) and Training Within
Industry (TWI) processes across diverse industries resulting in bottom line
impacts of $14.5M.

RESULTS MANAGEMENT, INC. * NORTH/CENTRAL, IN 1996 - 2007
 * Founded in 1996, Results Management Inc. is a consulting and management firm
providing optimization, growth and quality systems experience to small and medium
size manufacturing firms.

Manufacturing Consultant

 * Directly reported to CEO to improve processes, systems, communication and
accountability utilizing the QS9000 (now ISO/TS16949) format in a wire drawing
company. 
 * Significantly and competently upgraded quality systems for ISO certification
for a supplier to the plastics industry.
 * Effectively trained supervisors and workers in team building and process
improvement for a molded rubber supplier to the automotive industry, which
resulted in increased productivity, collaboration and efficiency. 
 * Diligently provided engineering and manufacturing services to an FRP start-up
company.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND in OPERATIONS MANAGEMNT

 GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORP. 
Great Lakes Chemical manufactures Bromine and Halogenated chemical products

Director of Manufacturing

 * Efficiently provided management and ensured performance of two manufacturing
locations with nearly 100 employees, multiple expansion projects, evaluation of
acquisitions and business strategy development.
 * Successfully directed plant turn-around through physical and operational
improvements leading to a 44% output increase and a 7% decrease in operating
costs which resulted in an increase in revenue for the company.
 * Transitioned a multi-million dollar acquisition to set an all-time annual
production record with a leaner organization.
 * Aggressively managed a $10M project from scope definition through
construction which resulted in doubling capacity and savings of over $1M
annually.

 CPS CHEMICAL COMPANY - WEST MEMPHIS, AR 
The company produces a broad range of chemicals, including specialty monomers
and polymers for industrial and municipal water treatment.

 Plant Manager

 * Directly managed and responsible for operations in facility with 150
employees and the start-up of two production areas.
 * Revamped the operations organization for improved performance and resolved
labor/management issues.

 FERRO CORPORATION 
 A leading global supplier of technology-based materials for manufacturers that
enhances the performance of products in electronics, solar energy,
telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, building and renovation, appliances,
automotive, and household furnishings.

 Plant Manager

 * Diligently managed a team of 70 employees including the production,
logistics, maintenance, environmental operations and compliance, while
effectively increased output by 50% and profits by 20%.
 * Interacted routinely with clients, networked, partnered with and offered new
and upgrades of existing products.
 * Attentively led the creation, implementation and adoption of quality concepts
and implementation of quality concepts and ISO systems.

PREVIOUS BACKGROUND EMPLOYMENT in ENGINEERING and PROJECT MANAGEMENT

 Engineering/Project Manager 

 * Succeeded as project manager in moving through design, procurement and
construction on $5M plant in only six months within budget and with a quick start
up
 * Oversaw design and construction projects, managed maintenance department to
improve reliability and reduce costs.
 * Supervised a 24/7 production unit.

ICI AMERICAS 
A multinational leader in adhesives, electronic materials and specialty natural
and synthetic polymer businesses

 * Coordinated corporate and contractors as responsible project engineer for
$10M and $90M expansion projects.
 * Supervised project engineering and drafting staff.
 * Designed, procured materials, oversaw construction and start up of multiple
in-plant projects.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Southwestern Louisiana - Lafayette, LA

SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified TWI Instructor
Six Sigma Training, Purdue University 
Leading and Managing People, Columbia University
Executive Program, Louisiana State University
Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer