Michael T. Chapman
5116 Brady Court * Ellicott City, MD 21043 * Cell: (443) 851-7074 * 

Project / Production Management Professional

MBA in Project Management Feb-2010

Highly accomplished, energetic project and operations management professional
with extensive experience leading operations to achieve unprecedented results in
profitability, project efficiency, and employee morale. Expertise in managing key
relationships, process improvement initiatives, and strategic and long-range
planning. Collaborative and hands-on team leader with ability to coach and
motivate teams to exceed organizational objectives. Demonstrates professional
expertise and sustains a professional growth strategy.

Operations Management * Lean Manufacturing * OSHA * 6 Sigma Greenbelt *
Recruiting & Hiring
MBA - Project Management * MS-Project * Report Generation * Staff Management *
Vendor Relations
Operational Streamlining * Process Reengineering * Presentations * Financial
Management
Communications * Contract Negotiations * Cost Control & Avoidance * Change
Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLARIANT, Milford, DE * 2008-2009
Specialty chemicals, dyes, colorants, and performance chemicals with $8B in
annual revenue.

Production Manager
Joined organization to oversee projects driving environmental health and safety
(EHS), operational efficiencies, and production growth with a $375K per month
budget. Orchestrated on-time completion of projects and daily production while
leading quality assurance and providing senior management reporting.

 * Played a significant role in coordinating highly visible activities across
projects and production levels by overseeing pigment, carbon-black, and
compounding twin screw extruder projects.
 * Led completion of key projects by managing all production, recruiting
personnel, and scheduling resources to meet established deadlines.

ADELL PLASTICS, Baltimore, MD * 2004-2008
Focused on plastics compounding with 3 plants and $60M in annual revenue.

Plant Superintendent
Hired to lead projects across 6 twin screw production lines for plastic
compounding extruding. Spearheaded all production, scheduling, and safety issues
with a $500K per month budget. Supervised 5 direct report employees and 60 union
employees.

 * Saved 5% in lost product and reweighing time as a result of leading a project
to automate consistent container weight across weighing stations.
 * Improved shipping packaging 15% by managing a new silo loading/unloading
project for raw materials.
 * Reduced downtime 20% through a project that established new product-making
processes.
 * Improved personnel productivity by launching new training program.
 * Managed plant inventory and made accounting adjustments for monthly cost
accounting and accuracy.
 * Handled all union grievance meetings and worked with senior union officials
to ensure smooth employee operations in the plant

W.R. GRACE, Baltimore, MD * 1992-2003
Operated in 40 countries offering specialty chemicals and chemical products.
$3.3B in annual revenues.

Plant Superintendent (2001-2003)
Led a team of management professionals in operating the Silica's and Adsorbents
facilities at the Curtis Bay site of W.R. Grace. Directly responsible for 7 unit
operations, 60 union and 8 salaried employees.
 * Implemented a safety stand down day after a series of incidents in the plant;
reduced union grievances and defused issues after reducing safety issues by 85%
thereafter.
 * Analyzed manufacturing data and created insightful reports for senior
management using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; analyzed staffing levels for the
plant and saved the company thousands of dollars by shutting down the plant when
necessary. Created new product budgets in SAP.
 * Managed over $10 million worth of projects, including a catalyst plant
start-up, a bio-reactor start-up, and the addition of 2 new wash-pots, increased
production over 300% on a major catalyst project.
 * Achieved a product line inventory reduction of 10% by interacting with sales
and logistics to control inventory.
 * Negotiated changes in the union work procedures that allowed one operator to
run two jobs at the same time, helping the company to save thousands of dollars
in overtime.
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Customer Service Manager (1998-2001)
Promoted to lead western hemisphere customer service projects and operations for
the silicas product line. Personally tasked with supporting sales staff,
addressing customer complaints, and tracking sales data for North/South/Central
America, Mexico, and Canada. Managed a $60K per month budget with 12 direct
reports.

 * Improved internal operations by overseeing projects that integrated new
product line and implemented SAP for the call center.
 * Ensured all product was produced and shipped on-time working in coordination
with Director of Sales, Vice President of Product Line, credit department, and
manufacturing personnel.
 * Improved customer service and special project handling by partnering with IT
department to automate telephone services and interacting closely with inside
sales staff.
 * Prepared individuals for advancement and new challenges by coaching,
mentoring and development in areas of need.
 * Collaborated with the Director of Sales to implement pricing strategy for all
products.
 * Handled all customer complaints with the appropriate customer service
representative.

Process Supervisor (1992-1998)
Chosen to lead projects focused on improving operations and/or reducing
costs/expenses. Independently managed union issues and EHS compliance while being
held accountable for monthly financial reporting, including a $365K monthly
budget. Supervised 4 direct reports.

 * Increased production capacity 22% and 35% through installation of new
equipment and additional facility space respectively.
 * Reduced ammonia waste 50% as a result of introducing a new bio-reactor.
 * Saved more than $40K per month by controlling maintenance costs.
 * Responsible for the monthly safety meeting and for implementing safety
changes in the plant.

EDUCATION

MBA in Project Management
AIU - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

B.S. in Biology
Wright State University, Dayton, OH

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Frontline Leadership, Total Quality Management,
Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, Six-Sigma Greenbelt, SAP, MS
Office