Adam Awkal

About Adam Awkal

I am a senior materials executive with extensive expertise in materials / Lean management, ISO, FAR, DFAR, FDA, DOD, FAA, SOX, JSOX, IATA, ITAR, Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Power Tools, Electronics, Office & Hospital Furniture and repair station operational (Requirements and Compliance), responsibilities including improving profits, cash flow through modernizations and implementation of the lean management system; improving the business, standards work, process discipline, shrink to grow, minimize waste in the supply chain & materials movements, inventory reduction, establish SOMI, improve the SIOP process and establish inventory entitlement. I have been particularly effective in increasing profitability, growing revenues and managing costs. My organization showed solid incremental gains in cash flow and still maintained operational efficiencies. One of my strengths is building management teams that value cross-functional working relationships.

Experience

1. Vice President of Operations

   Mitsubishi Chemical Group

   Jul 2018 — Present

   Provide leadership in safety and quality under corporate guidelines and directives.• Work with front line managers in managing plant production and distribution.• Provide response and reporting to the Zone Vice President regarding customer issues related to production and distribution.• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of customer focus, and customer commitment and ensure personnel at all locations demonstrate and maintain the same.• Track and control all plant expenses to ensure monthly and annual corporate goals are achieved• Develop and lead plant projects, control their schedule, and manage expenses to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.• Work directly with other Matheson locations to ensure the efficient use of corporate assets• Work directly with corporate management for the procurement of assets• Develop and update contingency and emergency plans• Provide training in the areas of safety, quality, processes, and procedures• Maintain clear thinking and professional composure in high pressure situations.• Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Education

• American University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Penn State University

  Master of Science in Supply Chain

• Far Eastern University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc