Andrew Lopez

Creating a Circular Economy Through Leadership in Plastics Recycling Technology

Role
Engineering Director - Plastics Circularity at Republic Services
Location
Las Vegas, NV, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Andrew Lopez

Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader with ~20 years of plant/corporate experience in the plastics and rubber industry, specializing in plastics recycling and plastics extrusion technologies & operations. Extensive experience and success in identifying and implementing solutions focused on reducing COGS in manufacturing environments. Start-up strategist who possesses a capital project portfolio that includes new greenfield facility startups, equipment installations, and facility/equipment relocations. Well versed in, and effective motivational leader for multiple aspects of Manufacturing including Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain management. Utilize widely accepted problem solving techniques such as Six Sigma (Green Belt certified), LEAN Manufacturing, and Shainin Red X to drive unit improvements.

Experience

  1. Engineering Director - Plastics Circularity

    Republic Services

    Sep 2025 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

    Lead role in the design and optimization of Republic\'s plastics circularity operations & processes.

Education

  • Drexel University

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering

    1999 — 2004

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