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
Engineering Director - Plastics Circularity
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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