Austin Norbeck
Operations Manager @Chemtrade
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WORK HISTORY
Operations Manager @Chemtrade
Cairo, OH, US
Manage day-to-day operations for the Ultra Pure Sulfuric Acid manufacturing department, overseeing a team of direct and indirect reports to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and performance management to maintain a high-performing team culture• Spearheaded development and implementation of new operational documentation, including standardized checklists and procedures to improve consistency and compliance• Selected as Commissioning Manager for a $60M+ site expansion project to produce the world’s highest-grade Ultra Pure Sulfuric Acid• Successfully organized and executed commissioning and startup activities on schedule, coordinating efforts across project and technical resources• Serve as key liaison between operations and project teams, driving alignment across construction, commissioning, and production goals
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering
ABOUT AUSTIN NORBECK
I’m a results-driven chemical engineer with a proven track record of leading high-impact projects, optimizing complex manufacturing processes, and driving operational excellence across multiple sites and business units. From hands-on co-op roles at BASF to managing multimillion-dollar capital expansions and now serving as Operations Manager at Chemtrade Logistics, I’ve built a career rooted in safety, innovation, and performance.I thrive at the intersection of technology and leadership—whether it’s commissioning a $60M Ultra Pure Sulfuric Acid plant on schedule, mentoring cross-functional teams, or transforming process safety programs into best-in-class systems. My experience spans process engineering, automation, Six Sigma-certified optimization, and strategic planning, all backed by a deep commitment to continuous improvement and team development.As a leader, I’m known for turning complex challenges into executable strategies, building strong technical documentation, and fostering a culture of accountability and growth. I’ve collaborated with executive leadership, trained operators and engineers, and helped shape the future of manufacturing through digitalization and lean practices.
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