Emily Barr

Operations Manager @Ashland

Hopewell, VA, US

Manage operation of two cellulosic production units and four site distillation processes- Assume Production Engineer responsibility due to reduced headcount - Maintain additional Process Engineer responsibilities described below - Exceed all annual KPI targets (zero injuries, new production volume, First Pass Quality (FPQ), Slow Moving Obsolete Good (SMOG), etc.)- Develop annual budgets through strategic planning and review monthly to manage costs and identify savings opportunities- Perform one-on-one meetings with direct reports to review LSWs, focus on development, and ensure an open communication pathway- Assist in labor management meetings with HR and union members as area representative to resolve standing concerns and peer conflicts- Drive area hiring process through resume review, interview panel development, site tours, input-gathering, and final decision-making- Created automated turnover sheets and Tier board to track downtime with RFL Pareto charts, work orders, and asset usage to identify issues/cost savings and improve shift-to-shift communication- Implemented monthly production meeting to review KPI actuals versus targets, downtime, cross-training, projects, and events to facilitate team discussion and drive individual ownership

The University of Alabama

Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering