Charles Conway
Plant Manager @Polytek Development Corp
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WORK HISTORY
Plant Manager @Polytek Development Corp
Pomona, CA, US
Responsible for leading operations in a fast paced specialty chemical manufacturing facility. Duties and responsibilities included managing the safe, efficient operation of all operations and processes, including health & safety, material planning, filling, kitting, shipping, and maintenance.• Lead all operations through a combination of cultural, technical, & interpersonal skills.• Worked in a fast paced environment and adjusted to quick changes in priorities.• Worked with commercial team to ensure customer satisfaction and proactively address any concerns.• Implemented lean operations concepts.• Planned and supervised the day to day activities in the plant.• Implemented operations scorecard metrics.• Used combination of ERP/Off-Line systems to plan operations.• Executed inventory management projects.• Conducted employee performance reviews, skill assessments, and identified development gaps.• Ensured that all employees followed company safety procedures.
EDUCATION
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
ABOUT CHARLES CONWAY
I am an accomplished operations and process engineering leader with proven expertise in managing manufacturing plants, driving continuous improvement, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver results. My experience spans specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and oilfield services, where I have consistently reduced costs, improved efficiency, and grown profitability in challenging, fast-paced environments.Currently, I serve as Operations Manager at Huntsman Advanced Materials in Los Angeles, where I have led major cost optimization initiatives, overseen the successful integration of an acquisition, and implemented operational improvements that strengthened performance across the site. Prior to Huntsman, I was Plant Manager at Polytek Development Corp, where I drove site-wide efficiency programs, enhanced raw material management, and executed strategic improvements that expanded profitability and resilience.Earlier in my career with Schlumberger, I advanced from Field Engineer to Asset Coordinator, earning recognition for operational excellence, improving equipment performance, and co-developing cost-saving innovations with international R&D teams. These experiences gave me hands-on expertise in operations, asset life cycle management, and large-scale engineering project leadership.I am currently pursuing my MBA at UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Class of 2027), building on my technical foundation (B.S. Chemical Engineering, Missouri S&T) to further strengthen my leadership in operations, strategy, and continuous improvement.Core Competencies & Skills:Operations Management | Process Engineering | Continuous Improvement | Lean | Six Sigma Green BeltM & A Integration | Spend Control | Budget Management | SIOP | Supply Chain OptimizationQuality Assurance & Control | cGMP | FDA Compliance | Non-Destructive Testing | AS9100 | ISO9001Asset Life Cycle Management | Preventative Maintenance | Hydraulic Fracturing | Field EngineeringLeadership | Mentoring | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Change ManagementTechnical Skills: SAP, Power BI, Asana, Qlikview, Synoptix, Excel, PowerPoint
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