Edward Howell
Operational Excellence Lead @Kraton Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Operational Excellence Lead @Kraton Corporation
Panama City, FL, US
Spearheaded site-wide cultural transformation and performance improvement initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, and maintenance- Standardized over 150 procedures and led Lean projects, realizing a $1.6M improvement in throughput capacity- Collaborated closely with the Comptroller to identify a pipeline of projects, achieving up to $700K in OPEX savings- Implemented the Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) system in the Zonester production area, partnering with corporate leadership (IT, Sourcing, Sales, Executive) to drive Lean initiatives- Coached a 15-member Core Problem Solving team, facilitating numerous Kaizen events, including one that reduced reactor batch time by 33%.
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
Full Stack Web Development Certificate
Clarkson University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ABOUT EDWARD HOWELL
I bridge the gap between Chemical Engineering and Digital Solutions to save manufacturing plants millions. Unlike traditional engineers, I don\'t just identify process gaps using Lean Six Sigma—I write the code (Full Stack) to automate the solutions and keep them fixed.As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Operational Excellence Lead, I have driven over $10M+ in cost savings and avoidance for industry leaders like Kraton and DuPont. I specialize in turning complex data into actionable operational strategies.Core Wins:Throughput: Unlocked $1.6M in capacity by standardizing 150+ procedures at Kraton.Efficiency: Slashed reactor batch times by 33% via targeted Kaizen events.Cost Avoidance: Saved $4-15M in demolition costs by leading a strategic facility consolidation strategy.I am currently seeking Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Senior Process Engineering roles in the Orlando, FL area.Tech Stack: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt • Node.js • SQL • React • Minitab • SAP
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