Yasser Salameh
Operations Manager @W. R. Grace
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WORK HISTORY
Operations Manager @W. R. Grace
East Chicago, IN, US
Directing all aspects of site operations for a major chemical manufacturing facility, with full accountability for safety, production, cost performance, and team development.Led the stabilization of daily operations through enhanced production planning and workforce allocation, reducing overtime and improving output consistency.Established a cross-functional cadence with engineering, maintenance, and safety teams to resolve issues in real time and enhance shift performance.Serve as the primary interface with corporate leadership, presenting operational KPIs, cost trends, and strategic updates that influence capital allocation.Championed reliability improvements targeting top equipment bad actors, driving uptime gains through preventive action plans and tighter PM compliance.
EDUCATION
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Bachelor's degree, Software Engineering
Purdue University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management, Supply Chain Management and Operations
Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT YASSER SALAMEH
Results-driven Operations and Engineering Leader with over a decade of experience driving transformation across industrial and manufacturing environments. Proven track record in leading plant operations, optimizing production systems, and executing multimillion-dollar capital projects to improve safety, reliability, and cost performance.Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, strategic planning, and cross-functional team leadership. Known for building high-performing teams, championing continuous improvement, and aligning operations with long-term business goals.Holds an MBA, dual master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, PMP & Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications —blending technical depth with strategic business acumen to deliver operational excellence and sustainable growth.In parallel, I provide limited, independent advisory support on shutdown readiness and capital project execution.
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