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1) Current Career Position
As Senior Operation Manager, I am responsible for all site
operations at our photographic gelatin manufacturing facility. I
lead a managment team which establishes strategic direction and
works to improve every aspect of our business- employee development,
community relations, workplace safety, environmental compliance/resource
conservation, product quality, manufacturing cycle time and cost.
2) Education
I hod a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (1980).
3)Most Exciting Part of My Career
The most exciting part of my career is working with diverse groups
of people to develop and accomplish the most creative and highest
value solution possible to a wide range of business opportunities.
Everyday, I blend technical and business skills with "people
skills" (listening, coaching, group dynamics) to lead individuals
and groups to a higher level of performance. I enjoy creating an
environment where team members actively listen to all ideas, search
out key data, challenge current practices, assess risks and ultimately
discover solutions that no one, individually, would have thought
of.
4) Toughest Barrier to Overcome to Reach My Current Position
The toughest barrier I needed to overcome to reach my current position
was establishing my credibility and skills as a leader. Early
in my career as an engineer, I was able to demonstrate my technical
skills by designing and successfully implementing process and product
improvements. As I moved into leadership positions, my work and
success became dependent on the succes of my whole team. I needed
to learn to effectively delegate and to trust others. I realized
that dealing with people can be much more challenging (and more
rewarding) than dealing with chemical and mechanical systems.
During my early leadership assignments, I often found myself frustrated
dealing with my fellow leadership team members (all men, all about
20 years older than me). In hindsight, though, I have come to appreciate
the lessons and self-discovery that came from my relationship with
each one of my "mentors." Now, I try to remember those
feeling and frustrations as I mentor my team members.
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