Linda Hsu

Experience

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  Formosa Plastics

  Dec 2012 - May 2016

  Process Engineer

  Lead Process Engineer for the new Hydrocarbon Expansion project - Evaluate equipment specifications to ensure they meet process requirements to the new project - Define process automation strategy and assist with strategy's implementation within facility- Coordinating with detail design company to ensure project success (on schedule, on budget, meeting facility targets)

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  Honeywell Process Solutions

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Project Engineer II

  My primary responsibility is to engage with customers and to assist Engineering team to configure the Honeywell Experion PKS system tailor to customers need. Also responsible in project estimation and development of new projects and leading the implementation of the projects. - Interface directly with customers on specific design details of non standard solutions.- Effectively communicates with customers to fully define and agree on project requirements.- Supports the implementation of projects in line with business objectives including continuous improvement of margin, customer satisfaction, schedule, working capital and safety performance.- Monitors and controls assigned work scope against the project plan. Show less

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  Dow

  Feb 2018 - now

  Responsible for developing and establishing sourcing strategies for Alberta Operations for daily maintenance and leading Dow Canada Sourcing Team to support Path2Zero Commissioning (P2Z C&SU) and Startup activities.• Leading complex negotiation of $33MM+ contract with nested supplier to establish long term maintenance strategy• Establishing long term Site Logistics Strategy by terminating unfit supplier and leading complex negotiation for $25MM+ contract with new supplier with significant cost saving for Dow • Leading regular P2Z C&SU stakeholder meetings to ensure smooth C&SU • Restructuring Alberta Operations Supplier Management Action Team (SMAT) to better serve key stakeholders now and as the P2Z project realizes. Show less Strategically managed customer relationships within the Food & Specialty Plastics and Health & Hygiene markets, overseeing a portfolio generating $100MM+ in revenue in PE and specialty resin across five Value Centers in North America. • Secured a three year, 100% PE volume contract with a global brand owner and multiple long term contract with different customers to protect and grow Dow market share.• Re-vitalized relationship with two customer to position for volume regain in 2024 and beyond • Coordinates initiatives between account team and customers to drive innovation and sustainability initiatives Show less - Lead implementation of Business-supported capital projects and timely communication with stakeholders - Identify and validate plant improvements aligned to the Global and Plant Specific Technology Plan objectives - Manage Asset Utilization and project budgets - Provide Business with performance validation and value creation after project implementation- Partner with plant operation personnel to secure process data for identification of technology gaps, improvement opportunities, and project definitions - Coach plant personnel on measurements and daily updates of technology performance/ asset utilization data - Collect and analyze plant improvement project results data to identify opportunities- Provide technical plant support in specialized areas including process simulation, modeling, risk analysis, and process optimization Show less

  • Strategic Sourcing Manager

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Account Manager

    Sept 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Distribution Development Manager

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2023

  • Experienced Commercial Development Program

    Jan 2020 - Sept 2020

  • Senior Logistics Improvement Engineer

    Feb 2018 - Sept 2020