Steven Kammermeier

Experience

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  Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Engineering

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Laboratory Technician

  Assisted a post-doctoral researcher in flow chemistry relating to pharmaceuticals.

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  Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2017

  Research Chemist

  Produced heterogeneous catalysts on a carbon-based support that showed high recyclability and faster dissolution within pharmaceutical applications.

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  Blair-Dumond, Inc.

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2018

  Manufacturing Improvement Engineer

  Implemented Six Sigma principles (DMAIC, 5S, Kaizan) to generate increased throughput and streamline their manufacturing processes. Developed an inventory management system to reduce raw material cost and create better visibility for on-hand materials using existing ERP systems. Increased production capacity from 100 units to 350 units per day using lean manufacturing principles.Created SOP’s, identified critical value-added opportunities, monitored product yield, throughput and quality. Applied financial judgement skills to accelerate profitability and low-cost production services of the facility. Acted as technical support for the production floor to troubleshoot operational problems. Show less

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  AdvanSix

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2022

  Chemical Production Engineer II

  Monitored KPI's for end use production areas to drive and ensure quality and throughput without deviating or exceeding environmental or safety regulations. Track OEE to determine, design and implement productivity projects. Lead multiple cross-functional teams across multiple manufacturing sites to align operations with the overall business strategy plans.

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  DuPont

  Feb 2022 - now

  The Spruance YPN (Young Professional Network) focuses on developing early career employees by providing individual advancement on both a personal and professional level through multifaceted events and programs. Our group works with the three different businesses on site (Kevlar®, Nomex® and Tyvek®) to help assist with the co-op program to ensure a quality learning and developmental experience. As the Site Lead, I support three different committee heads focused on external/internal events and communications across the site. Our focus is to provide opportunities for early career individuals to develop within the workplace and give back to our surrounding community. Show less

  • Operations Area Leader - Kevlar® Pulp

    Jun 2024 - now

  • YPN Site Lead - Spruance

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Global KMET Leader

    Nov 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Manufacturing Technology Engineer II - Kevlar®

    Feb 2022 - Jun 2024