1. STEVEN M. VANSKIVER
14 Dixon Court, Stevensville MD 21666
443-864-7186
steve.vanskiver@grace.com
Summary
Self-motivated professional with 23 years of production and management experience in the
specialty chemicals industry. Successful track record of delivering results by engaging in every
aspect of the production process. Excellent communication, problem-solving and technical
skills. Seeking a challenging role as a Process Manager.
Over two decades of experience in developing expertise in:
 Directing and Supervising
 Planning and Goal Setting
 Team Building
 Instructing and Training
 Coordinating and Scheduling
 Initiating Actions
 Establishing Policy/Procedures
 Analyzing and Evaluating
 Making Decisions
Specific Qualifications
 Manage CHI, DOW/DA (SP9-651) processes from start-up to completion
 Responsible for schedule of delivery of raw materials
 Collaborate with R & D, Quality Control and Manufacturing ensuring timely production of
high quality products
 Expertise in HAZCOM, strong EHS background
 SAP proficient
 Member of Management Team, active participant in high-level meetings
 Proven electrical and mechanical skills used to develop specific production
improvements
 Oversee internal/external audits
Professional Experience
Operations Coordinator W. R. Grace, Baltimore, MD
2004 - present
 Trains new operators and plant salary personnel
 Uses AMALGAM
 Knowledgeable in Metal Alkyls
 Process trouble shooting
 Reports generation and analysis
 ISO 9001
 Confined space rescue trained

2.  CFR49, Hazardous goods shipping trained
 Trained in first aid
 Works with S and OP for plant scheduling and raw material needs
 Works with contractors for plant expansions. CHI, DOW/DA
 Performs month end close report
 Orders all raw materials and confirms quality with C of As
 Supervises 12 operators to ensure plant up time and safety
 Operator scheduling
 Ensures production schedule is kept
 Schedule down time to fit with maintenance needs
 Maintenance scheduling
 Posts production into SAP
 Reviews in process quality
 Works with R and D to successfully scale up new products: Sirius, CHI, and DOW/DA.
 Arranges confined space teams for vessel entry
 Ensures Operators have the needed tools to safely perform their duties
 Ensures shipments schedules are met
 Conducts safety inspections
 Attends monthly safety meetings
 Performs daily safety contacts
 Participates in PSRs
 Minimizes Operator overtime
 24 hour on call availability
 Develops critical equipment list
 Composes Job Safety Analyses
 Participates in quarterly quality reviews
Poly Day Supervisor W.R. Grace, Baltimore, MD
2003-2004
 Communicated daily production, quality and safety reports to plant manager
 Prepared blending protocols
 Monitored incoming raw material quality and product quality assurance
 Managed four 6 person crews of operators.
 Compiled records/data/information/parameter related
 Prepared new trial product according to technical team instruction to quality
 Conducted corrective and preventive action for customer’s quality complaint
 Monitored inventory, ensuring stock to meet the demand of sales forecast
 Monitored raw material delivery schedule
 Arranged employees to perform load/unload for goods issuance and goods receipt
(daily)
 Ensured necessary mill replacement parts are stocked
 Performed SAP posting work related to production
 Performed month end close report
 Ensured employee’s activity and plant operations comply with company EHS
policy/procedure

3.  Responsible for plant preventative maintenance
 Factory housekeeping, EHS and local regulatory compliance
 Supported Plant Manager for staff EHS training
FCC Shift Foreman W.R. Grace, Baltimore, MD
2002-2003
 Monitored incoming raw material quality and product quality assurance
 Supervised four man crew of operators.
 Compiled records/data/information/parameter related
 Conducted corrective and preventive action for customer’s quality complaint
 Monitored inventory, ensuring stock to meet the demand of sales forecast
 Monitored raw material delivery schedule
 Arranged employees to perform load/unload for goods issuance and goods receipt
(daily)
 Performed SAP posting work related to production
 Ensured employee’s activity and plant operations comply with company EHS
policy/procedure
 Responsible for plant preventative maintenance
 Factory housekeeping, EHS and local regulatory compliance
 Supported Plant Manager for staff EHS training
K1 Mills Foreman/Process Control W.R. Grace, Baltimore, MD
2000-2002
 Conducted in process analytical testing
 Raw material incoming quality monitoring & product quality assurance
 Compiled records/ data/ information/ parameter related to quality
 Prepared new trial product according to technical team instruction
 Conducted corrective and preventive action for customer’s quality complaint
 Monitored inventory, ensuring stock to meet the demand of sales forecast
 Monitored raw material delivery schedule
 Arranged employee to perform load/ unload work for goods issuance and goods receipt
(daily).
 Responsible for plant preventive maintenance
 Ensured employee’s activity and plant operations comply with company EHS policy /
procedure
 Factory housekeeping, EHS and local regulatory compliance
 Supported Plant Manager for staff EHS training
Multi-Skilled Mechanic W.R. Grace, Baltimore, MD
1994-2000
 Performed precision repairs to plant mechanical equipment and devices
 Troubleshot plant equipment, identified equipment problems and performed effective
repairs.
 Performed preventative maintenance

4.  Disassembled and reassembled equipment to gain access to and remove and replace
defective parts.
 Preformed predictive maintenance tasks
 Installed, adjusted and aligned machinery for maximum performance
 Fabricated new parts.
 Fabricated and installed piping systems
 Entered confined spaces to perform assigned work
Electrician W.R. Grace, Baltimore, MD
1991-1994
 Demonstrated safe work behaviors, complied with all safety rules, policies and
procedures
 Maintained timely compliance on all safety, health, environmental and training initiatives
 Provided assistance to other crafts and production groups with process and systems
troubleshooting
 Diagnosed problems on process control and electrical systems and gave direction on the
repair the system
 Installed, connected, disconnected, removed, tested, calibrated and repaired electrical,
mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic measuring, controlling,
recording and indicating systems and equipment
 Preformed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance as required to maintain
equipment in optimal condition
 Assisted engineers and supervisors in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation
plans and procedures to maintain equipment and problem solve variation issues
Education, Licenses & Training
1990 Associated Builders & Contractors Electrical Apprenticeship Annapolis, MD
1991 Electrical Journeymen’s License State of Maryland
1996 Catonsville Community College – Multi-Skilled Mechanics Catonsville, MD
2008 SixSigma Green Belt Training Baltimore, MD
2008 Lean Manufacturing Training Baltimore, MD
2010 Dangerous Goods Advisory Council, 49 CFR Multi-Modal Orlando, FL
2012 Dangerous Goods Advisory Council, 49 CFR Multi-Modal Las Vegas, NV
2014 Dangerous Goods Advisory Council, 49 CFR Multi-Modal Las Vegas, NV
2015 EnSafe – Confined Space Rescue Training Baltimore, MD