Experienced chemical Plant Manager and PSM expert. Strategic leader with the technical expertise to improve operations, Fernando has worked with multiple technologies: Amoco, Dupont, Mitsubishi, Eastman, and Invista. maximize plant capacity, and reduce waste generation with a hands-on lean manufacturing approach. 22 years in diverse chemical industries, including liquid and powder polymer and petrochemical plants involving plant budgets and P&L responsibilities –$100-$400MM. Hands-on lean manufacturing background makes Fernando an adept in Plant Optimizations, Safety, and Continuous Improvement. Fernando is also a technical leader developing new polymers, resins, and monomers implementing operational excellence standards serving world-class customers (P&G, Kimberly Clark, XEROX, PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Michelin, and Firestone). Fernando is highly experienced in business negotiations with customers and suppliers.