Kenneth Seaux
Senior Engineering Consultant
Organizational Leadership • Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Client & Vendor Relationships
Result-oriented Senior Engineering Consultant with in-depth experience developing and building new manufacturing businesses and facilities. Demonstrate expertise in policy and procedure development, project budget management and analysis, plant design and construction, and operational streamlining. Track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions for common manufacturing restraints with proven ability to identify opportunities, develop focus, and provide tactical means of improving business outcomes. Self-driven with superior collaboration and communication skills.
Value Proposition
A highly successful Senior Innovation and Business Improvement Executive with a wide range of experiences in new business start-ups, business turnarounds, and multiple successful new product development projects. Expert in swiftly evaluating operational processes, identifying weaknesses, and developing innovative, cost-effective improvements that result in significant performance improvements. A hands-on people leader who promptly assesses core strengths and abilities and further develops those to the benefit of the person and company. A person of unwavering values and conviction to do the “right thing” every time. Respected for continued consistent performance without loss of velocity no matter the situation. Thrive and excel in high-pressure situations.
Humble, TX
337.230.5289
kseaux@gmail.com
Analytical
Through a keen sense of seeing what others cannot, able to expeditiously evaluate a situation, identify constraints and craft an innovative solution which improves overall performance. This includes evaluation of data, personnel, company culture and processes and how each interrelate in the specific environment. Action plans are created to effect necessary changes and yield higher performance.
High-Achieving
An extensive list of achievements won through tireless effort and incredible drive to do what others say cannot be done. Unparalleled work ethic. Willing to do what is required to get the job done. Consistently accomplish goals in a fraction of the time required by others.
Strategic
Applying the correction action at the right time has garnered accomplishments. Thoughtful, informed decision making based on solid common-sense evaluations that lead to proper action. Careful preparation and solid fundamentals are established before significant changes to ensure maximum results.
Responsible
High moral conviction and will not compromise on core values. Maintain the “high road” in all leadership roles. Frequently make the unpopular but right choice for the company, earning respect. Manage businesses by giving more than expected and delivering on promises.
Achievements
Work History
Delivers design and build services for custom manufacturing equipment, including process improvement and improved bottom-line results for manufacturing clients.
General Manager
Provide all front-end process support, sales, design, and project management. Manage equipment manufacturing.
- 300% increase in output of large, molded plastic panels achieved by designing, building, and installing automated handling equipment.
- Dramatically reduced the number of rejected moldings by 85% through revised processes, identification of major issues, and recommendations for change that ultimately improved part dimensions and stability.
- Increased sales by 28% through creation of new locking pin for plastic road mat assembly that was 2.5X stronger than market-leading product.
Manufacturer of hot tap and line stop products for pipeline industry.
Founder/General Manager
Managed all daily operational activities, including design and construction of custom equipment utilized during manufacturing process. Employed total of 30 personnel and operated under ISO 9001:212 certification.
- $1.5 million in sales realized by year two by pioneering start-up that delivered highly engineered and code-compliant product to pipeline maintenance industry.
- 85% welding time reduction earned through incorporation of unique process for welding flanges to split tees.
- Created custom forging machine to manufacture pipeline tees for 30% of existing technology cost, offering company a competitive advantage over its three industry competitors.
- Achieved recognition as largest competitor in South American market by filling marketplace gap to give pipeline companies additional supplier choice.
Company that provided heavy steel plate products for pressure vessel manufacturing within the oil and gas industry.
General Manager
Oversaw all day-to-day activities with full P&L responsibility. Managed a total of 80 staff that operated on 24/7 schedule.
- 48% boost in first-pass quality assurance performance achieved through determination and elimination of weld failure root causes, as well as incentives and recognition for welders with high weld x-ray results.
- Cut lead time by 40%, reduced general and administrative expenses, and increased monthly sales by coaching line managers to improve process control and achieve higher output.
- 20% increase in welding quality realized through installation of vendor-managed system for providing welding consumables, which ensured adequate and accurate supply was always on hand.
Global company that provided multiple industrial services to petrochemical and pipeline industries.
Manufacturing Manager
Supervised 24/7 operation with 75 employees who built pipeline maintenance equipment and hot tap fittings. Facility shipped approximately $2 million in product per month to plants and clients worldwide. Numerous projects were emergency-based, requiring high-level performance at all times.
- Increased plant uptime through systematic review, diagnosis, and correction of both equipment and physical plant issues.
- Enhanced employee relations and boosted output by removing managers who were not willing to take hands-on role in daily plant floor management.
- Advanced safety, on-time delivery, and productivity through reorganization of physical plant to improve workflow and eliminate unnecessary materials, as well as institution of behavior-based safety program.
- Improved productivity by increasing employee engagement in plant operations and creating an inclusive culture.
Education
Associate Degree
in Criminal Justice
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Industrial Engineering Courses – University of Louisiana at Lafayette
PATENTS
Three patents were developed for one product, which has been sold since 1998 and remains the “Gold Standard” in the matting Industry. Throughout the years, a few similar products were introduced, but they were not comparable to the original. This product is distributed by Newpark Mats, based in The Woodlands, Texas. Newpark Mats has averaged $85 million per year in sales since 1998, totaling over $2 billion in sales.
Issued: 5,653,551 • 6,511,257 • 6,649,110 • 6,695,527
Pending: 62343951 • 62343956 • 62343962 • 63027001
TECHNOLOGIES
Microsoft Office Suite • Filemaker Pro • QuickBooks • MYOB • BobCad • GeoPath • Real Track
Solomon SL7 • Stratix • Auto Desk Inventor • Microsoft Dynamic AX