Michael Chen
About Michael Chen
Michael Chen is a Home Care Liquids Process Design Plant Engineer and Project Manager at Procter & Gamble, overseeing multiple projects and managing substantial capital investments.
Title
Michael Chen holds the title of Home Care Liquids Process Design Plant Engineer and Project Manager at Procter & Gamble.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Michael Chen currently serves as a Home Care Liquids Process Design Plant Engineer and Project Manager at Procter & Gamble, located in St Louis, Missouri, United States. He has been in this position since 2020.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Prior to his current role, Michael Chen worked at Procter & Gamble as a Fabric Care Global Liquids Process Design Engineer from 2017 to 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. During his tenure, he played a significant role in a variety of engineering projects.
Work Experience at The Dow Chemical Company
Michael Chen has held multiple positions at The Dow Chemical Company. In 2016, he worked as an Industrial Applications and Development Co-op in Freeport, TX, for 3 months. In 2015, he served as a Process Improvement Engineer Co-op in Deer Park, TX, for 3 months and as a Run Plant Engineer Co-op in Charleston, WV, for 4 months.
Sales Manager Experience
Michael Chen also has experience in sales management, having worked as a Sales Manager and Independent Contractor at Southwestern Advantage from 2013 to 2014 in Boone County, KY, and Warren County, KY.
Education and Expertise
Michael Chen studied at the University of Florida, where he obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Michael Chen designed the first close-coupled continuous process skid for the Swiffer Wet Jet liquids platform. He managed the installation, qualification, and start-up on-site. He leads technical engineering and project management for $26MM in capital projects, overseeing 'Making' (liquids process) scopes across five brands and eight production lines.
Project Management and Operational Skills
Michael Chen works closely with on-site construction contractor partners, managing over 100 individuals across multiple trades. He oversees over 10 projects with a $70MM+ capital spend annually. He employs a touch-and-improve methodology to upgrade outdated systems, focusing on safety and quality.
COVID-19 Management
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Chen effectively managed supply chain, human resource, and cost constraints. He ensured the delivery of all ongoing initiatives by their target launch dates despite the disruptions.