Barry Warner
About Barry Warner
Barry Warner is a Manufacturing Specialist with extensive experience in production engineering and operational excellence. He has worked at Stepan Company and Cognis, holding various roles over a career spanning several decades.
Work at Stepan Company
Barry Warner has held multiple positions at Stepan Company since 1982. He began his career there as a pilot plant engineer, serving for five years until 1987. After a brief period in various roles, he returned to Stepan Company as a quality assurance team leader from 2013 to 2014. Following this, he worked as a technical team engineer focused on operational excellence from 2009 to 2013. Since 2014, he has been employed as a manufacturing specialist, contributing to the company's operational processes for over ten years.
Education and Expertise
Barry Warner studied at the Illinois Institute of Technology from 1978 to 1982, where he completed a four-year program. Prior to that, he attended Dordt University for one year from 1977 to 1978. His educational background supports his extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering roles across various companies, particularly in operational excellence and quality assurance.
Background
Barry Warner's professional background includes significant experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly within Stepan Company and Cognis. He worked at Cognis for a total of 22 years, starting as a pilot plant superintendent from 1987 to 2004 and later as a senior production engineer from 2004 to 2009. His long tenure in these roles has equipped him with a deep understanding of production processes and operational management.
Career Progression
Barry Warner's career progression reflects a steady advancement in the field of manufacturing and engineering. He transitioned from roles such as pilot plant engineer at Stepan Company to more specialized positions, including quality assurance team leader and technical team engineer. His current role as a manufacturing specialist showcases his ongoing commitment to operational excellence within the industry.