Bobby Poage
About Bobby Poage
Bobby Poage is a Plant Manager at Stepan Company, with a background in engineering and extensive experience in operations management across various companies, including NOVA Chemicals and aeSolutions.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Bobby Poage serves as the Plant Manager at Stepan Company, a position he has held since 2020. He operates out of the Winder, Georgia facility, where he oversees plant operations and management. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring efficient production processes and maintaining safety standards within the plant.
Previous Experience at NOVA Chemicals
Before joining Stepan Company, Bobby Poage worked at NOVA Chemicals as a Site Leader from 1999 to 2006. During his seven years at the company, he gained extensive experience in site management and operations, contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of the facility.
Experience at aeSolutions
From 2014 to 2020, Bobby Poage held the position of Alaska Business Unit Manager at aeSolutions. He worked primarily in the Anchorage, Alaska area and also managed a remote office in Alabama. His role involved overseeing business operations and ensuring the successful execution of projects within the unit.
Background in Engineering and Six Sigma
Bobby Poage has a strong engineering background, having worked as a Process Engineer for ten years. He acquired Six Sigma skills at GE Plastics, which he applied to various cost and process improvement initiatives throughout his career. His management roles have included leading Six Sigma efforts across multiple sites and businesses.
Education and Leadership Development
Bobby Poage earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BS ChE) from Auburn University, completing his studies from 1984 to 1988. He is passionate about leadership development and actively engages in mentoring engineers and young leaders, sharing his knowledge and experience to foster growth in the industry.