Gary Lipkowitz
About Gary Lipkowitz
Gary Lipkowitz serves as the Corporate Engineering Manager at Stepan Company, where he has worked for over 30 years in various engineering roles. He has directed significant projects, including the China Polyol Project, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Stepan Company
Gary Lipkowitz has held multiple engineering roles at Stepan Company since 1990. He began as an Area Engineering Manager at the Millsdale Site in Elwood, Illinois, where he worked for one year. He then served as Process Engineering Manager from 1991 to 1999, followed by a position as Engineering Manager at the same site from 1999 to 2002. After a two-year tenure as Engineering Manager for Stepan Europe in Staylbridge, U.K., he returned to Stepan Company in 2004 as Corporate Engineering Manager. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing significant engineering projects, including the China Polyol Project.
Current Role and Responsibilities
As Corporate Engineering Manager at Stepan Company, Gary Lipkowitz has directed the 50,000 mt/yr China Polyol Project since 2010. His responsibilities include managing engineering operations and ensuring the successful execution of large-scale projects. He also developed a Global Engineering Project Delivery System that emphasizes Front End Loading Work Practices, enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Previous Engineering Positions
Before his current role, Gary Lipkowitz held several engineering positions at Stepan Company. He worked as Engineering Manager for the Millsdale Site from 1999 to 2002, and as Process Engineering Manager from 1991 to 1999. His experience also includes a two-year stint as Engineering Manager for Stepan Europe in the U.K. These roles contributed to his extensive knowledge and expertise in engineering management within the chemical industry.
Education and Expertise
Gary Lipkowitz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in engineering management, particularly in the chemical manufacturing sector. His expertise includes project management, process engineering, and global engineering project delivery.