Sevasti Koullia
Kifissia
Summary
Accomplished Styrenics R&D and Sustainability Manager at Ravago, adept in optimizing synthesis processes and enhancing product quality, showcasing strong analytical problem-solving and collaborative team leadership. Successfully reduced production costs and ensured regulatory compliance, leveraging skills in preventive strategies and clear communication. Proven track record in improving environmental impacts and product stewardship.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Styrenics R&D and Sustainability Manager
Ravago
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments of corporate environmental impacts, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations by monitoring operations and reporting findings to relevant agencies.
- Optimized existing synthesis processes, reducing production costs without compromising product quality.
- Troubleshot issues with manufacturing processes, ensuring reliable production of styrenics products.
- Consistently met regulatory compliance standards through thorough documentation practices and adherence to relevant guidelines.
EPS R&D Manager/ Product Stewardship
Ravago
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Manage the environmental impacts of expandable polystyrene at different stages in its production, use and disposal
- Performed root cause analyses on product failures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Optimized existing synthesis processes, reducing production costs without compromising product quality.
- Conducted thorough inspections of EPS products for quality assurance purposes, reporting any issues to management for resolution.
- Consistently met regulatory compliance standards through thorough documentation practices and adherence to relevant guidelines.
Quality Control Manager
Ravago
12.2012 - 04.2022
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential areas of improvement in production processes, leading to enhanced product quality.
- Participated in regular management review meetings, providing updates on quality control performance and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
Quality Control Manager
Monotez
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Enhanced product quality by implementing stringent inspection processes and providing comprehensive feedback to production teams.
- Oversaw department of Quality Control by supervising daily operations, providing technical support and coordinating personnel.
Quality Control Analyst
Monotez
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Provided training to new hires on quality control procedures, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Improved overall production efficiency by identifying and resolving quality control issues.
Quality Control Analyst
Monoflex
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Improved overall production efficiency by identifying and resolving quality control issues.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
Laboratory Technician
DGK Pellachrom
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Lab Assistant
DGK Pellachrom
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
Education
Chemistry
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
01-2003
Skills
- Preventive Strategies
- Clear Oral and Written Communication
- Data Collection Protocols
- Laboratory Inventory Oversight
- Collaborative Team Leadership
- Analytical Problem Solver
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Styrenics R&D and Sustainability Manager
Ravago
01.2024 - Current
EPS R&D Manager/ Product Stewardship
Ravago
04.2022 - 01.2024
Quality Control Manager
Ravago
12.2012 - 04.2022
Quality Control Manager
Monotez
01.2009 - 12.2012
Quality Control Analyst
Monotez
01.2007 - 01.2009
Quality Control Analyst
Monoflex
01.2004 - 01.2007
Laboratory Technician
DGK Pellachrom
01.2001 - 12.2003
Lab Assistant
DGK Pellachrom
01.1997 - 01.2001
Chemistry
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
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