John Golda

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About John Golda

Experienced Engineering Leader | Driving Operational Excellence & Innovation in the Chemical Industry I am an experienced engineering leader with over 26 years in the chemical industry, including a diverse background at ExxonMobil across engineering, management, and leadership roles in manufacturing, projects, and digital transformation, with expertise as product manager for digital solutions in Agile project management. Currently, in my part-time role as a Senior Process Engineer at Lion Elastomers, I lead cross-functional teams to optimize plant performance and implement impactful process improvements. I bring a deep understanding of engineering principles and a collaborative leadership style that empowers teams to achieve measurable results. I am open to opportunities in roles such as Product Manager, Digital Transformation Manager, Project Portfolio Manager, and other manufacturing management or leadership positions that leverage my expertise in engineering and project management. I am also open to Process Engineering roles where I can work with a team and contribute to making a meaningful impact. I am available for full-time positions, whether in-person in the Baton Rouge area, hybrid, or fully remote. Key skills include Team Leadership and Collaboration, Product Management, Digital Transformation, Project Portfolio Management, and Mentoring and Team Development.