L. Todd Lorentz
Suzhou
Summary
Accomplished engineering and operations executive with 25+ years of experience across multiple functions, businesses, and geographies. Demonstrated expertise in large-scale transformation, driving operational efficiencies, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering sustained business growth. Strengths in driving ownership mindset and collaboration to enhance business outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering & Maintenance Director – Asia Pacific
Dow, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Managed 350 employees, supporting 15 assets across APAC for all Dow business segments
- Transformed Dow’s approach to remote maintenance and reliability service, right-shoring to India
- Reduced structural costs by 20%, while also addressing significant ethical issues
- Implemented over $300MM of capital projects
Global Operations Technology Director
Dow, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Implemented technology strategy across business tech centers, yielding additional $100MM annual savings
- Drove digitalization, asset valuation, working capital reduction, and technical talent development
Global Manufacturing Director for Corn & Soy Herbicides
Dow AgroSciences
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Reduced COGS by 40%, saving $70M per year for business portfolio
- Developed strategic partnerships with External Manufacturing corporations in India and China
Production Leader
Dow AgroSciences
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed four processes to produce a variety of herbicides and associated intermediates
- Scaled up production of 2,4D herbicide following $240M capital investment, reduced fixed cost by 40%
Product Manager – Dow Specialty Films North America
Dow Chemical Company
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for $100 million sales with 15% EBITDA
- Divestiture of Polyolefin Films and the Findlay Site including negotiations with final buyer, business valuation analysis, overseeing operations and inventory plan, and preparing and implementing customer communications
Site Leader – Licking River Film Center
Dow Chemical Company
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed 100 employees and 12 production trains to manufacture a broad range of blown and extruded films
- Implemented safety culture, improved performance from 1.5 OSHA injury rate to achieve three years injury-free
- Formulated business strategy to recapture customer confidence, increasing production by 30% while reducing fixed cost structure by 10% and helping to double EBITDA for NA Films business in 2013
Global Supply Chain Manager
Dow AgroSciences
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed supply chain with over $750 million global sales
- Designed asset strategy and reduced operating costs by $5M and working capital by $20M
Operations Leader – Chlorpyridines Production Facility
Dow AgroSciences
01.2004 - 01.2008
Six Sigma Black Belt – Supply Chain
Dow AgroSciences
01.2003 - 01.2004
Change Leader
Dow AgroSciences (ANZ) LLP.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Production Engineer
Dow AgroSciences
01.1999 - 01.2001
Education
MBA - Specialty in HR Management
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
Midland, MIChemical Engineering
THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Transformational Leadership
- Talent Development
- Communication
- Delivering Value
- Business Strategies
- Collaboration
Timeline
Engineering & Maintenance Director – Asia Pacific
Dow, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Global Operations Technology Director
Dow, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2022
Global Manufacturing Director for Corn & Soy Herbicides
Dow AgroSciences
01.2017 - 01.2018
Production Leader
Dow AgroSciences
01.2015 - 01.2017
Product Manager – Dow Specialty Films North America
Dow Chemical Company
01.2013 - 01.2015
Site Leader – Licking River Film Center
Dow Chemical Company
01.2012 - 01.2015
Global Supply Chain Manager
Dow AgroSciences
01.2008 - 01.2012
Operations Leader – Chlorpyridines Production Facility
Dow AgroSciences
01.2004 - 01.2008
Six Sigma Black Belt – Supply Chain
Dow AgroSciences
01.2003 - 01.2004
Change Leader
Dow AgroSciences (ANZ) LLP.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Production Engineer
Dow AgroSciences
01.1999 - 01.2001
MBA - Specialty in HR Management
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
Chemical Engineering
THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
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