solomon consulting

Quality & Continuous improvement consultants

Jeff Solomon has developed his skills in 20+ years' experience working in the chemical and refining industries with ExxonMobil, BP Chemicals, BP Oil, Hercules, Inc., and Dow Chemical Company.  His management roles have included corporate quality assurance, laboratory operations, distribution logistics, production planning, and mass balance.  He also developed and managed a major marine terminal/pipeline project.

 

 

About us
Text Box: To contact us: Solomon Consulting 28 Robins Nest Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Phone: 601-325-4433 Fax: 866-598-1247 E-mail: jeff@solomonlab.com

Utilizing Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies and our strong technical and business expertise, Solomon Consulting provides an independent and objective evaluation of organizational strengths and identifies continuous improvement opportunities. Our extensive professional background includes a deep understanding of the interactions between operating, technical, and business functions in increasing profitability while providing added value to the customer.

 

Solomon Consulting has working relationships with other consultancy firms and can assemble additional industry experts as required.

Jeff is a member of ASTM Committee D02, of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and of the International Society for Arboriculture (ISA) [Jeff is also a Certified Arborist.]
Text Box: Six Sigma Projects Completed (partial listing): Laboratory Consolidation: Combination of two chemical plant laboratories with a lubricants plant laboratory and a refinery laboratory. Saved $3.5M (27%) from a total $13M annual budget. Global Service Level Agreement: Developed a global service level agreement for on-stream analyzers capturing world-wide best practices and improving customer satisfaction. Laboratory Cost Reduction: Reduced workload in plant laboratory by test schedule adjustment and in-laboratory workflow streamlining. Saved $1.0M (33%) from a $3M annual budget. Marine Terminal/Pipelines: Developed, with a governmental partner, a major ($50M) marine terminal with two 20 mile hazardous material pipelines connecting the plant with the public deepwater port. Saved over $7M per year in product distribution costs. Marketing Offers: Developed specific, quantifiable product/service offerings based on channel of trade. Improved customer satisfaction (survey results) and increased margins. Self-Directed Teams: Established self-directed refinery laboratory work teams focused on internal customer segments. Resulted in reduced overtime, a measurable increase in productivity, and improved customer satisfaction (360 evaluation). Text Box: Recent Assignments (partial listing): Audit of Quality Management System related to Jet Fuel for major US Refiner. Review of terminal/pipeline handling of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) for US Refiner. Identification and prioritization of improvement opportunities in the quality control laboratory of a steam cracker facility for a major US chemicals producer. Assistance to European Refiner with REACH (MSDS) compliance.

Solomon Consulting provides clients in the chemical, fuels, and bio-fuels industries with performance improvement consulting services focusing on business functions in addition to regulatory, operational, and technical areas. 

Jeff has served as a consultant for business process re-design, has led multiple continuous improvement projects, and has coordinated LIMS and SAP implementations. He is conversant with all fuels regulations and industry standards. Jeff is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and is well versed in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.