Cincinnati, OH -- The ChemQuest Group, a global specialty chemicals company, has named Robert G. Kramer as Director. Mr. Kramer as its Director.

Kramer has held multiple positions in the specialty chemicals industry from sales to executive-level management. Furthering his expertise in lean operations management, Kramer holds a Six Sigma green belt.

Using his expertise in manufacturing operations, process optimization, and business development, Kramer will aid in the expansion of ChemQuest’s Manufacturing Excellence pillar. 

Most recently, Kramer was president at Rose Plastic, where he was responsible for the overall financials and operations for North America. His leadership in this position led to improvements in operational performance while helping to stabilize employee turnover and morale despite the pandemic.

In addition to his leadership prowess, he was instrumental in establishing a team to successfully set up a new medical production facility that required ISO 13485 certification to include the transition of customers.

At ChemQuest, his manufacturing operational experience will benefit clients using consulting services under the Manufacturing Excellence pillar, an engineering and project management service focused on plant and process optimization, and supply chain strategy and management, the company said.

“My background in various general management and manufacturing roles, mostly in the converting of polymers into compounds and packaging solutions, complements the ChemQuest strategy in enhancing operational excellence and value creation," said Kramer. "I look forward to using my knowledge and experience in helping customers be more successful.”