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Bill Powers

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VP of Manufacturing and Engineering at Hexion Inc.
📍 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, United States

Bill Powers is an executive with over 33 years of experience leading multinational manufacturing and distribution operations for Fortune 500 companies. A graduate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology with a BS in Chemical Engineering, colleagues describe him as honest, results-driven, and an extraordinary leader.

Following a career of over four decades, Bill recently retired. He is a dedicated family man, happily married to his wife, Joni, for 42 years. He expresses deep gratitude for the friends and colleagues who supported him throughout his extensive career and is looking forward to his next chapter.

After a long and successful career, Bill retired after exactly 40 years and 10 months in his field.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
VP of Manufacturing and Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, United States
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AI in Manufacturing
Recently shared an article highlighting his former company's use of AI to improve quality, efficiency, and sustainability, indicating a strong interest in industry modernization and data-driven decisions.
Operational Excellence
His career has focused on operational improvements, acquisition integrations, and performance turnarounds in complex manufacturing settings across the US, Europe, Asia, and South America.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
VP of Manufacturing and Engineering
Hexion Inc.
7-2024 - 8-2025
Site Leader
Shaw Industries
2-2022 - 9-2024
Senior Vice President Operations
Vantage Specialty Chemicals
10-2018 - 2-2022
Vice President
TriVista
11-2017 - 5-2018
Executive Vice President Of Operations
Anchor Glass Container Corp
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Education
1983 - 1985
BS Chemical Engineering
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
1980 - 1983
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Marshall University
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