Donovan Chene

Donovan Chene, CPIM, CSCP, currently serves as Materials Manager at Evonik, where responsibilities include managing the Shipping & Receiving Department and overseeing production planning and inventory balancing. Significant achievements include a 50% reduction in carrying costs through an inventory management program and a 40% decrease in customer complaints using root cause analysis tools. Previously, Donovan held leadership roles at Thompson Suburban Dental Laboratory, Bostik, and General Electric, focusing on manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and project management. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Mathematical Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering-System Design, both from the University of North Florida. Donovan's career began in the US Navy as a Gas Turbine Technician, establishing a strong foundation in technical and operational management.