Lewis A. Bowman

Lewis A. Bowman, MS has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Lewis A. has held positions at various companies, including Schwan Cosmetics USA, kdc/one, ARAUCO - North America, Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems, Scholle IPN, JSP, 3V Inc. N.A., and Buckman.

Starting with their most recent position, Lewis currently serves as the Managing Director at Schwan Cosmetics USA, a role they started in November 2022.

Prior to that, Lewis worked as the Director of Operations at kdc/one from July 2021 to November 2022. In this role, they led 800 employees and focused on improving operational efficiencies and developing operational leaders.

Before joining kdc/one, Lewis was the National Implementation Manager at ARAUCO - North America from September 2018 to November 2022. In this role, they led a cultural change initiative across ten manufacturing sites, implementing lean and continuous improvement principles.

From 2014 to 2018, Lewis served as the National Operations Manager at Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems.

Prior to that, they worked at Scholle IPN from 2007 to 2014, holding roles such as Global Continuous Improvement Manager and Manager of Plant Operations. During their time at Scholle IPN, Lewis developed and executed strategic projects and led a Lean Sigma transformation.

Lewis also gained experience at JSP from 1997 to 2006, where they held various positions including Director of Manufacturing Operations, Business Analyst, and Plant Manager. In these roles, they directed multiple manufacturing facilities, managed budgets, and analyzed new business opportunities.

Before joining JSP, Lewis worked as a Production Manager at 3V Inc. N.A. from 1995 to 1997 and as a Pilot Plant Manager at Buckman from 1990 to 1995.

Overall, Lewis A. Bowman, MS has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership and expertise in operations, continuous improvement, and organizational change throughout their career.

Lewis A. Bowman, MS pursued their education in a methodical manner, focusing primarily on engineering and management. In 1979, they began their academic journey at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. Lewis A. dedicated four years to their studies and successfully completed their degree in 1983.

Not content with just a Bachelor's degree, Lewis furthered their education and enrolled at Christian Brothers University in 1992. Here, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Engineering/Industrial Management. Lewis dedicated nine years to their studies and successfully completed their MS degree in 2001.

Their commitment to professional growth doesn't conclude with their degrees, as Lewis also obtained a certification as a LeanSigma Black Belt. This prestigious certification was acquired through the TBM Consulting Group, though the exact timeframe of when they obtained this certification is not available.