Shawn Rana
Shawn Rana is a corporate executive and currently the board advisor for Greenfield Nitrogen Fertilizer Facility.[1][2][3][4]
Career
Rana attended University of Manitoba and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. His professional career started when he was recruited right out of university by one of the largest fertilizer producers in Canada.[1]
Throughout his 26 year career, Rana has worked in a variety of industries, including fertilizers, oil and gas, and agrichemicals. He’s held numerous roles, ranging from plant manager and engineering/projects manager, all the way up to President and CEO of several different companies.[1]
Rana has held executive positions at Agrium, Iowa Fertilizer Company, Fortigen LLC, Austin Powder Company, and has been responsible for founding and leading multi-billion-dollar companies from the ground up.[5]
Career highlights
- He piloted construction of the first world-scale, greenfield nitrogen fertilizer facility built in US in more than 25 years—recognized as one of the most innovative and efficient manufacturing plants in the nation.
- Developed IFC policies, EHS, HR manuals, SOPs, and benefit plans. Recruited top-performing Directors (Operations, EHS, HR, Maintenance, IT) and empowered to hire teams that met goals and thrived within culture.
- Led on time delivery of IFC plant that drove dramatic sales and EBIDTA in year one. Oversaw EPC firm and project teams working on $1.2B contract to construct plant that was safe, efficient, and reliable.
- Installed SAP and state-of-art technology to support operations across 300 acres with 6 buildings producing almost 2 million metric tons of fertilizer per year. Set up supply chain including truck and rail loading.
- Opened door to China and sourced clients and contacts. Identified company to acquire for packaging/blending operations and performed financial due diligence for $50M purchase to help future proof APC in market.
Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- P&L Development
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Manufacturing
- Workforce Capital
- Leadership Acumen
- Plant/Facility Set up
- Procedure/Policy Development
- Cost/Risk Optimization
- Revenue Growth
- Supply Chain/Logistics
- Quality Systems
- Regulatory Compliance
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Shawn Rana Speaks about Career Motivation and Focus". https://world.einnews.com/pr_news/520659727/shawn-rana-speaks-about-career-motivation-and-focus.
- ↑ Ryan, David. "Shawn Rana: Fertilizer Expert". https://world.einnews.com/pr_news/540127364/shawn-rana-fertilizer-expert.
- ↑ "Shawn Rana Discusses the Carbon Impact of Fertilizer". https://world.einnews.com/pr_news/543276337/shawn-rana-discusses-the-carbon-impact-of-fertilizer.
- ↑ "Shawn Rana Discusses Inspiration and Career Development". https://world.einnews.com/pr_news/527374004/shawn-rana-discusses-inspiration-and-career-development.
- ↑ Rana, Shawn. "Fertilizer plant will help environment, agriculture" (in en-US). https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2015/03/20/fertilizer-plant-will-help-environment-agriculture/25120805/.
External links
- Shawn Rana on LinkedIn
- Shawn Rana on Twitter
- Shawn Rana on Facebook
- Shawn Rana on Instagram