CLEVELAND, TN, January 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John H. Shaffer has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Shaffer is the president of SQS LLC, a consulting firm he established in 2015 after retiring from a distinguished career in the chemical industry. SQS, which stands for Sustainable Quality Systems, assists organizations in improving their effectiveness and efficiency. Mr. Shaffer's clientele primarily consists of companies in the chemical sector, and he collaborates with several large clients as a contract auditor. His extensive experience in research and development has been instrumental in his consulting work.

Leveraging over three decades of former success to his present position, Mr. Shaffer's professional journey was marked by several positions at Olin Corporation between 1991 and 2014. Initially a technical and engineering manager for the first 10 years with the chemical company, he oversaw significant projects and ensured technical excellence. He then transitioned to the role of quality assurance manager from 2001 to 2006, where he was responsible for maintaining high standards of product quality and compliance. In 2006, Mr. Shaffer advanced to the division manager position, overseeing quality assurance for 12 plants and playing a crucial part in quality and reliability until 2014.

One of the highlights of Mr. Shaffer's career was being involved in research and seeing concepts grow into tangible products. He also played a pivotal role in developing new products and processes, an opportunity few professionals in his field ever encounter. Moreover, Mr. Shaffer has been credited with securing 12 patents due to leading a team that developed a groundbreaking product for HTH pool chemicals.

Mr. Shaffer's academic background has been fundamental to his success in various roles throughout his career. He holds a master's degree in chemical engineering from Case Western Reserve University and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan. Additionally, Mr. Shaffer earned several certifications that have bolstered his expertise. In 2012, he became a lead auditor for food safety management systems and quality management systems through Exemplar Global Inc. He also holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Villanova University.

Throughout his career, Mr. Shaffer has been recognized with numerous awards, including a Research and Development Top 100 Award in 1998, underscoring his contributions to the field and his commitment to excellence.

Eager for future professional opportunities, Mr. Shaffer was recently offered a teaching position at a local community college and is interested in pursuing the position to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation. He hopes to utilize his credentials to help students troubleshoot effectively.

Mr. Shaffer attributes his success to hard work, diligence, and the ability to learn from failures. His perseverance and acceptance of failure have enabled him to develop processes from concept to implementation while considering the complexities of business situations.

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