Church & Dwight Increases OEE by 6% with Proficy Smart Factory MES

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• Founded in 1846, is the leading U.S. producer of Sodium Bicarbonate, also known as Baking Soda, a natural product
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Doug Poole is a distinguished IT/OT Senior Architect for Manufacturing Systems & Operations at Church & Dwight, specializing in process automation and control systems. He is a driving force behind the company’s digital transformation, leading the design and execution of new corporate initiatives.

Doug plays a pivotal role in shaping Church & Dwight’s 2025 MES roadmap, spearheading the enterprise-wide rollout of Process Historians, standardization of OPC, and critical infrastructure upgrades. His expertise extends to PLC/HMI migrations, Corporate digital signage, IIoT for instrumentation, and AZURE development.

With a strong focus on compliance, validation, and cyber security awareness, Doug brings over 30 years of industry experience and a wealth of knowledge to his role, making him an invaluable asset to the organization.