Chester M. Ryan III

*a Mary-Jo Lane,

Derry, NH. 03038

603-***-****

acato2@r.postjobfree.com

Production Supervisor

Safety, Production, Kaizen, Lean

My first rate oral and written communication skills, ability to multitask,

and adapt quickly to change have been the foundation to my success as a

shift supervisor. A Paper Maker with over 15 years as a Supervisor and 25

total years Paper Mill experience. I am entrusted with safe and efficient

operation of the Paper Mill while working nights and weekends as the lone

salaried employee overseeing the Stock Preparation, Chemical, Color Control

Room, Machine Room, Converting, Laminating, Laboratory/Quality Control,

Wrapping, Shipping and Receiving, Maintenance, Electrical and Boiler Room

Departments and Waste Water Treatment.

Shift Supervisors position where my wealth of experience is utilized in

producing quality paper products through the methods of Kaizen, Lean

Production, ISO, and Standard Operation Procedures. A position where safety

takes precedence, is attacked aggressively via training/enforcement and

leading to a continually improving safety record.

Achievements/Qualifications

Supervisor of 4 rotating shifts, with up to 45 Union Employees on some

shifts and a combined 150 Union Employees working on 2 Paper Machines, 2

Winders, 2 Converting Winders and a Laminator.

Knowledgeable in the production of Kraft, Enleaf, Board, File Folder,

Corrugated, Coated, Wallpaper, Printing and other Specialty Papers. The

manufacturing of Filtration Media to include Engine, High Efficiency Air

and Liquid, Battery Separator, Specialty and Industrial Non-Woven's.

Produced paper on both Fourdrinier, Roto-Former and Multi Headbox Dual

Layer Sheet Machines utilizing the following equipment: Stage Cleaners and

Rejects, Manual and Automatic Slice Adjustment, Foil and Box Suction

Systems, Steam Boxes, Dandy Formation, Manual and Automatic Couch Control,

Press and Wet Felts, Thru-dryers, On-line Porosity Head, Red Rays, Gravure

and Size Press Coating, Corrugator with Alignment and Depth Adjustment as

well as Steam Control, Dryer Felts, Impact I.R. Panel Heating, Marsden

Heating, Cooling Cans, Wet and Dry Stacks, Stack Coating, Super Calendar,

Impact Caliper Hot Air Improvement, Tulsa Turn-up Systems.

Kaizen/Lean/5s trained in manufacturing by Fintek Inc.

Led a Kaizen/Lean Production Event utilizing a combination of Management,

Salary and Union Workers to reduce Start-up and On the Fly Grade Changes.

This joint effort resulted in a 4 minute average reduction, on a production

line conducting 650 changes per year. The bottom line was a savings of

$85,000. The Huddle Board (a key element of the event) was accepted as a

Best Practice in all 9 mills worldwide.

Waste Water Treatment Plant: Responsible for the operation of the plant to

maintain Turbidity levels within the parameters of city and state

requirements. To monitor and make adjustments to P.H., Polymer, Acid,

Caustic, Fiber, Oberlin's, Sludge Presses, Lagoon Levels and flow to the

city.

Certified in Color/Dyeing by the Bayer Corporation Color School to include

Basic, Direct, Organic, Synthetic and Acid Dyes. Proficient in the

understanding of Anionic, Cationic Charge and the use of Polymers to

control them.

Participated in the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnerships,

Timewise, Lean 101 Write Workshop.

Designed a Material Safety Data Labeling System quickly identifying the

Chemical, Hazards and proper PPE for handling. This was adapted as a best

practice in all 9 mills worldwide.

Conducted countless 5s Events with a proven track record of insuring,

cleaning and identification methods are consistently applied, while

decreasing hazardous and dangerous conditions in the work area.

Write as well as train employees on Standard Operating Procedures, Safety

Job Analysis, Weekly Safety Training Meetings, MSDS, and Policies etc.

Conduct Incident/Accident Investigations and complete reports leading to

additional training, procedural change and/or discipline.

Trained as Emergency Coordinator in Hazardous Chemicals Spills, Fires and

all Emergencies.

Implemented a Color Coding System for identifying Waste Paper, improving

usage and resulting in increased yields.

Skilled in the production of over 300 different colors of paper. Competent

in the use of a Bran and Lubbe Color Monitoring System to make immediate

adjustments as updates are received from the On Line Spectrophotometer.

Observed the causes and initiated, coordinated the installation of

electronic eyes used to eliminate a dangerous and costly fire problem.

Working knowledge of SAP, Sytline and Viper.

Complete work orders, award over time, and fill out time cards using

Winstar and Kronos.

CPR, First Aid, AED, First Responder, Sexual Harassment and Confrontational

Management Trained.

Supervisor and Leadership Courses to include USAF Leadership School Honor

Graduate.

Two Outstanding Achievement Medals for successful CPR and retrieving a

victim from a house fire.

Professional Profile

Lydall Inc., Rochester, NH

2010-present

Shift Supervisor

Assume full responsibility for supervising 20 non-union employees and all

Plant Operations on a shift running one Paper Machine, 2 Webco Winders, 2

Converting Winders, 2 Laminating Machines, a Collator and Melt

Blown machine. Monitor and operate Oberlin Water Filters, Clarifier, Lagoon

Levels, P.H. levels and make adjustments to Polymers, Chembreak and Ferric.

Instruct, train and assist employees to produce a quality product, meeting

production goals without jeopardizing safety. Produced high quality, High

Efficiency, Engine, HEPA and Industrial Filtration Media to include

Fiberglass, Ceramic, Carbon, Latex and Epoxy grades.

Hollingsworth and Vose Company, West Groton, Ma.

2006-2010

Shift Supervisor

Assumed full responsibility for supervising 140 Union Employees and all

Plant Operations in a mill running two Paper Machines, 2 Winders, 3

Converting Winders and a Laminating Machine. Instructed, trained and

assisted employees to produce a quality product, meeting production goals

without jeopardizing safety. Produced high quality High Efficiency, Engine,

HEPA and Industrial Filtration Media to include Corrugation using Cellulose

and Fiberglass Furnishes.

Monadnock Paper Mill, Bennington, NH.

2005-2006

Shift Supervisor

Same duties as above in a mill with 100 union employees operating two Paper

Machines, a Coating Machine, 2 Winders and a Converting Winder. A mill

manufacturing all types of Superior Printing Papers, Vacuum Bag and Wall

Paper. A primitive Stock Preparation Area Coloring System.

Merrimac Paper Company, Lawrence, Ma.

1987-2005

Entry level to Shift Supervisor

A Paper Mill producing over 500 grades of paper in End leaf, Corrugated,

File Folder, Cover, Paper Board, Kraft, Recycled and many other Specialty

Papers. Produced grades from 20# to 360# Basis Weight that were coated with

Starch, Poly, Fire Retardant Emulsion, Dyes using Size Press and Wet Stack

applications. Started at the entry level union position in the Machine Room

and advanced to the highest position of Machine Tender before promotion to

Shift Supervisor. Performed the duties of Utility, 4th Hand, Winder/Slitter

Operator, Machine Operator, Mechanical Helper, Stock Preparation, Shipping

etc. Supervised all department associated with two Paper Making Machines

as well as Color/Dye and Sheeting/Rewinding Departments. Oversee an

extensive Coloring/Dyeing System utilizing 80% dyeing in the Stock

Preparation Area and 20% dyeing directly to the machine for immediate

adjustment.

United States Air Force, USA

1982-1987

Law Enforcement Specialist

Attended and graduated from Basic Training, Police Academy, Accident

Investigation School and Emergency Medical Technician School. Performed

duties of gate guard, Patrolman, desk sergeant, Patrol Supervisor and

Accident Investigator.

Education

Lawrence High School Graduate

In reviewing my resume, you will noted my growth and experience. What it

cannot illustrate, however, is the degree of dedication and commitment, I

have exhibited throughout my life. I look forward to pursuing a mutually

gratifying relationship with your company in the near future. Please feel

free to contact me about this current position or any future positions at

603-***-**** or email acato2@r.postjobfree.com.

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