Manager Professional Experience
Resume:
James M. Cornell Home: 207-***-**** Mobile: 207-***-****
*** ***** **. **** # * Belgrade, ME 04917 *********@***.***
Plant manager type position that will capitalize on my significant prior experience as well as providing both growth and advancement which enables me to utilize my core competencies effectively.
APPLICANT PROFILE
Accomplished, dedicated goal driven leader within the paper manufacturing industry.
Cumulative 42 years of management and unionized production floor experience within the paper industry:
15 years in management from Tour Supervisor, PM Superintendent, Area Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Special Projects, Paper Room Manager, Tissue Mill Manager, and Plant Manager
27 years of paper machine operation, training and troubleshooting.
Strong negotiation skills with Union Officials, peers and subordinates.
Ability to resolve complex machine issues based on historical analytical data capturing.
Loyal, decisive and highly respected by upper management, peers, subordinates and suppliers.
Supervised projects involving ISO 9001, 14001, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S.
Developed assessment forms for employee / staff evaluation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
J.S. McCarthy Printing 3/7/2016 to 12/6/2016
Address: 15 Darin Drive Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: 207-***-****
Plant Manager
Managing day-to-day operations
Developing lean manufacturing process and 5-S
Developing accountability measurements and standards for staff and labor groups.
Lincoln Paper & Tissue 4/2015 to 10/2015
Address: 50 Katadin Ave, Lincoln, ME 04457
Phone: 207-***-****
Tissue Mill Manger
Managing day-to-day operations
Improved overall performance by 6%
Raised accountability with staff and unionized labor groups.
Great Northern Paper, 10/ 2013 to 08/2014
Address: 50 Main St, East Millinocket, ME 04430
Phone: 207-***-****
Paper Room Manager
Managing day-to-day operations, P&L, budgeting and Labor relations.
Budgeted monthly departmental expenses and implemented cost controls
Collaborated with the engineering regarding production equipment
Improved overall performance, raised accountability with staff and unionized labor groups.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Twin Rivers Paper, (Formally Fraser Paper Limited) 6/2012 to 6/ 2013
Address: 82 Bridge Ave, Madawaska, ME 04756
Phone: 800-***-****
Special Projects Manager
Developed a comprehensive training program.
Developed and implemented an overrun control process
Developed and implemented re-winder scheduling process
Twin Rivers Paper, (Formally Fraser Paper Limited) 2/ 2010 to 6/2012
Manufacturing Manager
Operational responsibilities include: 5 Paper Machines, off-line coater, stock preparation, finishing and shipping.
Managed day-to-day operations, P&L, budgeting and Labor relations. Additionally, lead cross functional groups to improve machine performance.
Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department
Implemented root cause and corrective actions improving productivity and overall quality by eliminating waste and production constraints
Budgeted monthly departmental expenses and implemented cost controls
Managed plant maintenance projects resulting in improved facility safety, efficiently and cleanliness
Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability
Collaborated with the engineering regarding production equipment
Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations
Mentored employees in achieving individual performance goals
Accomplishments
Managed facility 627 employees.
Improved Plant safety record by 50 percent.
Contributed an annual 3% increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.
Katahdin Paper, (Division of Fraser Paper Limited) 5/2009 to 2//2010
Address: 50 Main St, East Millinocket, ME 04430
Phone: 207-***-****
Production Manager
Operational responsibilities include: wood yard, ground wood plant, recycle plant, two paper machines finishing/shipping and waste water treatment.
Managed day-to-day operations, P&L, budgeting and Labor relations. Additionally, lead cross functional groups to improve machine performance.
Accomplishments
Managed facility 361 employees.
Improved recycle material quality by implementing and enforcing quality standards.
Improved paper machine operation through improvements in equipment contributing to a 6% increase in overall productivity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Fraser Paper Limited, 6/2007 to 4/2009
Address: 82 Bridge Ave, Madawaska, ME 04756
Phone: 207-***-****
Bond Mill Production Manager
Primary responsibilities: Managed 4 Paper Machines, Stock Preparation and Finishing & Shipping
Accomplishments
Improved processes, reducing material waste Increased machine speed inefficiencies, maximizing equipment function
Implemented Superintendent, Tour Supervisors and Maintenance OSHA Training (2010)
On-site: Lean Manufacturing Training (2009)
On-going: Kaizen Training (2007 – 2009)
Niagara Institute: Leadership Development Training (2005)
Management Operating System (MOS)
Worked with Production & Maintenance Groups effectively reducing costly break in work
Controlled manning & scheduling issues resulting in reduced overtime
Fraser Paper Limited, 6/2006 to 5/2007
Area Manager
Primary responsibilities: Managed 3 Paper Machines & Stock Preparation
Accomplishments
Lead a plant rationalizing analysis project resulting in the reduction of 2 paper machines without impacting the end-customer. The project reviewed developed a competitive grade matrix for each machine optimizing pulp mill utilization.
Improved employee production by redefining job expectations
Fraser Paper Limited, 4/2005 to 5/2006
Production Analyst
On-site troubleshooting expert for run-ability issues supporting 8 Paper Machines and press room issues resulting in improved operational and cost saving
Successfully addressed customer complaints
Fraser Paper Limited, 9/2001 to 4/2005
Superintendent Paper Machine #4 (Ultra-Light Weight Paper)
Daily responsibility for the overall performance and maintenance of the machine.
Accomplishments
Improved machine efficiency resulting in annual cost saving of $7.9M
$3.0M annual cost saving – Reduced Tio2 usage
$4.9M annual cost saving – Improved process and material usage
Fraser Paper Limited, 06/01 to 9/01
Tour Supervisor
Supervised and managed machine and maintenance crews on shift for three paper machines and stock preparation
Fraser Paper Limited, 7/1974 to 6/2001
Paper Machine Hand (Union Worker)
Held positions from 6th Hand to Machine Tender
Successfully developed hands-on peer training programs resulting in improved machine up-time
Successfully troubleshoot chronic run-ability customer and operational issues
Supervised the implementation and proactively supported new machine equipment start-up projects
EDUCATION
High School Diploma - 1974
Madawaska High School, Madawaska, ME
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