James M. Cornell Home: 207-***-**** Mobile: 207-***-****

*** ***** **. **** # * Belgrade, ME 04917 ac0cqe@r.postjobfree.com

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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