Glen E. Johnson
Jay, Maine **239
E-Mail: ************@*******.***
Cell Phone: 207-***-****
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Leadership, Management, Training, Counseling, Program Development, Acquisition, Planning, Scheduling, Logistics, Quality
Assurance, Supply Management, Research, Problem Solving, Lean Initiatives, Human Resources, Product Improvement
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:
• 28 years operations, supervisory, and management experience in the United States Air Force, Burlington Northern Santa Fe
(BNSF) Railway, MeadWestvaco, Covington VA, and Verso Paper Corp. Jay, ME
• Extensive knowledge base to include Safety, Program Development, and managing diverse programs
• In-depth experience in coaching, training, and team building diverse groups to achieve required goals
• Experienced personnel leader/manager, with unique ability to develop workforce into a cohesive team
• 17 years’ experience in maintenance, production, quality assurance, and operations upper management
• Proficient in computer applications to include MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook applications along with various
personnel timekeeping programs
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities, management aptitude, and human resources skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Nov 11-Present Area 2 Mechanical Maintenance Manager, Verso Paper Corporation, Jay Maine
• Directly supervises 6 Lead People and Planners along with 18 General Mechanics to safely perform all aspects of required
maintenance within the Wood Prep, Screen Room, Pulp Mill, Unbleached Pulp Mill, and Ground Wood area’s.
• Responsible for all Safety, scheduling, and training programs for all crews
• Has open communication with Operations working in a team environment to complete all required tasks
• Completed “Afterburner” training method for identifying root causes and closing gaps in processes effectively
• Fills in for I&E Area Manager and Area 2 Maintenance Manager as required
Mar 10 Nov 11 Unbleached Pulp Mill (UPM) Maintenance Supervisor/Planner, MeadWestvaco, Covington Virginia
• Directly supervises 14 Union Craft personnel to safely perform all aspects of maintenance within the UPM
• Performs Safety audits, daily safety meetings, and monthly Safety Complaints=Goals meetings
• Trained in precision maintenance, reliability, OSHA, LOTO, LEO, confined space entry, welding methods, and SAP
• Responsible for all aspects of UPM outages-developing maintenance plans and executing of plans from shutdown to start up
• Completed PROACT method Root Cause Analysis training
Jan 08 -- Mar 10 Locomotive Mechanical Maintenance Supervisors II, BNSF Railway, Temple Texas
• Responsible for the day to day operation of the Mechanical Department for the Temple TX Terminal and surrounding area
• Directly Supervised 4 Exempt Mechanical Supervisors and 48 Union Craft personnel along with 3 contract companies
• Managed the BNSF “Best Way” Maintenance plan, and trained all Supervisors on all aspects
• Responsible/Managed the Safety, Quality, and Federal Railroad Association Operational Testing programs
Aug 06 – Jan 08 Locomotive Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, BNSF Railway, Alliance, Nebraska
• Directly supervises shop craft employees to safely execute terminal/shop operating plan.
• Ensures labor and equipment is positioned to inspect, test and repair various equipment to meet daily plan requirements.
• Prepares and conducts daily job safety briefings for all union and contract employees.
• Works hand in hand with various locomotive contractors to meet or exceed all goals required.
Jul 04 – Oct 06 Aircraft Maintenance Section Superintendent, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota
• Managed/led production efforts of 90 personnel. Supervised completion of over 10,000 annual work orders
• Maintained/procured over $5 million in equipment used to perform maintenance.
• Completed Lean Six-Sigma training. Completed Lean event reduced process time by 20%, costs by 35% and increased
manpower by 10%
• Developed/administered maintenance, training, and vacation schedules. Established job performance standards and
wrote/edited over 150 performance reports annually. Received service award--superior performance
May 02 – Jul 04 Aircraft Quality Assurance Superintendent, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota
• Developed, managed, and controlled the Air Combat Command Quality Assurance Program
• Led mission focused maintenance effort providing expertise/training to over 1500 maintenance personnel
• Directly responsible for saving $4.2 million by authorizing repairs of over 470 parts locally
• Directed over 7000 quality inspections in 40 different categories collected trending data analyzed implemented fixes
• Established the Quality Assurance training and qualification standards program to include Lock out Tag Out and Confined
spaces programs.
• Subject matter expert on all operating instructions, technical data, and configuration management programs, verified
compliance with all federal regulations. Received service award--outstanding manager
Jan 98 – May 02 Aircraft Production Superintendent/Expediter, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota
• Implemented and managed maintenance on equipment valued at $4.25 billion.
• Managed productivity of 320 maintenance personnel in 8 diverse specialties--directly supervised 8 maintenance supervisors
• Planned daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance financial plans and personnel schedules along with ensuring resources
were available for all planned objectives
• Logistical expertise led to set up of housing, transportation, and support equipment for mobility package consisting of over 200
personnel and $5 million worth of equipment
• Facilitated problem solving meetings. Prepared charts/reports and evaluated data…designed/implemented changes. Received
Military “Bronze Star” medal for outstanding leadership.
May 82 - Jan 98 Integrated Avionics Apprentice, Journeyman, Craftsman
Ellsworth AFB, SD Robins AFB, GA Plattsburgh AFB, NY Cannon AFB, NM
Experience in the operation, removal, installation, operational checking and repairs of avionics and mechanical systems and line
replaceable units, while diagnosing malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, integrated test systems, and other
test equipment. Experience in the removal, replacement and repair of faulty wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission lines,
multi-conductor cables and the modification of avionics and mechanical systems according to technical publications while continuously
updating operational logs, inspection records, aircraft forms, and automated maintenance systems. Experience in performing and
supervising, alignment, calibration, bore-sight of avionics systems, uploading maintenance and operational software, and maintaining
peculiar support equipment.
Subject matter expert on operating characteristics of avionics systems, and isolating malfunctions in avionics, radar, integrated test, built
in test, multiplexed data buss, recording, fire control, video display, flight instrument, mission computer, electro-optical viewing, inertial
navigation, primary and secondary flight control, automatic flight control, engine instrument, fuel management, central air data,
electronic warfare, sensor, communication and navigation, aircraft indicating, airborne warning/control, and surveillance radar systems.
EDUCATION:
• Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, Alabama
Associates in Applied Science, Avionics Systems Technology
• 4 tiers of Air Force Professional Military Education
• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies/Organizational Leadership
REFERENCES:
• Available upon request