Mike Jorgensen

Penticton, BC

250-***-****

Summary

● Over 40 years’ experience in the lumber industry

● Most recently as a General Manager at Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation (4 Plants) Employment

General Manager of all Canadian Operations Finished June 2023 Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation.

● Negotiated and started a continuous operations work schedule (24/7)

● Last year was double any previous year in manufacturing and profit

● Recorded 1 year LTA free over all manufacturing plants

● 1.01 RIR

● I have been very successful in training, coaching and developing supervisors/management staff into higher positions. I also have set up many safety programs and trained committees to show a positive result and reduce incidents.

● Another area I can contribute greatly is educating in Management Rights, Canadian Labor Standards, Human Rights and Safe Work Procedures.

● I have a solid maintenance and troubleshooting background and have been part of many mill upgrades including the upgrade of the world’s first super mill in Houston, British Columbia.

● I have successfully increased production by at least 15% or more annually at each company I managed while reducing safety incidents at the same time.

● Results driven focusing on KPI’s and team building while keeping a sharp eye on costs and waste factors. I have helped employees reach their goals through employee empowerment, strong communication lines, and a walk the talk attitude. Plant Manager - Structurlam LP - Multiple Plants Nov 2014 - 2023

(Company Industrial Affairs/Health & Safety Manager and Maintenance Manager)

● Continuously increased production by 15% or better each year without Capital Investment

● Became COR certified and reduced WorksafeBC costs dramatically.

● Successfully negotiated 2 union contracts without work stoppages.

● Increased plant uptime to over 95%.

Plant Manager - Structurlam Feb 2013 - Nov 2014

● Trained all plant managers and supervisors

● Developed the return to work/modified work program.

● Enforced a strict attendance program.

Pulp Mill Management (Superintendent) - Tembec - Kapuskasing Feb 2011 - Feb 2013

● In charge of Pulp Mill operations including:

● Production and quality of pulp

● Scheduling operating hours and shutdown hours

● Managing the energy off peak run operations system

● Scheduling day to day maintenance priorities and shutdowns

● Pulp Mill environmental responsibilities

● Overall safety of plant

General Manager - Domtar Sawmill Mill Dec 2008 - 2011

● In charge of all aspects of the operation, 17 management staff and 150 hourly employees.

● Reporting to the Corporate Office by completing weekly and monthly progress reports, monthly inventory audits and scheduled conference calls.

● Worked to achieve all KPIs and stayed on budget.

● Lead management and hourly Safety Committees to ensure the plant was in compliance with all Health and Safety Regulations,

● Environmental Regulations and Fire Regulations.

● Ensure company policies and procedures are up to date and being followed.

● Meet regularly with the management team, safety committee and union committee.

● Ensure that any customer complaints are dealt with immediately and professionally.

● Communicate effectively with all other departments and clients. Production Superintendent Sawmill & Planer - Canfor Houston Division Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

● In charge of all sawmill, wood preparation, and log yard functions

● Direct crews of 6 management staff and over 100 hourly employees

● Played a big role in the building of the world’s first super mill. Sawmill Coordinator - Canfor Houston Division Apr 2001 - Jan 2006 Sawmill Supervisor - Canfor Houston Division Apr 2000 - Apr 2001 Plant Committee Chairman - USW Mar 1980 - Apr 2000 Courses/Workshops

● Conflict Resolution

● Preventing Harassment in the Workplace

● Substance Abuse in the Workplace

● Root Cause Analysis training

● WCB audit training

● Proper Grievance Handling

● Fact Finding/Investigations

● Negotiating Skills (Management/Union Contract Negotiations)

● Communicating with Employees

● Interpersonal Communication

● Behavioral Science Technology – Safety Training

● Lean-operating practices

● 5s

● Kaizen Breakthrough Experience

● Lean Sigma Training

● Westwind Performance Management Training

● Versity HR Solutions – Essentials of Leadership

Communicating for Results

Coaching for Results

Team Building for Managers

Managing Change

● FM Global Hot Work and Fire Safety

● Partnership 98 Conference Speaker (International Institute of Research)

● Ontario Labor Board Manager Training – 8 courses and certificates

● Ontario Green Book Training

● WorkSafeBC – Claims Management Training

● Explosive Dust Training

● Principles of Injury Management – BCCSA

● FPINnovations – 6S & Kaizen

● Many other management related courses

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