Christina Nowicki
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Organized and driven Field Service Engineer with exceptional collaboration abilities and roughly 6 years of experience in the paper industry. Seeking a position to use good problem-solving and analytical skills in an exciting and challenging workplace. Seeking opportunities to grow and expand knowledge and expertise in a different industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Engineer
ABB, Inc
2021.11 - Current
- Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
- Disassembled and reassembled complex machinery to repair or replace worn or malfunctioning components.
- Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Examined faulty equipment, interpreted reports and analyzed customer complaints to diagnose equipment malfunction.
Production Supervisor
WestRock Paper
2021.03 - 2021.11
- Managed a team of 20 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Increased productivity by improving processes to remove bottlenecks
- Achieved and maintained departmental, plant, and company goals for safety and quality
- Reduced production errors, coordinating new runs based on clear technical plans
- Empowered employees to independently solve line problems and keep production running.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Process Engineer
WestRock Paper
2020.02 - 2021.03
- Assisted teams in meeting quality standards and improving production efficiencies by recommending and implementing equipment and process modifications
- Optimized strategies with hands-on technical problem-solving of processes, environment, and potential material issues
- Supported QA and QC personnel with problem-solving findings, tracing issues, and preparing corrective action reports.
- Provided technical assistance to the production team when issues arose.
Process Engineer
International Paper
2018.04 - 2020.02
- Participated in regular LEAN and Six Sigma training to reduce production costs and improve paper quality
- Validated newly installed equipment and provided extensive training to operators and technician
- Developed standard operating procedures for the Fibers area (pulp mill and caustic plant).
REACH Co-op
International Paper
2017.05 - 2017.08
- Interacted with people in other company departments to meet goals in a timely manner
- Created graphics and imaging software to display clear, visually appealing graphics for all to understand
- Gathered data and validated project around changing the style of refiner plates.
Chemical Engineer Intern II
International Paper
2016.08 - 2016.12
- Assisted engineers on yellow belt projects
- Collaborated closely with operators and management to successfully complete projects
- Conducted mass balance on pulp mill which included consistency sampling and making hand-sheets of paper fibers.
Chemical Engineering Intern I
International Paper
2016.01 - 2016.05
- Conducted daily pulp stock consistency sampling and weekly water quality testing
- Developed A3 and completed project about railcar demurrage
- Lead a calibration trial to verify the automatic moisture analyzers accuracy.
Education
MBA -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2024
Bachelors of Science -
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2018
Skills
- Safety-oriented
- Strong Leadership
- Excellent verbal/written Communication
- Analytical and critical-thinking abilities
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supervisory Experience
- Proficient In MS Office
- Reporting Procedures
Accomplishments
I have received 3 awards for excellent customer service in my 2 years with ABB, completed leadership and management training, as well as having been featured as a spotlight employee in an ABB newsletter.
Timeline
Field Service Engineer
ABB, Inc
2021.11 - Current
Production Supervisor
WestRock Paper
2021.03 - 2021.11
Process Engineer
WestRock Paper
2020.02 - 2021.03
Process Engineer
International Paper
2018.04 - 2020.02
REACH Co-op
International Paper
2017.05 - 2017.08
Chemical Engineer Intern II
International Paper
2016.08 - 2016.12
Chemical Engineering Intern I
International Paper
2016.01 - 2016.05
MBA -
Western Governors University
Bachelors of Science -
University of Louisville
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