Glen Lonsway
Omaha,NE
Summary
Accomplished Site Manager with a proven track record at International Paper, enhancing plant reliability and profitability through strategic capital planning and leadership coaching. Spearheaded initiatives generating a $15MM EBIT impact, showcasing analytical problem-solving and effective leadership. Expert in developing high-performing teams and executing customer-centric strategies, significantly exceeding operational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
International Paper
Omaha, NE
05.2022 - Current
- Implemented strategies for new initiatives like EPM and OpEx for plant reliability and profitability.
- Generated $15MM positive EBIT impact from 2023 to 2024.
- Assembled and led a strong management team comprising CSM, PIM, Converting Supervisor, and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Launched key capital initiatives in the form of $2.2MM WIP Lines scheduled for 2025 as well as a $6MM investment in Corrugator Wet End projected in 2026.
Plant Manager
WestRock Company
Minneapolis, MN
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed all operations of a high-volume, full-line corrugated facility.
- Held dotted line responsibility for newly acquired local sister plant.
- Formed strong leadership teams across both facilities.
- Successfully maintained safety protocols during COVID providing a secure environment.
- Achieved more than a 1% reduction in waste during 2020.
Production Manager
Packaging Corporation of America
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2013 - 06.2019
- Managed and supervised plant operations in a dynamic, customer-centric corrugated facility staffing over 130 employees.
- Operation includes main facility in Salt Lake City, a sheet plant in Sparks, NV, and a large consolidated regional warehouse that includes a public distribution business
- Responsible for managing and maintaining processes including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, safety, shipping, scheduling, and inventory control
- Increased Safety, Quality, and Throughput each year over the last 6 years
- Took the facility from 1.2 billion to 1.5 billion square feet
Production Manager
International Paper
Modesto, CA
04.2009 - 04.2013
- Oversee and direct all production operations in a fast-paced corrugated facility with approximately 275 employees
- Responsible for managing and maintaining processes including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, safety, shipping, scheduling, and inventory control
- Report directly to Complex General Manager
Plant Superintendent
Weyerhaeuser Company
Modesto, CA
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Acting Production Manager for large fast-paced corrugated facility
- Operations included 2 corrugators, 10 converting machines, and 5 specialized pieces of equipment
- Managed over 275 hourly and 10 salaried employees in a union environment
- Reported directly to General Manager
- Company purchased by International Paper in 2008
Lead Corrugator Supervisor
Weyerhaeuser Company
Elk Grove, CA
09.2002 - 02.2007
- Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems
- Increased production rates on 3 shift operation from 165 msf/hr to over 225 msf/hr
Education
Electronics
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CACertificate - Operations Research (SPC)
University of California at Davis
Davis, CABus Admin - Production/Operations Management
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- Develop High-Performing Teams
- Capital Planning
- Financial Decision-Making Skills
- Effective Leadership
- Leadership Coaching
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Customer-Centric Mindset
- Budget Management
- Set Strategic Priorities
- Focused Workflow Management
Accomplishments
- Zero recordable injuries in 2023
- Most improved Waste in 2023
Timeline
Site Manager
International Paper
05.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
WestRock Company
07.2019 - 05.2022
Production Manager
Packaging Corporation of America
04.2013 - 06.2019
Production Manager
International Paper
04.2009 - 04.2013
Plant Superintendent
Weyerhaeuser Company
02.2007 - 03.2009
Lead Corrugator Supervisor
Weyerhaeuser Company
09.2002 - 02.2007
Electronics
Sacramento City College
Certificate - Operations Research (SPC)
University of California at Davis
Bus Admin - Production/Operations Management
California State University, Sacramento
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