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JASON POIRIER

Auburn,USA

Summary

Operations and Engineering leader with 20+ years of experience driving efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement in manufacturing. M.S. in Chemical Engineering and MBA in Finance. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a record of leading cross-functional teams, implementing Lean strategies, and delivering multimillion-dollar savings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager / Engineering Manager

Panolam Surface Systems
12.2021 - Current
  • Lead production and engineering for high-pressure laminate facility with 8–10 direct reports.
  • Oversaw all process and product engineering activities and initiatives.
  • Worked with senior leadership for site and company-wide strategic planning including significant sku rationalization activities targeting operational efficiency and EBITDA optimization.

Plant Manager

ALCOM LLC
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Directed multi-building trailer manufacturing operation with 300 employees and $60M annual revenue.
  • Oversaw production, safety, quality, reporting, scheduling, and logistics.

Technical, Product & Process Engineering Manager

Panolam Surface Systems
12.2017 - 03.2021
  • Led engineering and quality with 10–12 direct reports; managed R&D, cost savings, and raw materials.
  • Oversaw $13M specialty product segment, ensuring quality, delivery, and claims resolution.
  • Maintained ISO certification and customer relationships through Quality Control oversight.

Assistant Plant Manager

Panolam Surface Systems
07.2015 - 12.2017
  • Directed engineering, quality, scheduling, and customer service for ~530-employee facility.
  • Reduced WIP inventory by 60% and scrap rate from 4.5% to 2.9% ($1.6M annual savings).
  • Improved safety: OSHA rate cut from 19 to 4; lost-time rate from 2.25 to 0.87.
  • Consolidated samples assembly in-house, saving $300k annually.

Engineering Manager

Panolam Industries International Inc.
03.2013 - 07.2015
  • Managed 7–10 engineers covering product, process, facilities, and safety.
  • Delivered $250k annual savings through VA/VE initiatives and product redesign.
  • Led consolidation of two plants, adding 150+ product grades and five new lines.

Process Engineer

Panolam Industries International Inc.
10.2004 - 03.2013
  • Improved processes, equipment, and materials while ensuring ISO/OSHA compliance.
  • Qualified materials delivering $410k annual savings.
  • Cut scrap from 50% to 3% via process redesign, unlocking $200k incremental revenue.

Education

MBA - Finance

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
01.2011

M.S. - Chemical Engineering

University of Maine
Orono, ME
01.2004

B.S. - Chemical Engineering

University of Maine
Orono, ME
01.2002

Skills

  • Plant & Operations Management
  • Servant Leadership
  • Team Development
  • Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • ISO 9001 / QMS
  • OSHA PSM / Safety Programs
  • Production Scheduling
  • Logistics
  • Product Development

Websites

Timeline

Production Manager / Engineering Manager

Panolam Surface Systems
12.2021 - Current

Plant Manager

ALCOM LLC
03.2021 - 05.2021

Technical, Product & Process Engineering Manager

Panolam Surface Systems
12.2017 - 03.2021

Assistant Plant Manager

Panolam Surface Systems
07.2015 - 12.2017

Engineering Manager

Panolam Industries International Inc.
03.2013 - 07.2015

Process Engineer

Panolam Industries International Inc.
10.2004 - 03.2013

M.S. - Chemical Engineering

University of Maine

B.S. - Chemical Engineering

University of Maine

MBA - Finance

University of Southern Maine

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