Jeff Shorette

As the General Manager of the coating facility, my primary responsibility was to enhance both production efficiency and product quality. I initiated a preventive maintenance program for all machines to minimize downtime and improve the quality of our products. Additionally, I implemented employee training sessions to provide staff with a better understanding of how the equipment operates and the steps to take when troubleshooting issues.

• Through these efforts, I was able to identify and resolve several mechanical problems. As a result, we improved production by 30% and reduced overtime costs. I also collaborated with external vendors to seek better pricing for the supplies we needed in the facility.

As General Manager, I maintained the same responsibilities I had as Operations Manager because my previous position was not filled. In this role, I ensured that all necessary parts were ordered and approved any work that needed to be done at the facility.

• Safety of the employee's and the equipment took priority over any decisions i made.
• I would implement cost saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising production.
• I would train all new employees on proper protocols and safety.
• I would give daily updates to the owners on daily production and concerns throughout the day.
• I would over see the maintenance department to make sure the equipment was in good working order and to set up any preventative maintenance that had to done.

As the operations manager, I was responsible for overseeing 30 employees. My primary focus was on improving safety and establishing a safety program for the site. I created safety policies for the mill and led all monthly safety meetings.

Throughout the day, I maintained communication with all employees regarding production and any mechanical or electrical issues that arose. When problems occurred, I collaborated with the maintenance department to address them promptly. To gain a better understanding of the mechanical issues impacting our operations, I developed a downtime log sheet. This initiative helped identify areas that needed attention to keep the facility running smoothly and enhance production.

• Trained all new employees coming into the mill in the top 5 critical- lockout tagout, confined space, fall protection, line break and hot work.
• Conducted safety audits throughout the mill.
• Participated in near miss and incident investigations.
• Gave monthly safety training to all departments in the mill.
• Worked with department to help them obtain or achieve safety goals. Kept a focus on safety and insured all safety paperwork in the field was correct with company policy and OSHA regulations.
• Worked with contractors with any questions they had regarding safety policies and regulations.

• Operated a 300,000 lb. hr. Recovery boiler. Maintained black liquor density and kept the boiler emissions under state compliance. Made sure equipment was running correctly and safely.
• I'm a lockout tagout coordinator for all 3 boilers at ND paper and confine space coordinator mill wide.
• Spare shift supervisor when needed, covering vacations or when more than one person is needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

As a B operator for the boilers, my responsibilities included assisting the main operator with any issues that arose during operations. I conducted hourly boiler rounds to check pumps and motors for any vibration problems and to ensure that gland seal water was flowing correctly. I also performed daily inspections of the ash system, operated the yard jockey to swap out ash trailers, and weighed them as needed.

Additionally, I assisted in bringing the boilers up and down safely, ensuring that all equipment was locked out during repairs. My role also involved supporting the operator with the operation of a 35-megawatt GE turbine, making rounds to monitor pressure and temperature readings, and helping with repairs as well as the locking out of the turbine for repairs.

• At St Joesph I was the nightshift maintenance person. I oversaw the boilers, HVAC, fire system, medical gas, and completed any work orders that had to be done throughout the hospital. It was my responsibility for boiler water test, maintenance to the boilers and swapping boilers every month. Any problems that came up throughout the hospital I would troubleshoot the problems and make the repairs.

My job in the maintenance department was to work on any molds that came off the line. I would inspect for any damage then make repairs that were needed, this would include welding and pipe fitting . After repairs were done I would clean the molds and and store them in the storage area for the next run.

• Made hourly rounds to check motors and pumps.
• Took liquor samples.
• Made sure the boiler was in compliance with state guidelines.
• Would trouble shoot any problems that came up in the field.
• Would take readings on equipment and insure everything was running properly.
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• My job responsibilities were to make hourly rounds around the boiler checking for any leaks and to make sure the boiler was running safely. I would make rounds around the evaporators checking pumps and motors to make sure there were no mechanical problems. Any problems that came up I would trouble shoot the problem and report it to my operator. I would take hourly chemical test and report the results to the operator.

• I started out as a 4th hand on the new tissue machine that was started up in lincoln in 2006. It was a great opportunity to be part of the team to start a new machine in a industry that doesn't see many new machines.
• My Responsibility as a 4th hand was to work with the winder operator to make the finish product that was shipped out to the customer's. I operated the overhead Crane to take the rolls off the tissue machine and over to the winder where we would run off the paper to the size the customer would want then label the rolls and weigh them and get them ready for shipment.
• In 2007 I transferred to the recovery boiler so I could get my high pressure boiler license and learn a different part of the paper making process. As a 2nd Assistant my responsibilities on the boiler was to make sure the boiler stayed clean, took water test and liquor test on my hourly rounds, trouble shoot any problems that came up and assist the boiler operator with anything he need me to do.

• Started out on the tissue machine as a 4th hand where I ran the overhead Crane to take the rolls off the machine and would weigh them and then transfer them to a different department. Would assist the operator with any trouble shooting problems or mechanical problems that came up.
• I went to 3rd hand and ran the winder. On the winder my responsibilities where to make sure the rolls size was correct and that there was no issues with the final product. I would assist the operator with any issues on the tissue machine.
• Later on I went to Back Tender on the #1 tissue Machine. Responsibilities where to work side by side with the operator with grade changes, trouble shooting, chemical adjustments, roll size adjustment. Assist in felt and wire changes.