John Fontenot
Boyce,LA
Summary
Seasoned Superintendent with proven leadership abilities in overseeing daily operations of veneer production. Strong track record in ensuring compliance with environmental policies, managing budgets, and coordinating workers to ensure safe production. Skillful at improving operational efficiency, enhancing team productivity, and leading a positive safety culture. Demonstrated success in crafting comprehensive plans that align with organizational goals while mitigating risks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Green End Superintendent
Boise Cascade Wood Products
Oakdale , Louisiana
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.
- Responsible for safe operations from the log yard through 2 lathe lines.
- Directly supervised over 200 team members.
- Planned and executed the complete overhaul of 2 veneer lathes.
- Production efficiency optimization using line control optimization strategies.
- Adhered strictly to company environmental policies and procedures while overseeing operations at the site.
- Asset care strategy for maintaining equipment in the green end.
- Lead several major capital projects.
Lathe Technician
Roy O Martin
Chopin , LA
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Daily planning of all maintenance activities on 2 veneer lathes
- Lathe troubleshooting
- Rebuilding all hydraulic cylinders on lathes
- Managed critical spare parts for lathes
- Rebuild lathe spindles
- Daily speed and timing optimization for production operations based off of product ran
- Ensure safe and productive operations of lathe lines
Green End Supervisor
Roy O Martin
Chopin , Louisiana
08.2008 - 11.2019
- Ensured safe and productive operations of Green End and Log Processing.
- Weekly safety auditing and reporting.
- Maximo training.
- Lead daily and weekly safety meetings.
- New hire development.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for the Green End.
- Veneer quality checks
Millwright
Mitsubishi Power Systems
Orlando , FL
05.2007 - 08.2008
- Overhauled gas and steam turbines.
- Complete alignment on various machinery in the industry.
- Rebuilt gearboxes and starting packages.
- Built thrust bearing assemblies per OEM specifications.
- Rebuilt combustion and fuel system components.
- Repair/replace various pumps and compressors.
Education
Rapides High School
Skills
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Development
- Contractor Management
- Program implementation
- Leadership Development
- Data Analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Green End Superintendent
Boise Cascade Wood Products
12.2020 - 09.2024
Lathe Technician
Roy O Martin
11.2019 - 12.2020
Green End Supervisor
Roy O Martin
08.2008 - 11.2019
Millwright
Mitsubishi Power Systems
05.2007 - 08.2008
Rapides High School
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