JUSTIN R. VIEN

Littleton

Summary

Operations and continuous improvement leader with an engineering background and experience in industrial manufacturing, power generation, and high-volume production environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, analyze operational performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement data-driven process improvements that increase productivity, reduce cost, and improve reliability. Strong background in KPI tracking, workflow optimization, and operational excellence in fast-paced environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Control Room Operator / Supervisor

Sprague Energy

Whitefield

01.2026 - Current

Supervise daily biomass power plant operations ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production while meeting megawatt output targets.
Monitor operational performance and system data to identify inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate plant crews and maintenance activities to maximize uptime and operational efficiency.
Lead troubleshooting efforts and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime and maintain system reliability.
Support operational improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and performance consistency.
Communicate operational status, performance issues, and priorities across departments and leadership teams.
Whitefield Biomass

Operations Manager

North Country Growers

Berlin

12.2023 - 12.2025

Senior operational leader for a 10-acre hydroponic greenhouse and packaging facility operating in a manufacturing-style environment.
Directed production, growing, packaging, maintenance, facilities, food safety, HR, and shipping/receiving operations.
Coordinated cross-functional operations to ensure production, quality, and safety targets were met.
Applied continuous improvement principles including workflow standardization, process optimization, and labor efficiency analysis.
Implemented process improvements to reduce labor costs and increase throughput.
Built Excel-based KPI tracking systems to monitor production output, labor efficiency, and operational bottlenecks.
Developed operational policies, workflows, and standard operating procedures
Held final authority for hiring, performance management, discipline, and terminations.
Fostered a culture of accountability, communication, and operational excellence.

Marine Engineer / Chief Engineer

Kirby Offshore Marine

03.2021 - 12.2023

Managed operation and maintenance of vessel systems, ensuring optimal functionality of propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
Executed troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, enhancing system reliability and ensuring safe operations.
Monitored vessel operations, performing diagnostics and resolving issues rapidly to maintain uninterrupted service.
Ensured compliance with safety procedures and operational standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering Operations

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, Maine

05-2020

Skills

Continuous Improvement
Lean Principles
Process Optimization
KPI tracking
Root cause analysis
Production management

SOP development
Cross-Functional Leadership
Safety & Compliance Systems
Operational Monitoring
Control Room Operations
Operational Excellence

References

Available upon request

Core Expertise

Continuous Improvement
Lean Principles
Process Optimization
KPI & Metrics Tracking (Excel)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Operations & Production Management
SOP / Standard Work Development
Cross-Functional Leadership
Safety & Compliance Systems
Preventive Maintenance
Industrial Operations
Operational Excellence

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