LELAND CORNELIUS
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Results-driven field operations manager skilled in project management and supervision. Known for effective problem-solving and time management, delivering on-time projects while enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Sweet Corn Industrial LLC
12.2025 - Current
- Millwright services
- Maintenance support
- Custom fabrication
- Machinery moving
Field Operations/ Project Manager
Sego Services
Racine, WI
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw field operations to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to timelines.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in field operations management.
- Procured materials and allocated proper staff for projects.
- Created and implemented schedules for team.
- Corresponded with clientele and vendors to plan and execute projects.
- Worked as logistic foreman.
Millwright/Foreman
Furlani Foods
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Supervised maintenance and repair of machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior millwrights in safety protocols and best practices.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime across production lines.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced equipment reliability and performance.
- Rheon specialization.
Millwright/Foreman
Professional Labor Support
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted inspections and troubleshooting of mechanical systems to identify issues promptly.
- Managed inventory of tools and spare parts to support maintenance operations effectively.
- Collaborated with production teams to optimize workflow and reduce bottlenecks in processes.
Welder/Foreman
Saulsbury Industries
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Supervised daily welding operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on advanced welding techniques and equipment usage.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to optimize labor efficiency and meet project deadlines.
- Conducted regular inspections of welds to maintain structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
Foreman
Gilman Services
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Managed crew schedules and assigned tasks to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on equipment use, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Coordinated materials delivery and inventory management to minimize project delays.
Millwright/ Welder
PPM
01.2018 - 02.2018
Foreman
JW Services
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
- Built conveyor systems for Fedex, UPS, Amazon, and Shopko.
- Facilitated communication between management and team members for project alignment.
- Resolved conflicts within the team to maintain a positive work environment and morale.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites to ensure adherence to safety policies.
Precision Millwright
HTH Companies
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Performed laser pump alignments.
- Utilized precision tools for installation and alignment of mechanical systems, ensuring optimal performance.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures that increased equipment lifespan and reduced repair costs.
Millwright/ Foreman
Gillman Services
02.2017 - 03.2017
- Executed various projects across multiple sites.
- Directed crane and rigging operations.
Shipfitter/ Foreman
JAG Industrial & Marine Services
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Corresponded with ABS and Coastguard.
- Oversaw daily operations and project management.
- Corresponded with vessel owners.
Leadman
JW Services
08.2016 - 11.2016
Foreman
JAG Industrial & Marine Services
01.2016 - 01.2016
Millwright/Welder
JW Services
10.2015 - 11.2015
Millwright
BHI Energy/ Sun Technical
10.2015 - 10.2015
Millwright/Welder
Contractors Resource Inc
09.2015 - 10.2015
Millwright/Welder
Vines Global
08.2015 - 09.2015
Fitter/Welder
Irondale Industrial Contractor
05.2015 - 07.2015
Millwright
Secured Services
04.2015 - 05.2015
Foreman
JAG Industrial & Marine Services
01.2015 - 04.2015
Millwright
BHI Energy/ Sun Technical
10.2014 - 11.2014
Precision Millwright
HTH Companies
08.2014 - 10.2014
Lead Position - Millwright/Welder
Industrial Contract Services
06.2014 - 08.2014
Outside Machinist/ Shipfitter/ Welder
JAG Industrial & Marine Services
01.2014 - 05.2014
Millwright/Welder
Industrial Contract Services
05.2013 - 09.2013
Millwright/Welder
Reimer Welding
03.2013 - 05.2013
Outside Machinist/ Shipfitter/ Welder
Paulsen Marine
01.2013 - 02.2013
Millwright/Welder
Reimer Welding
11.2012 - 12.2012
Millwright
Jordan Mechanical
09.2012 - 10.2012
Shipfitter/ Welder
Bay Shipbuilders
01.2011 - 09.2012
Operator (Faccin Plate Roller)
Tower Tech
09.2010 - 12.2010
Welder/ Fabricator
Folkman Inc
03.2010 - 08.2010
Machinist/ Welder
Marshfield Steel
10.2009 - 03.2010
Shipfitter/ Welder
Atlantic Marine
06.2009 - 10.2009
Shipfitter/ Welder
Bay Shipbuilding
01.2009 - 05.2009
Shipfitter/ Welder
CTR Group
10.2008 - 12.2008
Welder
CTR Group
09.2007 - 12.2007
Welder
Tradesmen International
01.2006 - 09.2007
Welder/ Fabricator
Trailer Mart
03.2001 - 12.2005
Education
High School Diploma -
West De Pere High School
De Pere, WI06-1994
Skills
- Supervision
- Project Management
- Site supervision
- Scheduling coordination
- Cost estimation
- Vendor selection
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Sales
- Welding
- Torch work
- Precision Millwright
Certification
- OSHA 10
- MSHA 46
- Mil-STD-248 (Naval)
- AWS multi-process weld
- Forklift
- Boom lift
- Scissor lift
- Telehandler
- Carry deck crane
- TWIC card
- Precision millwright
- Industrial millwright
Timeline
Owner
Sweet Corn Industrial LLC
12.2025 - Current
Field Operations/ Project Manager
Sego Services
10.2022 - Current
Millwright/Foreman
Furlani Foods
05.2019 - 10.2022
Millwright/Foreman
Professional Labor Support
06.2018 - 05.2019
Welder/Foreman
Saulsbury Industries
03.2018 - 06.2018
Foreman
Gilman Services
02.2018 - 03.2018
Millwright/ Welder
PPM
01.2018 - 02.2018
Foreman
JW Services
09.2017 - 11.2017
Precision Millwright
HTH Companies
03.2017 - 09.2017
Millwright/ Foreman
Gillman Services
02.2017 - 03.2017
Shipfitter/ Foreman
JAG Industrial & Marine Services
01.2017 - 02.2017
Leadman
JW Services
08.2016 - 11.2016
Foreman
JAG Industrial & Marine Services
01.2016 - 01.2016
Millwright/Welder
JW Services
10.2015 - 11.2015
Millwright
BHI Energy/ Sun Technical
10.2015 - 10.2015
Millwright/Welder
Contractors Resource Inc
09.2015 - 10.2015
Millwright/Welder
Vines Global
08.2015 - 09.2015
Fitter/Welder
Irondale Industrial Contractor
05.2015 - 07.2015
Millwright
Secured Services
04.2015 - 05.2015
Foreman
JAG Industrial & Marine Services
01.2015 - 04.2015
Millwright
BHI Energy/ Sun Technical
10.2014 - 11.2014
Precision Millwright
HTH Companies
08.2014 - 10.2014
Lead Position - Millwright/Welder
Industrial Contract Services
06.2014 - 08.2014
Outside Machinist/ Shipfitter/ Welder
JAG Industrial & Marine Services
01.2014 - 05.2014
Millwright/Welder
Industrial Contract Services
05.2013 - 09.2013
Millwright/Welder
Reimer Welding
03.2013 - 05.2013
Outside Machinist/ Shipfitter/ Welder
Paulsen Marine
01.2013 - 02.2013
Millwright/Welder
Reimer Welding
11.2012 - 12.2012
Millwright
Jordan Mechanical
09.2012 - 10.2012
Shipfitter/ Welder
Bay Shipbuilders
01.2011 - 09.2012
Operator (Faccin Plate Roller)
Tower Tech
09.2010 - 12.2010
Welder/ Fabricator
Folkman Inc
03.2010 - 08.2010
Machinist/ Welder
Marshfield Steel
10.2009 - 03.2010
Shipfitter/ Welder
Atlantic Marine
06.2009 - 10.2009
Shipfitter/ Welder
Bay Shipbuilding
01.2009 - 05.2009
Shipfitter/ Welder
CTR Group
10.2008 - 12.2008
Welder
CTR Group
09.2007 - 12.2007
Welder
Tradesmen International
01.2006 - 09.2007
Welder/ Fabricator
Trailer Mart
03.2001 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
West De Pere High School