Professional Corrugator Manager with 33 years of experience. Offering success in managing corrugation production team schedules and operations while continually maintaining safety and efficiency. Highly adept in overseeing workflow, enforcing protocols, monitoring quality and reporting performance data. Focused on educating staff and managing accountability to decrease waste Resourceful,flexible,Effective problem solver.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrugator Supervisor
Schwartz group
06.2023 - 04.2024
Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Supervised 50+ employees, ensuring efficient production processes.
Trained and developed new team members on operating procedures.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Part of new facility start up machine install all aspects of initial start up.
Reduced downtime and increased productivity by conducting routine maintenance on corrugator machines.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents.
Corrugator Supervisor
Hood Container
05.2019 - 06.2023
Worked closely with management team members in developing long-term strategies related to corrugator operations.
Ensured compliance with all OSHA regulations regarding safe operation of machinery in the plant environment.
Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
Supervised 50+ employees, ensuring efficient production processes.
Resolved conflicts among team members professionally when needed, promoting a positive work atmosphere conducive to productivity gains.
Plant Superintendent /Manufacturing Manager
President container group
06.2015 - 09.2019
Organized team building activities to foster a positive work environment among employees.
Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
Oversaw employee performance evaluations, promotions, and workforce development.
Reviewed job orders and adjusted resources accordingly for demand fluctuations.
Provided training and guidance to staff on proper operating procedures and techniques.
Developed robust maintenance schedules, resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity.
Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
Plant Manager
Georgia-Pacific
08.2010 - 06.2012
Worked in multiple facilities sheet feeder region on high profile capital projects.
Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
Plant Superintendent /
Georgia-Pacific
07.2006 - 08.2010
Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.
Managed change effectively by proactively communicating with employees about upcoming modifications to processes or policies, fostering a positive environment receptive to ongoing evolution and growth.
Managed cross-functional teams to ensure smooth daily operations and timely completion of tasks.
Oversaw capital expenditure projects related to infrastructure improvements or equipment upgrades to maintain a state-of-the-art facility competitive within the industry landscape.
Corrugator Supervisor /Production Scheduler
International Paper
03.2002 - 08.2006
Supervised 73 personnel
Resonsible for maintaining production.
scheduling the facility for the best flow through and machine effencies.
Coordinated with other departments in order to ensure that finished products were delivered on time.
Developed schedules for corrugator operations based on customer orders and demand forecasts.
Corrugator Supervisor
Weyerhauser
02.2000 - 08.2002
Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization regarding common goals and issues related to corrugator operations.
Enforced company policies and addressed workplace conflicts professionally.
Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment to minimize downtime.
Managed inventory control and implemented cost reduction strategies.
Corrugator Supervisor /Production Superintendent
Stone Container
09.1996 - 08.2000
Responsible for monitoring inventory levels of supplies necessary for successful completion of tasks assigned by management.
Ensured compliance with all OSHA regulations regarding safe operation of machinery in the plant environment.
Maintain all aspects of plant operations working with maintenance on repairs scheduling of PMS.
Responsible for inventory too stay in control on processes in place.
Team building.
Corrugator Lead
Willamette Industries
08.1990 - 08.1996
Start up facility ground up.
Responsible for monitoring inventory levels of supplies necessary for successful completion of tasks assigned by management.
Created work instructions for new products developed by the company in order to ensure that all employees understand how each product is manufactured correctly.
Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss goals and objectives for the upcoming week or month.
Performed preventative maintenance on machines as needed to minimize breakdowns and maximize production times.
Reduced downtime and increased productivity by conducting routine maintenance on corrugator machines.