Shane Watkins
Millport
Summary
Accomplished planning manager known for strong project management and team leadership capabilities. Expertise in budget preparation and issue resolution, committed to optimizing operational processes and driving impactful results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Manager
International Paper
Columbus, MS
03.2023 - Current
- Manage 6 maintenance planners, 4 mechanical and 2 electrical.
- Also manage 1 facility maintenance planner
- Oversee our outage planning process, coordinate all millwide shutdowns.
- Work with our storeroom on parts procurement and storeroom stock levels
- SAP trainer for the mill
Site Contractor Coordinator
International Paper
Columbus, MS
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed all site contractors: mechanical, electrical, general presence and scaffolding. Total of around 40 contractors on day to day basis
- Led all millwide industrial cleaning activities: managed a 4 man (40 he) onsite crew, also managed 150-200 contractors during shutdowns
- Responsible for overseeing general budget
- Responsible for all facilitates maintenance: grounds, building, elevators, roof repairs, landscaping, HVAC systems
Maintenance Planner
International Paper
Columbus, MS
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Responsible for all mechanical maintenance planning for half of the mill
- Responsible for procuring parts, rebuilds, storeroom stock, critical spares
- Responsible for bidding and contracting certain jobs out that the mill was unable to preform
- Responsible for all outage planning for my area
- Responsible for upholding budget and moving jobs around to fit within the necessary budget window
Mechanical Millwirght
Weyerhauser
Columbus, MS
03.2007 - 12.2016
- Installed and maintained mechanical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex machinery, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained junior millwrights on safety protocols and equipment handling techniques.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during equipment failures, minimizing production disruptions.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constr
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electricity And Electronics
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL05-1996
Skills
- Issue resolution
- Strong work ethic
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Document control
- Scheduling coordination
- Department management
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Staff management
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
Certification
- Crane and rigging certified
- Operational Safety Certificate
- HAZWHOPPER certified
- Leadership Certificate
- Strategic Driver Award
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Planning Manager
International Paper
03.2023 - Current
Site Contractor Coordinator
International Paper
03.2020 - 03.2023
Maintenance Planner
International Paper
03.2016 - 03.2020
Mechanical Millwirght
Weyerhauser
03.2007 - 12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electricity And Electronics
Shelton State Community College