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Willard Kailing

New Oxford,PA

Summary

Dynamic superintendent with 18 years of experience managing employees in a manufacturing setting. Highly successful at motivating and building positive teams to accomplish aggressive goals using a servant based leadership style. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approaches to managing safety, operations and productivity as well as streamlining processes for efficiency and productivity. Excellent attention to detail with proven capabilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrugator Superintendent

PCA
03.2023 - Current
  • Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality and other programs and initiatives utilized within the organization
  • Effectively communicate operational information in both oral & written format at all levels: crew members, other supervisors, plant management, office personnel, partners, outside customers and vendors
  • Coordinates site efforts through General Manager, to achieve quality targets, volume expectations, and delivery requirements.
  • Create and maintain a cohesive team of leaders and provide coaching and development to the Supervisors on the team. Maintain a positive work environment for all employees. Spend time on the floor engaging with employees and oversee plant operations as appropriate.

Corrugator Supervisor

PCA
01.2018 - 02.2023
  • Supervise employees in the daily production of corrugated board, to include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production and teamwork; resolving conflicts.
  • Lead and motivate employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance to work efficiently and effectively, while ensuring a safe work environment, and a quality product.
  • Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels.

Converting Supervisor

Packaging Corp Of America
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious
  • Maintaining positive work environment for all employees. Spending time on the operating floor engaging with employees and overseeing plant operations
  • Ensure that individual roles, responsibilities and expectations are aligned with plant and organizational goals to assure maximizing real long-term value for the company
  • Minimizing waste within department by driving awareness, training, and accountability
  • Drive maximum throughput within the department by increasing uptimes and machine speeds
  • Organize and plan work load to ensure production schedule is met, delivered on time, in full. Communicate with scheduler to detect and resolve discrepancies in meeting schedule
  • Assure accuracy of production records, data entry, and material reports

Shift Lead

Packaging Corp Of America
12.2011 - 12.2013

Converting Operator

TimBar Packaging & Display
08.2006 - 12.2011

Education

High School Diploma -

York County School of Technology
York, PA

Skills

  • Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting
  • Able to demonstrate confidence and provide a consistent leadership style with the required and expected level of professional assertiveness
  • Excellent crisis manager that demonstrates a high level of emotional control under adverse conditions that can lead personnel to a successful and team building resolution
  • Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts involving salaried or hourly employees, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques
  • Firm believer in achieving personal and professional success through corrective/constructive feedback, results, subordinate devlopment and by creating a positive work environment

Accomplishments

  • Lean six sigma greenbelt certified
  • Red cross first responder and Humantech ergonomics trainer
  • Backup plant scheduler
  • Led or Involved with multiple new machine installations along with various supporting equipment
  • Led multiple successful downtime reduction/lean projects and initiatives.


Timeline

Corrugator Superintendent

PCA
03.2023 - Current

Corrugator Supervisor

PCA
01.2018 - 02.2023

Converting Supervisor

Packaging Corp Of America
01.2014 - 01.2018

Shift Lead

Packaging Corp Of America
12.2011 - 12.2013

Converting Operator

TimBar Packaging & Display
08.2006 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

York County School of Technology

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