Experience

Midwest Fiber Recycling

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Present



International Paper

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Supervisor

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2015

  Responsible for reliability of 100+ machines in the paper cup converting department; Including supervision and development of mechanics, execution and continuous development of preventative and predictive maintenance programs, balancing spare parts inventory, controlling repair costs against budget, leading engineering improvements/upgrades and driving performance to exceed safety, efficiency and quality standards.Monitor and drive numerous machine and process improvement projects, test and launch new products, serve as expert and liaison between maintenance, production, management, OEMs and external vendors.

• Production Supervisor

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Insured production goals were met by providing resources and support to direct reports.Communicated to employees laterally and horizontally throughout the organization on items such as performance, operations, safety, engagement, quality, waste, and maintenance.Enforced sanitation regulations and safety policies throughout the facility by monitoring behaviors and procedures of my manufacturing team.Engaged employees directly by modeling proper behavior, establishing trust, and showing high character and integrity.Motivated others by being a catalyst for positive change and leading direct reports with a strong drive for results.



Plastipak

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Machine Technician

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2007

  Responsible for processing, monitoring, documentation, repair, quality, general maintenance and troubleshooting of seven injection molding machines. Performed quality inspections and adjusted machine set-ups to meet quality specifications, prepared documentation for ISO 9000, responsible for proper product handling and warehousing. Responsible for processing, monitoring, documentation, repair, quality, general maintenance and troubleshooting of seven injection molding machines. Performed quality inspections and adjusted machine set-ups to meet quality specifications, prepared documentation for ISO 9000, responsible for proper product handling and warehousing.



Eastern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Engineering Graduate Assistant

  • 2006 - 2007

  Led machining and fabrication class tutorials and laboratory sections which included instruction, setup, adjustment and operation of all machine tools to perform precision machining operations. Assisted students through conception, design and manufacturability of individual projects. Observed and evaluated individual student’s work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement. Responsible for production lab machine maintenance, material management and student safety.